7 Days Sound Healing and Yin Yoga CPD – 50 Hours

with Annie Malone, Tobie Tomkinson and Charlotte Bosworth

1^st Sep 2024 to 8^th Sep 2024 in Spain (1 week)

Journey into the HeArt of Sacred Sound and Yin Yoga on a weeklong immersive retreat. An  introduction into the magical world of Sound & Ceremony you’ll experience and learn how  sound/vibration resonates within each body on a molecular level, releasing stagnation and  retuning our cells.  Explore slow, meditative, and mindful poses through Yin; a chance to  press pause and soften into the moment. Experience the potency of how these two healing  modalities can complement one another.

Sound Healing:

This course will explore the art of playing sacred sound instruments such as Singing Bowls, Drums, Rainstick, Ukranian Peace Bells, Sansula, Koshi Chimes, Strings as well as Vocal Toning and Mantra, all held within a loving embrace. Over the week you will experience the magic of these sound vibrations – empowering you to share the skills of this wonderfully creative and inspirational world of Sacred Sound & Ceremony.

You will be introduced to the various SoundBathing Instruments, their techniques and how to use your voice as a diagnostic tool (vocal toning), learning how to sing and chant Mantra and Sacred Song. Over this week you will be immersed into the wonderfully creative and inspirational world of healing sound vibration.

You will explore, learn and practice:

• Himalayan Singing Bowls – how to play these magical ancient “Goddess Bowls”
• How to place the Goddess Singing Bowl directly on various chakras of the body.
• How to incorporate Singing Bowls into your chosen therapy, yoga or practice.
• With the introduction of additional instruments ... Shamanic Drum, Rainstick, Chinese Wind Gong, Sansula, Peace Bells, Koshi Bells, you will explore these magical instruments, learn the techniques of playing each instrument, and how they can support your Sound offering.
• You will be amazed as we demystify the art of singing Mantra and Song … learn how to care for your voice and gain confidence as you joyfully rediscover your heart song.
• How and when to introduce various Instruments, Voice, Recordings, Poetry, Song, Mantra … to enhance your unique Sacred Ceremonial SoundBath
• You will learn how to hold Sacred Space in a loving and safe way • Explore and learn the structure, choreography and orchestration of OasisSoundBath
• Practice sharing a full SoundBath, using all instruments … weaving all our techniques and skills to create your unique SoundBath and Ceremony • Videos will be provided for the techniques you learn on the training to aid learning

Yin Yoga:

You will also be guided through Yin practices, learning about their history and power as you also learn about yourself. Most Yin poses are floor based, held between 1 and 20 minutes, and they allow us to explore the resistance points in our practice and all their influences; from muscles, soft tissue and neural networks, through the breath to the emotions, awareness and states of consciousness.

You will cover:

• Practice and learn key Yin poses, how to teach them, including modifications and their contra-indications
• The body’s muscular, fascial and myo-fascial meridian systems
• Anatomy related to Yoga, including but not exclusive to:
• Range of Motion – Osteo-morphology, tension & compression
• Resistance points: Neural / structural / mental / emotional
• Kinetic Chains
• The Therapeutic Edge
• Pain relief and catharsis
• Introduction to the Chinese meridian system
• Meditation and Pranayama
• The use of props to maximise comfort and relaxation of muscles and fascia
• Restorative poses, breathing, mindfulness and relaxation
• Morning Yin sessions for your personal practice and develop a variety of ideas for your own classes

Overall, through various workshops and classes, you will experience and gain theoretical knowledge about how to bring Yin and Sound Healing together within one sacred space.

About the Teachers:

Anne Malone

As a musician and a student of yoga, Anne Malone has a deep understanding of how music and movement flow and unfold with ease and grace, creating a wonderful world of sacred sound. Anne is an internationally recognised singer/songwriter, with a variety of albums, one of which “Tender Lullaby” was nominated for the NME Awards in 2009 and entered the iTunes top 10 charts. Anne’s music is available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and all Music streaming outlets. Her passion for music has taken her on a journey of sound from the vibrant music of Dublin in Ireland to the exotic rhythms of Latin America, the eclectic sounds of USA, and the rich folk traditions of Europe.

Anne’s love of yoga and meditation has added depth of devotion and physical awareness throughout her journey, and by combining her training in Sacred Sound (Chris James), The Journey (Brandon Bays), Sacred Space (Karen Kingston) Flow Yoga (Shiva Rea) and Shamanic Ceremony (Annie Spencer), she is offering a unique yogic musical exploration.

Her pioneering work with Oasis of Sound (Anne’s band name) over the past two decades, has spread the beauty of Sacred Sound through SoundBath, Sound Training, Concerts and recordings … with her introduction of OasisSoundBath at Alchemy and The Life Centre Yoga Centres & Mind Body Spirit London between 2006 and 2011, the first Sound Training in the UK hosted by Yogacampus Training in 2014, now an annual course. Her collaborations with Shiva Rea and other prominent Yoga Teachers, merging movement with sound meditation, has been inspiring the Yoga community … recently released album “Devi” with Shiva Rea is a culmination of their 14 years collaboration. 

Anne’s one liner that encapsulates her love of sound … “music is the breath of Love” And she’s keeping it aLive … and sharing the magic …

Tobie Tomkinson

My route into yoga came many years ago as I heard that it was good for back pain. It was, although it took me some years to reap the benefits and to really understand how it could be. Though I enjoyed many physical activities I shied away from the stronger, more linear Yoga practices as these only exacerbated my pain. Drawn toward what may now be called a yin / yang practice I have benefitted and enjoyed the not so simple act of slowing down and being still; in poses and in life.

For me, Yin practices are challenging and rewarding. Emphasising the psychosomatic element of existence, it offers a chance to question, to feel deeply, to acknowledge and to let go.

My passion for teaching is multi-faceted. With Yin itself I have always felt that something was missing. The predominant, and sometimes misinterpreted, focus on the physical benefits of Yin yoga and the affect it has on ‘fascia’ (long discussion!) seems too simplistic.

Flexibility is not just the increased length of soft tissue or fascia. In fact that may not even happen. When we explore the effects of a pose we must consider the structural, neural, psychological and emotional experiences we have almost simultaneously. Starting with the sensations we feel and our response to them.

So teaching inspires me to investigate - myself and others; to practice physically, morally, philosophically and psychologically.

To be creative; as the facilitator of an experience - from the moment a student enters the studio to their parting breath - we get to share what has benefited us in a joyful way and to be part of the benefits this has to others.

And question. Always question – the words I have written here, the truths and platitudes that others tell you. Yoga is a totally individual experience. That is one of its ultimate beauties. It is not one existential truth system. It is an invitation to dive into yourself, notice what you feel and to live from that truth.

As a teacher I like to challenge all it is that you and I have read or been taught about (Yin) Yoga – from stretching to Fascia, Chakras to Meridians, catharsis to healing. Because I want to hear what you feel, not to tell you how it is. To learn from your experiences, as your students will from you. And to ride on the wave of ancient knowledge whilst being part of the evolution of this infinite exploration. For that is Yoga and we are all equal within it.

Charlotte Bosworth

Charlotte is a Health & Wellbeing Coach (CNM), Yoga Teacher trained at a Sivananda center, Kerala in 2012 and since then has trained under Meghan Currie (slow Vinyasa), Uma Dinsmore (Pre-Natal), Sally Parkes (Post-Natal), and Petra Coveney (Menopause). Charlotte teaches Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga. Her classes are about moving slowly and creatively, exploring the power of the breath, accepting the fluctuations of emotions, and connecting to the inner wisdom of our body. She loves to incorporate ancient sounds from Gongs and singing bowls. Charlotte is also a Massage Therapist (Thai Yoga, Osteo-Thai, Abdominal, Indian Head and Reiki) and never underestimates the power of touch.

Who is the course for?

• Anyone interested in combining ceremony, sound healing, mantra and song with Yin Yoga – whether you are new to these realms or not.
• Musicians who wish to add a healing dimension to their work.
• Anyone wishing to enhance their quality of life through the use of sound therapy and Yin Yoga.
• All levels welcome; no experience necessary and the course to open to students hard of hearing.

After the training, you will receive either a CPD Certificate (Yoga Alliance) if you are a teacher already, or an Attendance Certificate if you are taking the course simply to immerse yourself in the two practices. The hours total up to a maximum of 50 hours depending on attendance and completion of coursework.

Sample of daily schedule:

Pricing and accommodation

Early Bird: €1250 in a shared room* / €1700 for single occupancy.
Full price: €1450 in a shared room* / €1900 for single occupancy; €350 supplement for a luxury suite.

*two people sharing a twin/double room; all our rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Extra €100 Discount for Ashiyana 200 hour TTC Graduates.