Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
Sound
Sound is one of the most profound methods of healing since ancient times. It is a waveform which moves through and penetrates matter therefore it is not just what one can hear. Sound, in fact, causes cells and tissues to vibrate and change their energetic frequency. This is why sound has the potential to alter every dimension of one's being.
Sound therapy
Sound therapy is a healing modality which induces a deep state of relaxation and helps reduce levels of stress, anxiety, insomnia, inability to focus, to let go, and many emotional issues. It has also been reported to help reduce mood swings, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduce risk of coronary issues as well as help in the process of pain management. Sound therapies can also be used as a tool to deepen the quality one’s spiritual practices as well as unleash the ability for self-healing.
The treatments often produce a release of energy blockages as well as mental and muscle tension. As treatment varies from person to person, some of the instruments used on a discerning basis are:
- Tibetan singing bowls
- 3 types of swinging chimes
- Lithophone
- Metallophone
- Gongs
- Kalimba
- Two types of tuning forks
- Sound harmonic bed
- Three types of pulse tubes
- Different types of drums
- 3 types of waterfall Instruments
- Two types of string instruments
- Instruments for wind, storm, fire and earth
Course objectives
- To give the therapist the tools to be able to conduct individual sound healing sessions.
- To introduce the concepts of sound, frequency, resonance, dissonance, melody and harmony.
- To provide the tools to prepare the therapist, patient and room before and after a session.
- To provide the therapist or a group of therapists the tools to be able to conduct a group sound healing session.
How does a session work?
Prior to a short interview the receiver lies on the back of a soft surface (massage table or on the floor). Instruments are located in specific areas around the body. Instruments are played so that the recipient experiences a richness of sound in its full spectrum resonating and penetrating every cell of the body, the natural vibration of the human being is tapped and a state of intensified awareness brings about a state of emotional-mental-physical well being whilst removing blockages and traumas in the whole system. It leaves the patient with an imprint of harmony and relaxation. The instruments can be played during a 15, 30, 45 or even 60 minute session according to the person’s individual needs.
Course syllabus
Module 1: Vibrational energy or sound healing through singing bowls
- Introduction to sound and its role in applied healing
- Foundation of energy healing through the sound of the chakras
- Preparing yourself and your client for a sound therapy session
- Instrument: Tibetan singing bowls
- Creating a sound healing or sound therapy session with singing bowls
- Creating a group sound healing session with singing, bowls, technique and benefits
- Final notes
- Bibliography
Module 2: Vibrational energy or sound healing through tuning forks, pulse tubes, wind chimes and other musical instruments
- Tuning forks and musical intervals
- Musical note combinations for specific healing
- Pulse tubes
- Musical chimes
- Applications of vibrational healing through meridians
- Bibliography and further reading
Course schedule
Arrival: Day 1
- Check in from 15:00 onwards
- 16:30 - 17:30 Sound healing and Restorative yoga class
- 17:30 - 18:15 Orientation and welcome
- 18:15 - 18:45 Sunset meditation
Sound healing schedule for days 2-5
- 7:30 - 9:30 Yoga practice (Yin, Restorative and gentle Vinyasa)
- 9:30 - 11:00 Breakfast break at Blue Water
- 11:00 - 11:30 Self practice, listening to the inner sound, intention, setting up for the practice.
- 11:30 - 13:45 Sound healing theory and practice*
- 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch at Blue Water
- 14:30 - 16:00 Study and practice time
- 16:30 - 18:00 Sound healing theory and practice*
- 18:00 - 18:30 Break
- 18:30 - 19:30 Sound healing relaxation and meditation
*Short 5-10 min break in each session.
Departure: Day 7
Check out no later than 11 am (no need to check out if you are staying for another program)