The first encounter with sound
My very first encounter with Singing Bowls goes back many years – it was in a holiday hotel. At that time, I was suffering from severe shoulder pain and spontaneously decided to have a sound massage. This experience has burned into my memory: The state of deep relaxation and, above all, the noticeable relief from the pain lasted long after the treatment. From that moment on, my enthusiasm for Singing Bowls was awakened.
From Aha-Moment to Vocation
This enthusiasm truly ignited a few years later when I completed my training as a resilience coach in October 2021. It became clear to me how important relaxation is as a resource for resilience – and that I wanted to bring this power back into the lives of other people more strongly.
A seminar on sound education for children and an online workshop from the Peter Hess® Institute ("Relaxing with Singing Bowls" with Helga Montag) reinforced my fascination for Singing Bowls. After this experience, it was clear to me that I wanted to continue my training at the Peter Hess® Institute and make Singing Bowls a permanent part of my life.
Education & quality as a foundation
Because I wanted to start working with Singing Bowls as quickly as possible, I first completed training as a relaxation coach for fantasy and sound journeys. This was followed by the Sound Massage I and II courses, and my next goal is to qualify as a Sound Massage Practitioner.
In my work, it is important to me to complete high-quality training courses - and I place equally high demands on my instruments. That's why I like to use products from Hess Sound: they impress me with their outstanding quality and wonderful sound.
Personal experience with sound
Right from the first time I strike a Singing Bowl, a deep inner peace settles within me. For me, the sound connects body, mind and soul in a special way and gives me an intense awareness of the moment. This experience has become so valuable to me that I like to pass it on in my courses and meditations - so that others can also feel the power of the sounds.
Sound as a heart opener in my courses
In my courses and events, I give each participant a sound with the Heart Singing Bowl as a greeting – as a small gesture of appreciation. This ritual creates trust, warmth, and opens hearts for the shared experience.
Sound relaxation, which is an integral part of every session, is particularly popular. Here I use Sangha Singing Bowls, Therapy Singing Bowls and other instruments. I make every selection consciously and flexibly in order to take into account the individual needs of the participants. The feedback ranges from "deeply touched" to "finally completely relaxed" to "enthusiastic" - a wonderful proof of the power of sound.
Sound that touches
I repeatedly experience how deeply sound can reach people. A particularly moving moment was a meditation in a nursing home: a participant was able to acknowledge her grief over a recent loss for the first time. As the sound accompanied her, tears flowed, and with them, a piece of the burden was lifted. In the subsequent conversation, she told me how relieved and liberated she felt.
Experiences like these encourage me to continue my path with sound and further intensify my work. More events are already planned – for adults as well as for children.
Conclusion: Discover your own path of sound
Singing Bowls have enriched my life in a sustainable way - and I am convinced that they can also be a key to more serenity, awareness and inner strength for many other people. Everyone can discover their own sound path, be it in the form of relaxation, meditation or rituals.
My tip: Open your hearts to the sound and find your very own sound of life.
Warm and resonant greetings
Angelika Höfle