--- title: "Awaken Your Rhythm with Handpan Music and Sound Healing" description: "Join my intuitive Handpan journey. Whether you are a beginner or a musician, learn to play handpan music through Nāda Yoga and sound healing retreats in Bengaluru." canonical: https://mytribe.in/yogabandhu_prashanth/sound-healing-training-certification/your-handpan-journey last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Awaken the Artist Within: Your Handpan Journey Tribe Verified · India's first handpan retreat host By [Yogabandhu Prashanth](https://mytribe.in/yogabandhu_prashanth) · Training in RR Nagar, Bidadi & across Bengaluru · ₹40K per person (estimate) Part of [Sound Healing Training & Certification](https://mytribe.in/yogabandhu_prashanth/sound-healing-training-certification). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/yogabandhu_prashanth/sound-healing-training-certification/gallery) You don't need a musical background to play the handpan, just curiosity and a bit of rhythm. Join my workshops and retreats to find your own flow, whether you are a total beginner or looking to deepen your connection with sound. ## Photos and videos - [Video: You just need a handpan and unconditional love to learn. In my "Awaken the Artist Within" retreat, I help you connect with your inner rhythm and find the joy of creating music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4bdfa18-7477-431a-acd9-804b8411698b) - [Video: I shot this soulful handpan video in the old havelis of Ladnun, Rajasthan. Playing amidst the grandeur of this timeless architecture was a truly enriching and spiritual experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ffa6bde-a026-4a65-991c-2688608760d7) - [Video: Finding my handpan flow in Morocco. Music is not new to you; it's already inside. You just need to make time, invest in yourself with an instrument, and you will see the magic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c25569e-d56b-4ba2-88d5-b52cee08d390) - [Video: In this reel, you can witness how peacocks and birds joined me to create this piece of music. When you raise your vibration, the entire universe syncs with you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e664a2a-63e3-455e-8037-683b19347cbb) - [Video: A short clip of me playing the D Kurd 10 handpan. This is raw audio with no edits, just the pure sound of the instrument and the nature around me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30aa9e71-d22a-461e-a443-5ee973ddd1c5) - ![A student deeply focused while playing the handpan at India's first Handpan retreat in Namma Bengaluru. It's a joy to see people connect with this instrument for the first time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/931c6ad4-813c-40e2-8ad7-3b94a1be0938) - ![Another student finding her rhythm during our handpan retreat. The supportive group environment makes it easy for everyone to learn and express themselves freely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fc0f332-1202-4357-bc06-7de95d90f59b) - ![A participant at our "Awaken the Artist Within" handpan retreat. I teach that you don't need to be a musician to play; the rhythm is already part of your life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7c1585b-fff3-4f1d-a687-b6c09793e0e3) - ![A portrait from our Handpan Retreat. My goal is to help you awaken the artist that lives inside you through the magical sound of this instrument.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/203a5993-e30f-49d3-969d-28f7f596b0ee) - ![A moment of quiet reflection during the handpan retreat. The music of the handpan is deeply meditative, allowing for introspection and inner connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff1b9f51-1568-4e06-b2e8-0607ca4bb5d6) - ![A student practices her handpan technique. With just a few hours of dedicated practice, I have seen people who never believed they could play create beautiful music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d92f93ff-c367-42f8-becc-2c1cbca42899) - [Video: A little jam session on the handpan, playing the viral "Jamal Kudu" tune. Music is about having fun and connecting with the moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7f490eb-61ff-46dc-b680-3119cf6c2faa) - ![Me with my handpan by a serene lake. This instrument is my constant companion on my travels, helping me connect with nature and share healing wherever I go.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/512ef240-e394-4ea8-9314-5a0599371c21) - [Video: Exploring the creative possibilities of playing two handpans at once. The more time you spend with these magical instruments, the more your creativity unfolds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae948494-87c3-4a4c-8999-033dd71e22ba) - [Video: Close your eyes, use earphones, and allow the sound of the handpan to take you on a journey. This is a digital sound healing experience for you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20bb6d99-7fd0-477f-bce8-41c3d5f2553d) - [Video: Playing the handpan at sunset in Casablanca, Morocco. The meditative and therapeutic sound of this instrument is perfect for quiet reflection and connection with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76687abc-d081-4a2a-8aa7-e653306db091) - [Video: During a sound healing session, I use the handpan to help people dive deeper into a meditative state. There is no posture, only involvement in the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89c1ae14-1313-45f1-b292-2e378dfb59bf) - [Video: I'm bringing this amazing instrument, the handpan, to Casablanca for my next teacher training course. Come learn to play and share its healing magic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/750473c7-f32a-49df-9161-44f0f6244271) - [Video: A simple, raw recording of me playing my F# low pigmy 21 handpan by the pool at the Taj West End.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7d595c3-4b8d-4e9a-820c-da31044b1e94) - [Video: Namaste Bengaluru. I invite you to come watch me perform on the handpan and experience a live sound healing at the upcoming TEDx event at Cambridge Institute of Technology.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec6b68e4-0c75-4b21-a507-64f590b66475) - [Video: A clip from a live performance on the handpan. Sharing music and healing vibrations with a live audience is always a powerful experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a16d7ac5-3b15-4a05-9fd6-b94d79e88f5c) - [Video: A late-night jam session with my friend, blending the sounds of the tabla and the handpan. It's a beautiful fusion of classical Indian rhythm and modern melodic percussion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/253fde80-e099-45f3-9a11-a0078d8d4631) - [Video: Another beautiful jam session, this time combining the handpan with the Mrudanga, a classical South Indian drum, under a sacred banyan tree.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4e36b17-732a-4a96-bbcf-6e639c621db0) ## About Your Handpan Journey Many people worry they need years of formal music training to touch a handpan. The truth is, the rhythm is already inside you. In my sessions, we skip the academic theory and focus purely on intuition. You will start making music in your very first hour, simply by learning to listen and letting your hands follow the natural resonance of the instrument. ### Beyond Theory, Into Intuition My approach to teaching the handpan is based on the belief that music is not something you learn from a book, but something you allow to flow through you. In our workshops, we focus on Nāda Yoga and vibrational therapy, which means you are not just learning scales; you are learning to listen to the frequency of your own soul. ### What You Will Experience When you join my 'Awaken the Artist Within' retreats, we dive deep into the world of sound. - **Hands-on Access:** You get full access to a collection of 47+ instruments. While the handpan is the star, we also explore Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and ocean drums to give you a full sound healing experience. - **Marma & Energy:** I integrate ancient Marma therapy techniques, teaching you how to use sound to balance energy points in the body. - **Residential Immersion:** We stay together in nature-centric venues, like Neerav Arts Village in Bidadi. We eat simple, Satvik food and live in community, which helps remove the distractions of city life. ### Who This Is For I keep my groups small, usually 10 to 15 people. This ensures you get personal attention, whether you are a complete beginner, a yoga teacher, or a corporate professional looking to destress. You don't need to be a musician. You just need to show up with an open heart. By the end of our time together, you will have the confidence to play, a deeper understanding of sound healing, and a new way to connect with yourself. Namaste. ## About Yogabandhu Prashanth Namaste, I’m Yogabandhu Prashanth. I believe that sound is ancient medicine, and the handpan is the quickest way to unlock the dormant creativity inside you. My sessions are about shedding the academic stress and simply playing with love. 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