Sound Healing Resources

Koshi Chimes

Delicate fairy-like chimes made at the base of the Pyrenees, these Koshi chimes come in four different tunings and you can buy the entire set if you like. I often use “Ignis,” paired with a G-D drone.

Quartz and Metal Singing Bowls

My go-to distributors are The Om Shoppe and Silver Sky Imports. Both have excellent customer service and quality bowls that will be in tune. See discounts below.

For quartz singing bowls I order “440 perfect pitch” bowls. You can also purchase “perfect pitch 432” but don’t mix and match tunings or they will not harmonize properly.

Purchasing them as a set (chakra set) ensures that they are sized to nest within each other for storage. If you purchase individual bowls, allow a 2-inch difference for safe nesting.

I recently ordered a 7-bowl set from Amazon for under $400 to have a beginner set for my trainees, and much to my surprise they were in tune and came with sturdy cases and good mallets!

Metal or “Himalayan” bowls have richer, more complex overtones and prices vary greatly. Call and talk to a rep for advice, and don’t be afraid to ask them to send you a video of them playing your set of bowls. Both shops have good customer service.

Discounts

OmShoppe: Use code MoniqueMead15 for 15% off regular-priced items plus free shipping over $99.

Silver Sky Imports: Use code mead15 for 15% off your order.

Tingsha Chimes

Two small, high-pitched cymbals on a string used in Tibetan prayer rituals, Tingsha chimes should be made of 7 metals and on the heavier side for best quality and most resonance. Warning: always hold these away from crystal bowls: if the chimes fall, the bowl can break.

Ocean Drum

I use a 22-inch Remo drum. (They also have a 16-inch drum, but the sound is not as deep and rich.) Use a frame drum bag to protect it on the road.

Carrying Cases

Both the Om Shoppe and Silver Sky Imports have quality cases for storing your bowls. So far, the best deal I have found are these 14-inch carrying cases. Be sure that the bowls you nest have a 2-inch difference in size and be sure to cushion them on the bottom and all sides with a towel or blanket. I usually place the O-ring inside its corresponding bowl for added safety.

Gongs

Gongs and mallets are a whole world unto themselves. I purchase mine from Gongs Unlimited and Steve Weiss Percussion. You can also find good deals at Third Floor Percussion.

Beanbag Loungers

“I need one of these at home!” I hear it all the time and would agree that there’s nothing as comfortable as a Yogibo. I use Yogibo Max $300. Note: Cleaning Yogibo covers takes some effort, so if yours will be in a high-traffic area, consider purchasing an outdoor cover for it.