At a glance
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Tuning – 136.10 Hz — the Om or planetary year tone
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Diameter – 16 inches — a large, room-filling bowl
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Material – High-purity quartz
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Voice – Deep, clear and long-sustaining
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Best for – Meditation, sound baths, chakra and mindfulness practice
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Shipping – Ships within 3 business days
How to use it
Set it on a ring or cushion on the floor rather than a table — a bowl this size needs a stable base and space beneath it to breathe.
Open with a soft strike low on the outer wall, then circle the rim slowly with a suede mallet. Large bowls take longer to build than small ones; give it three or four full rotations before you expect the tone to lock in.
In a group setting, place it behind the participants rather than in front. A 16-inch Om bowl carries easily, and from behind it feels less like a performance and more like the room itself is sounding.
Bowl size and what it does
| Size |
Character |
Typical use |
| 5.75" |
Higher, brighter, quick to speak |
Personal practice, travel |
| 16" |
Deep, wide, slow to build and slow to fade |
Sound baths, group work, room-holding |
✨ Temple Tip
Play it as the last sound of the day, once, in a dark room, and then go to bed without speaking. Practitioners argue about frequencies for hours; almost nobody argues after they have tried this.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Om frequency?
136.10 Hz is a planetary tuning derived from the Earth's orbital year, traditionally associated with the syllable Om. It is a tuning convention used widely in sound work — the number describes the pitch, nothing more.
Is a 16-inch bowl hard to play?
No, but it is slower. Large bowls need patient, even pressure and take longer to reach full voice. If anything, they are more forgiving than small ones.
Can I use it alongside other bowls?
Yes. The Om bowl works beautifully as the foundation tone under brighter Solfeggio bowls — start with this one and layer upwards.
How should I transport it?
In a padded bag, on its own, never packed against another bowl. Quartz is hard but the rim is where it is vulnerable.
How do I clean it?
Dry soft cloth for dust, barely damp cloth for marks. No detergents and never submerge it.
To go further
Sixteen inches of quartz, one tone, and a room that goes quiet on its own. #TempleOfDesire
