What this tuning bar is and where it comes from
You are holding a hand-made Indian metal tuning bar, tuned precisely to the traditional tone of the 4th chakra. The bar is made of metal (aluminium alloy) and gives longer, deeper resonance. In the Indian sound-therapy tradition tuned metal bars have long been in use, because a clean, single tone keeps its character for a long time and can be guided easily.
Symbolism of the 4th chakra (Anahata, heart chakra) in the tradition
In the yogic tradition, the heart chakra is the centre of love and compassion, the source of inner harmony. The traditional colour of the heart chakra is green, its location on the body is at heart level, in the centre of the chest, and its keywords are: love, compassion, inner harmony. This tuning bar is tuned to the traditional tone of this chakra — a warm, calm tone that opens a door to quiet attention and turning inward. Important: these descriptions reflect symbolism from the yogic tradition, not medical claims.
How to sound the bar and guide the tone
Hold the bar loosely at one end, leaving the other end free to vibrate. With the included soft mallet, tap gently a little away from the middle of the bar — no strong force is needed; a soft tap produces a clean tone. Then bring the sounding bar close to at heart level, in the centre of the chest, about 5-10 cm from the body, and slowly circle it. One sounding lasts roughly 30-60 seconds. As the vibration fades, you can tap again. While practising, pay attention to your breath: slow, deep inhalation and exhalation supports inward attention.
Which variant suits you
This Tone variant is longer than the standard series, so its tone sustains for longer and sounds deeper. If you work with sound therapy or hold group sound meditations, this variant will suit you: during the longer sustain, listeners can settle more deeply into the tone. For quiet home practice the shorter 19035 series also works well.
Accessories, package contents and care
The package contains the tuning bar and the soft-tipped mallet that goes with it. Store the bar in a dry, dust-protected place; if fingerprints or dust cover the surface, wipe it with a soft cloth. We do not recommend chemicals or abrasives, as the surface is sensitive after hand tuning. This bar is Indian craftsmanship, so small variations in size and finish may occur — these are not defects but signs of the hand-made character.