Is this retreat actually a certification course?

Yes! While it is a retreat in its setting and flow, it doubles as a Level 1 Tibetan Singing Bowl Certification. You will receive 25 hours of training credit, which can be applied toward Yoga Alliance Continuing Education requirements.

Do I need to own my own singing bowl to attend?

No, we provide all the necessary bowls and equipment for you to use during the training. However, having your own set is helpful for practicing after you leave. We do have a curated selection of handmade bowls available for purchase at the ashram.

What are Yoga Alliance CEUs, and how do they benefit me?

If you are a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required to maintain your registration. This course counts for 25 non-contact/contact hours, helping you expand your professional skills and teaching portfolio.

What if I have never played a singing bowl before?

No prior experience is necessary! We start with the absolute fundamentals—how to hold the mallet, how to produce a pure tone, and the history of the instruments. The course is designed to take you from beginner to confident practitioner in 5 days.

Will I be able to facilitate group sound baths after this course?

Yes, once you complete the Level 1 practicum, you will have the foundation to facilitate basic group sound journeys. We cover group space holding, sequencing tones, and the ethics of sound healing as part of the curriculum.

Are there specific bowls available for purchase at the ashram?

Yes, we source high-quality, hand-hammered singing bowls from Nepal. We help you find the tones and sizes that resonate with you most during the retreat, so you can take a meaningful tool home to continue your practice.

What is the difference between a sound bath and this retreat?

A sound bath is usually a single receiving session, while this retreat teaches you how to facilitate sound intentionally. You will learn the instruments, the technique, and the context needed to use sound as a healing practice.

What instruments will I learn in the course?

The core focus is Tibetan singing bowls, including mallet technique, tone production, placement, and how to create a coherent sequence. Depending on the group, we may also explore complementary sound tools used for meditation and ceremony.

What does a typical day look like?

Days usually begin with yoga or meditation, followed by training sessions, practice labs, nourishing meals, and integration time. Evenings often include group sound journeys, mantra, or ceremony to deepen the learning experience.

Who is this retreat for?

It is for yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and sincere students who want to learn sound healing in a residential ashram setting. No prior musical experience is required, only openness and a willingness to practice.

What is your cancellation or transfer policy?

Our deposit policy is non-refundable but transferable up to 1-year after the deposit payment. Please refer to our terms and conditions or contact us for more details.

Sound Healing & Rejuvenation Retreat

About the Sound Healing Course

What Is a Sound Healing Retreat?

A sound healing retreat is an immersive experience where you learn to use vibrational instruments—primarily Tibetan singing bowls—for deep relaxation, chakra balancing, and therapeutic healing. Unlike a single sound bath session where you passively receive sound, this retreat teaches you to facilitate sound healing yourself through hands-on training and certification.

Sound Healing Retreat vs Sound Bath: What’s the Difference?

Sound Bath	Sound Healing Retreat
Single 60-90 minute session	5-day immersive training
You lie down and receive	You learn to play and facilitate
No certification	Level 1 Practitioner Certificate
Passive relaxation	Active skill development
One-time experience	Lifelong practice and teaching ability

At Hari OM, our Sound Healing & Rejuvenation Retreat combines the relaxation of daily sound baths with comprehensive training in Tibetan singing bowl technique, chakra balancing, and the science of resonance. You’ll leave with both personal healing and professional certification.

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Immerse yourself in the healing power of sound and vibration with our Sound Healing Retreat & Tibetan Bowl Course. In Costa Rica, this residential training introduces ancient vibrational techniques for relaxation, mental clarity, and spiritual alignment.

What a Sound Healing Retreat Includes

This retreat combines a Level 1 certification path with a restorative residential experience. You can expect guided sound journeys, hands-on Tibetan bowl practice, meditation, yoga, breathwork, plant-based meals, and time for integration in our eco-ashram setting.

This is more than just a retreat; it is a comprehensive Level 1 Certification. Whether you are a yoga teacher looking to add a new dimension to your classes or a practitioner seeking personal healing, you will gain hands-on experience with authentic Tibetan singing bowls. You’ll learn to navigate the subtle layers of the human energy field, using sound as a bridge to restorative states that are often unreachable through meditation alone.

Between training sessions, settle into the simple rhythm of ashram life. Nourishing plant-based meals, yoga, meditation, and quiet integration time support your learning so you leave with a certificate, a steady self-practice, and the foundations for sharing sound healing responsibly.

The Journey

Day 1: Arrival & Invocation

• Check-in from 3:00 PM
• Opening Ceremony
• Restorative Sound Journey
• Welcome Dinner

Day 2: Foundations of Sound

• History of Tibetan Bowls
• Handheld Techniques
• Physics of Vibration
• Self-Healing Practice

Day 3: Therapy & Chakras

• Singing Bowl Placement
• Chakra Balancing
• Personal Therapy Protocols
• Evening Mantra Session

Day 4: Deep Resonance

• Group Sound Baths
• Integration with Reiki
• Professional Ethics
• Cacao & Ecstatic Dance

Day 5: Completion

• Final Practicum
• Closing Ritual
• Certificate Awarding
• Farewell Lunch

Meet Your Guides

Acyuta C.

Mindfulness Coach / Yoga Instructor

"Acyuta is an accomplished meditation and asana expert with over two decades of experience in the realms of yoga philosophy and asana practice. His journey has taken him from ashram living to global teaching stints across diverse modalities, exploring Zen Buddhism, Kundalini, Tantra, and Ayurveda."

Matea Zajec

Yoga Teacher / Sound Healer / Reiki Master

"Matea began her journey with bhakti-yoga and later founded Hari OM Yoga & Wellness. She holds certifications in Vinyasa, Anusara, and Aerial yoga, and is a Tibetan singing bowl sound healer, meditation teacher, and Reiki master."

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