Our Next
2-day ISRT© Sound Therapy Practitioner Level 1
with ISR© Sound Bath Professional is:
Sat-Sun March 14th-15th
or
Thurs/Fri March 26th-27th
At our
Yoga of Sound Nature Retreat & Holistic Academy
Ballyhooly, North Co.Cork
Overview
This inspiring Level 1 Module is suitable for anyone with an interest in taking the first step towards a recognised accredited qualification in sound therapy for use in a professional setting. Discover how to work with therapeutic sound in groups for meditation as a sound bath facilitator and indvidually with an introduction to holistic sound massage clinical treatment.
This is the foundation module for our Diplomas and will help you decide which area of specialisation you wish to pursue further, working with groups or individuals to open your own holistic clinic (or both).
May also studied by anyone with an interest in sound healing and sound therapy for self, friends and family or for personal interest as their are no pre-requisites to this course.
Learning Outcomes
You will discover:
- The Ancient History & Science of Sound Medicine
- Benefits of healing – including some of the latest discoveries in neuroscience
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Biofield for Sound & Vibrational Healing
- Earth resonance and how it relates to our health and wellbeing.
- The facts about 432hz tuning vs. 440hz.
- The Role of Intention in the context of energy healing
- Connecting to Consciousness and the Web of Life through sacred sound
- Introduction to playing techniques for a range of sound therapy instruments including Sacred gongs, Himalayan singing bowls, Crystal singing bowls, Kalimba, Chimes, Hang Drum/Handpan, Ocean Drum, Frame Drum, Shaman drum and more.
- How to select your own sound therapy instruments
- Introduction to the Earth Sounds© method of Biofield Tuning and the Earth Sounds harmonic brain balance© with binaural beats.
- Introduction to iSR© Integrated Yoga Nidra
- How to use effective mind skills from hypnosis to supercharge your guided meditations.
- The 3 Steps of Preparation for the Master Practitioner
- The importance of sacred ceremony and ritual for healing
- Common mistakes to avoid when working with clients in clinical practice
- How to conduct single Himalayan bowl Clinical Treatments for Chakra Balance and Nervous System Reset
- How to effectively and intuitively induce and maintain trance states required for deep meditation and self-healing
- Common mistakes to avoid when working with Sound Therapy in groups
- How to design & conduct transformational sound bath meditations with your choice of sound therapy instruments
- Introduction to Vocal toning and therapeutic voice for healing including sacred mantras
- Experience an Earth Sounds© sound journey/sound bath meditation
- plus more
Assessment Method
Assessement in this Level 1 module is continuous, by in-class competency-assessed supervised practice. Your tutor will be with you as you practice each technique to ensure you have demonstrated the knowledge and skills to the required practitioner standard.
Equipment Needed
If you wish to continue your studies to Practitioner level, and you wish to work with paying clients in clinical practice once, you will need to purchase the recommended set of 3 Peter Hess therapy grade metal singing bowls so you can complete your case study treatments on completion of your Level 2 or 3 studies.
The recommended Peter Hess therapy grade Himalayan singing bowls can be purchased either in a set of 3, or individually as you need them. You will need 1 bowl after level 1 and you will need all 3 bowls to complete your case studies after you complete your Level 2 module.
See the “Tools of Trade” page for the required therapy grade singing bowls to work as an iSRT© sound therapist.
If you don’t wish to work as a Sound Therapist in clinical practice, but instead wish to work with Sound Therapy in groups as an enhancement for meditation and don’t with to continue to Level 2 or 3, you may purchase cheaper meditation grade singing bowls rather than more expensive therapy grade singing bowls. You will learn everything you. need to know about buying your instruments during your Level 1 training.
Certification & Career Opportunities
On completion of this inspiring 2-day Level 1 module you will be equipped with the foundation knowledge, confidence and skills you need to purchase your sound therapy instruments and practice with confidence to further refine and develop your skills to create & conduct sound bath & guided meditaiton when ever you feel you are ready to take on the world.
If you are already a practising holistic therapist with a qualification in energy therapy you can use the single bowl chakra energy alignment holistic sound massage treatment in your practice right away.
Your legal obligations to paying clients will be discussed in detail during your Level 1 training.
Further Studies
On completion of your Level 1 studies you will be eligible to continue to Level 2 and progress towards a qualification as an iSRT© Integrated Sound Relaxation Therapist© and Master Practitioner of Sound & Vibrational Medicine (Sound Therapy).
On completion of this Level 1 module you will be eligible to study the following Diploma pathways:
- iSRT© Sound Therapy Master Practitioner’s Diploma & Advanced Diploma
- iSRT© Master Facilitator’s Diploma
- iSRT© Master Practitioner’s Diploma
Day 1 commences with 1.5 hours of inspiration with
our Special Guest Tutor & Music Therapist – the wonderful
Dara O’Brien from UCC Cork School of Music
Dara is a fountain of music & sound healing wisdom with a PhD in Indian Classical Music
who will give an inspiring talk and demonstration titled “Sound as Medicine – Music for the Soul” where you will also discover how to utilise the harmonic resonance of your own instruments effectively to produce unique healing sounds.
Dara’s 1.5 hours guest segment concludes with a 30-minute soothing “Sitar Sounds” meditative live performance
accompanied by Sharon, your Tutor for the remainder of this 2-day course.
For both novice and experienced sound bath Nada Yogis alike, don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
Bring along your own sound therapy instruments of your choice to participate in the demo.
If you don’t yet have any instruments you can use ours.
Scroll down for more information about what you can expect over this weekend of learning & discovery.
Peter Hess Therapy Grade
Universal / Joint Bowl
Approximate Size:
Diameter: 21-22cm diameter
Height: 8cm
Weight: 900-1000 grams
Cheaper Meditation Grade Himalayan Bowls:
If you plan on working with Sound Therapy in groups to enhance meditation and you don’t with to work with Sound Therapy clients one-on-one in Clinical Practice, you may choose to purchase a cheaper meditation grade Himalayan bowls of similar size and weight instead of the more expensive Therapy Grade Himalayan singing bowls.
Professional Accreditation
On enrolment in this Level 1 Module you will be eligible for professional registration with
Complementary & Natural Medicine Association (CNMA) and
Sound Healing Therapists Association of Ireland (SHAI)
and many other accreditation bodies as an iSR© Sound Bath Relaxation Professional
On completion of your Diploma you will eligible for upgrade to full professional membership/registration
