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tuning fork sound therapy
Everything You Need to Know About Tuning Forks
The Little Fork That Does Wonders There is something almost comedic about a tuning fork at first glance. It's a Y-shape — a thin metal stick that splits into two prongs. You tap it. It hums. That's it. And yet, this…
April 07, 2026
consonance and dissonance in sound healing
Consonance and Dissonance the two Pillars of Sound
Consonance, Dissonance and how it facilitates deep psychological shifts A “clash” in sound is not just something heard in the ears, it is processed in the mind and felt in the nervous system. Healing through sound rests…
March 18, 2026
Music & Sound Therapy
Breathwork Basics Every Sound Practitioner Should Know
The Use of Pranayama in Sound Bath Sessions As sound healers, we work with vibrations, breath, emotional states, and subtle shifts in human energy. Our instruments may be the external tools, but the first gateway to…
November 27, 2025
practical insights from Spanda Śāstra
Spanda Sastra : The Ancient Science of Vibration and Its Relevance in Sound Therapy
Spanda Sastra is one of the core texts of Kashmir Shaivism , a profound spiritual philosophy from ancient India. The term Spanda means “vibration,” “pulse,” or “throb.” But it does not refer to a physical vibration—it…
November 10, 2025
Music & Sound Therapy
5 Concepts Every Sound Worker Must Know
Sound healing is more than just playing instruments or creating soothing tones. It’s an art and science rooted in physics, biology, and consciousness. For sound workers, understanding the deeper principles behind sound…
September 19, 2025
Music & Sound Therapy
A Comprehensive Guide to Building Your Sound Journey Instrument Collection
Sound journeys are profound, multi-dimensional experiences that restore balance, unlock emotions, and open pathways to presence. They weave together tones, rhythms, and textures that interact not only with the body, but…
August 22, 2025
Music & Sound Therapy
Everything You Need to Know About Handpans
Do you feel something stir within you when you hear the captivating sound of a handpan? You're not alone. The handpan is renowned for its unique, ethereal tones—a meditative and angelic melody that seems to transport…
August 07, 2025
Crystal Singing Bowls
Tibetan Bowls vs. Crystal Bowls — Which is Right for You?
For those embarking on or deepening their sound healing journey, two instruments consistently stand out, the ancient Tibetan singing bowl and the modern crystal singing bowl. Both offer distinct soundscapes, tonal…
July 22, 2025
Music & Sound Therapy
Understanding Octaves and How to Choose the Right Singing Bowls for You
If you're beginning your journey into sound therapy or exploring singing bowls more deeply, you'll quickly come across the term "octave." Understanding what octaves are—and how they relate to sound and healing—can help…
July 04, 2025
Music & Sound Therapy
How to Choose the Right Tibetan Singing Bowl
You’re looking to buy your first singing bowl? Your second or other one? Here’s a guide that will help you make an informed decision on one -or ones- suitable for you. Take into account: the physical properties , the…
January 17, 2025
Music & Sound Therapy
How to Play a Tibetan Singing Bowl?
You just saw a singing bowl and a mallet on a shelf somewhere, you’re most likely going to strike it. It seems to be a universal agreement, singing bowls, sometimes referred to as Buddhist bowls , are simply charming,…
December 11, 2024
Music & Sound Therapy
432Hz vs 440Hz: Exploring the Science and Myth of Musical Tuning
For many beginners in music, 432Hz and 440Hz might seem like just numbers. However, they represent significant points of discussion in the world of music theory and acoustics. Both frequencies are used as reference…
August 30, 2024
entrainment & sound therapy
Entrainment & The Science Behind Sound Therapy
At the heart of sound healing is a fascinating concept called entrainment . It might sound technical, but it’s actually quite straightforward. Entrainment describes how the vibrations of one object can influence and…
August 19, 2024
7 chakra singing bowl set
Chakras and Singing Bowls: Mystical Harmony or Marketing Hype?
Whether you're new to Music Therapy or have been exploring it for some time, you've probably come across discussions about chakras and singing bowls. This article sets out to examine the supposed connection between the…
May 15, 2024
Music & Sound Therapy
What materials truly constitute the makeup of Singing Bowls?
Are "Panchadhatu" (5 metals alloy) and "Saptadhatu" (7 metals alloy) grounded in reality or merely myths? For those immersed in the realm of sound healing or venturing into the domain of singing bowls for the first…
November 28, 2023
machine made vs. handmade singing bowls
Machine made vs Handmade Singing Bowls- What’s the difference and which one to choose?
If you’re new into sound healing or just curious about picking up your first singing bowl- you might be overwhelmed with the different options of singing bowls that are available. They come in different shapes, sizes,…
November 13, 2023
Music & Sound Therapy
Ashthavidha Pariksha: Eight diagnostic tools of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the science of health. It believes in the concept of total mind-body healing. Ayurveda teaches us to be calm, patient, and focused, it believes that healing is a beautiful journey, and to be healed is the…
July 15, 2021
five elements
5 Elements of Nature and their rejuvenating properties
Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Ether are known as the Panchamahabhutas (Pancha meaning 5, Maha meaning big, and Bhuta meaning elements). They form the building blocks of life and its existence on this planet. The…
June 03, 2021
online ayurveda consultation
What happens in an Ayurvedic Consultation?
Ayurveda is the science of life that revolves around wellness from a deep spiritual level. It is a five-thousand-year-old wellness system that strives to know and live the word “health”. Ayurveda analyzes the human body…
May 17, 2021
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras- An Overview
Nowadays, the world has taken to Yoga for health and well-being, especially after being confined to the cramped quarters of homes, unable to visit gyms and parks to exercise. Yoga has become a popular activity for many…
April 29, 2021
Kapha Imbalance
Understanding Kapha Imbalance
Kapha Dosha, translated as “that which binds”, is composed of the water and earth elements. An intuitive way of understanding the attributes of Kapha would be to imagine a lump of mud which is a mix of water and earth…
April 23, 2021
Pitta Dosha imbalance
Understanding Pitta Imbalance
Pitta Dosha, commonly translated into “that which digests, cooks and transforms”, is a combination of the Fire and Water elements. It is characterized as being hot, sharp, mobile, penetrating, sour, and oily. Its main…
April 22, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Understanding Vata Imbalance.
Vata Dosha, commonly translated into “that which moves things”, is driven by the Air and Ether (space) elements. Its force in nature is the Wind. If you have a dominance of Vata dosha, movement and change are…
April 21, 2021
Ayurvedic Spring Guidlines
Ayurvedic Spring Guide.
Ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words, “Ayu” which means Life, and “Veda” translating to knowledge. Ayurveda collectively means, “The Knowledge Of Life”. It revolves around wellness from a minute spiritual level.…
April 20, 2021
chakras
Chakras- The 7 energy centers of our body.
According to yogic philosophy, C hakras are spinning energy centers located in the body where subtle energy channels, known as Nadis, intersect and flow. Chakra in Sanskrit means wheel or a circle. Chakras are a part of…
April 17, 2021
meditation
What is Meditation & what are its benefits?
Meditation has been defined in many ways, traditionally and even today. A simple way of defining Meditation is that it's a sacred practice to deepen one's understanding of the self and bring stability & a sense of calm…
April 14, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
An Introduction into Mindfulness
‘Mindfulness’ or ‘Mindful’ are words that you’ve probably heard far too many times already especially if you’re into Yoga or spirituality or have friends in these circles. What is ‘mindfulness’? Is it just another…
April 12, 2021
vata-kapha
Are you a Vata-Kapha dominant?
The doshas are the three bio-energies of the body that determine and shape our basic constitution. The Ayurvedic system analyzes the human body on the basis of the existence of these elements , and knowledge of the…
April 08, 2021
kapha-pitta
Are you a Kapha-Pitta Dominant?
The doshas are the three bio-energies of the body that determine and shape our basic constitution. The Ayurvedic system analyzes the human body on the basis of the existence of these elements , and knowledge of the…
April 08, 2021
doshas
Are you a Vata-Pitta Dominant?
The doshas are the three bio-energies of the body that determine and shape our basic constitution. The Ayurvedic system analyzes the human body on the basis of the existence of these elements , and knowledge of the…
April 08, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Understanding Prakruti and Vikruti
Ayurveda, the science of life revolves around wellness from a deep spiritual level. It is a five-thousand-year-old science that strives to know and live the word “health”. The primary aim of Ayurveda is to keep the…
April 03, 2021
rasa
Rasas - The Six Tastes in Ayurveda
We all know the significance of food in our lives, but how often do we ponder the role that taste plays? Apart from helping us decide if food is fresh or stale, taste also plays an evolutionary role in making food…
April 02, 2021
dinacharya
Dinacharya - The Ayurvedic health ritual
Dinacharya are practices or rituals followed every day to make our days more balanced and effective. ‘Dinacharya’ comes from the Sanskrit words ‘Dina’ which means day and ‘Charya’ which means activity. A simple analogy…
March 31, 2021
panchakarma
What is Panchakarma? Ayurveda's natural treatment for detoxifying the body
Imagine that you purchase a brand new car that's all shiny with top-of-the-line features and great on-road performance. You zoom with it through city traffic and across long roads for a few years without worrying too…
March 26, 2021
guna ayurveda
The 20 Gunas in Ayurveda
‘Gunas’ means quality or attributes. These qualities define us, our universe and everything within the universe. Ayurveda uses twenty qualities or ten pairs of opposites to describe the characteristics and nature of all…
March 23, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Detox at home with Ayurveda- 5 Ways to restore balance.
The world is moving at a very fast pace. Every moment, every minute calls for action, innovation, and change. Our breakfast tables have turned into takeaway coffee in metros and workouts consist of running errands. The…
March 19, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Yoga Asanas to improve eyesight
Our fast-paced and sedentary life calls for movement and exercise to improve our health. Hours of working behind a desk and in front of a screen often make us forget about our eyes’ health. Why is staring at a screen…
March 17, 2021
Surya Namaskar
How to do Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) & its benefits
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://sarveda.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MAH07994_1.mp4"][/video] Surya; The Sun-God according to Hindu mythology is a symbol of strength, divinity, and immortality. Surya is…
March 14, 2021
asana
5 Yoga Asanas for a Healthy Back
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://sarveda.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MAH07994.mp4"][/video] With the advancement in technology and more so with remote working now on the rise, sitting behind a screen…
March 12, 2021
Mindfulness
Being Mindful in a hyper-connected world
The Internet has done innumerable wonders by democratizing our world, making people, ideas and things accessible to anyone, located even in the remotest parts of the world, at any given time. If one has talent, chances…
March 11, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Kapha Dosha - The Structural Energy of Life
According to Ayurveda, the five elements present in the universe, namely Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Ether (space) are also the constituents of the individual. These elements come together to make up Doshas, or the…
March 01, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Pitta Dosha- The Energy Of Change
Everything in the universe is composed of the five great elements- the Panchamahabhutas, namely, Fire, Water, Ether, Earth, and Air. These elements construct the macrocosm - the universe, as well as the microcosm - our…
February 26, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Vata Dosha - The energy of Motion
According to Ayurveda, the five elements present in the universe, namely Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Ether (space) are also the constituents of the individual. These elements come together to make up Doshas, or the…
February 25, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Doshas - The Three Fundamental Bioenergies.
Ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words, “Ayu” which means Life, and “Veda” meaning knowledge. Ayurveda collectively means, “The Knowledge Of Life”. This system of science dates back to almost 5000 years, and was…
February 24, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Copper - Why it is so valued in Ayurveda
Copper is a metal that is widely used all across the world for many different purposes like raw material for manufacturing industries, electrical appliances, machines, vehicles, etc. However, the effects that it can…
February 20, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Himalayan Pink Salt- Benefits and Why you should switch to it NOW!
Lavana, meaning salt has a broad description in Ayurvedic classics. Classified into five main categories, each of them has a very important role to play and various different functions to achieve. The five categories…
February 16, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Tulsi - The Holy Basil
Tulsi, a very popular name in the Indian household, is now a global super-star all because of the benefits this wonderful tiny herb offers. A very pleasant green plant with about a meter in height, Ocimum Sanctum aka…
February 10, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Amla - The Ultimate Healing Herb
Amla , also known as the Indian Gooseberry, is one of the most renowned natural remedies in the world, owing to its restorative and rejuvenating properties. In Ayurveda, Amla is often referred to as “Dhatree”, which…
February 09, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Triphala- Ayurveda’s favorite trio
Triphala translated, means three fruits- the most popular medicinal trio in Ayurveda. One could even start calling them as superheroes of the Ayurveda world! Haritaki ( Terminalia chebula ), Vibhitaki( Terminalia…
February 08, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Shatavari- The Queen of Herbs
Asparagus Racemosus aka Shatavari is one of the most important, extremely useful, and immensely respected herbs of the plant kingdom. Found mostly in South Asia, it has been used in Ayurvedic practices for centuries.…
February 05, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Wheatgrass - A star in the world of natural healing.
Packed with a myriad of health benefits, Wheatgrass is a star in the world of holistic healing. Wheatgrass is nothing but fresh, young leaves of the common wheat plant. Power-packed with plenty of nutrition, Wheatgrass…
February 04, 2021
moringa
All About Moringa; Everything you need to know
Moringa oleifera, also commonly known as moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, etc, is cultivated for its young seed pods and leaves, and is consumed as a vegetable in various Indian recipes, uh-huh ever had Sambar…
February 03, 2021
Turmeric
Turmeric- The root of happiness
Sunshine and summer and everything happy, that's our colour yellow! People tie turmeric strongly to this happy colour. Ayurvedic practitioners have been using Turmeric for thousands of years. This has created for itself…
February 01, 2021
Neem
Therapeutic Effects of Neem- A Natural Healer
Neem, having the Latin name Azadirachta indica, is a natural herb that displays incredible therapeutic effects on the human body. You will find the Neem tree in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can…
January 31, 2021
Guduchi
Guduchi - The nectar of longevity
Tinospora Cordifolia is a herb native to South Asia and is also called Guduchi. In Sanskrit, it is called Amrita which literally translates to the nectar of immortality. This definition accurately refers to the herb’s…
January 29, 2021
Spirulina
Spirulina- the superfood of the Era
Spirulina- A free-floating biomass of Cyanobacteria, i.e blue-green Algae is literally, hands down, ‘ the super-food of the Era’ and is considered to have many benefits in its many forms, including powder. Major dietary…
January 28, 2021
brahmi
Brahmi- The mental rejuvenative herb
The Hindu Goddess Saraswati is often picturised clad in white clothes with a calm expression on her face. Sitting on a lotus, holding a book, a musical instrument(Veena), a water pot and a string of beads. The goddess…
January 27, 2021
ashwagandha
What is Ashwagandha - The herb of vitality
Ashwagandha, which translates to “the smell of horse” in Sanskrit referring to its distinctive smell and ability to increase strength and sexual vigour, is a small, hairy, shaded herb found mostly in Southern Asia. This…
January 26, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Understanding Ojas, Tejas & Prana.
Ojas, Tejas, Prana - The sublime essence of the three doshas. The entities that determine our physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Ayurveda is the knowledge of life, it is the science that strives to know and live…
January 23, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Aama In Ayurveda - An Introduction.
Ever wondered what happens to your sink pipes when you don't clean them up on a regular basis? They clog up and make a mess. When the stagnant toxic waste keeps building, it clogs up the pipes from the insides, wrecking…
January 21, 2021
Music & Sound Therapy
Agni: The Fire of Life
“Agni is the life within us. It is the sacred fire that burns to keep us alive. It is the foundation of life itself, and when extinguished, nothing can survive.”
January 19, 2021
elements of life
The 5 elements of life according to Ayurveda
Introduction to the Five Elements According to Ayurveda, one of the world’s most ancient science of healing and medicine, the five known elements, namely […]
December 14, 2020
Music & Sound Therapy
The Four Vedas
The world’s oldest sacred texts, The Holy Vedas, were written around 1500-1200 BCE. But what does the word ‘Veda’ mean ? Let’s get into the details: The word Veda (Samskrit : वेदः) means "to know" implying that the…
July 16, 2020
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