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Live Distant Group Sound Healing

December 20, 2016 by Tony Nec

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Tony has over 25 years experience as a therapist, coach and trainer.He runs the Sound Healing Academy and has a busy practice in Cornwall, England.
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  • Live Distant Group Sound Healing - December 20, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 2 - December 15, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 1 - December 15, 2016

We held our first Live Distant Group Sound Healing Session on Facebook on December 17 2016.

The session was recorded and you can view it in the video below:

 

 

 

Within 24 hours, the replay had been viewed over 1,000 times on Facebook, and we’ve received many wonderful positive comments.  

Thank you to everyone who has commented and given us feedback.

Here’s a sample….!

Monika Vasic Thank you very much!🙏🏼This was nice! Enjoyed it. My big toe on right foot was wiggeling and dancing a lot as a reaction.

Bobbie Orpwood · Thank you Tony Nec, that was wonderful! Really enjoyed it x

Kathy Cameron · thank you Tony; that was really lovely. looking forward to future offerings.

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We're delighted that the live event streamed continuously on Facebook for the scheduled 30 minutes.  

We're also pleased that the sound quality was good.

However, we're aware that there's a lot of room for improvement and we're working on making it better for future live sessions planned for 2017.

For example:-

  • We want to sync the sound and video better.
  • We'd also like to get a better picture quality and have more varied camera angles.
  • We can improve on the admin and support for the event as some people struggled to find the live stream.
  • We also didn't manage to go live simultaneously on YouTube as we intended.

Still, we're happy that it went so well for our first live event on Facebook, and we're looking forward to the next one.

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Here are the details for next FREE LIVE DISTANT GROUP SOUND HEALING SESSION on Facebook:-

Date:  Saturday, January 21 2017

Time: 8pm London; 3pm Eastern (US and Canada); 12 noon PST

Facebook Page Link: click here

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How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 2

December 15, 2016 by Tony Nec

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Tony has over 25 years experience as a therapist, coach and trainer.He runs the Sound Healing Academy and has a busy practice in Cornwall, England.
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  • Live Distant Group Sound Healing - December 20, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 2 - December 15, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 1 - December 15, 2016

In this video Tony Nec, the Principal of the Sound Healing Academy, outlines how our Distant Sound Healing process works.

This is the second part of a 2-part series.

The 10 Steps of our unique Integral Sound Healing Process for working with groups is covered.

It’s best to view this video before you join us on the first live sound healing session as it explains what will happen and how you can fully engage in the process to maximise your self-healing.

Our live sound healing sessions are also recorded, and you can view them by clicking the buttons below:-

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How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 1

December 15, 2016 by Tony Nec

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  • Live Distant Group Sound Healing - December 20, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 2 - December 15, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 1 - December 15, 2016

In the video below, Tony Nec outlines how our Distant Group Sound Healing works LIVE on YouTube and Facebook.

This is the 1st part of a 2 part series.

This is a very powerful healing process, that often produces what some people call ‘miraculous’ outcomes.  

Usually, this is a result of people engaging fully in the sound healing process both live and when watching replays.

This Integral Sound Healing Process has been tried and tested by the Sound Healing Academy over the past 13 years, since we began teaching sound healing and running group workshops in 2003.

Our live sound healing sessions are also recorded, and you can view them by clicking the buttons below:

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Masterclass Integral Sound Healing With Voice

November 25, 2016 by Tony Nec

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Tony has over 25 years experience as a therapist, coach and trainer.He runs the Sound Healing Academy and has a busy practice in Cornwall, England.
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  • Live Distant Group Sound Healing - December 20, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 2 - December 15, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 1 - December 15, 2016

The International Sound Healing Academy now offers a Masterclass in Sound Healing with Voice in Cornwall, UK with Tony Nec.

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Experience for yourself the Healing Power of Vocal Sounds!

Learn advanced skills and techniques with voice for working 1-2-1 with clients and creating vocal soundscapes with groups.

Build confidence and free your voice!

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Join us in the Sound Healing Studio at Carenza, Cornwall!

This is a healing paradise - an oasis of peace and calm...!

Take a look at the 1 minute video below....

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Option 1: Join this course as a stand-alone masterclass workshop.

This option is for you if you already have (or you are studying for) another Level 2 Diploma with us, for example a multi-instrument Diploma, and you want to dive more deeply into vocal sound healing, to build confidence and free your voice.

It is also a great option for singers and choir leaders who want to develop their skills in vocal sound healing for working 1-2-1 with clients and / or with groups.

Option 2: Upgrade to our Level 2 Practitioner Diploma in Integral Sound Healing With Voice.

This option is for you if you want to work professionally with your healing voice and you do not have (or you are not already studying for) another Level 2 Diploma from us.

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The next course is in Spring 2017


see below for the dates....


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This is a comprehensive and inspiring 4-day workshop-based course!

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WHAT WE COVER ON THIS COURSE:-

4-DAY MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP:

Day 1

Overview of Integral Sound Healing With Voice: vocal toning, mantras, chants, 6 healing sounds, integral perspectives and more...

Vocal Health: How to care for your voice & vocal warm up exercises 

Key principles for success with integral sound healing with voice for 1-2-1 clients

Vocal toning & the 5 phases of Integral Sound Healing With Voice

Developing natural harmonics and overtones with your voice

Day 2

The Taoist 6 Healing Sounds

Mantras and chant for 1-2-1 work with clients

Integrating other easy-to-play instruments with voice: e.g. shruti; monolina, singing bowls, harmonium, freenotes, drums, tuning forks ...

Balancing chakras with voice.

Day 3

Key principles for success with integral sound healing with voice for groups

Types of groups and appropriate forms of voice work for each type of group

Group dynamics

Skills and techniques for stimulating engagement

Mantras, chants and songs for groups

Sound healing with voice for lung health challenges

Day 4

Advanced vocal toning techniques for group work

Developing vocal soundscapes for:

  • Public sound baths
  • Ceremonies & rituals
  • Elderly / dementia care
  • Yoga and Meditation Groups, Retreats & Festivals

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UPGRADE PACKAGE TO LEVEL 2 PRACTITIONER DIPLOMA INCLUDES:

Access to our world-class online learning centre - so you can revise what we cover in the workshop and learn more!.  

This includes:

  • Video tutorials
  • Audio tracks
  • Handbook
  • Workbook to guide your learning and development

PLUS

2 x live, interactive online teaching and group tutorials with Tony Nec, the Principal of the Sound Healing Academy

PLUS

2 x 30-minute personal coaching and mentoring session with your course tutor

PLUS 

Assessment of your workbook and case studies with personal feedback from your course tutor

PLUS

Printed Diploma Certificate

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On each day of this practical, hands-on workshop course there will be some gentle warm-up exercises and a sound bath meditation.

You will have the opportunity to practice the techniques taught in the workshop.

This will be a highly interactive workshop.  There will be mix of talks & demonstrations plus practicing on your own, 1-2-1 and collectively in the group.

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PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS:- 

To join this Masterclass you must already have taken a Level 1 sound healing course with us, or have a similar qualification from another school, college or academy.  (You will be asked to send us a copy of your certificate).

 

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MASTERCLASS  TUTORS:

Tony Nec

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Tony has over 25 years of experience as a healer, coach and teacher.

He is the Principal of the Sound Healing Academy

With: Jane Staffieri and Emily Foulkes

Jane and Emily are experienced singers and choir leaders.  

They have developed and led a wide variety of vocal and music groups for all ages and abilities. 

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Course Dates & Times:

The dates of the next masterclass are:

7 - 10 April 2017

Times:

10am to 5pm every day

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Location of Venue:


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The Sound Healing Studio

Carenza, 12 Polscoe

Lostwithiel

Cornwall

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The Sound Healing Studio is located 1 mile outside the small town of Lostwithiel, the ancient capital of Cornwall.  

There are many ancient sacred sites in the surrounding area, so it's a magical place to visit and explore working with healing sounds.

There is space in the Sound Healing Studio to comfortably hold a group of 12 people.

This means that the level of personal tuition is very high on this Masterclass.

Nearest train stations are: Lostwithiel: 1 mile; Bodmin Parkway: 5 miles

We can arrange transport for you from the station.  

A limited number of spaces for free parking is available at the venue. If you plan to arrive by car, please reserve your space in advance. 

 

 

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Course Fees:


4-DAY MASTERCLASS:-

Workshop Only: £297

 

UPGRADE PACKAGE TO LEVEL 2 PRACTITIONER DIPLOMA:-

4-Day Masterclass + Online Learning Centre + Coaching & Mentoring + Live Webinars + Assessment & Certificate: £699 (total cost = £996)          

The course fee does not include accommodation or meals.  We are happy to provide details of local places to stay and eat.

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For further information, please contact us:


Email: support@thesoundhealingacademy.com

Tel: 01208 873 974

There are a limited number of places available, and this workshop is likely to sell out.

Secure your place to avoid being disappointed later. 

Book with a deposit of £50.  

Please contact us to book your place now!

Sound Healing Courses: Ireland

November 22, 2016 by Tony Nec

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Tony has over 25 years experience as a therapist, coach and trainer.He runs the Sound Healing Academy and has a busy practice in Cornwall, England.
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  • Live Distant Group Sound Healing - December 20, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 2 - December 15, 2016
  • How does Distant Sound Healing Work? Part 1 - December 15, 2016

Learn how to work effectively with healing sounds!

Certificated courses in Ireland for all levels: from beginners to advanced practitioners.  

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Foundations in Sound Healing - Multi Instrument Course (leading to Level 1 Certificate)

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Dublin

4-Day Intensive

Dates:

2 - 5 February 2017

or

20 - 23 April 2017

Venue: Marino Institute of Education, Dublin 9

Teacher: Simone Meschnig

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Foundations in Sound Healing With Tibetan Singing Bowls (leading to Level 1 Certificate)

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Dublin

2-Day Workshop

Dates: 4 & 5 March 2017

Venue: Marino Institute of Education, Dublin 9

Teacher: Simone Meschnig

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Practitioner Diploma in Integral Sound Healing With GROUPS (Level 2)

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Dublin

4 Day Intensive

Dates: 30 March - 2 April 2017

Venue: Marino Institute of Education, Dublin 9

Teachers: Tony Nec & Simone Meschnig

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Practitioner Diploma in Integral Sound Healing With CLIENTS (Level 2 )

Dublin

6 days over 3 weekends

Dates: 

Part 1: 30 September & 1 October 2017

Part 2: 4 & 5 November 2017

Part 3: 2 & 3 December 2017

Venue: Marino Institute of Education, Dublin 9

Teacher: Simone Meschnig

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Contact Us:

For more details and bookings, please contact us.

Email: support@thesoundhealingacademy.com

Phone: + 44 (0) 1208 873 974

 

Sound Healing – How To Play Gongs

June 22, 2016 by Tony Nec

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  • Sound Healing – How To Play Gongs - June 22, 2016

Introducing the Gong

The dictionary definition of a gong is simply a resonant metal disk or saucer-shaped bell that emits sound waves when struck by a hammer. But in actual fact, the gong is far more than this concise description encapsulates. It is, in fact, a versatile sound healing instrument capable of producing a wide variety of intricate acoustic tones depending on how it is played.

The combination of striking force, striking sequence, striking rhythm imparted to the gong by the player, coupled with the resultant oscillatory wave motion of the resonating gong, all contribute to the final quality of the generated sound and the transmitted healing effect. In this posted article, I will be taking a brief tour of the foundation steps to explore more about the acoustic characteristics of the gong and how to play it.

Types and Sizes of Gong

Gongs can be classified into two distinct categories : hand-held and stand-mounted. Typically, sound healers tend to concur that the ideal and most comfortable size range for hand-held gongs is between 18-20 inch (45-50 cm) in diameter. Any smaller than 18 inch potentially reduces the quality of tone and thus the resultant range of healing effects may diminish. Conversely, depending on your strength, gongs larger than 20 inch can become quite cumbersome and heavy for carrying around and working off the body of a client. 

Sound Healing Academy endorses three specific types of gong :

First off is the simple Wind Gong –being of a thin, flat shaped, rim-less disk, it is relatively lightweight, easy to hold and manoeuvre, thus ideal for playing around a client. 

Second, and slightly more sophisticated, is the Chow Gong –its rimmed construction enables the capacity for larger sizes beyond that of wind gongs, and so heavier and capable of deeper tones on the limits of hand-held practicality. 

At the top end of the scale is the Symphonic Gong, an imposing presence in any sound healing space – its size and weight makes it unsuitable for hand-held work for any length of time and so are often stand mounted.

The gong’s static position enables it to be raised to the same height as the client so that the client can benefit from the stream of emerging sound waves.

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Types of Gong Mallet

The hardness or softness of the striking end of the gong mallet is key to the sound produced. The harder the mallet end, the brighter the sound whilst, a softer ends yield more muted and mellow tones. It recommended to have a variety of cloth-ended mallets available to explore the range of tonal extremes.

In addition, percussion mallets with a small ball head, are ideal for playing the gong’s rim and creating high tones. Also small rubber headed balls –or flumy, can be drawn across the gong’s face to produce whale-like timbres. There is also, of course, the use of our very own finger tips!

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Gong Playing Zones

The circular disk of a gong can be classified into three distinct playing zones:

There is the central hub – where the fundamental notes and deepest tones are to be found.

Further out is the outer annulus – towards the edge of the gong is where the overtones evolve and higher pitches will register.

Then at the periphery is the rim – in larger sized gongs, this is the mechanically stiffest part of its construction and so possesses the highest resonant frequencies.

More often than not, the sound healer is seeking either the releasing or harmonising effect of multiple tones that lay beyond the resonance of the fundamental note. Consequently, the gong’s hub is considered inert space and so the gong is generally played off- centre, to the side of the central zone, to benefit from the myriad of overtones in its outer disk.

Setting the Gong

In order for the incident sound waves from the gong to emerge as pristine as possible, without undergoing resistance, or being unduly altered or distorted by reflection from internal surfaces or impinging bodies, it is worth considering the gong’s placement in the surrounding space when it is being played. Multiple reflections, not always heard as distinct echoes, have the effect of prolonging or “colouring” the original sound quality.

Reverberation time of an enclosed space will vary according to room dimensions, the distance between the gong and other surfaces, each surface having a different sound absorption rate. Acoustic screens – such as curtains, carpets, will attenuate high frequencies. Panel and cavity walls will soak up low frequencies. So perhaps experiment to see what sounds best. Placing the gong in a space such that there is equal and unimpeded distance forward and aft of the gong, will help to optimise and preserve the original sound qualities.

Priming the Gong

As a prelude to working with the gong within a sound healing session, it is customary to initially “wake-up” the instrument from slumber – to get it resonating! This process is termed “Priming the Gong” and can be achieved by slowly and gently tapping within the outer annulus, either using the fingers or a soft-headed mallet, and letting the sounds quietly and gradually emerge and blossom.

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Gong Volume Control

In a typical gong session, the sound is introduced quietly, increasing the volume to reach a crescendo and then allowing that intensity to diminish, even into silence before repeating this sequence over a few minutes. Thus, being able to generate and control the volume of the emerging sound is a key practice to master. 

Sound volume or, more technically, the amplitude of the sound wave, is proportional to how much force is applied to the gong when striking it. Striking the gong perpendicular to the disk –i.e. tapping, will cause a single resultant force in the same direction. But, applying a glancing blow causes two lesser forces to be generated and thus moderates the sound’s volume. So by varying the glancing angle of strike, the intensity of sound can be managed.

The amplitude of sound can also be augmented by increasing the frequency of strikes or tempo –the speed of repetitive strikes. The more strikes in a given time, the higher the volume for the same force. 

In all styles of playing, the volume is kept intentionally low as this serves to be more restful and relaxing for the client. There may be an occasion when a loud “thunderbolt” strike is required to shake things up – but usually the gong’s extensive range of tones are nurtured by a soft and gentle touch and naturally allowed to work their magic.

Simple Gong Playing Techniques

So, for the reasons given, the glancing strike is the most widely used and versatile way of imparting a force to resonate the gong. This skimming movement of the mallet across the gong disk, either as a down-stroke (when below the gong centre) or as an up-stroke (when above gong centre), stems from a flicking motion centred at the player’s wrist. This technique is key to master playing the gong.  The force and effort imparted within the glancing strike can be varied and graded simply as soft, firm and hard –with a 25-50% increase in force delivery between each grade. 

It will be noticed that repeated striking of the gong will actually deaden the sound, inhibiting it to fully resound across its tonal range. The player will recognise that to harvest the full sound spectrum from a single glancing strike, sufficient time must be allowed between consecutive strokes for the sound to blossom to its full potential.

The gong is a percussion instrument. So rhythm and tempo are vital facets of gong playing to allow for that all-important sound emergence. Once again, the speed at which the strokes are imparted can be simply graded as slow, medium and fast –with a 25-50% increase in speed between each grade.  So these basic techniques enables the player to get the gong resonating to achieve the instrument’s full sound potential. In addition, the player needs to be able to attenuate or dampen the emerging sound. Dampening can be achieved in one of two ways : either by placing a hand firmly on the gong rim –diminishing the sound rapidly or, more gradually, by pressing a soft-headed mallet against the disk to deaden the sustain.

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Gong Sequences 

Another aspect to gong playing is to establish where to strike the gong disk to achieve the desired sound effect. Systematically, one can imagine the gong’s disk resembling points on a clock face with 12 o’clock at the top. The clock face analogy is very useful when trying to build and later, reproduce a sequence of strokes to create a desired sound and healing effect.

One particular simple 4-stroke sequence is 6-3-12-9 or the cardinal points sequence. The arrows beside each clock position in the sequence is indicative of the direction of glancing stroke for a right-handed player. It is also possible subtly raise or lower the note frequency or pitch at each clock position simply by reversing the direction of the glancing stroke.

So for example, the tonal frequency at the 6 o’clock position can increased by an up-stroke towards the gong centre instead of the conventional down-stroke towards the rim. Conversely, at the 12 o’clock position, the pitch can be lowered by playing the stroke in the reverse direction. 

There are also combinations of 2-stroke diagonal sequences, like 3-9 and 2-8 and their reversals, that offer further potential for different tones and pitches. However, when playing the gong’s diagonals, in particular, it causes the gong to “wobble” out-of-plane producing “wah-wah” and pulsing effects. This adds yet another dimension to gong playing by considering the resultant motions of the resonating gong and how such reactions can be used to generate and propagate wave motion as part of the healing effect.

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3 Degrees of Gong Motion

A resonating hand-held gong can be set into three types of motion activating unique healing effects.

One technique is fanning the resonating gong axially forward and aft along its axis –towards and away from the client to introduce pulsating waves. The sound healer’s body position is vital; a relaxed centre-grounded stance will allow for ease of playing and it is essential to create a sense of balance in sync with the gong’s motion. The gong is held out to one side of the healer so that the emitted sound waves are not distorted by the healer’s own body. 

Another technique is swinging the vibrating gong, moving it laterally in-plane as if it were a clock pendulum. This motion is particularly useful when wanting to move around the client. Whereas the fanning motion is only suitable when the sound healer is static. 

The third technique is spinning the pulsating gong about its suspension axis. An added variation to this motion is allowing the spinning gong to vertically rise and fall towards and away from the client. This method is often employed over the client’s head to synchronise the two hemispheres –the logical left side and the intuitive right side, of the brain.  It is easier to play and manoeuvre the gong over a client when they are lying down on the floor as opposed to on a therapy couch. Consequently, the gong session can last longer thus improving the healing effectiveness. When working above the body it is essential to ensure that you have sufficient height and strength in order to fan, swing or spin the gong over the client.

 

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