Overview: 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. It bridges the gap between basic skills and confident, professional application. 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.
Perfect For: Basic course graduates, healers looking to add sound therapy to their professional offerings, and those seeking a deeper, more technical understanding.
Certification: Advanced Certificate in Singing Bowl Therapy from Shiv Tattva Yoga School.
Curriculum & Daily Schedule
Builds upon the basic curriculum with advanced modules and significantly more practical, hands-on experience.
Detailed Curriculum Additions (Advanced Modules):
Module 1: The History & Spirituality of the Bowls (5 Hours)
Origins and history: Tracing the bowls through Nepal, Tibet, India, and Bhutan.
The spiritual significance in Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
The sacred geometry and symbolism of the bowls.
The intention behind the seven metals and their astrological correlations.
Module 2: The Science of Sound & Vibration (10 Hours)
Physics of sound: Understanding frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and resonance.
The concept of entrainment: How vibration influences biological rhythms (brainwaves, heart rate).
The impact of sound on the nervous system: From beta to alpha, theta, and delta states.
Introduction to Cymatics: How sound influences matter.
Module 3: Types & Selection of Bowls (10 Hours)
Hand-hammered vs. machine-made bowls: Identifying quality and authenticity.
Understanding different sizes, weights, and their specific sonic properties.
The unique characters of Jambati, Thadobati, Remuna, Ultabati, and Manipuri bowls.
Practical sessions on how to choose your first bowl: Listening with your hands and heart.
Module 4: Fundamental Playing Techniques (15 Hours)
The art of striking: Using different mallets (wood, felt, leather) for different effects.
The sustained friction method: Finding the perfect pressure and speed for a continuous tone.
Posture and holding techniques for player comfort and optimal sound projection.
Basic circling techniques around the rim.
Module 5: Introduction to Healing Applications (10 Hours)
Self-Healing Practices: Creating a personal daily sound ritual for stress relief, chakra balancing, and deep meditation.
Sound Baths for Individuals: Learning a simple, full-body sound therapy sequence to perform on a willing partner.
Chakra Introduction: Basic correspondence of specific bowl notes to the seven main chakras.
The healer’s mindset: Setting sacred space, intention, and ethical considerations.
Module 6: Advanced Playing & Orchestration Techniques (20 Hours)
Mastering multi-bowl playing: harmonizing multiple bowls simultaneously.
Advanced mallet techniques for specific therapeutic outcomes (stimulating vs. sedating).
Using wind chimes, ting-shas (small cymbals), and dorjes (ritual objects) to complement the bowls.
Creating rhythmic patterns and complex sonic landscapes.
Module 7: In-Depth Energetic Anatomy & Chakra System Mastery (15 Hours)
Detailed study of the 7 main chakras, their functions, imbalances, and associated frequencies.
Mapping the subtle body: Nadis (energy channels) and Marmas (energy points).
Advanced techniques for chakra scanning and assessment using the bowls.
Designing targeted sound sessions for specific chakra imbalances.
Module 8: Protocol for One-on-One Therapeutic Sessions (25 Hours)
Client Intake & Assessment: Learning to conduct a pre-session consultation.
Session Sequencing: Structuring a full 60-75 minute therapeutic session (opening, assessment, main work, integration, closing).
Specific Techniques: Protocols for stress and anxiety relief, pain management, insomnia, and emotional release.
Post-Session Guidelines: Aftercare advice for clients and documentation for the practitioner.
Module 9: The Singing Bowl Practitioner: Ethics & Business (10 Hours)
Setting professional boundaries and a code of ethics.
Understanding the limitations of sound therapy and when to refer to other professionals.
Basics of setting up your practice: marketing, space creation, and client management.
Module 10: Practicum & Clinical Supervision (20 Hours)
Extensive practice sessions with fellow students under the guidance of instructors.
Conducting mock client sessions and receiving detailed, constructive feedback.
Case study discussions and problem-solving clinical scenarios.
Food & Accommodation
Higher standard accommodation, often with options for private rooms (for an additional fee). The same high-quality satvik meals are provided.
Pricing & What’s Included
Investment for 15-Day Course: $1,199 USD (Early Bird: $999 USD)
Investment for 21-Day Course: $1,499 USD (Early Bird: $1,399 USD)