Our Next 2-day ISRT© Sound Therapy Practitioner Level 1
with ISR© Sound Bath Professional Certificate
Sat/Sun September 13th/14th
Venue – our Yoga of Sound Nature Retreat & Training Centre
Ballyhooly, North Co.Cork
Enrolment Fee
2 days €495 / €95 booking deposit
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.
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 individually with clinical treatments, or in groups for meditation as a sound bath facilitator.
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.
- The Ancient History of Sacred Sound Healing
- The science of healing with sound as medicine
- Proven benefits of healing with sound – including some of the latest discoveries in neuroscience
- Anatomy & Physiology for Sound & Vibrational Healing
- Understanding Earth resonance and how it relates to our health and wellbeing.
- The Role of Intention and the mind in 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©.
- The fundamentals of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Therapeutic Hypnosis
- The 3 stages of Transformational Guided Meditation© (TGM)
- 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.
Career Opportunities
Completion of this inspiring 2-day Level 1 module will equip you with the foundation knowledge, confidence and skills you need to create & conduct integrated sound relaxation© meditation, sound bath & guided meditations as an Integrated Sound Relaxation© or ISR© Certified Professional to use sound relaxation for stress reduction with paying clients.
If you already have a professional qualification to work with people, you can use sound relaxation in your practice right away.
If you are a practising holistic therapist you will also have a new ability to use the single bowl chakra energy alignment treatment in your practice right away.
You will also be eligible to continue your studies to Level 1 and progress towards a qualification both as an Integrated Sound Relaxation Therapist© and Master Practitioner of Therapeutic Sound (Sound Therapy).
On completion of this Level 1 module you will be eligible to study the following Diploma pathways:
- Earth Sounds© Sound Therapy Master Practitioner’s Diploma & Advanced Diploma
- Earth Sounds© Master Facilitator’s Diploma
- Integrated Sound Relaxation Therapy© Master Practitioner’s Diploma
Can I Work with Paying Clients After this Level 1 Sound Therapy Training?
If you are already a qualified Complementary Therapist of any kind already working with paying clients, the answer is absolutely Yes. Your legal obligations to paying clients will be discussed in detail during your Level 1 training.
As a workplace trainer I have designed & created this Level 1 module as accredited CPD (Continued professional development) to enhance your existing skills and qualifications.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion on completion of your Level 1 training so you can add the skills learned to your existing professional insurance.
However if you are not yet qualified in another Complementary Therapy to work with paying clients in clinic, after this training you will certainly be qualifed to lead sound bath meditations for individuals or groups.
The competencies necessary to work indvidually with clients in clinic is quite extensive and requires in-class tuition for your supervised clinical practice assessments, plus your case study treatments as your unsupervised clinical practice assessments. For this you will need to complete our Integrated Sound Relaxation Therapy© (ISRT© Sound Therapy) Master Practitioners Diploma.
If you wish to continue your studies to Master Practitioner Diploma level, and you wish to work with paying clients in clinical practice once you are qualified, you will need to purchase a set of 3 Peter Hess therapy grade Himalayan singing bowls so you can complete your case study treatments on completion of your Level 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 all 3 bowls to complete your case studies after you complete your Level 3 module.
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 you may purchase cheaper meditation grade singing bowls of equivalent size and weight to complete your case studies – rather than more expensive therapy grade singing bowls.
Himalayan Bowls for Levels 2 and 3
You are recommended to buy the following therapy grade Himalayan bowls for your Level 2 and 3 studies:
- Peter Hess Heart Bowl (small or large)
- Peter Hess Pelvic Bowl (small or large)
Sometimes the Universal, Heart and Pelvic bowls are available in a set of 3. You will need all 3 bowls to complete your case studies after Level 3.
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.
Peter Hess Therapy Grade
Large Pelvic Bowl
Approximate Size:
Diameter: 28.5cm diameter
Height: 11-12.5cm
Weight: 2000 grams
Cheaper Meditation Grade Himalayan Bowls:
If you plan on working with Sound Bath Meditation instead of 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 student membership/registration with
Complementary & Natural Medicine Association (CNMA)
Sound Healing Therapists Association of Ireland (SHAI) and many other accreditation bodies.
On completion of your Diploma you will eligible for upgrade to full professional membership/registration
