Singing Bowl Training

Basic Singing Bowl Therapy

Awakening the Sound Within

  • 4 Days
  • Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu
  • Next: 1 Nov 2026
  • Certificate in Foundational Singing Bowl Therapy
From · per person USD 630 Shared room USD 630 · Private room USD 700
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Overview

Awakening the Sound Within

Our Basic Singing Bowl Therapy course is a beautiful and powerful introduction to the world of sound healing, designed for absolute beginners, yoga teachers, wellness practitioners and anyone curious about the healing power of sound.

You will move from simply appreciating the sound of the bowls to understanding their nature, history and fundamental therapeutic applications — beginning a lifelong relationship with these sacred instruments.

Certification
Certificate in Foundational Singing Bowl Therapy
Perfect for
Beginners, yoga teachers, Reiki practitioners, massage therapists, meditators
Group size
Up to 10 students
Season
All year

Curriculum

What you will learn

50 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
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.

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

Included

  • Accommodation (personal with attached bathroom / shared)
  • Three sattvic meals per day
  • All course materials and a detailed manual
  • Course tuition and certification
  • Use of the school’s collection of authentic Himalayan singing bowls
  • Guidance on purchasing your own bowls from trusted local artisans

Food & accommodation

Clean, peaceful rooms with attached bathrooms and hot water; the environment is kept quiet to support sensitive sound work.

Three freshly prepared sattvic meals per day. Purified water and herbal teas are available throughout the day.

Dates & Prices

Upcoming start dates

Prices per person, including accommodation and three sattvic meals a day. Choose a shared or a private room:

Save 10% Shared room USD 630 Twin / triple, attached bath
Private room USD 700 Your own room, attached bath
Starts Ends Price Book
Sun, 1 Nov 2026 Wed, 4 Nov 2026 USD 630 shared USD 700 private Book
Tue, 1 Dec 2026 Fri, 4 Dec 2026 USD 630 shared USD 700 private Book
Fri, 1 Jan 2027 Mon, 4 Jan 2027 USD 630 shared USD 700 private Book
Mon, 1 Feb 2027 Thu, 4 Feb 2027 USD 630 shared USD 700 private Book

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

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