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  The Institute of Sound Healing
Our School for THERAPEUTIC SOUND HEALING

 Professional Sound Healers Trainings
with Zacciah Blackburn, Ph.D.
   
Our next LEVEL II TRAINING begins again!
SEPTEMBER, 2017

  Level II (Second Year) Programs
5 - 4 day Weekend Trainings
 


  
  Level II Program Information   *  Individual Program Description and Dates   
 
Cost and Discounts   *   Registration Information   
     
 
 Level II Applications of Sound Therapies classes
are available for all students completing Level I class series.

 
*   Level III, third year programs   *  
 
First Year, Level I Programs:  4 - 6 day programs over 8 months
Level I IS A PREREQUISITE TO Our LEVEL II TRAININGS  


 Level II:  Applications ~ 5 Primary Weekends
We offer ever broader and more explicit range of trainings in sound healing practice, which delve into greater personal & professional awareness, and outlines of the application of sound in therapeutic practice.    Level II trainings require completion of Level I, our Foundation Training.  Consideration may be given to those completing most of Level I with completion of Lev I in the next class cycle, or with additional professional skill development outside of class. 
These experiential programs will take the practitioner to ever deeper levels of cognitive and experiential understanding, enriching their lives and practice.   We create a coherent team of practitioners which carries into other avenues of your well being, and prepare for a third year of explicit supervised trainings.   Second year students completing all courses receive a certificate of completion of studies of Level II, third year students receive a certificate of completion from the entire School program.

See Times, Cost and Location here


 
Frosted Quartz 
Crystal Singing Bowls
Module I:  Healing , Sacred Sound Instruments, & Application of Sound Therapies   
Thurs-Sun
November 17-20th, 2016
  • Moving more readily into the nature of healing, the use of therapeutic and sacred sound intruments and applications of soundwork;      
  • Working off Level I understanding, carrying deeper container into new levels of this work.
  • Some review, always homework
  • Tuning forks, crystal and Tibetan bowls, Tingshas and bells, rattles and drums, other instruments
  Module II:  Advanced Use of  Voice, Awareness, and Intent in Therapeutic Applications  
 Thurs
-Sun  Dates: January 5th-9th 2017
  • Moving into deeper application, integration and use of voice, awareness and overall view of healing and therapeutic process.
  • Awakeningof authentic voice in healing and therapeutic process
  • Practice I and II:  How to create a healing practice

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Module III:  Energetics of the Human Component, Science, & Neurophysiology, 
Thurs-Sun Dates: March 16-19th 2017
 
  • Moving into greater awareness of the crystalline essence of consciousness, the nature of the human spirit, our Divine nature or origins
  • How the Human Energy system is composed, functions, and interacts with nature and the cosmos
  • Our own awareness and consciousness
  • Hidden components of neurology, psychology, obscurations, thoughtforms, heartmind, and their interaction with consciousness, nature, healing, and the cosmos  
  • How does sound work and interact with these? 
  • The attunement and refined awareness of, and interaction with, sound,healing, and consciousness 
 
Module IV:  Sacred Space, Sacred Sound, Sacred Ceremony,
Thurs-Sun Tentative Dates June 15-19th 2017

  • Exploring the nature and texture of subtle sound, subtle realms of consciousness, and how to open to them, co-create them, attune and emanate them.
  • Working with Sacred Sound and the Subtle Realms of being, and the natures, energies (neters), powers, Beings and Consciousnesses that reside there.
  • Working with the Subtle Streams of Consciousness, Sound Streams and Sound Codes;  how is sound 'encoded'?
  • How can this benefit my practice and profession?
  • Ethics of professional healing practice
  • Nature of Sacred Ceremony, and the use of sound
  
      
 









 
 


Module V:  Earth Healing & Awareness,
Dates TBA, August

In Chester, VT, and surrounding areas
 
        **special note:  we may end late Sunday, possibly 6-7 pm, due to nature of outdoor work
  • We will spend the majority of our 4 days outside in sacred sites
  • Working with the subtle texture of Earth Consciousness, and Elemental Consciousness.
  • The Allies of the Medicine kingdoms:  Plant, Stone, Water, Earth, Fire, Air, Ether, Animal
    • Ancestral and other medicine allies, in the natural world
  • Moving into ancient sacred sites, and natural power sites
    • What is the difference, how can they be utilized
  • The nature of awakening relations with the living consciousness of Earth, Elemental consciousness, and etc.
  • The Art of Right Approach to sacred sites, and Right Relationship to the energies and beings inhabiting these sacred places. 
  • The nature of These Times (think 2012, and how to enter them in Right Relationship)
    • And, healing for the Earth, the Human, and other Kingdoms
  • Individual and planetary healing, utilizing Earth Energies
  • Visiting: 
    • Apu (Mt) Ascutney, and his Sacred Heart Temple
    • The Cavendish Gorge, and sacred wisdom keepers, and caves
    • working with stones and trees as allies
    • The Sacred Stone Chambers of Calendar I and/or Calendar II
    • including the StarSeed Chamber, Gestation and Birthing Chambers
  • Integrating this wisdom into our lives    
 Weekend 5 will be held at Fletcher Conference Center,
or other location to be announced
Chester VT
This enables us to be near outdoor energy centers and sacred sites which are primary to that practice.
Details available.
         

Some specific program content may vary or change without prior notice, as this work organically evolves;  general content will remain the same

Some out of class assignments will be part of curriculum.

  On completion of this training, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for Level II of the training. 
This program is the pre-cursor to additional advanced level III hands-on supervised training/practice, and will be a pre-requisite for that training.
Additional previous years' notes on the nature, direction, and scope of these trainings 

Location and Logistical Information




Fletcher House and Conference Room
 472 Main St
Chester VT

We are meeting in a charming private Victorian era house with comfortable rooms for doubles for our group.
It includes a large kitchen facility, nice dining area, plenty of baths.

There is a large, comfortable living room which may be our meeting space, but, also a much larger conference room that can be used as necessary for practice, sales area, and, even game rooms attached.

Chester is a beautiful 'idyllic' VT village, with a sweet little commons, with cafes, delis, restaurants, shops, a small natural food store/deli, bookstores, and is close to a beautiful natural park with brook and outcroppings.
The center has a large back yard, with pines, picnic tables, & plenty of sun.  Parking is on site.

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 Further LOGISTICS will be provided for those attending, as well as a 'preparation mail' each session.

Meals and Housing
Meals are not provided.
You can plan on cooking our own meals, sharing potlucks, calling meals in from quality delis or go a few blocks in town to eat in.   What has worked successfully, some groups have created community meals, which we have found assists beautifully in building the community of support among participants.
Each years group can decide if they wish to do this. We will communicate with registrants to determine the wishes of this new year group.


Housing
The site has limited housing, w/ two to a room in most rooms, and shared baths.
Housing will be provided first come first served.
There is a potential each program for additional housing to be available, as well as simple live in situations without private rooms.  We will let you know upon registration if housing is still available. (We will provide further details to participants.)

Additional information will be available at a later time (or ask if questions before or after registering.)
 
  If you wish to arrive a day early, or stay one day after the practice, the Center may be able to accommodate you.

All questions and reservations are handled through our offices,
not NewsBank, please.


SCHEDULE:
Typical schedule format:
(All Times are EST.  
Exact times may vary.)

First day:  Arrive and register by 12:00 noon.  
Program begins at 12:30 PM
No lunch break
Breaks every 1.5-2 hrs.
Practice ends 6:30 PM

1-2 evenings we will offer practice for up to 2 hrs.
Starting at 7:30-8 PM

2nd and 3rd day:

Program begins between 9:45-10:00 AM

Lunch break at 1-1:30 PM
Lunch Break 1 1/2 hrs
Afternoon session ends  6:00 PM


4th day:

Program begins between 9:45
-10:00 AM
Lunch at 1-1:30 PM
 
Lunch Break 1 1/2 hrs
Program Closes 4:00 PM



Sound Healing Instruments and Tools;
and Homework
  We have a vast array of sound healing tools available, including instruments, books, and CD's, many of which you may view at www.sunreed.com,
  and, many of which are available during class in our display area.
We provide a list of recommended reading, CD's, and instruments to set up your sound practice.
Some reading may be required for those in entire series.
There are homework assignments based on the practices we complete in each Module, for those attending the next Module, which you are expected to complete and give oral reports.


  • Zacciah brings many instruments he typically uses, and recommends, for sound healing practices, to this program.  He will use these to demonstrate, but they, also, are available for sale, and for your use during sound practices. 
  • If you wish to bring instruments related to this workshop, to learn more deeply in hands on practice, or to utilize in practice with others, it is highly recommended. These might include, especially, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, frame drums (hand-held drums, with beater, like traditional Native American or 'shamanic' drums,) Tibetan bells, tingshas, tuning forks, rattles.)  If you have questions about other instruments, you may bring them, and we will discuss or experience them as time permits.  You, certainly, can bring instruments for your own enjoyment during private times.
  • If you wish to purchase instruments before hand, you may do so via our instrument website, www.sunreed.com. 
  • We have highly experienced staff who can assist in appropriate tools for sound healing. 



PREPARATION FOR PROGRAMS
information coming soon, or will be provided after registration



  COST FOR
EACH 4 Day program:
Residential,

double occupancy:
 $700.00,
  
 
Commuter
:  $625.00

If you pay for the whole year by July 22nd, you will receive a $200 discount. 





REGISTRATION
CostsHOW TO REGISTER
 


Our next School of Sound Healing begins again
in SEPTEMBER 2016
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION




 You may sign up for Module I independent of the other programs.
Commitment to remaining modules must be made within 3 weeks of completing Module I . 

Your space is not held until registration and payment are received.  
Registration is open until programs are full.
Registration is available by phone, mail, fax, or on line on our secure server; that information is below.
Priority is given to those who register for the entire series.  
Discounts are given for advance registration & payment, previous attendance, and for membership in some professional organizations, see list below
 
MasterCard, Visa, Credit & Debit cards & Discover cards are accepted,
as is PayPal, cash, money orders, and personal checks. 
 

Costs, Discounts:
2016-17 PROGRAM
Costs and Venue may change slightly.  
Watch for announcements soon

 
16 days, or, 94 hours of study time are incorporated into this first year program.   This is a very high quality, very in depth, very thorough program you are signing up for.  Expect the most.  The vast majority of attendees find the work far exceeds all expectations.
A registration is a commitment to attend, and pay for all services.  
See registration guidelines below.  All costs are in US$ 
 
INDIVIDUAL 4 DAY PROGRAM COST in USD is $700:

               Housing is included, Thurs - Sun, (for a limited number of registrants),
                Double Occupancy, shared bath
.    (see commuting and discounts below.)
Total Program Cost, for all 4 four day Modules, is $3500.
.If Paid in full by July 15, 2016:  $3300.
If Paid in full by August 15, 2016:  $3400.
We will inform you when our housing limit is reached
 
For Commuters, or once overnight housing is full:
INDIVIDUAL 4 DAY PROGRAM COST in USD is $625:  
Total Program Cost, for all 4 four day Modules, is
$3125.
.If Paid in full by July 15, 2016:  $2925.
If Paid in full by August 15, 2016:  $3025.

$1000 deposit will hold space for the entire program until Sept 1st.

 

Please complete our registration form for this program.
 

Sign up for our newsletters for unannounced discounts, which may not be combined with this. 

INCLUDES**:
Program Costs includes all tuition, lodging Thurs-Sun when available (double occupancy, shared baths*) no meals, snacks , coffee and tea throughout the day.
  
Early Registration Discounts close at 4:45 PM each date listed, unless you register online; 
On line registration is accepted until Midnight of stated date.
(To register online, look below.) 
We, also, accept early registration discounts for payments by mail postmarked up until listed dates.
 
Gift certificates are available for any or all programs in the series.
See all registration details below.


GRANTS
We have been an approved Adult Education program provider for the
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC),
a state sponsored
non-profit organization 
providing grants, loans, scholarships, career and
education planning for Vermont residents, and are re-appling for this service at this time.

You may qualify for VSAC or other adult education grants.   Ask for information, or visit vsac.org.
If we are re-approved, if you are approved for a VSAC grant, you may
automatically assign it to use in our school programs.
If you live outside of Vermont,
you will need to speak to your own state adult education program providers.
We will co-operate in providing information to your state agency as to the nature and content of our program.

 

 
HOW TO REGISTER  
You must pay in full by due dates to receive early discounts.
ONLINE:
You may submit your registration Secure On Line at any time for payment by Credit or Debit Card or PayPal.
You may register by E-mail (without your secure Credit Card information,) and call or mail us your payment information.

PAYPAL
You may ask us to send you a PayPal invoice, or simply make payment via the 'email' method to "admin@sunreed.com".  We ask that you still fill out registration on line, so we have all necessary materials.

You may register by Phone, Fax, or Mail, with a Credit/Debit Card, or Personal Check or Money Order, or Pay Pal, or in person with cash.
We accept MasterCard/Visa credit and debit cards, Discover, PayPal payments.
Register with all applicable information, discounts and programs you wish to attend. 
 If there are any questions relating to charges, we will contact you before submitting a charge.  Acceptance into the program you register for will be formalized when we charge your credit card, or deposit your check into our bank.  See "Registration and Acceptance Guidelines," for further details.
 Any charges will appear on your credit card billing statement as  “Sunreed Instruments”, our partner company.  

For FAX or MAIL:
For payment through PayPal, fill out this form and simply use the e-mail payment method.  Our account is under 'zacciah@sunreed.com'
Or, contact our office to send you a PayPal invoice.

BY PHONE:
To register by phone, see contact information to your right!


Payment & Financial Assistance Information

We accept MasterCard and Visa credit or debit cards, Discover, and PayPal for payment, as well as checks, money orders, or cash. 
(You may also send postdated checks at any time, dated for the early registration discount deadlines.)
Vermont residents may qualify with VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation) for adult education financial assistance or grants in career training.  Previous students have qualified for partial and full payment. 
Agencies in your home state may also offer adult education financial assistance.  Please contact them yourself, but we will be glad to assist with any information those agencies may request on our services.
Those whom have attended our previous sound healing trainings may qualify for discounts on individual programs. 
We will consider extended payment plans for those truly in need.  

 TO Contact our Offices  
  • Call our offices 
    • Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 5:00 PM EST
    • Phone:  802.674.9585
Mail or fax:
You may mail or fax your registration
information, or MC/Visa credit/debit card, or Discover Card information, or mail your check or money order.
  •  Print out Fax or Mail Registration form here
Checks and money orders:
We accept checks and money orders from foreign nationals drawn on ANY US bank, with a US based address, or postal money orders recognized by the US Postal system.

  • FAX:  802.674.9586
  •  Mail:  
    • PO Box 389
    • Ascutney VT 05030  USA
 

Registration & Acceptance Guidelines,

& Cancellation Policies for these trainings

Registration in this program is a commitment to attend and to follow all guidelines and policies regarding this program, including taking personal responsibility for understanding the nature of, and participation in, this program or programs, and for taking personal liability for any harm, or damage, to persons or property while attending said programs.  Registration is open until that program is full.  Registration is limited.  Acceptance into the program or portion of each program you are registering for, will be formalized, when we charge your credit card, or deposit your check into our bank.  We will not cash a check, nor charge your credit card account, if space is not available, or your registration is not accepted for any reason, and we will contact you regarding that, as well as any possible wait list, where appropriate.  Discounts only apply for payments in full.  You may seek registration at any time, but once accepted, in order to guarantee space,  the following payment schedules must be met:

For those registering for the entire program:
  An $800 deposit will  hold space for you for the entire program, until 60 days before the first program, or $1000. until Sept. 1st, 2016.  Full payment for each Module  is due at that time. A refund less a $200 non-refundable deposit will be given up until 60 days before the program start date.    After that time, refunds are no longer offered.  Any refunds given, will be based on actual cost with discounts, etc, according to programs actually attended, and payment schedules completed, accordingly.  We will discuss possible payment plans for those in need of further time.
For Single program participants:
A $400. deposit holds a space for you in any single program until 60 days prior to program start.  Payment in full is due at that time.  For individually registered programs, a refund less a $100 non-refundable deposit will be given up until 60 days before the program start date.  After that time, refunds are no longer offered.     
For all participants:  
Credit toward future programs may be extended at the discretion of Center of Light staff.  If a program is rescheduled, or cancelled, for any other reason, a full refund will be made.  Programs are held regardless of weather conditions.  Please plan accordingly.  During potential winter months, we recommend those traveling long distance, plan travel at least one full day before, and after, the program dates, to insure weather does not impact your attendance.  The Center of Light, and its staff, and all affiliates, shall be held harmless in case of  rescheduling, or cancellation of any program, for any reason.  This policy may change without notice.  We will honor the policy in place at your time of registration.     


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Full Series is in Ascutney,VT.  Other programs offered throughout the US, Canada, and Europe
Visit Our Class List For Additional Current Program Information; Sign up for our Newsletter  
Advanced Level Trainings in Shamanic Practice, Earth Ceremony in Sacred Sites
Your Facilitator:
    
Zacciah Blackburn, Ph.D. is a sound healer trained in classical healing and shamanic traditions, and sacred sound cultures. 
Zacciah is Director of Education for the International Sound Healing Network,  
A Founding Member of the former Sound and Music Alliance,
  & Co-Founder & Director of
the World Sound Healing & All One Now Network   
Zacciah Blackburn,  PhD, The Center of Light
P.O. Box 389, Hidden Glen Road, Ascutney, VT 05030    USA           
Phone: 802-674-9585   Fax: 802-674-9586 
 E-mail: info@sunreed.com      Web Site:  http://www.thecenteroflight.net
Additional Information on Zacciah's Background 
 
 

 ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To register
, you may call, fax, or mail us your name, contact, and credit information or mail your check or money order, with applicable discounts and programs you wish to attend. 
You may register on line at our secure site here
Simply fill in all contact and credit card information, workshop title, date, and cost, and any applicable discounts. 
 Any charges will appear on your credit card billing statement as  “Sunreed Instruments”, our partner company.  
For a printable Registration Form, click here.

Payment, Cancellation & Financial Assistance Information for Level II 3 day trainings
We accept MasterCard and Visa credit or debit cards for payment, as well as PayPal payments, check or money orders, or cash. 
(You may also send postdated checks at any time, dated for the early registration discount deadlines.)
Vermont residents may qualify with VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation) for adult education financial assistance or grants in career training.  (We are under review currently for this service, we will notify you if approved.)
(Previous students have qualified for part and full payment.)  Agencies in your home state may also offer adult education financial assistance. 
(We will be glad to assist with information for those agencies.)
Those whom have attended our previous sound healing trainings may qualify for discounts on individual programs. 

Enrollment is limited to Level I Graduates, or, in some cases, to those completing at least 3 of the 4 Level I programs.

Enrollment is limited to those signing up for the entire class.
There may be special exceptions for prior students who need to make up certain classes to complete Level II.
This will 
enhance the integrity and quality of our class experience
A registration for this program is a commitment to attend all classes, and make all arranged payments.

We offer no cancellation policy.  No refunds are given.
Registration in this program is a commitment to attend all classes, make all arranged payments, and to follow all guidelines and policies regarding this program, including taking personal liability for any harm, or damage, to persons or property while attending said program.   Payment in full is expected at time of registration, unless a payment plan is pre-approved.   Acceptance by VSAC is accepted as payment for program, up to the amount of their grant.  Registration is open until program is full.  Registration is limited.  If a program is missed for any reason, credit or partial credit toward future programs may be extended at the discretion of Center of Light staff. 

Programs are held regardless of weather conditions.  Please plan accordingly.  During potential winter months, we recommend those traveling long distance, plan travel at least one full day before, and after, the program dates, to insure weather does not impact your attendance.  In the unlikely event a class must be cancelled or rescheduled for any reason, if you cannot meet the rescheduling date, a full refund of that portion of the training shall be made.  The Center of Light, and its staff, and all affiliates, shall be held harmless in case of  rescheduling, or cancellation of any program, for any reason.  This policy may change without notice.  We will honor the policy in place at your time of registration. 



  Some of these programs have been previously hosted across the US, Canada, and Europe. 
We may be able to offer these programs with our hosts in these regions at future times,
or make arrangements with you to offer them in your home region.  Contact us with your interest.
We are in discussion with hosts, or have offered programs, in locations to include:
CT, RI, CA, HI, ID, CO, NM, AZ, WA, OR, TX, NY, NH,  PA, NC, GA, FL
Canada, UK, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Australia, Switzerland:   


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The  Center of Light in Vermont
Zacciah Blackburn
220 Hidden Glen Rd.
P.O. Box 389
Ascutney, VT  05030  USA

Phone: (802) 674-9585
Fax: (802) 674-9586
E-Mail info@sunreed.com
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