Teacher Trainings

Where yoga meets tranquility

Training journeys in the calm of Chiang Mai — singing bowls, handpan, gong, crystal bowls and yoga, held with care from first breath to closing ceremony.

Small-group, hands-on trainings led by Riley Zhang. Choose the path that’s calling you.

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Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 1 & 2

Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing Training

Training Schedule Every month on the 28th, 29th & 30th 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

A 3-Day Journey into Sound, Vibration & Healing.Step into the world of Tibetan Singing Bowls through a gentle and practical three-day training designed to help you connect with sound, develop your own practice, and learn how to share sound healing with others.

Across three days, you’ll move from the foundations of Tibetan Singing Bowls and sound healing to self-healing, 1:1 sessions, and guided group Sound Baths.

This training is suitable for beginners, yoga and wellness practitioners, or anyone who feels called to explore the healing potential of sound.

Level 1USD 180
1 Day • 4 Hour
What you’ll learn
- Level 1 — Tibetan Singing Bowl Training
- 4-Hour Course | Foundations & Connection
- You’ll Learn:
- * Introduction to Sound Healing & Tibetan Singing Bowls
- * Introduction to the Nepalese Singing Bowl Tradition
- * Basics of Vibration, Frequency & Brainwaves
- * Basic Bowl Playing: Striking, Rubbing & Hand Techniques
- * Self-Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls
- * Introduction to Tingsha Bells & Space Cleansing
- Fee: 6,000 THB
Level 2USD 360
2 Day • 8 Hour
What you’ll learn
- 2days & 8-Hour Course | Guide 1:1 Healing Session&Group Sound Bath
- You’ll Learn:
- * How to Offer 1:1 Singing Bowl Healing Sessions
- * Bowl Techniques for Hands, Feet, Back & Spine
- * Basic Aura & Energy Cleansing
- * Seven-Bowl & Full-Body Vibrational Healing
- * Understanding Frequency, Chakras & Energy Bodies
- * How to Guide Group Sound Baths
- * Choosing the Right Singing Bowls
- * Self-Care & Professional Practice
- Fee: 12,000 THB
Level 1 & 2USD 505
3 days · 12 sessions
What you’ll learn
- Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Healing Level 1 & 2 Training
- Practical singing bowl techniques & facilitation skills
- Sound healing teaching methods & real practice

Accommodation not included

Certificates upon completion

Upon completion of the training, you will receive:
* Cypress Nest Course Completion Certificate or World Peace Yoga School Course Completion Certificate
* Course Guidebook for continued learning and practice
* A complimentary Cypress Nest gift to take home

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Beginner-friendly • Flexible • presence

Handpan Sound Healing Training

Handpan Training ｜Learn to Play, Feel & Connect Through Sound

A relaxed and practical handpan training designed for complete beginners, yoga teachers, sound healers, wellness practitioners, and anyone curious about learning handpan.

No previous musical experience is required. You’ll learn at your own pace through simple techniques, rhythm exercises, melodies and guided practice.

Whether you want to learn handpan for personal enjoyment, meditation and relaxation, or explore how to integrate it into yoga, sound healing and wellness practices, the training can be adapted to your level and intention.

Level 1USD 180
5-Hour Training Course
What you’ll learn
- Learning Outcomes
- Level 1 — 5 Hours | Building a Solid Foundation
- Five hours of Level 1 training can help you build a solid foundation. However, everyone learns at a different pace, so your progress may vary.
- After completing Level 1, you will generally be able to:
- * Develop correct playing posture and fundamental techniques, helping you avoid common playing habits.
- * Understand the handpan’s note layout and develop a basic sense of melody and rhythm.
- * Learn several common rhythms and playing techniques to improve tone, coordination and flow.
- * Play 2–5 complete pieces independently.
- * Begin exploring improvisation and participate in simple Jam Sessions.
- * Understand how to practice independently and continue developing your playing skills.
- If you’d like to develop a more stable and confident playing level, or explore freer improvisation and music creation, continued practice and further training are recommended.
Level1 & Level2USD 330
10-Hour Training Course
What you’ll learn
- Level 1 & 2 — 10 Hours | From Foundation to Expression
- The 10-hour program builds on the Level 1 foundation and gives you more time to develop stable playing, improvisation and musical expression.
- With continued practice, you can begin to:
- * Play with greater confidence, stability and flow.
- * Freely explore improvisation and personal musical expression.
- * Develop your own musical ideas and begin creating original pieces.
- * Explore how handpan can be integrated into sound healing, meditation, yoga and wellness practices.

Accommodation not included

Certificates upon completion

* Cypress Nest Course Completion Certificate or World Peace Yoga School Course Completion Certificate
* Course Guidebook for continued learning and practice
* A complimentary Cypress Nest gift to take home

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Crystal bowl sound healing training

Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Training

Training Schedule Every month on the 27th 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Crystal Bowl Training 1day / 4-Hour Training course

A practical introduction to Crystal Bowls for beginners, sound healing practitioners, yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and anyone interested in working with sound and vibration.

This training focuses on developing a practical understanding of Crystal Bowls, learning safe and effective playing techniques, and gaining confidence in creating a simple sound healing session.

1-day training courseUSD 180
4-Hour Training Course
What you’ll learn
- You Will Learn
- 1. Introduction to Crystal Bowls
- * What are Crystal Bowls?
- * Materials, shapes, sizes and different types
- * Understanding notes, tones and resonance
- * Introduction to chakra-related sound systems
- * How to choose a suitable bowl
- 2. Playing Techniques
- * Correct handling and positioning
- * Using different mallets
- * Striking and circling techniques
- * Creating clear and stable tones
- * Controlling volume, vibration and resonance
- * Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- 3. Sound & Vibration Experience
- * Understanding sound and vibration
- * Listening and developing sensitivity to different tones
- * Using space, silence and resonance
- * Basic grounding and breathing before a session
- 4. Self-Practice
- * Basic self-sound healing practice
- * Using one bowl for relaxation and meditation
- * Simple chakra-focused practice
- * Developing a personal sound practice
- 5. Basic Sound Healing Session
- * How to structure a simple sound healing session
- * Creating a safe and comfortable environment
- * Basic positioning of bowls
- * Combining sound, breath and intention
- * Introduction to working with another person
- 6. Practical Group Session
- Participants will have the opportunity to practice playing together and experience a guided Crystal Bowl sound session.
- raining Includes
- 4-hour practical training
- * Hands-on Crystal Singing Bowl practice
- * Use of training instruments during the session
- * Basic sound healing practice guidance
- * Certificate of Participation
- No previous musical or sound healing experience is required.

Accommodation not included

Certificates upon completion

* Cypress Nest Course Completion Certificate
* Course Guidebook for continued learning and practice
* A complimentary Cypress Nest gift to take home

Enquire & apply

1-day training course

Gong Sound Healing Training

Tibetan Gong Sound Healing Foundation Training

Every 26th of the month | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM 4-hour training

This is a 4-hour beginner-friendly Gong training designed for beginners, sound healing enthusiasts, yoga teachers, and anyone interested in learning more about the Gong.

Through a combination of simple theory, demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll learn the basics of the Gong and how to use it in a safe, gentle and mindful way to create sound and space.

This training is suitable for anyone who would like to explore Gong playing, sound healing, meditation, or learn how to bring the Gong into their yoga, singing bowl or personal healing practice.

No previous musical or sound healing experience is needed.

1-day training courseUSD 350
4-Hour Training Course
What you’ll learn
- 4-Hour Gong Training — Course Content
- 13:00–13:30 | Gong Introduction
- Getting to Know the Gong
- * History and basic types of Gongs
- * Different Gong sizes, materials and sound characteristics
- * How Gongs are used in sound healing and meditation
- * How to choose, position and care for your Gong
- 13:30–14:30 | Basic Gong Playing Techniques
- * How to hold and use the Gong mallet correctly
- * Basic striking techniques and different contact points
- * Working with volume, intensity, speed and duration
- * Exploring low frequencies, overtones and layers of sound
- * Hands-on practice with guidance from the teacher
- 14:30–14:45 | Break
- 14:45–15:45 | Sound Exploration & Gong Practice
- * Learning to listen to the Gong rather than simply “hitting” it
- * Exploring how rhythm and intensity change the sound
- * Introduction to Gong Crescendo
- * Basic Wave & Circular Playing techniques
- * Connecting breath, body and sound
- * Self-practice and sound exploration
- * Partner practice and observation feedback
- 15:45–16:45 | Gong Theory & Gong Bath Practice
- * Basic structure of a Gong Bath
- * How to control sound intensity and dynamics
- * How to adjust your playing according to the participants’ responses
- * Group Gong practice
- * Hands-on Gong playing for each participant
- 16:45–17:00 | Integration & Q&A
- * Personal practice suggestions
- * Basic Gong care and safety
- * Q&A
- * Course integration and closing
- After the Training, You Will Be Able To
- * Understand the basic knowledge and sound characteristics of the Gong
- * Use basic Gong playing techniques
- * Understand dynamics, speed, rhythm and layers of sound
- * Practice basic Gong playing independently
- * Understand the basic structure of a Gong Bath
- * Begin exploring and practicing Gong Bath in a safe and comfortable way
- Suitable for: Beginners, yoga teachers, meditation teachers, sound healing practitioners, and anyone interested in incorporating Gong Bath into their existing practice.
- Date: Every 26th of the month
- Time: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Language: English / Chinese

Accommodation not included

Certificates upon completion

* Cypress Nest Course Completion Certificate
* Course Guidebook for continued learning and practice
* A complimentary Cypress Nest gift to take home

Enquire & apply

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