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PROFESSIONAL

Tibetan Singing Bowl Teacher Training

August 21-26

September 18-23

October 17-22

November 13-18

December 5-10

December12-17

Learn to create experiences that quiet the mind, calm the nervous system and stay with people long after the final note has faded.

For centuries, Tibetan singing bowls have been used to invite stillness, presence and deep inner restoration.

During this five-day immersive training at Vala House, you'll learn not only how to play these remarkable instruments, but how to guide experiences that help others reconnect with themselves.

Whether you're a yoga teacher, therapist, wellness practitioner or simply feel called towards this work, you'll leave with the confidence to facilitate authentic, professional sound journeys.

There is something extraordinary about sound and vibration

The room falls silent. People close their eyes. The first tone rises gently into the space.You watch shoulders soften. Breathing slows. Something changes.

 

For the next hour, words become unnecessary. When the final vibration fades, people open their eyes differently than when they arrived.

This is the power of sound.

During this training, you'll learn how to create experiences like these with confidence, authenticity and skill.

Imagine this...

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Curriculum • 50 Hours

Five Days. Five Thresholds.

Each day builds on the one before it — the same way a bowl's tone builds:

Strike. Sustain. Spread. Settle. Silence.

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The Instrument

Arrival & Foundations

Settle in, meet your bowls, and begin at the beginning. Discover where Himalayan singing bowls come from, how they are crafted, and why learning to listen is just as important as learning to play.

The day concludes with an opening fire ceremony and your first full sound immersion—experienced as a participant before becoming a facilitator.

History and lineage of Himalayan singing bowls

Metallurgy and bowl anatomy

Deep listening practices

The first strike

Opening ceremony

Evening sound immersion

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The Technique

The Art of Playing

 

A full day devoted to developing confidence through practice. Master striking, rimming, mallet selection and tone production while learning how multiple bowls work together to create rich and immersive soundscapes.

By the end of the day, the fundamentals will begin to feel effortless and intuitive.

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Striking and rimming mastery

Mallets, materials and tone

Playing positions

Drones and intervals

Layering multiple bowls

Daily sound meditation

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The Body

Sound and the Nervous System

 

Ancient wisdom meets modern science.

Learn safe on-body bowl placement, explore traditional energetic mapping, and understand how vibration influences the nervous system and relaxation response.

You'll both give and receive complete one-to-one sound treatments under supervision.

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On-body placement protocols

Chakra and energetic mapping

Nervous system and entrainment science

Contraindications and safety

Supervised one-to-one treatments

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The Room

Facilitation and Sound Journeys

 

Move from player to facilitator.

Learn how to design and guide complete sound journeys using bowls, silence, rhythm and voice. Explore how Tibetan singing bowls integrate beautifully with yoga, Yoga Nidra, breathwork and meditation.

During the afternoon practicum you'll facilitate while fellow participants receive, followed by detailed feedback and refinement.

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Designing the arc of a sound journey

Sequencing and dynamics

Voice, breath and bowls together

Integration with yoga and Yoga Nidra

Ethics and scope of practice

Teaching practicum

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The Threshold

Certification and Sending Forth

 

Your final day marks the transition from student to practitioner.

Lead a complete assessed sound journey from opening intention to closing silence before receiving personalised feedback and mentoring.

The afternoon focuses on taking your practice into the world—covering sourcing bowls, pricing, positioning and integrating sound healing into your existing work.

The training concludes with certification and a closing ceremony in nature.

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Assessed full sound journey

Personal feedback and mentoring

The business of sound healing

Sourcing your own bowls

Certification and closing ceremony

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ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

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Peter Townshend

Founder of Vala House • Yoga Teacher • Breathwork Facilitator • Retreat Leader

"The quality of a sound journey is shaped not by the instrument, but by the presence of the person who holds the space."

For more than a decade, Peter has guided individuals through experiences that cultivate stillness, resilience and meaningful transformation. His work draws together yoga, meditation, breathwork, philosophy and the restorative power of sound to create immersive experiences that are both deeply grounding and profoundly restorative.

As the founder of Vala House, Peter has spent years designing and facilitating retreats where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves and discover new ways of living with greater presence and intention. His teaching is known for being warm, authentic and deeply experiential, blending ancient wisdom with a contemporary understanding of the nervous system and human wellbeing.

Peter completed his Tibetan Singing Bowl Training with Ancient Auras in Goa, India, and integrates these timeless instruments into a broader practice of mindfulness, meditation and embodied awareness. His approach is rooted in respect for the Himalayan tradition while remaining practical, accessible and relevant to modern life.

More than teaching techniques, Peter teaches presence.

His intention is to help each participant develop the confidence, sensitivity and skill to facilitate sound experiences with authenticity, integrity and compassion.

 

Experience & Qualifications

  • Founder of Vala House

  • Over a decade of teaching yoga and facilitating transformational retreats

  • More than 1,000 hours of yoga teacher training

  • Breathwork Facilitator

  • Diploma in Ayurveda

  • Tibetan Singing Bowl Training — Ancient Auras, Goa, India

  • Ongoing study of Vedanta, meditation and contemplative traditions

 

Teaching Philosophy

"I believe the deepest transformation happens when people feel safe enough to become completely present.

The singing bowls are beautiful instruments, but they are not the source of the experience. Presence is.

This training is about learning to listen deeply, hold space with integrity and create experiences that leave people feeling calmer, more connected and more fully alive."

I am honoured to walk this path with you and support you in discovering the healer, teacher, and guide you are here to be. 

YOUR DAILY EXPERIENCE

WHAT'S INCLUDED

INVESTMENT

R21,000

per person

 

all inclusive

Flexible payment plans available.

5 night's accommodation

UPCOMING DATES

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  • Five nights luxury accommodation

  • Three nourishing plant-based meals each day

  • Comprehensive training manual

  • Daily yoga and meditation

  • Unlimited use of Tibetan singing bowls throughout the training

  • Extensive practical facilitation sessions

  • Individual mentoring and personalised feedback

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Lifetime access to the Vala House graduate community

  • Morning Meditation

  • Gentle Yoga

  • Theory & Demonstration

  • Hands-on Practical Workshops

  • Nourishing Vegan Lunch

  • Facilitation Practice

  • Time for Reflection & Nature

  • Evening Community Sound Journey

August 21-26

September 18-23

October 17-22

November 13-18

December 5-10

December 12-17

The training is intentionally kept small to esure depth, personal attention and a powerful learning experience

Only 6 participants per training.

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When you are ready...

If you have questions, we're here to help.

If you'd like to talk before deciding, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're ready to begin, simply fill in the form below.

We'll take it from there.

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Begin your training.

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Fill in the form below and we will get back to you personally within 24 hours to help you find the retreat that is right for you. There is no pressure and no obligation.

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