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 Gaia Wellness Center  Gaia Practice Center  Beautiful Lake Ushner at Gaia  Early Morning Yoga at Gaia  Meals at Gaia  Buddha in the Garden at Gaia; Walk the exquisite grounds of the 55 acre retreat center, bathe in the sun and lake, all part of our experience. |
 Sound,
Healing and ConsciousnessSpecial 6 Day Retreats in the Art and Discipline of Sound Healing as a Therapeutic Form for Personal or Professional Skill Development -Limited Enrollment- We currently offer these highly informative and richly experiential In Depth 6 Day Retreats in Therapeutic Sound Healing Training 2-3 times each year These are limited in registration and usually fill quickly, so we recommend signing up early. Current programs scheduled are:
Program info just below * Registration and Logistics
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Cost And Registration
Information
PROGRAM DATES: Tuesday,
September 18, 2018,
12 noon (Lunch included) through Sunday, September 23, 2018, 3 PM (Lunch included) COST: (You may pay with PayPal here, or read below other methods of payment, including e-transfer. Complete & submit registration form either way. See below for more details.) Early Registration Cost: $1795. CAD Register by June 15 with minimum $500 non-refundable deposit pay in full by July 15 Current Early Registration discount USD conversion $1400. USD** (**This program is based on cost in CAD. We will review the current USD exchange rates at xe.com regularly, and may change this at any time, but will show any change here before it becomes effective. Rates will be rounded to a near dollar amount) Cost after June 15: $1895 CAD, current USD conversion, $1485 USD** Register by July 15 with minimum $500 non-refundable deposit Additinal $500 by August 1 pay in full by August 15 If space remains: All registrations requested with Payment in full after August 15. Payment plans accepted under these date restrictions. We can provide automated PayPal payments in CAD or USD. Program cost Includes overnight accommodations with 3 delicious meals a day, private access to the lake and grounds, morning yoga, and the complete 6 day training, with Certificate of Training. This is a limited seating event. We expect it to fill, and highly recommend early registration. (most rooms are private cabins which occupy 4 individuals, see details below registration.) Commuters Cost for Commuters is yet to be determined Camping Camping is available Cost is $200 CAD less than above registration costs ($1595 CAD Early registration, $1695 after June 15) Yes you can follow the deposit schedule above. Bring your own gear This program will qualify for Level I Module I of the first year of any future Sound Healers Training (if taken within the next two years.)
Registration & Acceptance
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 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: MEALS AND HOUSING Sleeping accommodations are arranged in 4 beautiful winterized cabins each with their own screened porch. Cozy and quiet, you are sure to get a good night’s sleep!  • Some or all cabins have:• Small kitchenette with mini-fridge, toaster, coffee pot, dishes and utensils Guests can access the main kitchen for cooking meals and fresh drinking water is provided in the cabin • Wood-burning fireplace • 2 recliner chairs to cozy up next to the fire • Loft bedroom with 2 single beds • Private outhouse Each cabin is fully outfitted with linens, cozy blankets, plush towels and luxurious pillows to enhance your stay. Our clean and environmentally friendly Honeypot Outhouses are easily accessible to each cabin and guests have 24 hour access to our indoor change rooms with beautifully tiled, floor-to-ceiling showers. They have both indoor washrooms and private showers … and the honeypot outhouses are super clean and lovely! MEALS at Gaia: At Gaia, we are a plant-based, lacto-ovo vegetarian facility that believes in fresh, whole foods that are locally sourced when possible. Beyond eating well for ourselves, our vegetarian facility supports animals and the environment. We are fortunate to live in an area with many local organic farmers and are proud that we grow our own organic veggies as well. We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs such as vegan, raw vegan, gluten-free, or nut free.’ Be sure to add your dietary and any other special needs in your registration forms. Preparation
Information
Zacciah uses Sacred Sound principles to access potentized states of consciousness, and working intuitively with the wisdom, keepers, and energies of these Sacred Sites. There may be opportunities to use a drum or rattle (we have them here if you do not, or see our site at http://www.sunreed.com )
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Location &
Travel Information
The
retreat is held on the 55 pristine acres in near wilderness setting on
Lake Usher, with a modern retreat center complex,
cabins and tent sites for residential services, high quality meals.Gaia Wellness Center 209 Chemin Usher La Peche QC Canada (near Ottawa ON) By Car We will give best travel routes to those registered for program. By Air, Bus, Train We will provide information. YOU MAY COME EARLY OR STAY LATE for an additional fee, to prepare, relax, integrate, and enjoy the exceptional services of the Retreat center.. Early Morning Yoga will be available Daily Itinerary
Typical schedule format:
(All Times are ET. Exact times may vary.) First day: Arrive and register by 12:00 noon. Lunch begins at 12:30 PM Program begins at 2 PM Breaks every 1.5-2 hrs. Practice ends 6:30 PM At minimum, 2 evenings we will offer practice for 1-2 hrs. Starting at 7:30-8 PM If you are a musician, we often give time for musicians to share, improvise, or join with others in their musical offerings during at least one evening gathering. 2nd through 5th 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 6th day: Program begins between 9:45-10:00 AM Lunch at 1-1:30 PM Lunch Break 1 hr Program Closes 3:00 PM with time for Certificate Presentation ceremony  There is also the possibility to enjoy the lake. We will likely have outdoor earth energy and earth healing practices outdoors in the lush nature of the Center. We may have other outdoor and/or evening fire and drum circles. Zacciah
Blackburn, Director Phone: (802) 674-9585 Fax: (802) 674-9586 e-mail: admin@sunreed.com Sunreed
World
Musical
Instruments Sound Healing tools: Crystal Bowls, Tibetan Bowls, Tingshas, Shamanic Drums, African Drums, Flutes, Bamboo flutes, Shakuhachi Native American Flutes, Didgeridoos, much more C 1999-2018 Zacciah, the Center of Light Page Creation & Design: Zacciah, the Center of Light   We will use a variety of instruments throughout the week as we learn about the nature of sound and how to use various instruments, in private, personal and professional therapeutic situations, but also in reverence to the Living Elements of Earth and Sky. What to Bring: At Gaia Wellness Retreat our aim is to offer a comfortable retreat experience. Each cabin is fully outfitted with linens, cozy blankets, plush towels and luxurious pillows to enhance your stay. However, you may want to include a few comforts and necessities from home to make the most of your stay. Recommending Packing List Hiking boots to explore the numerous trails and forests A bathing suit for the lake and sauna Natural mosquito repellant & sunscreen Personal care items & toiletries (bio-degradable preferred) Warm clothes for breezy nights around the campfire A good book you’ve been longing to read Warm socks or slippers A flashlight Food In winter bring outdoor wear, skates, a toboggan, and plenty of layers to keep you warm If you are on a restricted diet. Our kitchen is plant based, vegetarian. We do not permit meat in the Main Lodge or Cabins & Camping area. Essential Retreat Items Flip flops/sandals Sun hat, sun cream, sun glasses Beach towel(s) – we provide room towels Comfortable yoga clothes Practical clothing for the season Some long sleeves for cool evenings/beach cover up/sun burn Camera (if you would like to take photos) A reusable water bottle/coffee mug |
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 Zacciah
Blackburn 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 was a
Founding Board Member, in the
formation and evolution of the former 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.  Zacciah will be joined by his uniquely gifted and highly qualified partner Dorothy Stone, who assists us on many levels, offering her insight and wisdom, pure heart, and compelling, transformative voice, as well as in depth knowledge and experience with Sacred Chant. Dorothy also brings decades of experience as a licensed body therapist, with years of applied sound therapies within her practice, and will offer her perspective on sound's use in bodywork. Dorothy also overseas the needs of individuals in the program, and all logistics. She, also, is a compassionate builder of community, which adds even greater depths to these programs!
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 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. This program certificate will indicate the number of hours and days completed in the training. It can serve to meet the Module I requirement in future Level I (year long) programs. Completion of 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 |
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Zacciah accepts appointments for individual healing work or highly individualized training for professional skill development 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. Zacciah works in his office by appointment, or by phone or skype for long distance therapeutic and training practices:
You may call or e-mail Zacciah's offices 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. |
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Institute of Sound Healing and Shamanic Studies Zacciah Blackburn, Director 220 Hidden Glen Rd. P.O. Box 389 Ascutney, VT 05030 USA Phone: (802) 674-9585 Fax: (802) 674-9586 E-Mail admin@sunreed.com BACK TO: The Center of Light Home Page Or, go to our partner company:
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