Crystal Singing Bowl Training
Private Sound Bath Training & Mentorship
This private crystal singing bowl training is designed for students who want to begin developing the foundational skills necessary to confidently explore sound healing and sound bath facilitation.
The initial training consists of five hours of one-on-one instruction. For some students, this may be spread across five individual sessions. Others may prefer longer intensive formats. Every student learns differently, and the structure can be adapted accordingly.
The goal of the first five hours is not mastery.
The goal is to give students a strong enough foundation that they can begin practicing, experimenting, listening more deeply, and continuing to develop their own relationship with sound.
Some students may continue into advanced mentorship, while others may simply want a solid introduction and direction for personal practice.
There is no fixed endpoint. Training can continue as long as a student wishes to deepen their skills.
Continued Study & Advanced Training
For students who wish to continue beyond the initial training, ongoing mentorship and advanced study are available.
Advanced topics may include:
Advanced harmonic layering
Emotional arc and session composition
Working with low-frequency bowls and larger instruments
Integrating gongs, chimes, drums, shruti box, and other sound tools
Creating longer-form immersive sound experiences
Developing practitioner intuition and sensitivity
Refining pacing and nervous-system regulation techniques
Understanding energetic buildup and release
Working with silence intentionally
Advanced transition techniques
Building coherent sound bath journeys
Playing for groups vs. private clients
Voice integration and guided meditation
Developing personal style and artistic identity
Live facilitation skills and room awareness
Sound bath sequencing and thematic design
For more experienced practitioners, advanced sessions can also function as refinement work — helping practitioners evolve beyond repetitive patterns, develop greater intentionality, and bring new depth, spaciousness, and creativity into their sound baths.
The long-term goal is not simply to “play bowls,” but to learn how to create immersive sound environments that feel grounded, intentional, emotionally coherent, and deeply restorative.
Beginner Training
This private crystal singing bowl training is designed for students who want to begin developing the foundational skills necessary to confidently explore sound healing and sound bath facilitation.
The initial training consists of five hours of one-on-one instruction. For some students, this may be spread across five individual sessions. Others may prefer longer intensive formats. Every student learns differently, and the structure can be adapted accordingly.
The goal of the first five hours is not mastery.
The goal is to give students a strong enough foundation that they can begin practicing, experimenting, listening more deeply, and continuing to develop their own relationship with sound.
Some students may continue into advanced mentorship, while others may simply want a solid introduction and direction for personal practice.
There is no fixed endpoint. Training can continue as long as a student wishes to deepen their skills.
What We Work On During the Initial Five Hours
Topics may include:
Crystal singing bowl setup and care
Striking and singing techniques
Producing stable, clean tone
Bowl pacing and transitions
Listening and awareness exercises
Understanding resonance and overtones
Basic harmonic relationships and intervals
Layering bowls intentionally
Creating emotional atmosphere through sound
Understanding density, spaciousness, and silence
Basic sound bath structure and flow
Nervous-system awareness and pacing
Practitioner presence and facilitation
Leading short guided sound immersions
Each student moves at a different pace.
Some students may naturally connect with technique very quickly but need more help structuring sessions. Others may feel deeply intuitive with pacing and emotional atmosphere but require more technical refinement.
The training adapts to the student rather than forcing every practitioner into the same formula.
Training Details
Initial Training Package
Five hours of private one-on-one instruction
$845 total
Training can be scheduled as:
Five individual one-hour sessions
Longer intensive sessions
Custom scheduling based on availability and student preference
Additional mentorship and advanced training are available beyond the initial five hours for students who wish to continue developing their practice.
Location
Training sessions are held at Yoga Sound Bath:
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Scheduling
Typical training hours are available between:
10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Scheduling is coordinated directly based on studio availability and student needs.
Who This Training Is For
This training is appropriate for:
Complete beginners
Meditation and yoga practitioners
Therapists and wellness professionals
Musicians interested in sound work
Existing sound bath practitioners seeking refinement
Individuals wanting a deeper personal relationship with sound and listening
No prior musical experience is required.
What Students Leave With
By the end of the initial training, students should feel confident beginning a personal sound healing practice and continuing independent development.
Students leave with foundational skills in:
How to properly play crystal singing bowls
Producing stable and intentional tone
Understanding basic harmonic relationships
Structuring and leading a simple sound bath
Creating calming and emotionally coherent sound environments
Understanding pacing, spaciousness, and silence
Listening more deeply to resonance and overtone interaction
Beginning to develop their own facilitation style and relationship with sound
The focus is not on memorizing rigid formulas, but on learning:
how to listen
how to pace sound intentionally
how to create coherent sound environments
and how to begin developing an authentic relationship with sound work itself.
Training Session FAQs
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We offer:
Private Sound Baths
Private Yoga
Hypnotherapy
Each session has a distinct structure, but sound therapy is the foundation of all our work. Whether you are moving, resting, or working with imagery and focus, sound is always present to support regulation, awareness, and depth.
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Private Sound Baths may include a wide range of instruments, such as:
Crystal singing bowls
Brass bowls
Gongs
Chimes
Rain towers
Drums
Other resonant instruments
The practitioner selects instruments after a conversation with you, based on your goals, energy, and what would best support the session.
No two sound baths are the same.
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Private sessions are fully individualized. They allow for:
Personalized pacing and structure
More time to settle the nervous system
Deeper experiential work
Space for conversation and integration
They are ideal if you want focused attention or a more immersive experience than a group class allows.
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Yes. Sound is central to everything we do.
It is used to help the body relax, focus the mind, and integrate the work, whether the session is movement-based, restorative, or hypnotherapy-focused. -
Private Yoga sessions combine movement, breath, and live sound.
Sessions may include:
Gentle or more active postures, depending on your needs
Floor-based or standing movement
Sound woven into both movement and rest
Emphasis on awareness rather than performance
These sessions are not fitness-driven. They are designed to support listening, regulation, and embodiment.
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Hypnotherapy sessions are one-on-one only.
Each session includes:
Conversation and intention-setting
Guided relaxation and imagery
Live sound to support focus and receptivity
Time at the end for integration
While hypnotherapy cannot be scheduled for more than one person, general hypnotherapy principles can be incorporated into group events by request.
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Private Sound Baths and some Private Yoga sessions may be booked for two or more people. These are well-suited for partners, friends, or small groups.
Hypnotherapy sessions are always one-on-one.
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Frequency is less about rules and more about how deep you want to go.
Some clients:
Take three private yoga sessions per week
Book weekly hypnotherapy
Schedule weekly private sound baths
Space sessions out over longer intervals
With experience and regular practice, many people are able to drop into relaxation and deeper work much more quickly. Your practitioner can help you determine a rhythm that supports your goals.
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All private sessions are 60 minutes (hypnotherapy is 75 minutes), with the option to add additional time if you would like a longer experience.
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No experience is required. Sessions are appropriate for both first-time and long-term practitioners and are always adapted to your comfort level.
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No. All private sessions are in person only.
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move or rest easily.
All mats, bolsters, blankets, and props are provided.You may bring a journal if you like to reflect afterward.
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No. These sessions are not medical treatment and do not replace care from licensed healthcare professionals.
They are designed to support relaxation, awareness, and nervous system regulation.
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Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged for the full session.
We allow one-time rescheduling for a $60 fee if notice is given late. This option is offered once per client.
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Yes. Discounts are available for larger packages.
Your practitioner can discuss options with you during or after your session.