8 Day Advanced Singing Bowl Training with Yoga Retreat in Kathmandu, Bagmati Pradesh

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If you accept that sound is vibration and you know that vibration touches every part of your physical being, then you understand that sound is heard not only through the ears but through every cell in your body.

One reason sound heals on a physical level is because it so deeply touches and transforms people on the emotional and spiritual planes. Sound can readdress imbalances on every level of physiologic functioning and can play a positive role in the treatment of virtually any medical disorder. This is the amazing effect of Singing Bowl Advance Course

Trinity of Nepalese spiritual sound objects used for healing (Singing Bowls, Ganta, and Tingshas):

• The bowls emit a quieting, entrenching energy
• The Ganta (bell) motivates and unifies influence and the Tingshas stimulate energy fields
• The ancient bowls actually come from various Himalayan regions including Nepal, Bharat, and Bhutan and are made from a consecrated seven metal alloy. Prayers and mantras were chanted to them during their creation so they carry that sacred energy

What are Nepalese Singing Bowls used for? Why Singing Bowl Advance Course

Used within meditations and physical healing, the bowls’ characteristic blend of harmonic resonances is used as a vibration tool to induce stress reduction, chakra balancing energy synchronization, and spontaneous healing.

They effectively alter consciousness into a peaceful and expansive meditative state. Participants report a fundamental shift in their view of phenomenon space, accentuated clarity of mind and body, enhanced creativity, and a sense of peace and well-being.

On a biological level, these instruments affect a great deal of physical change, but Tibetan bowl healing has far-reaching implications that occur on emotional, spiritual, and physical levels.

Day 1: Arrival day

• Before 14:00 Check-in, room arrange, and rest
• 14:30 - 15:30 Sauna, steam, or swimming pool (only in summer)
• 15:30 - 16:30 Introduction course of music
• 17:00 - 17:15 Herbal tea
• 17:15 - 18:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), Spinal Asana / Suryanamaskar, Yoga Nidra, Mudra, Dhyana yoga (meditation)
• 19:00 - 19:30 Dinner and herbal tea
• 19:30 - 20:30 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), Trataka (concentrated gaze), and discussion
• 20:30 - 21:45 Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study, and practice
• 22:00 Bedtime (lights out)

Day 2 - 7: Main training days

• 06:00 Wake up and Ushapan (early drinking water)
• 06:30 - 07:00 Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
• 07:00 - 08:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), warm-up exercise, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanty Path (peace mantra)
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and herbal tea
• 10:00 - 11:00 Therapy 1
• 11:00 - 13:00 Music class theory and practical
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and herbal tea
• 14:00 - 15:00 Nature / village / temple / monastery visit, walking, or self-practice
• 15:30 - 17:00 Music class theory and practical
• 17:00 - 17:15 Herbal tea
• 17:15 - 18:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), spinal Asana / Suryanamaskar, Yoga Nidra, Mudra, Dhyana yoga (meditation)
• 19:00 - 19:30 Dinner and herbal tea
• 19:30 - 20:30 Bhakti yoga (prayer/chants), Trataka (concentrated gaze), and discussion
• 20:30 - 21:45 Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study, and practice
• 22:00 Bed Time (Lights out)

Day 8: Checkout day

• 06:00 Wake up and Ushapan (early drinking water)
• 06:30 - 07:00 Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
• 07:00 - 08:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), warm-up exercise, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanty Path (peace mantra)
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and herbal tea
• 10:00 - 11:30 Rest / pack / sauna / shower / rest
• 11:30 - 12:30 Concluding music class and feedback
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and herbal tea
• 14:00 Check out

Therapy schedule

• Sauna, steam, or swimming: Check-in day
• Full body oil massage: 2nd day
• Shirodhara (oil treatment): 8th day
• Sauna, steam, or swimming: 3rd and 5th day
• Sauna, steam, or swimming: Check out day

The program will take place at Himalayan Yoga Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal and is the country's gateway to tourism It is portrayed as a beautiful valley with historical landmarks, old monasteries, arts, cultural heritage, and as the city of temples.

Distances

• Armed Police headquarters, 1 kilometer
• Swayambhu, 2 kilometers
• Monkey Temple, 2.5 kilometers
• Balaju, 3 kilometers
• Thamel, 4.5 kilometers
• Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 12 kilometers

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Three daily meals and daily herbal teas are included in the package. Himalayan Yoga Academy strives to provide organic and vegetarian/vegan meals, but if you have special dietary needs please notify them in advance. They will try to accommodate your needs as best they can.

Ayurvedic therapy or panchakarma treatments

• Abhyanga
• Body scrub massage
• Enema
• Foot bath
• Herbalism
• Nasya
• Reflexology
• Shiatsu massage
• Shirodhara
• Svedana
• Traditional Ayurveda massage
• Traditional Thai massage

Beauty therapies

• Facials - herbal, vitamin E, boutique, or Ayurveda
• Nail care - manicure, pedicure, or polish
• Threading - eyebrows, face, or chin
• Waxing - full leg, half leg, or underarm

Cycling

Explore the countryside on a bike.

Explore the area

Explore the surrounding area and take a hike through the countryside, visit temples, monasteries, and local villages and farmlands.

Hiking to local villages

Hike into a local village and experience Nepali culture first hand; stay a few nights with a Nepali family.

Jungle hikes

Explore the local jungle with its many hiking trails; meditate there to get real inner peace.

Monkey Temple hike

Take a 30-minute walk to discover world heritage sites.

Morning and evening walks

Enjoy the quietude of early morning or late evening while on a walk through the countryside.

Natural spring taps

Walk down to the nearby springs and see the running taps and villagers bathing and washing there.

Naturopathy treatment

• Hip bath (hot or cold)
• Mud bath
• Shankhaprakshalan Kriya
• Steam bath
• Surya chikitsa (thermolume)
• Upavasa and maunavrta
• Vamana

Sightseeing

Explore Kathmandu Valley with a professional tour guide.

Spiritual walks

Go on a spiritual walk into the jungle with your yoga guru and take a rest for a while listening to the wisdom of the teacher.

Temples and monasteries

Around the centers there are Hindus temples and Buddhist monasteries. You can go there for spiritual activities in the morning, afternoon, or evening (puja, chanting, and kirtan).

Volunteer

Give back to Nepal for your great experience there by traveling to local villages, temples, and health centers; spend time lending a hand on various projects.

• 2 yoga sessions per day including a yoga mat
• 1 therapy session in a week
• Sauna, steam, and swimming pool (only in summer)
• Towel and slippers
• 7 nights accommodation with attached bathroom with hot and cold shower
• 3 vegetarian or vegan meals daily (cultural food on festivals and rituals)
• Daily herbal tea as mentioned above
• Drinking water
• Library of yoga literature
• Pick up / drop off

• All excursions out of the center including meals taken off-site
• All personal expenses
• Extra meals (available at an extra charge)
• Laundry (available at an extra charge)
• Extra Therapies (available at an extra charge)
• Check-out time at 2 pm
• Laundry service

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.