Customer Reviews

Crystal Bowl Healing

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I purchased the meditation CD Tonal Alchemy and really enjoy it, so I decided I'd purchase this one by Halpern also. This is billed as a "healing" type recording, and I have to admit that it does have a wonderful effect on one.

I was first introduced to the concept of sound as a healing source when I worked in surgical intensive care with a confused, essentially dying patient, who was agitated, sleepless, and difficult to comfort with the usual methods used in ICU--mostly drugs, repositioning, encouragement, etc. It was close to the holidays, and a harpist who was on rounds with the hospital chaplain was playing music for individual patients that might be interested. I certainly was at my wit's end and was ready to try anything that might have a hope of making the patient more comfortable. The harpist played a few melodies, and I was amazed at the change in the man. He was "gone" enough so that he really wasn't aware that someone was there for him at all, but his behavior changed dramatically anyway. So did mine! I felt immediately calmer, less frustrated, less helpless to assist the patient. It was a physical feeling, almost like gentle fingers massaging your entire person, inside and outside.

I tried to achieve the same effects later with CDs, but the sound of recorded harp music had little or no effect on my patients or on me. It was a very pleasant sound esthetically, of course, but not physiologically effective. This CD of crystal bowls is.

For some reason, the sounds of Halpern's recording of various crystal bowls actually seems to penetrate the body and affect the sense of well being. I was very pleased with the work and will probably give copies to friends as gifts.

I own about a dozen crystal bowl CD's and another half dozen tibetan bowl cd's. This one is by far my least favorite. I have come to the realization that Halpern doesn't do it for me, even though , as a sound healer, I so wanted to like his music. If you want good crystal bowl music, check out Deborah Van Dyke or Elivia. If you want absolutely great bowl and overtone music, check out Klaus Wiese.

When I first saw this CD in the store, I thought it sounded silly. Then i came across it on amazon and actually listened to the first few tracks. I was hooked. These tracks are so relaxing, more so than any other relaxation CD I have tried. I fall asleep to it every night. I highly recommend this album to those seeking a little bit of peace, because I find it while hearing these crystal bowls.

I use this music (with headphones) for daily meditation and find it very helpful. I prefer the simplicity of these pure crystal tones to other meditation/relaxation music that is more complex. This music helps me with three specific challenges of meditation, namely: boredom, sleepiness, and intrusive thoughts. With crystal bowl music my meditative state deepens while time slips by very rapidly. Though the use of crystal tones for meditation may be unconventional, for me it combines the best elements of chanting and traditional meditation where you focus on your breath or a mantra. I now experience my breath as a musical instrument that accompanies the crystal tones. If you meditate regularly and have experienced the challenges noted above, I strongly recommend that you try crystal bowl music to assist and deepen your practice.

Mesmerizing ringing tones mingle with deep earth vibrations. A voice echoes in a underground cave and appears and disappears. The vibrations all seem to be felt in my head as the ringing sounds capture my full attention.

This seems to be designed so you are paying full attention at the start and then the music sinks you into a deep relaxed state where you may even fall asleep. What this actually feels like is your mind riding waves of energy into a state of complete soul harmony.

~The Rebecca Review

This is one of my most favorite healing/meditaion CD's of all time - & I've collected for YEARS! But be careful, the power of sound here is unlike anything else you might buy! These crystal Egyptian bowls have been recorded inside an actual PYRAMID to intensify the sound vibrations (not to be listened to on cheap speakers like a computer).
Here's what the insert says:
"According to legend, bowl-shaped quartz crystal vessels were used in ancient Egypt & Greece in temples & healing ceremonies. Crystal bowls vibrate at pure frequencies & produce coherent sound waves when struck or rubbed with a mallet. Modern scientists like Dr. Marcel Vogel & Mitchell Gaynor, M.D. have researched & documented that crystal bowls resonate in a harmonious and transformative manner with the human body - because human tissues are more crystalline than fluid in nature!
Crystal Tones classic frosted, clear, Egyptian Blue, Aqua 24-K Gold and "tuning fork" bowls are orchestrated into meditative tapestry. Your journey begins with an invocation recorded INSIDE the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and continues through a sequence of individual and multiple crystal bowls. Additional compositions combine the sounds of the bowls with ethereal inner space music.
You can feel the Crystal Entrainment Effect (CEE) almost immediately. Listen with HEADPHONES for maximum meditative effect, or play softly to create a subtle ambience for yoga and massage. We highly encourage you to play along with this your own crystal bowl."

I say, buy this CD if you have illness & depression like me. You've never felt closer to health or to the Universe!

This is one that is really very "healthy",.for me,......I love this one,...& would recommend it to anyone for deep sleep,..or meditation,....LH

Not the sort of music I'd use on your average person in the clinic, but excellent for more alternative or open minded people.

Sounds are soothing. We use this during yoga work out and meditation afterwards. The entire class enjoys it. I recommend it for anyone to relax with.

I couldn't wait to get the crystal bowl cd, so I actually downloaded it.We have a dial-up connection, took about 6 hours, but I didn't have to drive anywhere to get it NOW!! I was so so so happy to get this music the same day!!! Thank you Universe for this CD!!! Woo!!!!