| School of Sound Healing Private and Professional Therapeutic Sound Healers Practitioner Training & Private Instruction & Therapies
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| Sound Healer Trainings * Program Information Individual Sound Healing Classes and up to 3 Year Certificate Program in Sound Therapy with Zacciah Blackburn, PhD, Director Our Next Series of Programs Begins in September LEVEL I ~ First Year Classes Most classes may be taken individually * No prior experience or musical experience is necessary |
 practitioners, are
finding the benefits of
Sound Therapies to heighten states of wellness and
integration of their
services for their clients. The science behind the eons old practices of sound healing are rapidly
becoming well documented as practical, easy and effective. Sound
healing is known to reduce stress and anxiety, increase
homeostasis, create a more balanced immune system, enhance overall
sense of well being, and has been shown to be effective in the
treatment of cancer & other disease by medical practitioners as
well as sound
therapists. The effect of sound and awareness practices have been
utilized by esoteric traditions worldwide to enhance states of well
being and the exploration of the subtle states of consciousness for
eons.Our programs are designed to promote efficacy and understanding as a sound healing professional, with intuitive and cognitive insight, direct experiential practice, and education in the science and mysticism of the nature of sound as used both historically and in contemporary cultures world wide.  The program incorporates
modern scientific studies in neuroacoustics,
neurophysiology, the use of healing sound instruments, voice, sound
technologies, Cymatics, and development of one's own understanding of
the innate qualities of self. We are a strong proponent of the
view that self exploration and self understanding promotes key
awareness integral to the development of one's self as a healing
practitioner.To understand the healing paradigm, one must explore the nature of consciousness itself, and sound healing modalities do as much as any holistic approach to reach this understanding, as we are vibrational beings. Sound healing as a healing modality, utilized with clear understanding, integrity, and intention promotes wellness within oneself and others one is working with. The science is becoming inextricably clear on this. We integrate keen understanding of the nature of consciousness and wellness, with the skilled articulation of cognitive use of sound instruments, to bring about wellness and change in one's whole being. We include training in the utilization of one's voice,  Pure Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls,
Tibetan Singing Bowls and Bells
(Bell/Dorje, Tingsha, Shang, Cymbal), Drums, Rattles, Horns and
Didgeridoos, Tuning Forks, Peruvian Whistles, and a myriad of other
traditional and contemporary instruments used in sound therapies
worldwide today. We
incorporate an intuitive and shamanic
understanding of the nature of consciousness and subtle worlds of
consciousness. Our facilitator, with over 34 years of experience
in this field, will guide us to explore these principals with sound
therapies and
awareness exercises, approach a deep understanding of and balancing
techniques of the primary and subtle components of the human energy
system, including the 7 main chakras, the nadis and meridians, the
endocrine system, and our neurophysiology.  We explore the modern science validating ancient and modern practices with sound therapies as it relates to wellness and consciousness, including Cymatics & the work of Dr. Hans Jenny, the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, (water crystals and intention), the Heart Math Institute (coherent emotion), Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, Tom Kenyon, and other leading pioneers in the fields of human consciousness development, neuroacoustics, and sound medicines, and holistic wellness. We dev  elop skills and strategies to work in
group and individual
therapeutic context. In the course of these programs, we
build community with a knowing school of practitioners. For some,
this is the most important ingredient in the trainings. We work with principals of ceremonial healing with practices grounded in traditional schools of healing, from Tibetan Buddhist to Native American shamanic practices. We create group ceremonies to develop and utilize our skills and heart felt intentions to learn how to bring true healing to the planet and all sentient beings incorporating sound practices. Each year's program develops deeper understanding of these practices, and our upper level students are currently planning to continue this work to bring ceremonial healing programs to communities of the region, and to Sacred Earth Sites, as well as wherever else invited.  The programs empower us to bring our own innate and intuitive wisdom and understanding of the world forward, to stand more fully in our inner knowing. At the same time, we develop the technical skill, based in decades of practice by the facilitator, of knowing the nature and power of sound and intention, and how to utilize it in therapeutic practice with clients, to heighten states of wellness in our own personal life, and in developing clear working models for group work with sound. On occasion, we have guest teachers whom bring their disciplines into greater focus for our students. We begin our next Three Year Certificate Program in Sound Healing in September. Significant Early Registration Discounts are available. You may participate in any or all Level One trainings (except the last program in the series Applications, which has pre-requisites.) Level II and Level III trainings require participation in each prior year's training. LEVEL I, 1st Year Training:  These programs are offered in 8 weekend trainings, offered one weekend/month for 8 months beginning Sept. of each year. The programs are available occasionally in other regions of the country, and internationally. If you have interest in these being provided in your region, please contact us. We recommend participation in all trainings for the best and most complete understanding of the nature, use and application of sound therapies. However, you may participate in any or all of the programs in the Level I programs (except Applications.) Our facilitator, Zacciah Blackburn, offers a unique understanding, depth, and application of sound work. The program offers 150 hours of training  in the
first year. We know of no other program on the East Coast with
this level of
expertise in all areas covered. We will be guided through the
process of how sound is used, and what the process of healing is, in
oneself and others. We offer the fundamental understanding that
the pathway to becoming a healer is the pathway of one's own
healing. Thus, we will explore the internal and external
dimensions of healing, in ourselves, and in others. We will be
given the opportunity to enter and further this path of understanding
wherever we are upon it, through practical application. And, we
will be given the opportunity to explore how the appropriate and
skilled use of Sacred Sound can bridge consciousness into unseen
dimensions of experience and understanding. The focus is upon
practitioner training, but it cannot come without personal experience
and understanding. While Zacciah is an excellent experienced
facilitator and educator, he believes we are our own best
teachers. No prior experience is necessary to fully participate in these classes. Intuitive sound healing is a process principally of the heart. No prior vocal or instrumental training of any kind is necessary to participate fully. The classes are appropriate for novice and practitioner, for those whom wish to learn or improve their meditational skills, their practitioner skills, experience healing, and how to heal, in a fundamental, yet potentially profound manner, and those who wish to build community. Skilled practitioners will find moving information, and compelling exercises, to further their practice. Novices will find skilled assistance in comprehending, experiencing, and utilizing skills offered. We are each contributors to this process, in each training. What we bring with us, and how deeply we are willing to explore, will bridge the potential to our own infinite understanding. See Advanced Level II program information here. Level III, third year programs here. |
 Our Program Facilitator
Zacciah
Blackburn, PhD, is a
gifted intuitive, teacher, and sound healer trained in
classical healing and shamanic traditions, and sacred sound cultures,
and is
practicing in Ascutney, VT, at the Center of Light, which he founded.
Zacciah utilizes sound coupled with Sacred Intention, as a
therapeutic tool, for personal growth and transformation. Zacciah
is a Co-Director, and Director of
Education for the
International Sound Healing Network (SHN), formerly known as the
New
England Sound Healing
Research Institute (NESHRI,) a
worldwide community of healing
practitioners
broadening the
awareness of sound healing through networking, education, and
scientific research. He is also
co-founder & Director of the World Sound Healing Organization, and
the All One Now Network of organizations furthering world peace,
healing, and
transformation of human consciousness through simple ceremony,
broadcast live via the internet. And, Zacciah is one of the
Founding Board Members, and still actively involved on the Board of
Directors, in the
formation and evolution of the new Sound and Music Alliance, a
professional association of practitioners, educators, researchers,
product makers, schools and organizations,
dedicated to the use of the transformative power of
sound and music throughout the full spectrum of life cycles.  Zacciah has created a broad range of trainings in sound healing practice, which couples his deep cognitive and intuitive understanding of sound in therapeutic application. These programs are an in depth study of the nature of sound and its healing effect on the human system, with cognitive and experiential training designed to better our understanding of, and therapeutic application in, the use of sound. Zacciah brings with him a warmth and radiance that exudes through his work. We invite you to join us in this insightful and uplifting program for personal and professional development. |
 Certificates of training are given to those completing each phase of this training, with a special presentation at the end of each series. Certificates will indicate the level of training completed. The Level I programs are a foundation for, and a requirement of, higher level studies, which will integrate deeper experiential practical application in therapeutic settings. See Advanced Level II program information here. Level III participation will incorporate a more in depth process of coherent process, applications of technique, intake, and supervisory guidance as a sound therapist. Additional Program Information What Others Are Saying About These Programs See, also, our Articles Section for several quality articles on the Nature of Sound Healing including our latest new article on Divine Harmony and Proportions: Sounding the Codes EARTH MYSTERIES: SHAMANIC UNDERSTANDINGS: While all of our programs incorporate ancient, indigenous/shamanic, and esoteric 'wisdom school' understandings of the nature of sound, human consciousness, and our inter-relationship with the living energies of the Cosmos, those wishing to further an Earth based understanding of sound in ceremony, working with Earth  based
energies
utilizing more shamanic methodology, may follow up with our Earth Mysteries programs
in the US, Europe, Peru, Egypt, and elsewhere, each year. We work
in ancient ceremonial sites, and pristine and powerful natural energy
sites, learning how to access and interact with the Living Energies and
Spirit of the Place where we visit. We recommend all of
our
sound healers' training programs for those wishing to understand how to
access the subtle
realms of consciousness, to attune, create relation with, and express
deeper awareness in sacred sound, with voice, or instruments. We
also offer advanced Shamanic training for those participating
in beginning programs. |
School of
SOUND HEALING
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PROGRAMS Our PRIMARY Professional Sound Healers Training Series begins in September We offer, or are involved in, additional special events throughout the year
For all information on our primary training program, scroll back up to the top of this page or click here. More information on the complete program continues below. Sign up for our monthly Newsletter to receive the latest news on this, and all, programs. A Special Training OFFERING: 15 CD Set, or 2 mp3 CD set: The Art of Sacred Sound: A live recording of our 4 day practice at Omega Institute, offered Sept, 2010: Special: $125. + $10. S/H in US, $25. International shipping Order by phone, mail or our secure server on our instruments pages More information here. OTHER 2012 Sound Programs listed here:
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Level I Programs These programs may be hosted in your location. YOU MAY TAKE ANY ONE CLASS, or More, except Applications, the final class Preference is placed on those signing up for the entire series. There is limited enrollment. Level II Applications of Sound Therapies classes (Second Year) are available for all graduates of Level I class series. Level III classes Third year programs Our Next Professional Sound Healers Training 6 day Series begins October 2012: (We are working on 2012-13 schedule) Four programs, one every 2-3 months, between Oct 2012 and June 2013 Check back or sign up for our newsletter to receive the earliest announcements on all future programs You may take one or all programs in Level I, no prior experience is necessary, except in the Applications class. Each class is offered as a "stand alone" class, meaning you do not need to take any prior class to fully understand and experience the information and techniques presented in the class. At the same time, the classes do build off of each other, so the more you attend, the more you will gain off of each class. The classes are beneficial to those seeking to be a sound healing therapist, or to incorporate sound therapies into their current healing practice, as well as for those seeking to use sound in their own personal lives. The vast majority of participants find these programs much more full of information and experiential learning than they ever anticipated, and report life transforming experiences through the work. This has included students with decades of prior sound work. No prior experience is necessary. No musical experience is necessary. Preference is placed on those enrolling in the entire training, but most classes remain open to individual participation. Special graduated discounts will apply for those registering for all trainings early. Other discounts may also apply. VT residents may qualify for full VSAC funding. Registration and further details are also below. All programs are offered in Ascutney, VT, unless indicated otherwise. Meals and Lodging are not included. We have added a snow day for winter weekends should inclement weather prevent us from providing all regularly scheduled days of a program. Classes are 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST first day, 10 AM - 6 PM EST second day, 10 AM - 4 PM EST Third day of each training. |
2012-13 SCHOOL OF SOUND HEALING: **ATTN: WE ARE REVISING OUR 2012 program, to include four 6 day trainings, incorporating the teachings in each two of these listed below. (In other words, the first 6 day program, will now incorporate the teaching of at least two Modules. This will be in a residential retreat center in Leyden MA. This assists those who are traveling greater distance to come, while providing all students a more in depth, intimate experience into the Nature of Healing with Sound. More information available VERY SOON! Tentative Dates: October 2-7, 2012 Module I, II, and III The nature of sound healing, with instruments and voice January 8-13, 2013 Module IV and V: The Human Energy System, attuning the Chakras, and Neurophysiology of sound, using instruments and voice April 2-7, 2013: Module VI and VII: Creating Sacred Space, and The Art of Sacred Sound, using instruments and voice June 4-9, 2013: Module VIII: The Therapeutic Application of Sound in Healing Modalities, using instruments and voice, a more in depth look, and encapsulation of all earlier Modalities, to apply in therapeutic practice ALL PROGRAM LISTINGS, times, dates, costs, and locations, will be posted VERY SOON!~ Come back, or join our newsletter for updates and special promotions! MODULE I:Sept 23-25, 2011: The Nature of Sound in Healing 3 days, $425. (Fri - Sun) In depth studies into the nature of healing, sound healing and Sacred Sound Transmissions. Our foundation training. Highly recommended for all pursuing our program of studies. Skilled approach to the nature of sound and healing designed to be of benefit to novice and practitioner. We approach a broad understanding of major sound healing modalities, which includes hands on work with instruments, vocal sound healing exercises, and much more. We explore Cymatics and other principals of sound. We will take this foundation training, and break it into more complex and explicit explorations in the remaining trainings. |
MODULE II: Oct. 21-23, 2011: Using Healing Sound Instruments 3 days, $425. (Fri-Sun) Exploring the use of principal instruments used in sound healing practices, both for personal and professional use/practice, with intention, for clearing and energizing the human energy field, invocation, and more. We will explore the use of Tibetan and Crystal Bowls, bells, tingshas, Tibetan horns, shangs, gongs, drums, tuning forks, didgeridoos, rattles, and more. |
 MODULE III:Nov. 18-20: Using the Voice, with Intention 3 days, $425. (Fri - Sun) Exploring the voice in personal and professional practice for clearing and energizing the human energy field, invocation, and more, as a sound healing tool. We each have the creative capacity to utilize our voice in healing, every day. By setting proper awareness, and intention, we can, by speaking our truth, voicing our wounds, and touching our Divinity, spark healing in ourselves and others. We will discuss and experience the use of voice in a variety of settings for personal healing, and providing for, or guiding others, through their healing, in professional therapeutic application. |
 MODULE IV:Dec 9-11, 2011: The Neurophysiology of Sound 3 days, $425. (Fri-Sun) (snow date Monday, Dec 12) Sound is a primordial force which effects us on many levels. This workshop will explore the fundamental neurophysiology of the body and how sound effects healing, change, growth, via the natural forces at play within our human bodies, as well as other aspects of the science of sound. Weather date: Dec 14 |
 MODULE V:Jan 6-8, 2012: Attuning the Chakras 3 days, $425. (Fri - Sun) (snow date Mon Jan 9) An in depth study of the nature and development of the chakras and their relationship within the subtle bodies & the human psyche; with attunement exercises via alchemical practices, esoteric exercises, and sacred sound transmissions. We will offer cognitive information on the nature of the Chakras, and skill development utilizing sound to balance and energize the chakras in therapeutic settings. Snow date Jan 11 |
 MODULE VI:Feb. 10-12, 2012: Creating Sacred Space 3 days, $425. (Fri - Sun) (snow date Mon Feb 13) How do we use sacred space in our personal & professional lives? Whom & what do we call upon to create sacred space, and why? Does the holistic practitioner & workshop facilitator have an inextricable responsibility to insure sacred space is utilized and maintained when opening clients to sacred mystery, or to greater personal awareness? We will explore these and other questions, discuss professional ethics and care, and learn to couple intention with a variety of vibrational techniques for creating sacred space in our personal and professional place. Some programs offer work with creating outdoor ceremonial space. Weather date Mar 1 |
 MODULE VII: March 2-4, 2012: The Art of Sacred Sound Transmissions 3 days, $425. (Fri-Sun) (weather date Mon, March 5) When we attune to our own sacred nature, and voice this in resonance with clarity and trust, we come into contact with our very essence. Zacciah uses sound coupled with sacred intention to invoke the essence of higher being. This allows us each to enter more readily into a sacred space, more ready to explore the deeper nature of ourselves, and relationship to that which we personally hold as sacred, and learn to better voice it. The invocation of sacred sound streams, which Zacciah calls Sacred Sound Transmissions, creates the groundwork which assists us in walking through a rich tapestry of unfolding experiential insights into our essence. We will explore together our inherent ability to discern and channel these sacred sound streams through voice and intention, to connect with ancestral and holy beings of the subtle realms of consciousness, and learn to attune to, embrace, embody, and emanate their voices. Deep initiations may occur when we create authentic relationship with these holy ones, and utilize those relationships in integrated practices with Sacred Sound. Weather date Apr 12 |
| MODULE VIII: April 6-8,: The Application of Sound Therapies 3 days, $425. (Sat-Mon) In depth
experiential training, comprehensive
practical skill development. We will explore more deeply,
our understanding and application of sound healing skills,
voice, and
instrument, in practical application for therapeutic use.
Open to those whom
have completed at least five of the foundation
trainings in our School of Sound Healing Level I Series, including 3 of
the
first 5.
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On
completion of this training, you
will
receive a Certificate of Completion
of
the training.
Completion
of this program is required to advance to Level II & III trainings.
Level II
and Level III Trainings are also listed. See links top of
page.Classes are 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST first day, 10 AM - 6 PM EST second day, 10 AM - 4 PM EST Third day of each training. |
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Discounts, and additional information: You may sign up for one or all programs. Space is limited. Space is not held until registration and payment are received. Registration is available by phone, mail, fax, or on line on our secure server, information is below. Priority is given to entire series registrants. Discounts given for advance registration & payment, previous attendance, and professional memberships, are listed below. MasterCard, Visa, & American Express Credit & Debit cards are accepted, as is cash, money orders, and personal checks. You may qualify for VSAC or other adult education grants. Ask for information. Individual discounts may apply for previous trainees repeating classes. Logistical Information & Sound Healing Tools: Prices do not include food or lodging. We have a list of local and recommended lodging here, and will assist you further should you need help. We are 1/2 mile from local cafes we recommend for meals. Classes usually eat together, but this is not mandatory. Sunday meals are often offered potluck. Hours are 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST first day, 10 AM - 6 PM EST second day, 10 AM - 4 PM EST Third day of each training.. 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. The Center of Light is 1 mile from exit 8 off I-91, 2.5 hours from Boston, MA; 4 hours from the GW Bridge in NYC; 2 hours from Hartford CT and Albany NY; 35 min N. of Brattleboro, VT; 15-20 min south of White River Jct., VT. Directions & additional information will be sent to all registrants. For further important details of Registration information, click here, or scroll beneath Discounts. |
Costs, Discounts: 24 days, or, 150 hours of study time are incorporated into this first year program. Individual program costs are $425. The total program cost is: $3,400. All costs are in US$ You may participate in one, multiple, or all programs. For participation in this 8 month/8 weekend program, in Ascutney, VT, these early registration discounts apply: If paid by June 1, total program cost $2800. A savings of $600. Sign up for all remaining classes after this deadline, and pay $375. class, or $3000., a savings of $400 (this discount may be discontinued at any time, but, is not valid after Feb 1, 2012.) Early Registration closes 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 payments by mail postmarked up until listed dates. If prepaid 2 or more programs, 30 days or more in advance, -$20. per program Program Size is Limited. Those registering for full program inclusion will have priority in registration. Otherwise, program inclusion is prioritized by time of completed registration and payment. A 5% discount is offered to members of SHN (the International Sound Healing Network) for registration, not to be combined with any other plan. Those repeating any program in this series may receive 30% off if pre-paid by 30 days. For anyone whom has attended any of Zacciah's previous workshops, attends and registers an additional person for these trainings, who has not attended one of Zacciah's events, you may receive a 15% discount off each training you attend, for each additional registrant in that training who signs up, up to the cost of the training. They must tell us at the time of their registration that you referred them. No discounts may be combined. Gift certificates are available for any or all programs in the series. See all registration details below. |
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TO REGISTER 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 at: https://sunreed.myhostpanel.net/SecureOrderForm.htm Simply fill in all contact and credit card information, workshop title (in place of 'instruments",) 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. For payment through PayPal, simply use the e-mail payment method. Our account is under 'zacciah@sunreed.com' Payment, Cancellation & Financial Assistance Information for 3 day trainings We accept MasterCard and Visa credit or debit cards, and PayPal for payment, as well as 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. (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. We will consider extended payment plans for those truly in need. Payment for additional programs must be made one month in advance to hold your space. |
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Registration Guidelines 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 for participating in these programs, and for taking personal liability for any harm, or damage, to persons or property
while
attending said program. For those registering for the entire
program, a
refund less a $300 non-refundable deposit will be given up until |
See listings
for Level II & III programs. Back to top of page A note on Sound Healing Training: I am more than happy to help broaden your
awareness in
the community of sound healing, and explore deep and rewarding
comprehension of the use of sound as a therapeutic tool, a connector to
the divine realm, a vehicle for channeling light energies into the
earth, our bodies and
spirits. Novice and practitioners will both gain from our sound
healers
training. Please let me know your level of interest. Though
my work is always based on intuitive guidance, the more aware I am of
the
level of abilities and interests of participants in class, the easier
and
more potent the work becomes. Moreso, we are all creators in the
classroom. What we are open to, what we are ready for, what we
ask
for, and what we bring to each other, all opens doorways we might not
have
otherwise perceived. I am also working with those seeking
assistance
in their own path, in private studies, healing, or spiritual
counseling.
Please speak with me by e-mail, mail or phone. |
Sound Healing Therapies
Zacciah
accepts appointments for individual healing work or training in
sound healing therapies. This work is an eclectic blend of
spiritual counseling and shamanic and sacred sound therapy, designed
to help one connect with inner guidance and spiritual nourishment,
clarify
life issues, work with deep healing where needed, and to find one's own
voice and authenticity in the world. The
work is
to
help you find and establish your path in your own sacred journey, to
help you identify and remove obstacles to obtaining your own greatest
good. We whom have been on this journey, best understand it, and
can best assist others. Click here for
more information.You may call or e-mail Zacciah to discuss your personal needs. You will find articles on the nature of Sound Healing linked below, which may give you further insight into this work, and a link here to Zacciah's background. |
The
Center of Light in Vermont
Zacciah
Blackburn
220
Hidden Glen Rd.
P.O.
Box 389
Ascutney,
VT 05030 USA
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