Global Sound Healing AssociationNon-profit
Uniting global sound healers.Supporting communities.Creating a better world.
A non-profit association connecting practitioners, trainers, schools, centers and organizations — creating opportunities to learn and collaborate, encouraging responsible practice, and supporting social and community initiatives.
Who we are
A non-profit umbrella for a practice that spans the world
GSHA is a fully non-profit umbrella organization that brings sound healers from Nepal and around the world together on one common platform.
It exists to unite the sound healing and singing bowl associations operating in Nepal, and to connect them with practitioners, centers and schools worldwide — in a spirit of service, compassion and collective growth.
More about GSHA
Photo: Aiwok, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Swarnima Shrestha, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Practitioners and experts
Sound healers, trainers, and meditation and yoga practitioners at every stage of their practice.
Centers and schools
Sound healing centers, schools and training institutions in Nepal and abroad.
Associations and organizations
Sound healing and singing bowl associations in Nepal, and aligned organizations worldwide.
Why GSHA exists
Six objectives, one shared purpose
From uniting Nepal’s associations to organizing programs across countries, these objectives guide everything GSHA does.
Photo: Markus Koljonen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0- 01
Global and national unity
Bring sound healing centers and sound healers from Nepal and around the world under one umbrella, and build an integrated global network.
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Integration of Nepalese organizations
Unite the sound healing and singing bowl associations operating in Nepal on a common platform for cooperation, representation and shared development.
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Stress reduction and mental wellbeing
Contribute to reduced stress and better mental wellbeing through sound healing and related holistic practices.
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Global events
Organize seminars, conferences, workshops, awareness programs, sound healing events, and meditation and yoga programs in different countries.
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Global presentation opportunities
Give sound healers, educators and experts a stage to share their knowledge, skills and practice through international programs.
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Benefit to humanity
Raise awareness of sound, meditation, yoga and holistic practice, and contribute to mental peace, wellbeing and a less stressful life.
The GSHA professional journey
Teach. Practice. Lead.
After the applicable training, members progress from Trainer to Sound Healer and Master as they build experience. Each step is subject to GSHA requirements and evaluation — never automatic.
Starting point
Applicable training
Many members begin as Trainee members — learning, participating and developing before entering the professional pathway.
Trainee membershipTraining completed
Teach • Guide • Develop
Trainer
After completing the applicable training
A professional grade for individuals who have completed the applicable training and meet GSHA’s requirements to enter the Trainer pathway.
About TrainerAbout 2 years: A minimum of approximately two years of Trainer experience is required before a member is eligible to progress toward Sound Healer, subject to GSHA requirements and evaluation.
Practice • Serve • Grow
Sound Healer
After about 2 years of Trainer experience, subject to evaluation
A professional recognition level for practitioners who have developed the required experience and meet GSHA’s requirements.
About Sound HealerAbout 3 years: After approximately three years as a Sound Healer, a member may become eligible to apply for Master-level recognition, subject to GSHA requirements and evaluation.
Lead • Teach • Contribute
Master
After about 3 years as a Sound Healer, subject to evaluation
An advanced recognition level for experienced practitioners who have progressed through the GSHA pathway.
About Master
Progression is based on more than time. Each step considers experience, knowledge, practical competency, documentation and contribution, and is subject to GSHA’s requirements and assessment — membership alone does not grant a professional level.
Recognition may include
- Certificate
- Member ID
- Public verification
- Directory presence
Photo: Sayan Nath, Unsplash · Unsplash LicenseSound & wellbeing
Sound, listening and rest
Sound healing uses singing bowls, gongs and the voice, together with attentive listening, to help people slow down and rest.
GSHA works to reduce stress and support mental wellbeing through sound healing and the holistic practices around it — meditation and yoga among them — and to share them with care.
Sound healing supports relaxation and wellbeing. It does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Global network
Rooted in Nepal. Open to every country.
GSHA unites the sound healing and singing bowl associations of Nepal. Centers, schools and independent sound healers anywhere in the world can join them.
- Affiliation for centers, schools and sound healers worldwide
- Programs held in different countries around the world
- Country representatives listed as they are appointed
OriginNepal
- East Asia & Pacific
- Europe
- The Americas
- Middle East & Africa
Membership
Find your place in the GSHA community
Whether you are beginning your journey, developing your professional practice, advancing your experience or representing a sound healing school or center, GSHA provides pathways for learning, connection, participation and professional recognition.
- Individual
Trainee
Entry membership for learning and development.
About this membership - Individual
Sound Healer
Membership for practitioners developing their professional practice.
About this membership - Individual
Master
Membership for experienced practitioners on the advanced pathway.
About this membership - Institutional
School & Organization
Membership for schools, centers and organizations.
About this membership
Membership connects you with GSHA. Professional levels are recognized separately, through GSHA’s requirements and evaluation.
Events & programs
Gatherings that move the field forward
Photo: Carlos Gil, Unsplash · Unsplash LicenseGSHA organizes programs in Nepal and in different countries around the world.
Seminars
Focused sessions on knowledge, practice and responsible communication.
Conferences
International gatherings of practitioners, educators and organizations.
Workshops
Hands-on learning led by experienced practitioners.
Awareness programs
Public programs on sound, stress and mental wellbeing.
Meditation and yoga
Programs that bring sound together with meditation and yoga.
Sound healing events
Sessions and presentations open to the wider community.
Resources
Learn with care
Photo: דג בלי מלח, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Guide
Singing bowls: history, sound and care
How singing bowls are made, why each one sounds different, and how to play and care for them well.
Read the guideFoundations
Understanding sound healing
What sound healing is, how sessions work, and how to practice responsibly.
Related practice
Meditation, yoga and sound
How sound supports attention, breath and rest in meditation and yoga.
Publishing
Articles and research
Writing and research summaries from GSHA and its members.
A non-profit organization
Every contribution serves the community
Membership fees and donations fund social, educational, humanitarian and charitable work aligned with GSHA’s objectives.
- Sound healing awareness programs
- Mental wellbeing awareness
- Educational programs
- Seminars and workshops
- Community initiatives
- Charity activities
- Networking and knowledge sharing
Take part
Where would you like to begin?
Or call us: +977 9863870646 · +852-9436 3664
Or email: info@gshassociation.org