Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about this bowl.
Lavender creates what herbalists call "alert relaxation"—the nervous system settles without mental fogginess. Unlike sedatives that dull awareness, lavender traditionally supports a calm-yet-clear state, which is why it appears in both sleep blends and study formulas. This bowl's C=528 tuning amplifies that dual quality: the slightly brighter pitch keeps you present and engaged even as lavender's calming resonance allows tension to release. Students use it before exams; parents play it during homework time; professionals reach for it when they need to decompress without losing the rest of their evening.
This bowl demonstrates a fascinating phenomenon: despite B's association with the crown chakra (spirituality, transcendence), the 250 Hz frequency creates physical resonance through the torso, chest cavity, and heart space. Most crown-chakra work can feel ungrounded or "floaty," but this bowl bridges spiritual opening with embodied presence—awareness expands while the body stays anchored. Practitioners working with clients who dissociate easily, or anyone who finds meditation too cerebral, appreciate this combination. You feel the vibration where your breath lives, which keeps the experience rooted even as consciousness opens.
Teachers creating peaceful classroom transitions, parents establishing bedtime routines, students managing exam anxiety, and professionals decompressing after intense workdays all find lavender bowls practical. The element addresses the universal "mind won't stop" problem—when thoughts loop and the shift from activity to rest feels impossible. A single tone can signal the nervous system that it's safe to settle, whether that's a third-grader finishing homework, an executive leaving the office mentally, or a caregiver who's given all day and needs three minutes of reset. Lavender's 2,000-year history across cultures (Egyptian mummification, Roman bathwater, medieval apothecaries) speaks to its accessibility—this isn't esoteric; it's human.
The C=528 tuning—known as the "Love Frequency"—adds a gently uplifting quality to lavender's traditional calm. While lavender soothes, the slightly brighter pitch prevents the drowsiness that sometimes accompanies deep relaxation. This bowl harmonizes with instruments tuned so middle C equals 528 Hz, creating heart-opening resonance that many find clarifying rather than sedating. It's ideal when you need to settle racing thoughts before an afternoon meeting, help children focus during homework, or wind down in the evening without losing the energy for dinner and conversation. The combination solves a common problem: wanting calm without becoming sleepy.
Lavender is infused at the molecular level during formation—not applied as a coating—so it's permanent and requires no special care beyond basic bowl handling. The quartz is waterproof, temperature-stable, and sunlight-safe. Clean with water and mild soap if needed; the seamless one-piece construction means no weak points or joints to worry about. Store on the included silicone O-ring (which stabilizes the bowl during playing) or hang if you prefer. The infusion won't fade, wear off, or diminish over decades of use—it's integrated into the bowl's fundamental structure, vibrating with every tone you create.
Every Divine Bowls singing bowl includes a pure quartz mallet wrapped in premium silicone for optimal resonance, plus a silicone O-ring that stabilizes the bowl on any surface during playing. The 10-inch size produces deep, penetrating tones with very long sustain—each strike continues singing for extended periods, filling rooms naturally without constant effort. The bowl's seamless one-piece construction (no welds, no weak points) is built to last lifetimes of use, whether you're playing daily in a studio, weekly in a classroom, or occasionally at home for personal reset moments.