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Singing Bowl Training
Advanced Singing Bowl Therapy
From Personal Practice to Professional Therapy
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu
- Next: 1 Nov 2026
- Advanced Certificate in Singing Bowl Therapy
About this course
From Personal Practice to Professional Therapy
This intensive program is designed for those who have completed the Basic course or have some foundational experience and wish to become professional sound therapy practitioners.
You will learn complex techniques, delve into the intricacies of the human energy system and gain the confidence to offer one-on-one therapeutic sessions.
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu
- From USD 990
Benefits of this course
What this course gives you
Authentic Himalayan bowls
Learn on the school’s collection of genuine hand-hammered bowls.
Deep personal healing
Experience the calming power of sound on yourself first.
Add value to your work
Perfect for yoga teachers, Reiki practitioners and therapists.
Hands-on from day one
Most of the course is practical, with real sessions and feedback.
Taught by bowl masters
Learn from singing bowl masters who use them every day.
What you will learn
Skills you will take home
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History & spirituality
The origins and sacred meaning of Himalayan singing bowls.
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Science of sound
How vibration and frequency affect the body and mind.
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3
Choosing bowls
Types, metals and how to select quality bowls.
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4
Playing techniques
Striking, rimming and combining bowls with confidence.
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5
Healing sessions
Structuring and guiding a full sound session for others.
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6
Chakra & energy work
Using bowls with the chakras and meditation.
Why choose us
Why students choose Shiv Tattva
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Yoga Alliance registered school
A Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300) — trusted training standards.
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Small, personal groups
Batches of up to 10 students, so every student gets real attention.
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Experienced teachers
E-RYT 500 yoga teachers, Reiki Grand Masters and singing bowl masters.
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Peaceful Himalayan ashram
In quiet Budhanilkantha, beside the Shivapuri forest — away from city noise.
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Stay & sattvic meals included
Comfortable rooms and three fresh vegetarian meals a day in residential programs.
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Booking you can trust
No payment to enquire, full refund if we cancel, and flexible future dates.
Curriculum
What you will learn
140
contact hours across the curriculum
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.
Daily Schedule
A typical day
Right now in Kathmandu ():
- Morning meditation with bowls (passive session)Now
- Pranayama & gentle yogaNow
- Sattvic breakfastNow
- Theory module — history, types, science of soundNow
- Sattvic lunch & restNow
- Practical workshop — playing techniquesNow
- Application module — self-healing, simple routinesNow
- Sound bath experience / group practiceNow
- Light dinnerNow
- Journaling / integration / noble silenceNow
What’s Included
Everything taken care of
Please contact us for full details of what is included in this program.
Food & stay
Higher-standard accommodation, with private rooms available for an additional fee. The same high-quality sattvic meals are provided.
Food & accommodation
Choose your room
Your room and three sattvic meals a day are included in the Advanced Singing Bowl Therapy. Prices are per person, for the whole program.
Shared Room
Per person
USD 990
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
Private Room
Per person
USD 1,100
Your own room for extra peace, silence and reflection.
- Double bed, just for you
- Private attached bathroom
- Study desk & chair
- Quiet space for rest
Included with every room
- 3 sattvic meals a day
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24/7 security
- Smoking & alcohol not allowed in the ashram
Dates & Prices
Upcoming start dates
Prices per person, including your room and three sattvic meals a day. See the rooms
StartsSun, 1 Nov 2026 EndsSat, 7 Nov 2026
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StartsTue, 1 Dec 2026 EndsMon, 7 Dec 2026
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StartsFri, 1 Jan 2027 EndsThu, 7 Jan 2027
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StartsMon, 1 Feb 2027 EndsSun, 7 Feb 2027
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StartsMon, 1 Mar 2027 EndsSun, 7 Mar 2027
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StartsThu, 1 Apr 2027 EndsWed, 7 Apr 2027
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Can’t make these dates? Custom start dates are often possible — choose your own date.
A 20% non-refundable registration fee secures your place. Read our refund policy
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Questions first?Chat with us on WhatsApp- Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
- Next start1 Nov 2026
- LocationBudhanilkantha, Kathmandu
- Price per personUSD 990 shared · USD 1,100 private
- A 20% registration fee secures your place
- Full refund if we cancel a program
- Move to a future session if your plans change
- Accommodation & 3 sattvic meals a day included
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