If you have ever felt the pull of a singing bowl or wondered why certain rhythms settle your mind, Anunada is a two-day residential retreat designed to help you turn that curiosity into a grounded practice. Hosted by Sarveda, this workshop is built for those who want to facilitate sound sessions with genuine confidence and clinical clarity.
We move beyond just "playing instruments." Instead, we look at the bridge between ancient Eastern traditions—like Nada Yoga and the Koshas—and modern science, including neuroacoustics and how our nervous system responds to pitch and vibration. You will walk away knowing not just how to strike a bowl, but the "why" behind the techniques you use.
This is a hands-on experience. You will spend significant time with a diverse toolkit: Tibetan and crystal bowls, shamanic drums, shruti boxes, gongs, tuning forks and many more. We focus on building your "vibrational intelligence"—the ability to listen deeply and lead others into states of quiet awareness.
By the end of our time together, you’ll have a clear framework for structuring sessions for individuals and groups, backed by a certificate of completion and a newfound sense of musicality.
The Roadmap
Day 1: Understanding the Language of Sound
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Welcome & Orientation
Getting settled and setting our shared intentions.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Foundations & History
Exploring the roots of sound-based traditions and how they apply to the modern world.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Meeting the Instruments
A guided introduction to the textures and tones of bowls, drums, rattles, and more.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | The Art of the Singing Bowl
Practical practice: how to hold, strike, and rim a bowl to produce consistent, clear tones.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | The Mechanics of Sound
A simple look at frequency, pitch, and the magic of overtones.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Resonance & Science
How sound interacts with the human energy system through entrainment.
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Evening Sound Session
A chance to rest and experience the day's learnings through a guided session.
Day 2: The Craft of Facilitation
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Breath, Energy & Sound
Morning practice linking yogic breathwork (Pranayama) with the chakra system.
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Precision with Tuning Forks
Learning how to use specific frequencies for targeted vibrational work.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Brainwaves & Regulation
Understanding how sound helps the brain shift from activity to stillness.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Building a Session
The logistics of healing: bowl placement, empathy in facilitation, and our "3-point framework."
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Group Flow & Transitions
Practicing the "choreography" of a multi-instrument session.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Nada Yoga & Rhythm
Integrating voice, mantra, and simple musicality into your work.
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Closing & Integration
A final collective sound experience and certificate presentation.
