From the Banks of Rishikesh to Boardrooms Worldwide: How Sound Healing is Becoming a Full-Time Career
Updated On: 04 July, 2025 07:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzzfeed
One of our students, a former advertising professional, now travels between Goa and Bali as a full-time sound therapist.

By Karan Mathur, Founder, Karmatic Yoga & Sound Healing
For centuries, people have come to Rishikesh in search of silence. Ironically, today, it’s sound that is leading thousands toward healing? and increasingly, toward new careers. I never imagined that the soft hum of a Tibetan bowl or the deep vibrations of a gong would one day become part of corporate wellness programs, trauma therapy sessions, or global online courses.
But here we are. As the founder of Karmatic Yoga & Sound Healing, I’ve spent the last few years teaching sound healing in Rishikesh and across India. What began as a deeply personal practice is now a booming profession, with structured training programs, serious income potential, and a genuine impact on people’s mental and emotional well-being.

