Tuning the Mind, Healing the Body – The Official Shakya Kasa Singing Bowl Method (Santa Ratna Shakya)

About This Book

"Tuning the Mind, Healing the Body" is the official guide to the Shakya Kasa method, written by master craftsman and sound-healing teacher Santa Ratna Shakya. Rooted in the ancient Newar metallurgical tradition of Patan (Nepal), this book offers an in-depth exploration of Himalayan singing bowl therapy, vibration techniques, and the cultural heritage behind these sacred instruments.

What Makes This Book Unique?

• The only book written by Santa Ratna Shakya himself, founder of the modern Himalayan sound-healing movement.
• Explains the authentic Shakya Kasa method learned directly from ancestral metalworkers of Patan.
• Reveals the 7-metal Asta Dhatu system and its planetary associations.
• Includes the Chakra Point Chart for notes, colors, and energies.
• Detailed instructions for relaxing therapy with 7 bowls and balancing therapy with 4 bowls.
• Exclusive chapters on Full Moon Bowl, Nirvana Bowl, Sunya Bowl and the newly created Yoga Bowl (2022).
• A complete guide for both professional therapists and beginners.

What You Will Learn

• The history and cultural roots of Himalayan singing bowls.
• The Shakya Kasa method of healing and therapy.
• How sound frequencies affect the body, mind, and energy.
• Proper bowl placement, sequences, and playing orders.
• Techniques for head therapy, eye therapy, backache therapy, sacral therapy, abdominal therapy, and energy purification.
• Daily self-cleansing practices to maintain emotional and spiritual clarity.
• How the Full Moon Bowl is made under moonlight using high-grade alloys.

Inside the Book (Table of Contents)

• Publisher’s Note
• Clarification on the Term “Healing”
• About the Book
• Editor’s Note
• Words from the Teacher
• Biography: Santa Ratna Shakya
• Biography: Alberto Parmigiani
• Chapter I: The Singing Bowl – history, metallurgy, cultural origins
• Chapter II: The Shakya Kasa Method – traditions, metals, chakras, bowl types
• Chapter III: The Foundations of a Practitioner – tools, space, chanting, self-cleansing
• Chapter IV: Basic Courses for Beginners
  • A. Healing
  • 1. Relaxing Therapy with 7 Bowls
  • 2. Balancing Therapy with 4 Bowls
  • B. Healing-Therapy
  • Ear & Sinus Therapy
  • Sacral Therapy
  • Backache Therapy (upper, lower, elbows & wrists)
  • Abdominal Therapy (childbirth health, digestion)
  • Head & Eye Therapy
  • Energy Purification
• Making of the Himalayan Singing Bowls

Who Is This Book For?

• Singing bowl practitioners and sound therapists
• Yoga teachers & meditation instructors
• Holistic and wellness professionals
• Spas, retreat centers, and alternative health clinics
• Collectors of handmade singing bowls
• Anyone interested in authentic Himalayan traditions

About the Author

Santa Ratna Shakya is the world’s leading expert in Himalayan singing bowl sound healing. Born in Patan, he comes from the traditional Newar metal artisan caste (Kasa) and has devoted his life to preserving and teaching the original Shakya Kasa method. For over 40 years, he has travelled worldwide conducting workshops, therapies, and certification programs. He is the creator of the Full Moon Bowl, the Nirvana Bowl, the Sunya Bowl, and the Yoga Bowl.

Why Buy From Us

• Official reseller of Santa Ratna Shakya’s books and bowls
• Worldwide delivery from Nepal and Europe
• High-quality service for practitioners and shops
• Direct import from Patan artisans