Forest Therapy & Sound Healing
Professional Courses
Accredited Forest Therapy & Sound Healing
Professional Diploma & Advanced Diploma Course
Workplace Training for Innovative Holistic Health Professionals
Our nearby tranquil woods is just 100 metres away!
Accredited training for everyone – for professional or non-professional use.
Do you feel a calling to inspire others to live a healthier and happer life through the many benefits of sacred sound healing and quality time in nature? This course is made for you!
This Yoga-infused expert training is ideal for teachers and holistic health professionals and support workers of any kind, or those who wish to expand their knowledge of the healing potential of the forest and the natural world.
Each of the modules may be completed separately throughout the year, or on our 4-day residential retreat held in the summer.
Diploma Modules
- Module 1 : Sound Bath Professional Certificate 1-day with Shaman Drum Journey Introduction
- Module 2 : Spirit of the Trees – Earth Spirit Forest Bathing© Leader Certificate 1-day
with Shaman Drum Sound Therapy Certificate - Module 3 : Celtic Fairy Magic & Laughter in the Forest 1-day
includes Laughter Yoga Basic Learning certificate from Laughter Yoga Academy - Module 4 : Practitioner Essentials 1-day
TOTAL FOR DIPLOMA 4 Days plus Case studies
Optional Modules
Your choice of 2 of the following modules for your Advanced Diploma
- Module 5 : The Spirit of the Labyrinth 1-day
- Module 6 : The Art of Yoga Nidra 1-day
- Module 7 : Spirit of the Gong Practitioner 1-day
- Module 8 : Sacred Circle & Cacao Ceremony Leader 1-day
TOTAL for ADVANCED DIPLOMA 6 days
On completion of this course you will have an understanding of the potential for forest therapy for health and wellbeing with a range of inspiring activities to introduce to groups or individuals, or for your own self-practice.
Professional Diploma certificate is awarded on completion of case studies and home study tasks. This unique and inspiring course will provide you with essential knowledge, skills & techniques to succeed as a confident & intuitive creator of inspiring earth spirit forest bathing experiences for yourself and others.
Bonus: On completion of Module 4, you will be eligible to enrol for the 2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Certificate with Laughter Yoga Academy Ireland.
Open to all including Teachers, Musicians, Sound Therapists, Sound Healers, Complementary Health Practitioners, Medical & Holistic Health professionals.
Next date scheduled as part of Wisdom of Danu Sacred Women’s Work:
MODULE 1 AND 2 BELTAINE MAY 3RD / 4TH
Your Teacher
Your teacher is Sharon Quigley (from Australia)
Founder & Principal of Irish Academy of Sound Therapy and Mind Body Health Clinic.
Sharon is a former College Lecturer and Natural Building Designer from Australia and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her teachings. Sharon is a Master Sound Therapist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Professional Musician and Spiritual Healer and has established Yoga of Sound Nature Retreat & Holistic Academy in North Co.Cork.
I like the way the course was delivered, it was perfect. An interesting course and packed full of information.
Sound Bath Professional
The workshop was amazing. Sharon explained things so well and had a wonderful knowledge of the subject matter.
Sound Bath Professional
This inspiring course is open to everyone for professional or non-professional use.
What Will I Learn?
You’ll discover how to expertly & intuitively design, create & conduct inspiring nature immersion experiences for your classes, events and retreats. How to effortlessly & intuitively incorporate the teachings into your work with existing and new clients, including your legal obligations for ethical practice, and much more!
When Can I Create Forest Bathing Experiences?
On completion of this comprehensive Professional Diploma plus the required case studies, you will receive your Grá Na gCrainn Earth Spirit Forest Bathing Professional Diploma award and have the ability to create mesmerising forest immersion experiences as soon as you decide you are ready.
The expert training you receive will equip you with valuable skills for life!
Why Should I Take This Course?
This ground-breaking course is unique. An exciting opportunity to advance your professional skills and expertise with the healing power of drum sound therapy and the elements of the natural world. With the opportunity for further specialisation with a number of inspiring 1-day add-on courses if you wish to specialise further.
Accreditation
This course and each 1-day Certificate module is accredited by SHAI (Sound Healing Association of Ireland) and The CNMA (Complementary & Natural Medicine Association)
If you are already qualified in another holistic therapy and registered with a therapist accreditation body or association which requires CPD points, our 1-day Certificate courses are accredited the The CNMA as CPD which means they may also be recognised by your existing accreditation body or association as CPD points. Check with your accreditation body or association for more informtion.
Course Duration
If you wish to progress through the IST Certified Sound Bath Professional© course, the following study pathway will take you through to your IAST© Master Facilitator’s Advanced Diploma:
- ISRT101 / SBP101 – Sound Bath Professional Certificate 1-day (7 hours)
- ISRT102 / SBP102 – Advanced Certificate 1 days (7 hours)
- Master Facilitator’s Diploma 1 more 1-day Certificate (Total 21 hours)
- Plus home practice log and written report (14 hours minimum)
Total for Master Facilitator’s Diploma 35 hours
- Master Facilitator’s Advanced Diploma 2 additional 1-day Certificates (14 hours)
Total for Master Facilitator’s Advanced Diploma 49 hours
Enrolment Fees
Pre-Requisites
If you already have a qualification to work with paying clients, and you don’t wish to progress through our complete Sound Bath Professional Advanced Diploma course, you can begin with our Sound Bath Professional 1-day Certificate then continue with any further specialisation modules of your choice in any order at any time.
If you wish to progress through the Sound Bath Professional program to the Diploma level, you must first complete the following 1 days:
- ISRT101 – ISRT© Level 1 Certified Sound Bath Meditation Professional 1 Day
Venue
Our training centre is located at our own tranquil country Yoga of Sound Studio & Nature Retreat just outside Ballyhooly between Fermoy, North Co.Cork (11 minutes) and Mallow (22 minutes).
Approx 35 minutes north of Cork City. Nestled in the Blackwater valley at the foothills of the Nagle mountains with an abundance of nature walks with Castleblagh Woods less than 100m away and riverside walks right across the road.
Many sacred sites within a 10 minute drive including Labacallee Wedge Tomb, Bridgetown Priory ruin, Glenville Mass Rock & Famine Walk. Mitchelstown Caves a short 25 minute drive.
Accommodation Options
Accomodation is available on-site in our self-contained guest house at no extra charge subject to availability so you need to email about accommodation as soon as you have booked your place. Free parking on-site in our private carpark, campervans are also welcome.
Nearby in Fermoy (11 minutes) and Mallow (22 minutes) you will find a selection of pubs & restaurants along with a selection of BnB and Hotel accommodation.
What’s Included for Each Day
- Professional Tuition
- Certificate of Completion.
- Printed and bound learning guide/manual is yours to keep
- Herbal teas, coffee, and Kangen filtered water.
- Accommodation is available on-site in our self-contained guest house, subject to availability – please call on Whatsapp so you don’t miss out.
Accredited Training
Accredited with:
- SHAI (Sound Healing Association of Ireland),
- The CNMA (Complementary & Natural Medicine Association and
- Yoga Alliance YACEP
- Laughter Yoga International
Learning Outcomes
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Flexible Study Plan
This unique & inspiring Diploma consists of a series of 1-day Certificate modules, with practical assessments conducted in-class along the way. Each 1-Day Certificate module integrates many relevant topics and can be studied on it’s own, or as part of the Diploma.
Those with an existing qualification to work with paying clients (for example Yoga teacher, Holistic Therapist including Usui Reiki Practitioner) may complete the first 1-Day Certificate module – ISRT101 Sound Bath Facilitator 1-day Intensive to become certified as a Sound Bath Facilitator right away.
To be certified as an ISRT© Practitioner you will need to complete your Master Practitioner’s Diploma of Integrated Sound Relaxation Therapy© or ISRT©.
Assessment Method
- Continuously in-class
- Home practice tasks
Mode of Study
In-person
Training Guarantee
To demonstrate our commitment to your success, if life gets in the way of your greater plans and you need a refresher training, you can repeat any training for up to 5 years without additional enrolment fee. Every class will always have 2 places for this purpose.
What Graduates are Saying …
"Informing through gong vibes, techniques and understanding how to work with gongs in sound baths & clinical practice" - JB, Co.Kerry
"Expieriential, Nourishing Informative" - EB, Co.Dublin
"Fabulous experience, immersive, extremeely informative, I have learned so much through this immersive experience, I am loving knowing so much more" - VM, Co.Cork
"Really enjoyed the course and would highly recommend to others" - SD, Co.Meath
"Life changing, the knowledge shared both technical and practical was perfect" - RT, Co. Athlone
"Impressive, great energy & knowledge of all areasand more in sound frequency" - CK, Co. Waterford
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An exciting opportunity to build the skills you want, when you want.
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