The Bowl Movement

The Bowl Movement Alleviate Stress and Anxiety. World-renowned classical singer Esther Heideman uses her musical skills to align the body using Tibetan Singing Bowls.

The vibration of the bowls causes the water in your body to realign gently and remove blockages.

04/07/2026

When you hum your favorite song, something remarkable happens beneath the surface. The vibration physically stimulates the vagus nerve, signaling your entire nervous system to step out of "fight or flight" and settle into rest and digest. It's one of the most gentle, accessible forms of self-care there is.

Now imagine that same effect—but deeper, faster, and resonating through every layer of your body. That's the power of a Tibetan Singing Bowl class. The harmonic frequencies work from the outside in, achieving that same nervous system reset in a fraction of the time—and reaching places a hum simply can't.

Your nervous system is ready for a reset. Are you?

Join our Tibetan Singing Bowl Class every Saturday afternoon from 5 to 6pm at Motion Studios. $30/class. Please sign up ahead of time as space is limited.

Prefer a more personal setting? Weekday bowl sessions are available by appointment. Book your private or duet session directly with Esther—text or call 917-553-0824📲

04/07/2026

Have you ever noticed how relaxed you feel when a cat curls up on your lap and purrs? That's not just comfort—that's healing. Research has shown that a cat's purr, which vibrates at a frequency of 20–140 Hz, can aid in bone density and tissue repair. Nature, it turns out, has been offering us sound therapy all along.

Tibetan singing bowls work on this same remarkable principle—but take it much, much further. The rich, resonant tones of the bowls produce deep low-frequency vibrations that pe*****te the body's tissues at a level no purring cat ever could. These vibrations travel through muscle, fascia, and bone, encouraging the body to slow down, reset, and heal from the inside out.

Join our Tibetan Singing Bowl Class every Saturday afternoon from 5 to 6pm at Motion Studios. $30/class. Please sign up ahead of time as space is limited.

Prefer a more personal setting? Weekday bowl sessions are available by appointment. Book your private or duet session directly with Esther—text or call 917-553-0824📲

Welcome to Spring! Just as the maple trees release sap, we must also release from our heads and let our energy flow down...
03/21/2026

Welcome to Spring! Just as the maple trees release sap, we must also release from our heads and let our energy flow downward in order to feel aligned and in flow.

Do you feel caught? I still have space available for private bowl healings or the group classes in Kilmarnock VA.

Tomorrow at 5pm we have a group class at Motion Studios. Come join us, and release your thoughts and stress.

Contact me directly to book a private healing.

Here is the link to sign up for tomorrow’s 5pm bowl class:

Tibetan Bowls are an ancient, yet powerful, healing modality. Participants lie in a circle on thick padded mats with bolsters and blankets. The bowls and practitioner are in the center of the room so each participant can hear and feel the gentle vibration. Your eyes are covered, and the practitioner...

There are only a few spots left!
01/06/2026

There are only a few spots left!

SPACE IS LIMITED✨ Start 2026 in balance.
Join Motion Studios for a rejuvenating 2-hour Breathwork and Tibetan Singing Bowl experience. Learn deep, performer-style breathing techniques with classical singer Esther Heideman, including take-home handouts to support your practice beyond the workshop. Then fully unwind in a restorative sound bath, resting comfortably on mats with blankets and bolsters.

Breathe. Rest. Reset.

Book now at MotionStudiosVA.com/special-events 📲

I love this time of year. We all get a chance to reset our lives, and decide what inspires us, and what we hold dear.
12/01/2025

I love this time of year. We all get a chance to reset our lives, and decide what inspires us, and what we hold dear.

Vibrational healing is powerful, yet gentle.
11/29/2025

Vibrational healing is powerful, yet gentle.

Becoming a new mother is one of life’s most profound transitions. It’s beautiful, emotional, and often overwhelming. Amid the sleepless nights, hormonal shifts, and identity changes, it’s easy for new moms to feel disconnected from themselves. Tibetan singing bowls can offer gentle, powerful support. The soothing tones and vibrations of the bowls work on a deep, energetic level—calming the nervous system, regulating emotions, and easing the “mental fog” that so often accompanies motherhood. For many new moms, these healings feel like a return to self—a moment of stillness in a mighty storm.

Give the gift of a sound bowl healing this season—to yourself or a loved one (or both!)🎁

Join us for a therapeutic group bowl session this Saturday at 5pm.

Prefer a more personal setting? Weekday bowl sessions are available by appointment. Book your private or duet session directly with Esther—text or call 917-553-0824📲

Sign up early as this offering usually sells out.
06/20/2024

Sign up early as this offering usually sells out.

Summer Workshop

Our Summer Workshop is here, join Ashley Gerczak of Blue Honey and Sarah Coghlan of Modern Folk Acupuncture join accomplished Tibetan singing bowl healer, Esther Heideman, to present an expanded workshop drawing on the vibrant energy of summer. The experience will focus on harnessing the season’s warmth and vitality to nurture joy, expansion and transformation.

A series of yoga poses will be followed by a supported savasana, accompanied by acupuncture points and a vibration healing with Tibetan singing bowls to support deep relaxation.

Saturday, June 29 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
Register at Motionstudiosva.com/special-events

Mother's day is just around the corner.  A Tibetan singing bowl healing is the PERFECT gift!  🙏 🙏 🙏Gift certificates are...
05/07/2024

Mother's day is just around the corner. A Tibetan singing bowl healing is the PERFECT gift! 🙏 🙏 🙏

Gift certificates are available here:

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I’m really looking forward to this event!
04/02/2024

I’m really looking forward to this event!

Ashley Gerczak of Blue Honey and Sarah Coghlan of Modern Folk Acupuncture join accomplished Tibetan singing bowl healer Esther Heideman to present an expanded workshop drawing on the dynamic energy of spring. The experience will focus on moving stagnation and supporting growth, vitality and renewal....

02/05/2024

Special Event on Saturday, February 10 4-6:00 pm. Partner Stretching followed by a Valentines themed Sound Bowl session. Have fun and laugh while learning how to partner stretch with another person. All levels of flexibility welcome! After the stretching session unwind with a heart centered Tibetan Singing Bowl session specially designed for Valentine’s Day. No experience Necessary. Register online at www.motionstudiosva.com/special-events
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