7 Chakras

The 7 Chakra Notes of Singing Bowls Explained

If you’re new to singing bowls, you may have come across the idea that each of the seven chakras corresponds to a specific musical note. This concept is especially common in modern sound healing and meditation practices, where singing bowls are used to balance energy centers in the body. But what exactly are chakra notes, and how do they influence the way singing bowls are used?

Understanding Chakras: Origins and Evolution

Chakras are believed to be psychospiritual energy centers within the body, commonly aligned with specific physical and emotional functions. The number seven has become the most widely accepted model, correlating with energy centers from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each chakra is thought to influence a particular aspect of your mental, physical, or spiritual well-being.

The concept of chakras has its roots in ancient Indian spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The word chakra means “wheel” in Sanskrit, symbolising the spinning nature of these energy centers. While early references appear in Vedic texts, the specific framework of seven chakras likely emerged around the 1st millennium CE. These teachings remained relatively esoteric until the early 20th century.

Chakras in the Modern World

In 1919, British Orientalist Sir John Woodroffe introduced the concept of seven chakras to the Western world in his book The Serpent Power. Over the next several decades, writers, mystics, and psychologists, including figures like Carl Jung and Rudolf Steiner, contributed to the popularisation of chakra philosophy. By the late 1970s, a modern, New Age-inspired understanding of the chakra system had fully formed, integrating concepts from Theosophy, Jungian psychology, and global spiritual traditions.

This contemporary view links chakras not only with physical and emotional health but also with colour frequencies, elements, mantras, and musical notes, setting the stage for tools like singing bowls to be used for targeted energy healing.

Singing Bowls and Chakra Notes

In sound healing, each chakra is associated with a specific musical note based on the Western musical scale. The idea is that by playing a bowl tuned to a particular note, you can stimulate and harmonise the corresponding chakra.

Using singing bowls tuned to these notes, practitioners aim to restore energetic balance, reduce stress, and support emotional healing.

Do You Need to Follow the Notes?

While the concept of chakra notes provides a structured approach, it’s not required to follow it rigidly. Many sound healers believe that intention, intuition, and resonance play equally important roles in the healing process. Some bowls naturally emit multiple harmonic tones, and listeners often respond to frequencies in deeply personal ways, regardless of their corresponding chakra.

Ultimately, whether you use specific chakra notes or simply explore the vibrational landscape of singing bowls, the goal remains the same: to create harmony in body, mind, and spirit.

Root Chakra -  (Muladhara) LAM - Note C
Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra is associated with the note C and the colour red. It is considered to play a role in survival, and provide grounding in the physical realm. 

Sacral Chakra -  (Svadhisthana) VAM - Note D
Sitting between the navel and pubic bone, the sacral chakra is associated with the colour orange and D note. It plays a role in governing relationships, sexual energy and creativity.

Solar Plexus Chakra -  (Manipura) RAM - Note E
Located in the solar plexus – halfway between the breastbone and the navel – the solar plexus chakra has yellow as its colour. It’s considered to be associated with willpower, and resonates with the E note.

Heart Chakra - (Anahata) YAM - Note F
Located in the center of the chest, the heart chakra is (perhaps unsurprisingly) associated with love. Its colour is green, and its musical tone is the F note.

Throat Chakra - (Vishuddha) HAM - Note G 
Sitting at the base of the throat, this chakra is believed to play a role in creativity and communication. Its colour is blue (sometimes azure blue specifically) and it resonates with the G note.

Third Eye Chakra - (Ajna) OM  - Note A
Sitting in the center of your forehead, your Third Eye Chakra is believed to resonate with the A note and the colour indigo. This chakra oversees intuition and understanding.

Crown Chakra - (Sahasrara) AH - Note B
The Crown Chakra sits atop the head and is associated with the B note, the colour violet and a range of considerations such as spiritual connections, understanding and kundalini energy. 

These associations are not universally agreed upon and are based on certain interpretations of the chakra system within the context of sound and music. Different traditions and practitioners may have their own variations and beliefs regarding chakras and musical note correspondences.

What are the 7 Chakra feelings?

The seven main chakras in the human body are often associated with specific feelings, emotions, and qualities. Here's a general overview of the feelings or attributes associated with each chakra:

Root Chakra (Muladhara):
Feelings: Safety, security, stability
Imbalances: Fear, anxiety, insecurity

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana):
Feelings: Creativity, sensuality, passion
Imbalances: Guilt, jealousy, emotional instability

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura):
Feelings: Confidence, personal power, self-esteem
Imbalances: Low self-esteem, insecurity, self-doubt

Heart Chakra (Anahata):
Feelings: Love, compassion, empathy
Imbalances: Grief, jealousy, lack of empathy

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha):
Feelings: Communication, self-expression, truthfulness
Imbalances: Difficulty in expressing oneself, dishonesty, communication issues

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna):
Feelings: Intuition, insight, wisdom
Imbalances: Lack of clarity, confusion, skepticism

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara):
Feelings: Spiritual connection, enlightenment, universal consciousness
Imbalances: Disconnection from spirituality, closed-mindedness, lack of purpose.