Singing Bowl Training

Super Advanced Singing Bowl Therapy

The Complete Sonic Healer

  • 15 Days / 14 Nights
  • Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu
  • Next: 1 Nov 2026
  • Master Certificate in Himalayan Singing Bowl Therapy
From · per person USD 1,620 Shared room USD 1,620 · Private room USD 1,800
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About this course

The Complete Sonic Healer

This is our most comprehensive program, a full immersion into the mastery of Himalayan sound therapy. It combines the Basic and Advanced curricula and adds exclusive, specialised modules only available at this level.

It is for the individual who wishes not just to practise but to master the art — perhaps to teach it or work in clinical settings. You will emerge as a confident, knowledgeable and intuitive Master Sound Healer.

  • 15 Days / 14 Nights
  • Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu
  • From USD 1,620

Benefits of this course

What this course gives you

  1. 01

    Certified practitioner

    Receive a certificate and the skills to offer singing bowl sessions.

  2. 02

    Authentic Himalayan bowls

    Learn on the school’s collection of genuine hand-hammered bowls.

  3. 03

    Deep personal healing

    Experience the calming power of sound on yourself first.

  4. 04

    Add value to your work

    Perfect for yoga teachers, Reiki practitioners and therapists.

  5. 05

    Hands-on from day one

    Most of the course is practical, with real sessions and feedback.

  6. 06

    Taught by bowl masters

    Learn from singing bowl masters who use them every day.

What you will learn

Skills you will take home

By the end of the Super Advanced Singing Bowl Therapy you will be able to:

  • History & spiritualityThe origins and sacred meaning of Himalayan singing bowls.
  • Science of soundHow vibration and frequency affect the body and mind.
  • Choosing bowlsTypes, metals and how to select quality bowls.
  • Playing techniquesStriking, rimming and combining bowls with confidence.
  • Healing sessionsStructuring and guiding a full sound session for others.
  • Chakra & energy workUsing bowls with the chakras and meditation.

Why choose us

Why students choose Shiv Tattva

01

Yoga Alliance registered school

A Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300) — trusted training standards.

02

Small, personal groups

Batches of up to 10 students, so every student gets real attention.

03

Experienced teachers

E-RYT 500 yoga teachers, Reiki Grand Masters and singing bowl masters.

04

Peaceful Himalayan ashram

In quiet Budhanilkantha, beside the Shivapuri forest — away from city noise.

05

Stay & sattvic meals included

Comfortable rooms and three fresh vegetarian meals a day in residential programs.

06

Booking you can trust

No payment to enquire, full refund if we cancel, and flexible future dates.

Curriculum

What you will learn

240 contact hours across the curriculum
  • History & Spirituality of the Bowls 5 h
  • The Science of Sound & Vibration 10 h
  • Types & Selection of Bowls 10 h
  • Fundamental Playing Techniques 15 h
  • Introduction to Healing Applications 10 h
  • Advanced Playing & Orchestration 20 h
  • Energetic Anatomy & Chakra Mastery 15 h
  • One-on-One Therapeutic Sessions 25 h
  • Ethics & Business 10 h
  • Practicum & Clinical Supervision 20 h
  • Advanced Applied Sonic Therapeutics 30 h
  • The Alchemy of Metal & Mantra 15 h
  • The Business of Sound Healing & Teaching 15 h
  • Master Practicum & Apprenticeship 40 h
01 Module 1 · History & Spirituality of the Bowls (5 hrs)

Origins across Nepal, Tibet, India and Bhutan; significance in Buddhist and Hindu traditions; sacred geometry; the seven metals and their astrological correlations.

02 Module 2 · The Science of Sound & Vibration (10 hrs)

Frequency, amplitude, wavelength and resonance; entrainment; the effect of sound on the nervous system; an introduction to cymatics.

03 Module 3 · Types & Selection of Bowls (10 hrs)

Hand-hammered vs machine-made bowls; sizes and sonic properties; Jambati, Thadobati, Remuna, Ultabati and Manipuri bowls; choosing your first bowl.

04 Module 4 · Fundamental Playing Techniques (15 hrs)

Striking with wood, felt and leather mallets; the sustained friction method; posture and holding; rim circling.

05 Module 5 · Introduction to Healing Applications (10 hrs)

A personal daily sound ritual for stress relief and chakra balancing; a simple full-body sound bath sequence for a partner.

06 Module 6 · Advanced Playing & Orchestration (20 hrs)

Multi-bowl playing; stimulating vs sedating mallet techniques; wind chimes, ting-shas and dorjes; rhythmic patterns and sonic landscapes.

07 Module 7 · Energetic Anatomy & Chakra Mastery (15 hrs)

The seven main chakras and their frequencies; nadis and marmas; chakra scanning with bowls; targeted sessions for imbalances.

08 Module 8 · One-on-One Therapeutic Sessions (25 hrs)

Client intake; structuring a 60–75 minute session; protocols for stress, anxiety, pain, insomnia and emotional release; aftercare.

09 Module 9 · Ethics & Business (10 hrs)

Professional boundaries, limitations of sound therapy, setting up a practice.

10 Module 10 · Practicum & Clinical Supervision (20 hrs)

Supervised practice, mock client sessions and case-study discussions.

11 Module 11 · Advanced Applied Sonic Therapeutics (30 hrs)

Protocols for the elderly, children and trauma; bowls in yin, restorative and savasana; combining sound with Reiki, yoga nidra and meditation; group sound baths.

12 Module 12 · The Alchemy of Metal & Mantra (15 hrs)

The seven metals; bija mantras (LAM, VAM, RAM…) with corresponding bowls; toning and overtone singing.

13 Module 13 · The Business of Sound Healing & Teaching (15 hrs)

Leading workshops and retreats, creating your own offerings and the ethics of teaching.

14 Module 14 · Master Practicum & Apprenticeship (40 hrs)

Assisting instructors, leading a full workshop and designing a therapeutic protocol as a final project.

Daily Schedule

A typical day

  1. Morning meditation with bowls (passive session)Now
  2. Pranayama & gentle yogaNow
  3. Sattvic breakfastNow
  4. Theory module — history, types, science of soundNow
  5. Sattvic lunch & restNow
  6. Practical workshop — playing techniquesNow
  7. Application module — self-healing, simple routinesNow
  8. Sound bath experience / group practiceNow
  9. Light dinnerNow
  10. Journaling / integration / noble silenceNow

What’s Included

Everything taken care of

Please contact us for full details of what is included in this program.

Accommodation

The full ashram experience for the duration of the course. Private room upgrades are highly recommended for this deep immersion.

Food & accommodation

Choose your room

Your room and three sattvic meals a day are included in the Super Advanced Singing Bowl Therapy. Prices are per person, for the whole program.

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Shared Room

Per person USD 1,620

Share with a fellow student — great company and the best value.

  • Twin, triple or four-sharing
  • Attached bathroom with hot water
  • Fresh bedding & towels
  • Ideal for making friends
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Private room with desk
Most privacy

Private Room

Per person USD 1,800

Your own room for extra peace, silence and reflection.

  • Double bed, just for you
  • Private attached bathroom
  • Study desk & chair
  • Quiet space for rest
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Included with every room

  • 3 sattvic meals a day
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 security
  • Smoking & alcohol not allowed in the ashram
Attached bathroom
Attached bathroom
Dining & lounge
Dining & lounge
Study corner
Study corner
Our ashram building
Our ashram building

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