60 Minutes. Singing Bowls and Gong. One to One or Small Group.
Singing Bowl Healing in Kathmandu: A One-Hour Himalayan Sound Bath
A 60-minute sound bath with singing bowls, tingsha, bell, vajra and gong at our centre in Tarkeshwor. You lie down fully clothed and listen. Sessions are one to one or in a small group of up to 4, given by Swami Anish Ji, our Sound Healing Therapist, or Maa Nisha Kabir. A session costs $50.
What is a Himalayan singing bowl sound bath, in plain terms?
A singing bowl sound bath is a one-hour session where you lie down fully clothed while a practitioner plays singing bowls and other instruments around you. You do not need to do anything except listen.
A singing bowl is a standing bell: a thick metal bowl that is struck or circled with a mallet so it holds one long tone. When several are played, the tones overlap. With nothing else to listen to, most people find their breathing slows and their body relaxes. That is the aim of the session.
Our bowls are hand-hammered in Nepal. Alongside them we use tingsha (small cymbals), a bell, a vajra and a gong. Every session works through the seven chakras in order.
You do not need any belief or experience. Many guests come once while travelling in Kathmandu. Others come back for a series of three to five sessions.
How does a singing bowl session unfold from start to finish?
Every session follows the same four steps and lasts 60 minutes. It usually starts at 11:00am, and other times can be arranged when a teacher is free.
Step 1
Welcome
You fill in a short form about your health and what you would like from the session. We serve herbal tea and explain what will happen.
Step 2
The sound starts
You lie down fully clothed on the healing bed. The practitioner starts with one bowl at a time, then adds more instruments around you.
Step 3
Through the seven chakras
The practitioner works through the seven chakras in turn, resting a bowl or its tone at each point. Most people feel calm and drowsy during this part. Falling asleep is normal.
Step 4
Coming back
The sound stops and you rest in silence for a few minutes. We bring you back slowly, and you can sit for a while before you leave.
Instruments used in every session
Hand-hammered singing bowls made in Nepal, tingsha, a bell, a vajra and a gong. The gong gives a broader, fuller sound than the bowls. If you would like the gong to lead your session, tell us when you book.
Who books singing bowl healing in Kathmandu, and why?
Most people book because they want an hour of rest. Many find it helps with stress and sleep, and some find it an easier way into meditation than sitting in silence.
Common reasons people book
- • Stress and long working weeks
- • A busy mind that will not slow down
- • Wanting to rest and sleep better
- • A difficult period in life
- • Tiredness after travel or a trek
- • Finding it hard to meditate in silence
Who the session suits
- • Complete beginners
- • Travellers with a free morning in Kathmandu
- • Friends or family booking together, up to 4 people
- • People thinking about singing bowl training who want to try it first
- • Guests on a Reiki or yoga visit who want to add a session
A note on health
Research on sound healing is still limited, and a singing bowl does not cure illness. A session is not medical or psychological treatment and does not replace either. If you are under a doctor's care, keep following their advice.
How does the singing bowl session compare with our other sound offerings?
The 60-minute session is the best place to start. There is also a 15-minute sound massage, and a training course if you want to learn to play the bowls yourself.
| Option | Length | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Singing Bowl Healing (this page) | 60 min, $50 | A first session, or a full hour of rest for stress and sleep. |
| Sound Massage | 15 min, from $40 | A short session focused on tension in the neck, shoulders, chest or back. Works on its own or as an add-on. |
| Singing Bowl Training | 3 or 7 days | Learning to play the bowls and give sessions yourself. |
If you are not sure which to choose, book the 60-minute session first. You can pair it with a Reiki healing session or one of our other healing sessions on the same visit, or keep up the daily online meditation at home.
Your Practitioner
Swami Anish Ji
Sound Healing Therapist
Swami Anish Ji is the sound healing therapist at Jivan Parivartan and teaches its Singing Bowl Training, both the 3-day basic and the 7-day advanced course. He learned singing bowl work with Maa Nisha Kabir in 2021 and has led more than 25 training sessions since, teaching in Nepali, English and Hindi. With a decade of experience, he also works on programme development and yoga philosophy at the centre.
Swami Anish Ji gives sound healing sessions at the centre with Maa Nisha Kabir, and teaches the 3-day and 7-day singing bowl training. He trained in singing bowl with Maa Nisha in 2021 and has led more than 25 training sessions since.
Background
- ✓Sound Healing Therapist at Jivan Parivartan
- ✓A decade of experience
- ✓Trained in singing bowl with Maa Nisha Kabir in 2021
- ✓Teaches in Nepali, English and Hindi
Maa Nisha Kabir, our founder and Swamini & Lead Instructor, also gives sound healing sessions. She gives the centre's Reiki sessions and teaches every level of Reiki herself.
Sessions and Fees
Singing bowl sessions at our centre
No deposit is needed. Pay at the centre in US dollars cash, Nepalese rupees or by bank transfer. Reschedule or cancel free up to 24 hours before; within 24 hours, or if you do not come, the session may be charged in full.
Singing Bowl Session
60 minutes
Full sound bath, one to one or in a small group of up to 4
- Short form and herbal tea on arrival
- Singing bowls, tingsha, bell, vajra and gong
- Usually starts at 11:00am, other times on request
- A series of 3 to 5 sessions is available
- Airport pickup and drop to your hotel
- Help arranging a hotel in Thamel, if you need one
Sound Massage
15 minutes
A short session focused on one area of tension
- Neck, shoulders, chest or back
- Bowls placed on or close to the body
- On its own, or before or after another session
- One to one or a small group of up to 4
Google Reviews
What guests say about sound healing at Jivan Parivartan
“This was much more than a course for me. It was a journey of learning, healing, and self-discovery. I learned Reiki, meditation, and sound healing in a warm and supportive environment. I met wonderful people and gained valuable experiences that I will carry with me. Thank you for everything.”
“Best place for learning meditation, Reiki and sound healing with the best teachers in Nepal. Absolutely love my experience.”
Singing bowl healing in Kathmandu: questions clients ask
Related to singing bowl healing
See the sound healing hub at Jivan Parivartan, the 15-minute sound massage, or our 3-day and 7-day singing bowl training if you want to learn to play the bowls yourself.
Book your singing bowl healing session in Kathmandu
A 60-minute session with singing bowls and gong at our Tarkeshwor centre. Tell us the day you would like and we will reply within 1 hour to confirm a time.