In this grounding exercise, you place a Pelvic Bowl right next to your feet and feel its deep vibrations through your feet and legs. It takes 5 to 10 minutes, works on any chair, and helps shift your attention from your busy mind to your body.
At a Glance
- Duration: 5–10 minutes
- Position: Sitting on a chair
- Singing bowl: Large Pelvic Bowl
- Mallet: large, soft felt mallet
- Perfect for: those moments when your head is full
Instructions: Grounding with the Pelvic Bowl in 5 Steps
- Sit Down: Sit on a chair and place the singing bowl on the floor in front of you. Place the soles of your feet close to the bowl.
- Arrival: Close your eyes for a moment and consciously feel your feet touching the ground.
- strike: Tap the bowl with the mallet and feel the vibrations spread through your feet, calves, and thighs.
- Forward Bend: If you’d like, slowly bend forward. The forward bend enhances the feeling of having “solid ground beneath your feet.”
- Straightening Up: Slowly sit up again and feel the aftereffects throughout your entire body.
Tip
Repeat the exercise as long as it feels good to you. We explain how to strike a singing bowl correctly in our guide to using singing bowls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a Pelvic Bowl suitable for grounding?
Singing bowls produce a deep, lingering sound; their sound is often described as particularly “grounding.” If the bowl is placed right next to your feet, you’ll feel the vibrations through your feet and legs.
Can I do the exercise at the office?
Yes. All you need is a chair and a few minutes of quiet. It's a great way to take a short break between appointments.
Which mallet is right for me?
A large, soft felt mallet brings out the low frequencies of the Pelvic Bowl best.
This exercise is taken from the booklet accompanying the Peter Hess® Therapy Singing Bowl—" Pelvic Bowl " (Large ) and is based on Peter Hess® Sound Method. Sound exercises are not a substitute for medical or therapeutic treatment.
