Sound Healing Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

This module introduces students to practices of cleansing that prepare the body, mind and energetic field for sound healing. Students will learn the history, principles and benefits of various sound healing instruments with a focus on singing bowls. They learn how sound frequencies and vibrations can help relaxation, awareness and emotional balance. There are many different types of singing bowls and they all have different properties and uses. Guided practices teach learners grounding techniques and how to connect mindfully to the therapeutic power of sound. This module encourages deeper listening, presence, relaxation and a balanced approach to the use of sound in wellbeing practice.

• Cleansing practices
• Overview of sound healing instruments: history, principles and benefits
• Exploring the influence of sound vibrations and frequencies
• Introduction to various types of singing bowls
• Grounding and connecting with the therapeutic power of sound

Students will be introduced to the basic principles of sound, resonance, frequency and vibration, and to traditional and modern understanding of therapeutic sound practices. The module introduces singing bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and other sound instruments and their use in meditation and relaxation. Students also learn how to build a safe and peaceful soundscape, how to practise mindful listening, and how to use sound with intention. Practical exercises help students experience how sound can encourage grounding, calmness and deeper meditation.

• Introduction to the principles of sound healing
• Traditional roots and history of sound healing
• The relationship between sound, mind, body and energy
• Sound and music in healing practice
• Introduction to healing tools and their uses
• An introduction to singing bowls, gongs, chimes and crystal bowls
• Experimenting with different frequencies and their effects
• Creating a safe and nurturing space for sound healing
• Grounding and relaxation techniques with sound
• Fundamental sound techniques for meditation
• Developing intention and presence in sound sessions
• Introduction to group and individual sound healing sessions
• Hands-on experience with sound-based relaxation techniques

Sound Healing & Aura Cleansing introduces students to both traditional and modern techniques for using sound for grounding and energetic awareness. Students are taught how to use singing bowls and other sound instruments in aura-related practices. Through guided exercises they explore mindful listening, vibration, breath, intention and chakra-based meditation. The module focuses on creating a calm environment and developing sensitivity when working with individuals or groups. Through practical sessions, students learn to feel confident facilitating relaxing sound experiences, and to appreciate that aura cleansing is a complementary wellness practice rather than a medical treatment.

• Introduction to the idea of the aura and energy field
• How sound vibrates and how it relates to relaxation and awareness
• Himalayan singing bowl aura cleanse
• Sound for energetic grounding and centering
• How to position and move the bowl around the body
• Practical single-session aura cleansing techniques

During group sound healing or sound baths, people share an experience of deep relaxation, attentive listening and inner awareness. Students are trained in how to structure and lead group sessions using singing bowls, gongs, chimes, drums and other therapeutic instruments. This module is about creating a safe and supportive space, leading participants into relaxation and using rhythm, vibration and silence well. Students learn how to prepare a sound bath, how to place instruments, the flow of a session, grounding techniques and closing practices. Through practical sessions, students learn how to hold space for groups and develop presence, sensitivity and a mindful connection with the healing qualities of sound.

• Understanding the dynamics of group sound healing sessions
• Designing and conducting a group sound bath experience
• Techniques for establishing a safe and sacred environment for sound healing
• Hands-on practice in leading and engaging in group sound healing sessions
• How to play Tibetan singing bowls for therapy

This module teaches students more advanced ways of working with vibration, resonance, frequency and therapeutic sound. Students will explore advanced singing bowl techniques, chakra-based practices, combinations of instruments, sound journeys and guided relaxation. The module develops the skills to create bespoke sound healing sequences for individual and group settings. Students also learn advanced grounding and energy balancing, mindful listening and space-holding techniques. Practical sessions encourage greater sensitivity, awareness and confidence in working with sound. By combining sound, breath, meditation, silence and intention, students learn to create supportive and deeply relaxing sound experiences while developing a more intuitive and mindful approach to sound healing.

• Sound healing for physical and emotional wellbeing
• Modern methods using singing bowls and other instruments
• Using sound for aura clearing and balancing
• How to use gongs for therapy
• Advanced methods for singing bowls and sound instruments
• Sound healing practices working with the chakras
• Enhanced bowl placement and playing techniques
• Working with multiple singing bowls at once
• Practical training in group and individual sessions
• 7 chakra sound healing
• Gong sound healing

The final module brings everything together — reviewing the key concepts and techniques of the course, integrating sound healing into your personal and professional life, and preparing you to practise ethically before your final evaluation and certification.

• Review of key concepts and techniques covered in the course
• Integration exercises for incorporating sound healing into your personal and professional life
• Creating personalised sound healing protocols for self and clients
• Ethical considerations and professional guidelines for sound healing practitioners
• Final evaluations and certification ceremony

Sound healing has been reported to have various potential benefits, although scientific research on the topic is limited. Here are some of the benefits that students and practitioners commonly describe.

• Reduces stress
• Immediate sense of calm
• Deep physical relaxation
• Supports overall relaxation and wellbeing
• Better sleep (sounds for deep sleep)
• Transition towards a state of higher frequency
• Calms the fluctuations of the mind
• A clearer, lighter feeling in the aura (one’s own energy field)
• Prepares you for meditation
• Better flow of pranic energy throughout the body
• Helps release physical and mental tension
• Helps in spiritual growth
• Dissolves tension
• Supports the body’s natural self-healing
• Frees up creative energy

Sound healing is an ancient holistic wellness practice using sound, vibration, rhythm and mindful listening to facilitate relaxation and inner balance. In this module we look at the use of instruments for meditation and wellbeing such as singing bowls, gongs, chimes and crystal bowls. Students learn the art of creating calming soundscapes that aid mental relaxation, emotional awareness, grounding and a more profound connection to the present moment. Participants practise breath, mindfulness, vibration and intentional listening. This course introduces sound healing as a complementary approach to wellbeing, equipping students with practical skills for sound sessions with individuals and groups.

• It is painless
• It is affordable
• It is gentle and non-invasive
• You feel the calm straight away