Bodhidham
Singing Bowl Sound Healing Course

Singing Bowl Sound Healing Course

Duration4 days
Daily practice6 hrs
FocusSound healing
Sound healing

Singing bowl course.

This is a short, hands-on course in playing Himalayan singing bowls. Unlike a sound healing session where you simply receive the sound, here you learn to use the bowls yourself: how they work, how to play them well, and how to use them for relaxation and meditation.

Over four residential days you study both metal and crystal bowls, practise daily, and learn enough to keep using them at home, whether for your own practice or to share with others.

Why Sound Healing Course?

  • A practical, hands-on course in actually playing the bowls, not just hearing them

  • Both metal Himalayan bowls and crystal bowls covered, and the difference between them

  • Taught in Nepal, where singing bowls have been made and used for generations

  • Daily practice, so you leave able to play with some confidence

  • Gentle yoga and meditation included alongside the bowl work

  • A small group, with close personal instruction

  • 3 nights on the ashram, three organic meals a day, and pickup from Pokhara

Daily plan

Your week, spelled out

Pick a length to see the day-by-day plan. The shape of every day at Bodhidham is the same as it has been for over a decade.

Singing Bowl Sound Healing Course Itinerary

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  1. Day 01

    Welcome with herbal tea and briefing. Lunch. First course session. Herbal tea. Meditation. Dinner and rest.

  2. Day 02

    Morning yoga. Breakfast. Journaling. Lunch. Second course session. Tea break. Meditation. Dinner and rest.

  3. Day 03

    Hatha yoga. Breakfast. Journaling. Lunch. Third and final course session. Tea break. Meditation. Dinner and rest.

  4. Day 04

    Morning yoga. Breakfast. Farewell.

Singing Bowl Healing Course Detail:

The 4 day Singing Bowl Healing Course at Bodhidham, in Ghachowk near Pokhara, is a practical introduction to playing Himalayan singing bowls. The course teaches you how the bowls work, how sound and vibration are produced, and how to play them with control for relaxation and meditation.

It covers both metal bowls, with their warm, layered tones, and crystal bowls, with their clearer, higher sound, and how each is used. Teaching combines theory with daily hands-on practice, and gentle yoga and meditation are part of the daily rhythm. By the end you can play the bowls competently and have a simple practice you can continue at home.

What you learn:

  • How singing bowls work. How a bowl's size, metal, and shape affect its tone, and how striking and circling produce different sounds.
  • Playing technique. Hands-on practice in producing a clean, steady sound and controlling tone and volume.
  • Metal and crystal bowls. The difference between the two, and how each is typically used.
  • Bowls in meditation. How to use the bowls to support relaxation and meditation, for yourself or in a group.
  • Playing on and around the body. How the bowls are used close to the body, and the sensations this creates.
  • A simple home practice. Putting it together into something you can keep doing after the course.
Ready to step out of the noise?

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Reviews from our students

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Bodhidham is a truly special place. I joined the 200-hour YTT and it was the best decision of my life. Swami Ananda is an extraordinary teacher — knowledgeable, kind, and deeply committed to authentic yoga. The ashram environment, the organic food, the mountain views... everything was perfect. I left with skills, confidence, and a profound inner shift. Highly recommend to anyone serious about yoga.
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Attended the Silent Meditation Retreat and it exceeded all expectations. The silence was challenging at first but became deeply nourishing. The structure was perfect — yoga, meditation, philosophy, walks in nature. Swami Ananda's dharma talks were the highlight. I have attended many retreats in India and Europe and Bodhidham stands out for authenticity, warmth, and the incredible natural setting.
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Jogi BishwanathNepalYoga Retreats
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The 100-hour YTT at Bodhidham was an incredible experience. Despite being shorter than a full 200-hour program, the depth of teaching was remarkable. I learned more about real yoga in 11 days at Bodhidham than in years of studio classes back home. The environment — the village, the mountains, the organic farm, the community — creates the perfect conditions for deep learning. Already planning to return for the 200-hour.
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Binaya ChaurasiyaNepalYoga Treks
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Bodhidham exceeded all my expectations. The Yoga Trek was an incredible combination of physical challenge, natural beauty, and deep inner practice. Doing yoga at sunrise on Poon Hill with the Annapurna range in front of you is an experience that defies description. The guide was expert and the daily yoga sessions were adapted perfectly to our physical state after trekking. Absolutely magical.
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Blue MarinaItalyWellness & Healing
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I came in thinking mantra was a bit esoteric. By day four I was chanting on the bus back to the airport. The most practical meditation tool I've ever been given.
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Marion LeclercLyon · March 2025Mantra & meditation retreat
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I spent 3 weeks doing the 200hr YTT at Bodhidham and it was truly life-changing. The teaching is authentic and deep — not just postures but the full philosophical and spiritual dimension of yoga. The location in Ghachowk is stunning. Waking up every morning to Himalayan views and birdsong sets the perfect tone for practice. The food is delicious and healing. I returned home a different person.
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Manvi MishraIndiaYoga Teacher Training
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Best retreat experience I've had. The ashram has a beautiful family atmosphere. Teachers are genuinely experienced and caring. The food is outstanding — all organic, freshly prepared, and absolutely delicious. The mountain views are unreal. I came for a 7-day retreat and extended by another week because I didn't want to leave. Will definitely return.
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Prakash BhusalNepalYoga Retreats
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I came to Bodhidham for the singing bowl and sound healing course and it was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. The instructor's knowledge is encyclopedic — history, technique, therapeutic application, the spiritual dimension. The sessions in the ashram garden at dusk with the Himalayan backdrop were genuinely magical. I left with a professional-level skill and a beautiful Nepali hand-hammered bowl. Unforgettable.
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I attended the Detox Yoga Retreat and felt genuinely renewed by the end of the 7 days. The Ayurvedic diet, the daily yoga and pranayama, the kriyas, the mountain walks — it all worked together seamlessly to produce a sense of lightness and clarity I haven't felt in years. The teachers are knowledgeable, caring, and genuinely invested in each participant's wellbeing. The ashram is beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend.
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Liz VKDBelgiumWellness & Healing
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I'd tried Vipassana once and struggled. Mantra gave me something for the mind to do — the first time concentration felt accessible rather than a test I was failing.
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Kei TanakaTokyo · September 2025Mantra & meditation retreat
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The two nights of silence landed me somewhere I haven't been since childhood. Not mystical — just genuinely quiet. Came home unable to small-talk for a week.
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Sofia AlvarezBarcelona · January 2026Mantra & meditation retreat
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This is the real thing. Not a yoga resort or a wellness hotel, but a genuine ashram with genuine teachers in a genuinely beautiful natural setting. The 300-hour advanced YTT was rigorous, comprehensive, and transformative. Swami Ananda and the team pushed us hard and supported us completely. I left as a significantly more capable and confident teacher. Best professional development investment I have ever made.
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Pricing & what’s included

Everything in. Nothing hidden.

Every plan includes sessions, sattvic meals, accommodation and free Pokhara pickup. Pick the room that fits you.

Shared / Couple

Sharing room

220per person
  • Best for couples & solo travellers
  • Twin beds, shared bath
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Single

Private room

390per person
  • Quiet, south-facing rooms
  • Private bath, hot water
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Group booking
Contact usfor a custom quote
  • Special group discounts
  • Flexible dates & rooms
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(€390 includes Yoga Retreat)

Cost includes & excludes

6 included·4 excluded

Included in your fee

  • Daily sound healing sessions
  • Personalised instruction from experienced instructors
  • Cultural immersion activities
  • Course materials and resources
  • Certificate of completion
  • Hands-on instruction in playing Himalayan and crystal singing bowls

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Nepal visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
The teaching team

Taught by 3 Yogis

  • Swami
    SwamiFounder & Spiritual Head
  • Deepika
    DeepikaYoga & Anatomy Teacher
  • Ratheesh
    RatheeshGuest Yoga Teacher
Why Bodhidham

Why choose Bodhidham?

  • i.Traditional lineage-based teaching from experienced yogis
  • ii.Family Environment
  • iii.Organic food grown on a local farm.
  • iv.Away from the city. At the height of 1320 m, Ghachowk Village.
  • v.Pollution-Free Location, Best AQI.
  • vi.In a lap of the holy mountain, Machhapuchhre.
Bank details & booking

How to reserve your seat.

To confirm your booking, a 20% advance of the total program fee is required. The remaining 80% is due on arrival, before the program begins.

Bank transfer

Primary account (EUR/USD)
Bank
Nepal bank — details shared on enquiry
Account name
Bodhidham Yoga School and Spiritual Retreat
Account number
Provided on booking confirmation
SWIFT
Provided on booking confirmation
Branch
Pokhara, Nepal

Exact bank details are shared by WhatsApp/email once your dates are confirmed.

Before you book

Frequently asked

Do I need any musical or yoga experience to join?

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No. The course is built for complete beginners, and you do not need to read music or play any instrument. You also do not need yoga experience. Everything, from holding the mallet to producing a clean tone, is taught from the start, so anyone can follow it.

Is this a course to play the bowls, or a session to receive them?

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It is a course to play them yourself. This is the main difference between this and a sound healing session. In a session you lie down and receive the sound. Here you learn the practical skill: how the bowls work, how to play them with control, and how to use them for relaxation and meditation, so you can keep using them after you leave.

What is the difference between metal and crystal bowls, and does the course cover both?

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Yes, the course covers both. Metal Himalayan bowls have a warm, layered tone, and crystal bowls have a clearer, higher sound. You learn how each is made, how each is played, and how they are typically used, so you can decide what suits your own practice.

Will this course certify me to work as a sound healer?

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We would rather you ask us directly before booking, because this is important to get right. This is a short 4 day introductory course. If you need a formal certificate to teach or to offer paid sessions, contact us first and we will tell you honestly what this course does and does not provide, so your expectations match what you receive.

What does the price include?

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The course includes 3 nights accommodation on the ashram in a shared or private room, three organic vegetarian meals a day, all singing bowl instruction and practice sessions, daily yoga and meditation, course materials, and pickup and drop-off in Pokhara. It does not cover international flights or your Nepal visa. The course fee itself is confirmed at the time of booking.
Our kitchen

Three sattvic meals, mostly from the farm.

All meals at Bodhidham are organic, freshly prepared and vegetarian, following Sattvic (yogic) dietary principles. Breakfast includes oats, fruits and herbal teas. Lunch is the main meal, dal bhat with seasonal vegetables.

Dinner is lighter with soups, bread or rice with vegetables. Special dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, allergies) can be accommodated with advance notice.

  • Herbal Tea: Provided With Each Meal.
  • Source: Mostly own organic farm
  • Meals: Three a day, included
  • Special diets: Vegan & gluten-free on request
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Around Bodhidham

Ashram premises and Accommodation Yoga Ashram

We offer you both private and twin sharing rooms by allowing you to choose what best suits for your comfort and budget. Guided by the principle that cleanliness is next to godliness, our rooms are kept clean, simple, and comfortable with all basic amenities provided.

  • Hot Water: 24/7 hot water is available in the bathrooms.
  • Beds: Bedsheets and towels are changed regularly.
  • Toiletreies: Basic toiletries are provided by the Ashram.
  • Room: Rooms are cleaned routinely to maintain a peaceful and hygienic living space.
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Know before you arrive

The practical side of it.

A few honest notes before you book. Most students fly into Kathmandu and either fly or bus to Pokhara, and we collect you from the airport or the bus park, free.

Visa

Visa on arrival at Kathmandu (Tribhuvan) for 80+ nationalities. USD 30 (15 days) / 50 (30 days) / 125 (90 days). Bring 2 passport photos and USD cash.

Best season

September to November and February to May are the clearest. Monsoon (June to August) is quieter and often better priced. We run year-round.

What to bring

Modest yoga clothes, warm layer (mornings are cool), refillable water bottle, journal. Mat, blanket and bolster are provided.

Health

No mandatory vaccines. If on prescription medication, bring a supply. Pokhara has good clinics; we are 20 minutes from the city hospital.