Forest & Nature Therapy Courses

Grá Na gCrainn Celtic Forest Bathing©

Advanced Professional Course

Workplace Training for Innovative Holistic Health Professionals

I like the way the course was delivered, it was perfect. An interesting course and full of good content.

Sound Bath Professional Graduate

The workshop was amazing. Sharon explained things so well and had a wonderful knowledge of the subject matter.

Sound Bath Professional Graduate

Our nearby tranquil woods is just 100 metres away!

This exciting opportunity is open to everyone for professional
or non-professional use.

Grá Na gCrainn Celtic Forest Bathing©

Advanced Professional Course

Are you called to inspire others to live a healthier and happier life through the benefits of spending the right kind of time in nature? This course is for you!

Each of the modules may be completed separately throughout the year, or on our 3-day retreat held in the summer.

Module 1 : Drum Sound Therapy & Celtic Forest Wisdom Certificate
Module 2 : Spirit of the Trees – Celtic Forest Bathing Leader Certificate
Module 3 : Celtic Fairy Magic & Laughter in the Forest
includes 1-day Laughter Yoga Basic Learning certificate
from Laughter Yoga Academy
Module 4 : Practitioner Essentials 1-day. Those who are already working with groups may request recognition of prior learning (RPL) for this module. Don’t hesitate to contact us to find out.

Advanced Professional 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 forest bathing experiences for yourself and others.

Bonus: On completion of Module 3, 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:
LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 BELTAINE MAY 3RD / 4TH

This weekend is part of our Wisdom of Danu Sacred Women’s Work

Course Info & Booking ...

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 regular 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 2-day Professional Certificate plus the required case studies, you will receive your Grá Na gCrainn Celtic Forest Bathing Professional certificate 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.

How Does it Work?

Complete the practitioner training and if you feel further called you can complete any of the following in no certain sequence:

Drum Sound Therapy  & Celtic Ogham Healing Wisdom 1-Day
Grá Na gCrainn Celtic Forest Bathing© Certificate 1-Day
Celtic Fairy Magic & Laughter in the Forest

Then submit the required case studies to receive your Grá Na gCrainn Celtic Forest Bathing Certificate award.

Choose from our additional 1-Day certified short 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

1-day Certificate €275 booking deposit €75

2-days on consecutive dates €495 which is a €55 saving.

Enrol in both days separately and pay each booking deposit and receive your discount when you pay your outstanding balance on the first day of class.

NOTE: Fees for Diploma modules remain fixed for 2 years from the date of your first attendance.

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