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The Healing Power of Sound

Come experience the profound power of your voice to relax your mind, heal your body and open your heart.

The importance of taking time out to de-stress ourselves is well known and meditation a really helpful technique, but how difficult it can be at times to find this stillness in our busy lives.

The use of sound is a powerful tool to quieten the over active lower mind and soften the breath allowing us to truly surrender and let go into a place of heart centred stillness and one with the divinity within us all. It is here that our true and innately beautiful voices are found.

This week will create a gentle space to (re)discover this for yourself.  Chris takes us on a journey into the heart of sound and resonance using humour and warmth to coax even the most reluctant voice out of its shell and into its true glorious light.  The voice mirrors our true inner nature and as we open to this and begin to truly express we become conscious of the numerous blockages holding us back. As these are cleansed, by simple observation we find clarity in our voices, our works, our postures and our very way of existing.

As this opening into our hearts deepens we become aware of the impulse to serve and heal others – not as givers but as mirrors, providing a resonance to those in need to find the strength to heal themselves. We learn to let go of all doing and trying and start really just being and allowing Grace to impulse our every action. Experience is provided in one on one and group healing and techniques to take this work and teach others. As if this isn’t enough, Chris leads us in some beautiful songs of truth embodying the message of this work and our true divine oneness.

Essential listening for the budding son of God

Andy

Discover the true meaning of surrender as you let go of more and more of the old and journey deeper into the inner heart.

This course takes healing to a profound level, working from the living wisdom and intuition that lay within the heart. Wherever you are in your personal journey or in work you do with others, in this work you will learn to let go land come closer to what it really means to be you.

The course involves:

1. Meditations
2. Intuitive instruction that stretches the group
3. Lots of hands on healing
4. Beautiful and transformational work with sound

Break through what stands between you and your truth and deepen your experience and understanding of the healing power of sound.

Serryn

Level 2 is a time to embody all that was learned in level 1. It is a time of letting go old belief systems and moving into yourself in a new way of being.

It contains the opportunity to observe. Firstly, to observe the modelling of Chris’ way of teaching. He teaches as he lives, from the awareness of a heart-centred space. He holds the energy of the group, guiding, lifting and focusing and creating a sacred space. Then the group is guided into being responsible for maintaining their own awareness of their own energy and the group energy from a heart centred focus.  So we are always being prepared on a practical and on an energetic level for our own work with others, using sound healing.

Secondly, to move into observation of yourself. Becoming aware more quickly, of how we move in and out of that focused, heart-centred space. Observing how we are in relationships: first with ourselves and then with others. And, using these observations without judgement, as a reminder to move back into our centre, with the aim of living more and more from that space. Then the heart can become the total focus, with no space left for mind control and old limited/limiting paradigms.

Level 2 then, is about moving into self-love, gentleness and connection. Connection with the reality of God, in-dwelling and what that means for the relationship you have with yourself and the world. And, how that connection becomes clean and observable in the way you think, speak and the way you move through your life in the world.

Level 2 is a time for expressing that beautiful connection through sound. From that place of total surrender which comes with a gentle breath and focusing on the heart, you can produce pure sounds which activate universal healing. These sounds can clear blockages from the past and present, simply dissolving them and creating a new clear space which can then be filled with love and sealed into the being of the person having healing. Healing can also occur on an immediate physical level, removing pain from the body and accelerating the body’s healing mechanisms.

Level 2 has given me the chance to move into a new relationship with my voice, the way I speak and sing. I have experienced surrender and peace in producing a soft, soft aah sound which I felt came from my heart. And, I have been transported by the connection with the group in the singing, feeling all our hearts as one. Also by stepping into that “out-there” voice with joy and much more conviction.

Level 2 has given me the chance also to move to a new appreciation of this world. It’s been a time of releasing belief systems that are of no further use to me and of stepping forward into gentle being. It has been a time of discovery – that I enjoy who I am and I enjoy being aware and those times of focus and full consciousness. Another discovery has been about slowing down, redefining my relationship with time, so that I can be focused and deliberate in what I do, in a light-hearted way that is more about tenderness for myself. Being has such a timeless quality that is about love.

Liz

Dylan Wright

New beginnings. That’s what this week has been for me. Taking this work deeper into my life will be the result of this. Certain illusions and blocks that I have been carrying have dissolved and with them the lifestyle choices I will make from now on.

The small, but ever so important words of wisdom have imprinted and given birth to an inner eternal longing to remain true to myself. Through the silence, not only in meditation but also during the day I have found answers to my questions. From this, the awareness that my heart centred-ness can carry me along my path of light. The confidence and discipline I have long searched for is in this place.

Voice and song will play a large role in my life. The musical experience, experienced this week has been profound. I have been inspired to not only play, but to be a great player to fulfil my ambitions. The work and its awareness will play a vital role in my teaching. Through this awareness I know I will be doing a service to the children, their parents, school community and myself.

The challenges brought forward, the courage needed and the self-discipline required have been matched with the teaching, ongoing support and skills taught by Chris. I surrender to the truth that through the awareness gained I will never stop bettering myself and my efforts towards being one with my heart... Always.

As before, there will be a focus on the connection between the breath and the aware heart.

Once again the emphasis is on allowing soft and gentle breathing to bring awareness and focus to this heart space. It is from this aware and open-heart space that all healing for yourself and others takes place.

Healing techniques that connect hands to heart will be demonstrated and used. These methods can bring about a profound understanding of how life may be lived fully in that gentle, soft focus on our hearts.

There will be laughter, some tears and challenges to long held beliefs – all for the good.

Maxine Getley.

A course in which you will expand and deepen your understanding of using sound as a means to facilitate healing and change. Set in a great venue with beautiful food.

Daily exercises to develop the range and freedom of your voice and to clear blockages that exist in our vocal range.

Personal transformation will occur as you work on the underlying causes for limits and blockages that surround your voice and healing practice, (with the support of delicious food).

You will work towards establishing a deep stillness in your heart and to use this stillness as a point from which to work with yourself and others. This stillness will also lead to a deeper understanding of yourself and to the greater focus and peace that can be achieved from gentle stillness, (and great food).

You will also sing out loud, joining with others to form ‘instant’ choirs (of angels). You will gain practical experience of teaching voice and sound use, along with first hand experience in providing sound healing with others on the course, (and of course, eating lots of yummy food).

Apart form the practical aspects, you will have a great time meet and network with others on their sound journey, in a supportive and healing space. Oh and did I mention the really great food and location!!!

Ed Higgins.

Chris James is a kind of sonic “Good Shepherd” who gently guides and encourages people who attend his courses to:

1. Open their Hearts
2. Sing from their Hearts
3. Learn techniques and particular sounds for healing self and other

The courses are conducted in a light-hearted manner. Chris has a very quirky sense of humour so there is lots of laughter which is great medicine for the soul.

Coming together in pods we had an inspiring time writing and performing songs, healing, chatting, toning and supporting each other, practicing the processes we were taught.

I feel I am leaving this course with valuable gifts to put into daily practice:

1. Special breathing technique for calming, centring and opening my Heart
2. Healing sounds to maintain an open Hearted space
3. Understanding and appreciating the value of being gentle with ones-self

Ulli

Awaken and deepen into the work presented in Level 1 where Sound Healing provided tools for connecting to the Divine Heart through breath and voice.

Connect more and more with truth of ‘Who we Truly are’ as we surrender to Grace and oneness through gentleness as we open our Hearts.

As we move through the work we learn to live from our heart space and let go of old paradigms. Connect with others through our voices and hearts to come into oneness.

Learn to really listen to others so that we have a better understanding of how to really listen to ourselves. This is where the healing truly takes place – when we feel totally connected to the Divine. Making this connection with others in Grace presents profound healing and enables us to let go and come into stillness.

Learn the tools to teach and inspire others to discover their own Divine Grace through the Power of Sound and also to observe from the heart their beauty as they surrender and come into joy as they connect with their hearts.

Awareness of the endless possibilities of how sound can be presented to people and gently discover the way to their hearts.

All this in a beautiful supportive atmosphere of love, joy and profound grace.
(and) fantastic food for the soul, (both physical and divine)

Angela Higgins

Heart centred and heart felt, these 7 days are a gradual process of journeying within.

Through toning and singing you reconnect to that purity of voice where your inner resonance can then begin healing you – moving through blockages in a very gentle and profound way.

You are encouraged to listen, to really hear others, and will learn that when we truly listen to ourselves only then can we really hear others.

Chris’s sense of humour and fun encourages connecting with others, and he creates an environment where everyone is supported and supportive of each other.

A very nurturing and self empowering week for singers and non-singers alike where you will come away with powerful tools for self healing that can easily be shared with others.

With love and gratitude for the sharing of your journey.

Many many thanks,

Pauline

Deepen your connection to your heart and find your true voice through an exploration of sound.

Learn to heal yourself and others using heart felt harmonic tones and overtones.

Release old fears and patterns through harmonic healing.

Experience the joy of soul connection and of allowing your soul to sing.

Find the stillness and gentleness within yourself through meditation and learn to take/keep that gentleness with you into your everyday life.

Merry

Investigate a deeper level of awareness into the Inner heart through sound, stillness and breath.

Feeling and releasing restrictions as they present themselves.

Surrendering and allowing a deeper connection through the heart to the light, grace beauty within releasing joy and harmony to the outer.

Thank you Chris

Bev De Vere

Esoteric Sound Healing – Level 2 – Ann Miller

This course builds on the skills and awareness developed in Level 1.

By a series of graded exercises participants will come to understand more about their own vocal abilities and blocks, and may be assisted in clearing the blocks and freeing the true voice in themselves and others.

Teaching techniques will be demonstrated and experienced and participants will be expected to practise these techniques in small groups and in the larger group. 

The development of intuitive faculties is a major focus of this course and will be supported and encouraged.

The use of sound in many forms in healing will be described and practised by participants on each other.

Ample opportunity will be given for rest, reflection, humour and play.

Underpinning every facet of the course is the understanding that connection with the divine through the heart, breath and stillness leads to a life lived more fully in the service of all.

Experience gentle guidance into your heart space, and from there begin to enjoy a new freedom and meaning in your healing, your communication, and in your singing and speaking.

Begin to discover simple and effective ways to cast off the limitations of old paradigms. Learn to work from the heart to tap ever deeper sources of softness and stillness that can revitalise and energise your way of being in the world.

Be gently led and surprised into new levels of awareness, from which to create and serve.

Develop your understanding of sound and silence and the profound role they play in self awareness, truthful expression, and healing.

Become aware, also, of the way these profound modalities can play an important part in community building, and social integration.

Belinda

Graeme Ness

This has been a week to stop, to let go of the business of life and to focus on my own life.  To reflect on: what comes next for me: and about some of the attitudes and ideas that have driven my life, and put limits on the person I am.

This has been within the setting of singing and toning, and learning more about the impact of our human voices on our lives. Finding how much healing can come from heart centred use of our voices, in toning, singing and in the words we say, and the way we say them.

To be with a group of people committed to learning these things, in a setting where nature and beauty simply add more and more to the experience, has been an experience I would gladly repeat as I continue to grow and change in my life.

In this program Chris guides us on a journey into our own Hearts. Taking us beyond the basics of accessing the power of sound for Healing Chris teaches us that the ultimate journey is to reconnect with our Hearts and to experience the connection between our soul and the Divine.

This is why we came into this incarnation!
This is why were were born…. This is our evolution!

When we connect on this level our only impulse is to serve. Our whole being now is to experience the Divine and service others. To guide them along the journey into their hearts.

The voice is the most beautiful instrument for connecting with our hearts: joyous, loving, free. Spontaneous, grateful, sharing. “We ride our voices on a wave of song to the centre of our Hearts”.

What a ride!!!

Gerard McMullen

Bindi

The level 2 courses is geared around preparation for teaching and healing. It is very hands on, challenging the participant to become one with the work.

It is centred around learning that the HEART is the place for healing: transmutation of old, outmoded thought forms and holding, that do not serve on individual's (or society's) higher good.

Individual blocks, concerns and challenges are addressed through discussion, demonstration and always with a clear reference back to the HEART. All participants receive healing, give healing and practice finding a place of inner stillness through meditation and centring.

The healing is given through many different structures. Eg. Individual to individual, group healing, hands on and distant healing.

Participants are encouraged to bring the experience of heart-space into their being, and into their whole lives to live a life of Grace and Soulfulness.

The group experiences the joy of singing openly with a group: finding the one-voice synergy of sound, and also experiencing the possibilities, strength and texture of their own voice.

Amidst lots of laughter, and also tears, the participant is given many opportunities to shed the old, become clear, trust their intuition and move into a knowingness of their own divinity.

It is an inspiring and loving experience to be a part of this.

Barbara

A joyous celebration of life that deepens the experience of living in the heart. Level 2 has all the practical practices of the previous course at a deeper level. Students are given the opportunity to not only visit the heart space but to knock on the door very gently and with love-experience ‘living’ within the ‘power of the heart’, and a deep sense of being One. In Level 1 your step onto the path, in Level 2 you keep walking with love and respect for all.

Enjoy a transformative journey within your own being, through stillness and sound.

Be inspired through the simple and profound connection to your own sweet breath and it’s ultimate embrace of oneness in the Heart.

Enjoy the natural harmony of a still heart and the softness and gentleness this beholds.

From this still point allow the sound of the heart to be sounded. Be amazed by this ongoing ever-finer connection of Heart, Stillness, Sound and Breath.

This gentle power breaks the loops of conditioned imprints belief systems and contracted impulses. In softness and encouragement to see from the heart, and being responsible, cleaning is taking place: bringing everything back to the core of stillness and its power within all expression. Through this heart filled awareness and grace, harmony is found and sounded….

Enjoy exploring the potential all this has in service, through healing and toning practices. Be inspired through your own creative heart connection, to trust and merge within this grace to be of service to another, and to know that to connect to the still point of the heart is a service to the whole evolution of life.

In this inspiration, create and sing the songs of your heart and enjoy the amazing wonder it is to melt and merge into one Heart, and one Song.

In gratitude and Love

Mette