Sound Therapy & Nada Yoga Workshop – Bangalore
Immerse yourself in the transformative realm of Sound Therapy and Nada Yoga during this two-day workshop at the beautiful ’School of Ancient Wisdom’ located in Devanahalli outside all the hustle and bustle of Bengaluru on the weekend of February 17-18.
Led by the Arjun Arora and Meenal Nigam, this workshop offers an opportunity to explore the profound healing power of sound and the ancient wisdom of Nada Yoga.
This workshop explores sound therapy from both a scientific understanding of sound and psychoacoustics, mirroring the Western perspective, along with an intuitive and holistic understanding rooted in the ancient practice of Nada Yoga from the East.
Over the workshop, we will explore various instruments, including singing bowls, gongs, hand pans, shakers, rattles, and drums. Participants will learn how to harness the therapeutic potential of these instruments, as well as the power of their own voices, for the benefit of both individuals and groups.
The workshop is designed for individuals from all walks of life who share a belief in the healing capacity of music and sound and wish to kindle their interest in the world of sound healing and Nada Yoga.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the world of sound therapy, this workshop promises a rich and enlightening experience.
Courses Dates
| Course Date | Mode | Location | Timings | Total Duration | Fees |
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Saturday Schedule(17 Feb):
9-10 – 30 am:
Breakfast, settle in and get to know each other
10:30am – 12 pm:
Sound healing Insights & concepts:
- Origins and mythology
- Sounds, sound sources, physics, vibrations
- Harmony, consonance, dissonance
- Uncovering various myths related to sound therapy
- Sound and brainwaves
- Panchamahabhootas and instruments
- Entrancement, cymatics & more
12pm – 1 :30 pm:
Lunch and relax
2 – 3 pm:
Exploring Instruments used in Sound Healing:
- Different types Singing Bowls
- Frequencies produced by singing bowls and their effects
- Fields of sounds
- Exploring gongs and bells
- Exploring rattles, shakers and other instruments
3 – 4 pm:
- Practicals: setting up space
- Setting up instruments
- Learning to perform a one-on-one session
- Learning to perform group sessions
4 – 6 pm:
Evening tea, relax, reflect and connect
6 – 7:30 pm:
Nada Yoga Part 1
- Philosophy & principles of Nada yoga
- Integrating sound into daily yoga and meditation practices.
- Mantras & sound healing
- Chakras and nada yoga
- Ragas : Time and music, season and music
7:30 – 8pm:
Satsang
8pm onwards:
Dinner
Sunday Schedule(18 Feb):
7:30- 8:30 am:
Morning Yoga and Rhythmic Pranayama
9-10:30 am:
Breakfast
10:30 am- 12:00 pm:
Nada Yoga Part 2
- Ragas, Chakras, Mantras and Meditation
- Sounds for activating chakras
- Chakra meditation with instrumental sounds
- Primordial Sound Meditation mantras
- Nada Yoga Tools for stress reduction & wellbeing
12-1:30 pm:
Lunch and relax
2- 3 pm:
Exploring & learning instruments:
- Handpans
- Tongue drums
- Djembe and percussions
- Group therapy through drum circles
- Exploring Other Instruments
3-4:30 pm:
Crafting a sound journey, Q and A
4:30-6 pm:
Tea and concluding
General Information
The workshop will start at 9AM on Saturday morning, 17th Feb and finish by 6PM on Sunday evening, 18th Feb. The venue is serene and peaceful located away from the hustle and bustle of city life in the outskirts of Bangalore near Devanahalli with the right environment to relax, reflect and learn. The food served over the course will be wholesome vegetarian sattvic meals, enhancing the overall well-being experience. Here are some pictures of the venue located on IVC Road, Devanahalli:
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The fee all inclusive of a night stay, the session and all the meals at The School of Ancient Wisdom (TSOAW), Devanahalli is Rs. 16,500 .
Please note that the rooms are on a sharing basis. If you’d like to have a private room for yourself, there will be an additional cost of Rs. 1500.
About the Teachers
Arjun Arora
Driven by his endless curiosity for a better understanding of the Self, Arjun has been on journeys across India and the world, learning from philosophies, meditation, yoga, psychology, music and various holistic wellness modalities. Arjun founded Sarveda as an earnest attempt to align his passion for creativity and well-being with making a positive impact and changing the world for the better.
He is a percussionist, guitarist, sound producer and a sound therapist with a keen interest to use music as a force to help people connect with themselves and others. His other interests lie in integrating the broad vision of the philosophies of the East with the pragmatic psychology of the West. Arjun is an engineering graduate from IIT Madras.
Meenal Nigam
Meenal has been teaching yoga since 2004. Learning under various Gurus and Teachers the science of Hatha yoga, Raj Yoga, Ancient breathing techniques, relaxation practices and meditation she learnt how to be a better student and disciple and that training has gone a long way to make her a sincere Disciple and passionate teacher.
Meenal is also a passionate Bhakti and Sufi singer and has been performing at various prestigious cultural and corporate events since last many years.
Her spiritual goal is to be a student for life, always in Service of her Gurus and Humanity.
She is a certified Ritanveshi Certified Nada Yoga Instructor.
FAQs:
- Is this course appropriate for beginners?
- Yes, this course is open to individuals of all skill levels. The only prerequisites are an interest in music and a willingness to learn 🙂
- Are there any group discounts available for the course?
- Yes, please write to us at care@sarveda.com incase you are a group of people and would like to avail a group discount.
- Is food included as a part of the workshop and can I carry some food along with me?
- Yes, all meals including breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner or Saturday and Breakfast, Lunch and Tea on Sunday will be a part of the package. If you’d like to carry some food along with, you can but our only request would be to go light and avoid unhealthy food so youre active and energetic for the duration of the workshop 🙂
- Will I be sharing my room with someone?
- Yes, the rooms will be on sharing basis by default. If you’d like to have a private room for yourself, you can avail that by paying an extra Rs. 1,000. If there is anything else that you would like us to ensure about your room preference, please write to us at care@sarveda.com
- Can I attend the workshop but not stay in the venue over the course?
- We would really prefer that you disconnect from all your activities and immerse yourself in the beautiful venue that is away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. But incase you would really want to stay at a different location in the night for some reason, please write to us at care@sarveda.com and we will deduct the stay charges and work out a solution for you.
- In the event that Im unable to make it to the event but I have already registered, will I still be eligible for a refund?
- In case you let can let us know that you will not be able to make it 2 weeks before, we can refund 100% of the amount. Incase you let us know a week before, we will refund 75% of the amount and incase you let us know on day or after the event is over, we will refund 50% of the amount.
- Are there any specific technical requirements for joining the online sessions?
- No there is no specific technical or prior musical knowledge required for attending and benefitting from the workshop. Just an open mind and willingness to learn.
What else is included for participants?
- All participants can avail a 10% off on sound healing instruments purchased from the Sarveda Store.
- A handout with all essential aspects of sound healing and Nada Yoga covered during the course.
