YamOGA Academy · Thousand Oaks, California

Learn the practice.
Share with confidence.

Meaningful learning begins with practice. Explore hands-on Tibetan singing bowl and traditional Usui Reiki training, guided personally by Yama in intimate groups of up to six.

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Maximum 6 studentsBeginner-friendly introductionsLearn in person · Thousand Oaks
YamOGA Reiki training and mindful practice
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Choose your learning pathway

Two traditions.
One grounded approach.

Start with one bowl. Build your skills through guided on-body practice, then progress to seven-bowl techniques and the art of leading a sound bath. Explore singing bowl training, traditional Usui Reiki and our upcoming tuning fork course.

Yama demonstrating on-body singing bowl practice during an individual session
Sound & mindful listening

Tibetan Singing Bowl Training

Begin with The Art of One Bowl, a four-hour introduction for beginners. Continue into Level 1 Sound Therapist training and beyond as your practice grows.

  • Four-hour introduction: select, hold, strike and sing a single bowl
  • Beginner self-practice and gentle listening experiences for family or pets, respecting sound sensitivity and without placing bowls on animals
  • Level 1 · One-bowl therapy: develop a focused individual session using mainly one bowl, with guided on-body techniques and a little sound bath practice
  • Level 2 · Seven-bowl techniques: expand your on-body practice with seven-bowl arrangements, sequencing and introductory sound bath facilitation
  • Level 3 · Music & sound baths: explore musicality, instrument layering, transitions and the techniques of designing and leading a complete sound bath
The Art of One Bowl: Singing Bowl Introduction · 4 hoursGuided one-bowl foundations and introductory on-body practice. See current dates below.
$199
Level 1: Singing Bowl Sound Therapist · 16 hoursMainly one-bowl on-body therapy, with introductory sound bath practice. See current dates below.
$799
Level 2: Advanced Singing Bowl Sound Therapist · 16 hoursSeven-bowl on-body techniques, sequencing and sound bath practice · Enrollment to be announced
Coming soon
Level 3: Singing Bowl Sound Master · 16 hoursMusic, instrument layering and complete sound bath facilitation · Enrollment to be announced
Coming soon

Returning-student tuition: $599. After completing YamOGA's 4-hour Singing Bowl Introduction, verified alumni receive a $200 tuition credit toward the 16-hour Level 1 course. Contact us to verify eligibility before checkout.

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Usui Reiki training at YamOGA
Traditional Japanese energy practice

Usui Reiki Training

Learn Reiki through its traditional framework, personal practice, respectful hands-on methods and guided instruction.

  • Introduction to Usui Reiki and self-practice
  • Foundational hand positions and ethical boundaries
  • Guided practice in a supportive small group
  • A clear route to second-level learning
Reiki I · 4 hoursSelf-practice, hand positions and guided practice with a partner.
$199
Reiki II · 4 hoursDeepen your practice. Prior Reiki I study required.
$199
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Reiki is a complementary spiritual and wellness practice, not medical treatment. Ask us about course prerequisites before booking Level II.

More than a classroom experience

Practise. Receive feedback. Grow in confidence.

Hands-on from the start

Every course includes guided on-body practice, appropriate to the modality and level. Learn through demonstration, giving and receiving, with attention to consent and comfort.

Certification you earn

Every 16-hour course includes an examination or practical assessment. Certification is awarded after you pass the required assessment and complete the course requirements.

Support beyond class

Every 16-hour course includes a one-hour follow-up therapist practice session to refine your technique, ask questions and deepen your practice.

Share the learning

Learn together.
Enjoy 10% off.

Book two or more scheduled-course seats in one order and each student receives 10% off automatically at checkout. Available for Singing Bowl and Reiki training.

Scheduled courses only. Cannot be combined with other discounts or alumni tuition credits.

Your group · Your pace · 2–6 students

YamOGA
Private Immersion

A thoughtfully tailored learning experience with dedicated guidance from Yama. Gather your own group and arrange a date and time that suits you, subject to availability.

Four-hour Singing Bowl Introduction or Reiki I / II: $299 per person.
16-hour Singing Bowl Level 1: $999 per person.

Confirm your preferred schedule with YamOGA before purchasing. Each private booking covers your selected group of 2–6 students.

Private Singing Bowl Training ↗Private Reiki Training ↗

Private Immersion has its own booking pages and is excluded from scheduled-course promotions.

Your path

From curiosity to confident practice

01 / DISCOVER

Choose your training

Read what each course covers and select a level and date that matches your experience.

02 / PRACTICE

Learn in a small group

Experience guided teaching, demonstrations and time to develop techniques firsthand.

03 / CONTINUE

Deepen your learning

Build a personal practice and explore further courses when you're ready.

Yama, founder and teacher at YamOGA
Meet your teacher

Learning guided by presence

Yama brings together experience in yoga, Tibetan singing bowls, Usui Reiki and Buddhist meditation study. Her approach balances technique with attention, reflection and care for each individual student.

Yama is an E-RYT 200 yoga teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. Her background includes a 200-hour YogaWorks teacher training, 50-hour Yin training with Arhanta Yoga, advanced singing bowl therapy education through Meeting Point, tuning fork master training with Basil Alchemy, and Usui Reiki Master training. She has taught yoga and sound sessions at Gold's Gym, 5 Point Yoga Malibu, Veritas Yoga and in private and group settings at YamOGA.

With a maximum of six learners per training, there is room to ask questions, repeat techniques and learn at a sustainable pace.

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Additional training pathway

Tuning Fork Training

A 16-hour, hands-on introduction to sound, resonance, weighted and unweighted tuning forks, mindful listening, safe activation techniques and thoughtful session structure. Informed by Yama's tuning fork education with Basil Alchemy, with original YamOGA course materials.

Dates: To be announced. There are no currently bookable tuning fork cohorts. Contact us to join the interest list.

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Recognising your learning

Certificates & continuing education

Earn recognition for your learning. For every 16-hour course, certification follows successful completion of the required examination or practical assessment. Explore sample certificates below.

An anonymized example of a YamOGA singing bowl course completion certificate
Sound Healing certificate sample

Sample certificate with student details removed.

An anonymized example of a YamOGA Usui Reiki course completion certificate
Usui Reiki certificate sample

Sample certificate with student details removed.

Yoga Alliance and YACEP. Yama holds YACEP provider credentials. Yoga Alliance continuing-education eligibility is determined by its rules and the applicable course content, not by a blanket approval of every class. Eligible RYTs can be guided through documenting qualifying hours in their Yoga Alliance profile after completing a course; we cannot guarantee that all Reiki or tuning fork hours qualify.

Students may optionally provide the email they use for Yoga Alliance so that training records can be matched accurately. Providing an email does not grant YamOGA automatic access to a student's Yoga Alliance account or automatically upload hours.

YACEP is a provider designation, not a state license or external accreditation of every training course.

Good to know

Questions before you begin?

What's the difference between Introduction and Levels 1, 2 and 3?

The Art of One Bowl · 4-hour introduction. Begin with selecting, holding, striking and singing one bowl, mindful listening and introductory on-body practice. This is an introduction, not Level 1.

Level 1 · Singing Bowl Sound Therapist · 16 hours. Work mainly with one bowl to develop a focused individual session. Learn guided on-body techniques, client communication, session structure and a little sound bath practice.

Level 2 · Advanced Singing Bowl Sound Therapist · 16 hours. Expand to techniques using seven bowls. Develop on-body arrangements, sequencing and transitions, alongside a little sound bath practice.

Level 3 · Singing Bowl Sound Master · 16 hours. Focus on music and sound bath techniques: musicality, layering instruments, creating a coherent journey and leading group experiences. Guided on-body practice remains part of the class.

Every 16-hour course includes assessment and a one-hour follow-up therapist practice session. Certification is awarded after passing the required examination or practical assessment. Higher-level enrollment will be announced when ready.

How does the $599 alumni price work?

Students who have completed YamOGA's four-hour Singing Bowl Introduction qualify for a $200 reduction on Level 1 tuition, from $799 to $599. Contact YamOGA to confirm your completion and receive the appropriate checkout instructions. Discounts are not automatically applied to every shopper.

Can I use a singing bowl with my family or pets?

The introductory course covers careful use of one bowl for personal practice and gentle listening with willing family members. For pets, begin with a soft sound at a distance and always allow the animal to leave. Never put a bowl on a pet or force exposure to loud sound. These practices are not veterinary or medical treatment.

Will my training hours appear in my Yoga Alliance profile?

Yama is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. For qualifying course content, eligible registered yoga teachers can document eligible hours under Yoga Alliance rules. Course purchase alone does not automatically upload hours, and not every training subject necessarily qualifies. Ask us about your specific course before enrollment.

Can I study Tuning Forks now?

The 16-hour Tuning Fork curriculum is in development and its schedule is to be announced. Contact us to register your interest; no payment is currently required.

Do I need experience to join?

No previous experience is expected for the four-hour introduction or Reiki I. Higher-level training is designed for students with relevant foundational learning.

Do I need to own a singing bowl?

You can ask about instruments when registering. If you already have a bowl, let us know so we can advise whether to bring it.

Where are classes held?

YamOGA teaches in Thousand Oaks, California. Full location and arrival details are provided with your booking confirmation.

Will I receive a certificate?

For every 16-hour course, certification is earned by passing the required examination or practical assessment and completing the course requirements. Attendance alone does not guarantee certification. Each 16-hour course also includes a one-hour follow-up therapist practice session to help you deepen and integrate your learning. Ask us about completion documentation for four-hour introductions.

What if I have questions about dates or a course level?

Contact us before purchasing, and we can help you select the appropriate training.

Your next chapter starts here

Small class. Meaningful practice.

Explore available training dates, or reach out with a question. We look forward to learning with you.

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