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About this trip
Sound Healing Certification | Transform your practice and your life with sound in 2025!
Immerse yourself into the world of sound and take your practice to the next level with our comprehensive sound healing certification.
Get certified and learn from some of Austin’s most popular sound healers and trainers and co-authors of Seasons of Sound: Sound Healing for all of Life’s Seasons, Julie Afsahi of Soul Strong Yoga, and Jessica Cross of Sound for Stress.
Join us March 7 - 9, 2025 in the airy loft at Soul Strong Yoga for this immersive weekend of deep learning in a supportive community.
Portions of this training will be professionally recorded for later reference in a forthcoming online course. Participants in the March 2025 training will receive complimentary access to the online training once launched at a later date as a special thank you!
Sound Healing is a method of relaxation and meditation that utilizes singing bowls, gongs, and other healing instruments to promote stress relief and create a space for healing.
Sound Healing is not about performance, but rather using instruments to move stagnant energy in our environment and bodies. Sound vibrations impact our nervous system, engaging our relaxation reflex and inhibiting the stress and pain responses.
This training will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to begin offering sound in your current practice or sharpen your sound healing skill set.
About Your Sound Healing Trainers:
E-RYT-500, Gong Therapist, Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Lead Sound Healing Certification Trainer, Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, YACEP, Best Selling Co-Author of the Sound Healing Book Seasons of Sound
Julie Afsahi is a mother, gong therapist, yoga and mindfulness teacher, entrepreneur, and chronic illness warrior. Perpetually looking for ways to increase wellness and ease for all people, Julie co-founded and owns Soul Strong Yoga, a yoga and meditation studio and training center with an emphasis on accessibility.
As a co-creator of Seasons for Sound, with a commitment to providing quality learning resources for others in the wellness space, Julie loves sharing her love for sound healing practices rooted in yogic and Buddhist philosophy. From a long lineage of teachers, Julie has a Master’s in Teaching and has written professional development resources for tens of thousands of educators across a wide array of fields. Learn more about Julie and her sound, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga trainings at soulstrongyoga.com.
E-RYT-500, Sound Practitioner, Level 1 Relax & Renew ® Restorative Yoga Trainer, Certified Meditation Teacher, Lead Sound Healing Certification Trainer, YACEP, Best Selling Co-Author of the Sound Healing Book Seasons of Sound
Jessica Cross is a certified sound practitioner and creator of Sound for Stress, a heart-centered business that helps stressed souls come home to themselves through the power of sound, yoga, and meditation. Jessica stumbled into her first yoga class in 2008 as a young professional seeking stress relief from her corporate job. Since 2015, Jessica has since practiced, taught, and trained for thousands of hours in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Meditation, and Sound Therapy.
She teaches all levels of sound enthusiasts and has created the Sound Healing Certification program. Jessica also co-wrote the #1 Best Selling and essential sound healing resource Seasons of Sound in hopes of fostering a sense of well-being and harmony through the transformative power of sound throughout the seasons of our lives. Learn more about Jessica and her sound healing offerings at soundforstress.com
About Soul Strong Yoga:
Soul Strong Yoga was founded on community, love, and accessibility. Our studio provides a safe space for our clients to grow stronger, breathe, improve flexibility, and get a great workout for their body and mind.
Soul Strong Yoga is located just outside Austin, Texas, in a neighboring community of Round Rock, Texas.
You will receive:
- The foundations of sound healing including the history, science, and modernization of sound
- Essential knowledge and practical playing techniques for Himalayan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other commonly used sound healing instruments
- Guidance in how to create a space for your personal practice and group sound bath offerings
- Protocols for weaving in pranayama, mudra, and meditation into your sound offerings
- Trauma-sensitive considerations for offering group sound baths
- Hands-on playing time and mentorship in learning to play the crystal singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments
- A final sound practicum with the opportunity to use your new sound healing skills and receive feedback
- Certified Sound Practitioner Certificate
- Yoga Teachers will receive 20 hours of Yoga Alliance CEUs from the successful completion of this course.
What’s included
- 20 Hours of TrainingReceive 20 hours of training, including lecture, activities, and hands-on experience providing sound baths.
- Foundations of SoundGain essential knowledge in the history and science of sound, as well as sound as a modern practice
- Hands-on ExperienceGain direct experience in playing crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes and more complementary instruments in a supportive environment with experienced mentors.
- How to Lead Sound BathsSound baths for 1:1 and group experiences
- Final PracticumPut your new sound healing knowledge to the test and receive feedback in real time
- Cert. of CompletionAll students who complete the certification weekend will receive a Certified Sound Practitioner Certificate
- Yoga Alliance CEUsYoga Teachers will receive 20 hours of Yoga Alliance CEUs from the successful completion of this course
- Live RecordedPortions of this training will be professionally recorded for a forthcoming online course. Participants in the March 2025 training will receive complimentary access to the online training.
What’s not included
- TravelStudents are responsible for their own travel and accomodations.
- MealsStudents are responsible for coordinating their own lunches and snacks for the weekend.
- InstrumentsInstruments are provided for use during the training and a selection of high-quality, curated sound healing tools will be offered for purchase.
- Seasons of SoundSeasons of Sound, the required text, is available for purchase through Amazon.com.
Available Packages
Embark on a transformative journey with our Sound Healing Certification Training, where you'll explore the rich history, science, and modern applications of sound healing. This comprehensive course provides essential knowledge and practical techniques for playing various sound healing instruments, including Himalayan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes. You'll learn to create nurturing spaces for both personal practice and group sound bath offerings, with a focus on integrating pranayama, mudra, and meditation into your sessions. Emphasizing trauma-sensitive approaches, the program offers hands-on playing time, mentorship, and a final sound practicum where you can apply your new skills and receive valuable feedback. Upon completion, participants receive a Certified Sound Practitioner Certificate, and yoga teachers are eligible for 20 hours of Yoga Alliance CEUs. This training is an ideal opportunity for both beginners and experienced practitioners to deepen their understanding and practice in the healing art of sound.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation Notice Period: If you must cancel your registration, please do so at least 45 days prior to the start of the training. For the upcoming training, this means cancellation should be made by January 19, 2025.
A $300 deposit is required to book the training. You may cancel your registration and receive a full refund, including your deposit, within 48 hours of registering for the training.
After 48 hours of registration, the deposit is non-refundable. This deposit secures your spot in the training and covers administrative costs. In case of cancellation, this deposit is not refundable under any circumstances.
Should you wish to transfer your paid tuition to another person, an administration fee of $50 will be applied. The transfer request must be made at least 7 days before the start of the training. Please note that the transferee must meet all prerequisites and requirements for the training.
Itinerary
- Friday, 3/7 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, 3/8- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break
- Sunday, 3/9 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break