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Complete Your Sound Healing Certification in 2023
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Commit to a Sound Healing Certification
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Receive your Certified Sound Practitioner Certification!
You’ve put in the work and now it’s time to share your new gifts with your community as a Certified Sound Practitioner!
The Details
Our 2023 Sound Healing Certification
Join us October 20-22, 2023 to earn your Sound Healing certification, restore in the incredible Hill Country, and learn from some of Austin’s most popular sound healers and trainers, Jessica Cross of Sound for Stress and Julie Afsahi of Soul Strong Yoga.
Our all-inclusive sound healing retreat will not only include comprehensive sound therapy certification training, but also our signature offerings, including immersive sound baths, aerial yoga, meditation, and gathering as a community under the stars. You will also enjoy deeply nourishing, chef-crafted vegetarian meals by Chef Emeline and her incredibly talented culinary staff.
FAQ
What's included in the Sound Certification Retreat?
We have so much in store for you including a comprehensive sound bath certification process, a Sound Practitioner Guide for groups & 1:1, metal bowls, crystal bowls, gongs and additional instruments are addressed. You’ll also enjoy our luxury glampground amenities, 3 Daily Chef Crafted Meals, retreat style activities, and access to a full line of sound healing instruments onsite.
What are the activities?
You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy daily movement, including aerial yoga, meditation, and mindfulness retreat-style activities. We also allow time to enjoy the grounds and amenities of The Retreat Ranch including dipping pools, wood burning sauna, hot tub, wildlife, a meditation labyrinth, incredible views and so much more.
Does everyone earn a certificate?
Yes! Every attendee will participate in the sound healing certification process during the retreat if they wish. It’s also possible to attend the retreat for your own personal learning and not complete the certification process.
Is the price all-inclusive of the retreat & training?
It sure is! The Sound Healing Certification Retreat price includes not only an incredible weekend retreat experience but also a comprehensive sound healing certification and an incredible crystal singing bowl to get your practice started!
What kind of meals will be served?
Our Sound Certification Retreat attendees will enjoy 3 daily vegetarian meals, snacks and treats thoughtfully crafted by our onsite holistic personal chef team.
Are you able to accommodate food allergies?
Yes! Our meals are all gluten and dairy free as standard. Please let us know if you have any food sensitivities or allergies when booking so we can make accommodations.
What else is included?
A Meinl Sonic Energy crystal singing bowl, mallet, and silicone ring, as well as exclusive, limited-edition swag and gifts from our sponsors.
Where is the Sound Certification Retreat located?
We’ll gather in a Texas Hill Country glampground paradise, at The Retreat Ranch, to experience unforgettable sunsets, starry night skies, campfires, one-of-a-kind accommodations, dipping pools, wood fired sauna experiences, the animals that call the ranch home and wildlife alike, and mother nature as a community.
About Your Sound Therapy Trainers
Jessica Cross, E-RYT-500, Sound Practitioner, Level 1 Relax & Renew ® Restorative Yoga, Meditation Teacher, YACEP
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 first stumbled into her first yoga class in 2008 as a young professional seeking stress relief from her corporate job. Jessica has since practiced, taught, and trained for thousands of hours in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Meditation, and Sound Therapy. She is also the sound practitioner trainer for the Sound Certification Training Retreats and in other Soul Strong Yoga Teacher Trainings.
Julie Afsahi, E-RYT-500, MAT, Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Certified Meditation Teacher, Gong Practitioner Lead Trainer, YACEP
Julie is the owner and co-founder of Soul Strong Yoga. Soul Strong is one of the rare locally-owned fitness providers to remain in business through the pandemic due to a large client base and quick creation of virtual content. Her company has become a pillar of downtown Round Rock and provides over 40 in-person yoga classes a week, virtual live and pre-recorded yoga classes, Yoga Alliance Registered teacher training programs, and recently released a self-paced online yoga teacher certification at www.teachyogaforall.com.
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Earn Your Sound Bath Certification in Glamping Style
We’ll meet you at The Retreat Ranch, to experience unforgettable sunsets, starry night skies, campfires, one-of-a-kind accommodations, dipping pools, wood fired sauna experiences, the animals that call the ranch home and wildlife alike, and mother nature as a community.
This glampground is nestled amongst historic oak trees and provides all the comforts, including well-appointed. Each accommodation has its own personality and each is equipped with AC and mini fridge, luxury linens among other comforts of home.
All accommodations are just steps away from luxury restrooms and of course, the dining hall for meals and snacking needs.
From every vantage point, you can see acres of incredible oak trees and wide open spaces, breathe deep breaths and totally relax and rejuvenate.
We can’t wait to spend the weekend with you in such a truly magical place.