Singing Bowl Training
Basic Singing Bowl Therapy
A beautiful introduction to sound healing — the history, science and fundamental therapeutic uses of Himalayan singing bowls.
The Complete Sonic Healer
Overview
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.
Curriculum
Origins across Nepal, Tibet, India and Bhutan; significance in Buddhist and Hindu traditions; sacred geometry; the seven metals and their astrological correlations.
Frequency, amplitude, wavelength and resonance; entrainment; the effect of sound on the nervous system; an introduction to cymatics.
Hand-hammered vs machine-made bowls; sizes and sonic properties; Jambati, Thadobati, Remuna, Ultabati and Manipuri bowls; choosing your first bowl.
Striking with wood, felt and leather mallets; the sustained friction method; posture and holding; rim circling.
A personal daily sound ritual for stress relief and chakra balancing; a simple full-body sound bath sequence for a partner.
Multi-bowl playing; stimulating vs sedating mallet techniques; wind chimes, ting-shas and dorjes; rhythmic patterns and sonic landscapes.
The seven main chakras and their frequencies; nadis and marmas; chakra scanning with bowls; targeted sessions for imbalances.
Client intake; structuring a 60–75 minute session; protocols for stress, anxiety, pain, insomnia and emotional release; aftercare.
Professional boundaries, limitations of sound therapy, setting up a practice.
Supervised practice, mock client sessions and case-study discussions.
Protocols for the elderly, children and trauma; bowls in yin, restorative and savasana; combining sound with Reiki, yoga nidra and meditation; group sound baths.
The seven metals; bija mantras (LAM, VAM, RAM…) with corresponding bowls; toning and overtone singing.
Leading workshops and retreats, creating your own offerings and the ethics of teaching.
Assisting instructors, leading a full workshop and designing a therapeutic protocol as a final project.
Daily Schedule
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What’s Included
Please contact us for full details of what is included in this program.
The full ashram experience for the duration of the course. Private room upgrades are highly recommended for this deep immersion.
Dates & Prices
Prices per person, including accommodation and three sattvic meals a day. Choose a shared or a private room:
Can’t make these dates? Custom start dates are often possible — just ask.
A 20% non-refundable registration fee secures your place. Read our refund policy