Singing bowls or muscle relaxation? study tests which boosts mood best

NCT ID NCT07267520

First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at whether listening to quartz crystal singing bowl music can help improve mood, stress, and sleep in healthy young adults aged 16-25. Over 100 participants were split into two groups: one listened to singing bowl music, the other did progressive muscle relaxation. They followed the program for 8 weeks and filled out questionnaires about their mood and sleep. The goal was to see if the singing bowls worked as well as the relaxation technique.

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Locations

  • School of Psychological and Social Sciences

    Hamilton, Waikato Region, 3204, New Zealand

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