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Sound healing ” Working with group” training Dubai Oct. 2026.

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VIBRATIONAL SOUND HEALING 
WORKING WITH GROUP
SOUND HEALING
PRACTITIONER TRAINING 

Neli Merris

ABOUT NELI:

With over a decade of expertise in Sound Healing Therapy, Vibroacoustic Massage,
Energy Healing, and Yoga, Neli brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to guide you through the profound realms of sound.
Neli’s commitment to recognizing the uniqueness of each individual forms the foundation of her training approach. As a seasoned Yoga Teacher, Breathwork &
Movement Facilitator, Light Therapist and a Mindset Coach, she seamlessly integrates. diverse modalities to create an enriching learning experience.
Driven by a desire to elevate the power of sound for healing, Neli has undergone extensive training, mastering various instruments like Tibetan singing bowls, Tibetan.
vibrational bowls, Tuning Forks, Crystal Bowls, Gongs, Drums, Chimes, Rainmakers and more. This curated selection empowers her to craft deeply transformative soundscapes. that leave a lasting positive impact.
Offering Private, Group, and Corporate Sound Healing Sessions, Ceremonies, Workshops,
Events, Spiritual Retreats, Coaching and Trainings, Neli invites others to explore.
transformative experiences through the power of sound.

 

GROUP SOUND HEALING PRACTITIONER

Aim: To facilitate Professional Group and
Private Sound Healing sessions using a variety of instruments such as Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Bowls, Gongs, Chimes, Drums, Rainmakers and other therapeutic instruments.
To learn how to compose and lead Guided.
Group Meditations, Ceremonies and other.
Transformational Experiences incorporating Sound Healing

 

CURRICULUM:

Sound Theory
How Sound Can Balance and Heal
What is a Sound Bath
Working with Tibetan Singing Bowls in a group setting for relaxation
and Chakra Balancing:
Techniques for playing 7 or more Tibetan Bowls and sequence of
playing the bowls.
Working with Crystal Bowls and Crystal Alchemy Bowls
Learning strokes, techniques, combinations and sequences for
playing the bowls
Working with Gongs – using mallets and flumies, strokes and
techniques
Working with other healing instruments: Drums, Chimes, Rain
makers, Crystal Pyramid, Ocean Drum and others
Guided Meditation & Relaxation techniques and scripts
Setting up the space
Closing the space and Aftercare
Creating Ceremonies and other Sound Bath Experiences

Cacao ceremony preparation:

Equips you to confidently lead sacred cacao ceremonies

You’ll learn to prepare ceremonial elixirs, master shamanic practices, and integrate holistic techniques like breathwork and sound healing, while developing your

unique facilitation style for personal and spiritual growth.

 

WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE:

You will be required to facilitate a Group Sound Therapy Session and answer various questions. Only after a successful completion,
you will receive: –

  • Certificate for Group Sound Therapy Practitioner accredited by Yoga Alliance International
  • Ongoing support from Neli.
  • Full manual with techniques and practices
  • Recorded guided sound healing journey.
  • Special discounts on all events and future trainings run by Neli.

Investment:

2 days training total of 16 Hours
 AED 1,700 

INVEST IN
YOURSELF
THANK YOU

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Course Content

CORE THEORY CONTENTS
The Core Theory provides the essential knowledge needed before moving into practical sound healing work. It covers the foundations and history of sound healing, the basic principles of sound, vibration, frequency, resonance, rhythm and harmonics, and how sound is experienced through the body, brain, nervous system, emotions and memory. It also explores brainwaves, entrainment, physical vibration, somatic and emotional release, meditation, cymatics, healing frequencies, coherence, chakras, subtle energy and intention. The final modules focus on individual response, safety, professional practice and evidence, helping practitioners understand how to work responsibly and adapt sound to each person. Overall, the Core Theory brings together science, tradition, energy and practical understanding to create a strong foundation for working with both individuals and groups.

  • CONTENTS

MODULE 1 — FOUNDATIONS
Sound healing is the intentional use of sound, vibration, rhythm and silence to support wellbeing and create shifts in our physical, mental, emotional and energetic state. Sound can influence us on several levels at the same time. We may hear it through the ears, feel vibration through the body, respond through the nervous system, experience emotions or memories, and enter deeper states of meditation or awareness. The effects of sound are not created by one single mechanism. They arise through the interaction of the body, brain, breath, nervous system, emotions, attention, environment and personal meaning. Sound healing is best understood as a complementary wellbeing practice. The practitioner does not “heal” or force a particular outcome, but creates supportive conditions for relaxation, regulation, awareness, connection and integration. Key takeaway: Sound affects the whole person — body, mind, emotions, energy and awareness — and each individual may respond differently.

MODULE 2 — HISTORY and EVOLUTION
Sound has been used for healing, ritual, meditation, prayer and altered states of awareness for thousands of years. Different cultures developed their own practices using chanting, mantra, drumming, rhythm, sacred music and voice. These traditions show that people have long recognised the ability of sound to influence emotion, consciousness and wellbeing. Modern sound healing developed through several important influences, including: Pythagoras — explored harmony, number and the relationship between music and wellbeing. Hans Jenny — popularised cymatics and the study of visible patterns created by vibration. Alfred Tomatis — explored hearing, listening and the effects of sound on human development. Peter Guy Manners — developed frequency-based vibrational approaches. Fabien Maman — combined sound, tuning forks, acupuncture and energetic principles. Jonathan Goldman and Steven Halpern — helped popularise modern sound healing, meditation music and therapeutic sound. Key takeaway: Modern sound healing is an evolving field that brings together ancient traditions, music, vibration, meditation, holistic wellbeing and modern scientific understanding.

MODULE 3 — ESSENTIAL SOUND THEORY
Sound begins with vibration. When something vibrates, it creates sound waves that travel through a medium such as air, water or body tissues. The main terms sound practitioners need to understand are: Frequency — how fast something vibrates, measured in Hertz (Hz) Pitch — how high or low a sound is perceived Amplitude / Intensity — the strength of the vibration Harmonics / Overtones — additional frequencies that give sound richness and depth Rhythm — the timing and repetition of sound Resonance — when a system responds strongly to a particular vibration Sound healing is not about one frequency alone. The experience is created by the combination of frequency, volume, tone quality, rhythm, duration, resonance and silence. Key takeaway Understanding the basic qualities of sound helps practitioners use vibration more intentionally, sensitively and effectively.

MODULE 4 — HEARING and PERCEPTION
We experience sound not only through the ears, but also through the brain, body, emotions and memory. The hearing system converts sound vibrations into signals that the brain interprets. Our response is then shaped by factors such as past experiences, culture, mood, expectations, personal preference and sensitivity. Because of this, the same sound can feel calming to one person and uncomfortable to another. Key takeaway: Sound is both a physical vibration and a personal experience — each person may respond differently.

MODULE 5 — RHYTHM, BRAIN and ENTRAINMENT
Rhythm and repetition can influence attention, movement, breathing and states of awareness. Entrainment describes the tendency of rhythms in the body or brain to coordinate with an external rhythm. Sound may also support shifts toward more relaxed or focused states associated with different brainwave patterns, such as alpha, theta and delta. These responses are not automatic or identical for everyone, and the brain does not simply “become” one frequency. Key takeaway: Rhythm and repetition can help guide attention and support changes in relaxation, focus and awareness.

MODULE 6 — NERVOUS SYSTEM and COHERENCE
Sound can influence the autonomic nervous system, which helps regulate functions such as breathing, heart rate, digestion and our stress response. Gentle rhythm, repetition, slower breathing, focused attention and a sense of safety may help the body shift from stress and activation toward relaxation and recovery. The vagus nerve is an important part of the parasympathetic nervous system and supports rest, regulation and recovery. Sound does not simply “switch on” the vagus nerve, but it can support nervous-system regulation through breath, attention, emotion and relaxation. Key takeaway: Sound can support nervous-system regulation by helping the body move toward greater relaxation, balance and coherence.

MODULE 7 — VIBRATION and THE BODY
Sound is a form of mechanical vibration, and the body can experience it not only through hearing but also through tissues, bones and touch receptors. Because the body is highly hydrated and made of soft, responsive tissues, vibration can travel through it and create a physical sensation. This is one reason sound may be experienced as calming, grounding or releasing. Mechanical vibration can also influence cells and tissues through a process called mechanotransduction, where physical forces are converted into biological signals. Key takeaway Sound is not only heard — it can also be physically felt throughout the body, and vibration may support relaxation, body awareness and physical wellbeing.

MODULE 8 — EMOTIONAL RELEASE, MEDITATION and CONSCIOUSNESS
Sound can influence our emotions, memories, body awareness and state of consciousness. During deep relaxation, people may notice responses such as deeper breathing, sighing, tears, warmth, tingling, movement or a sense of release. Sound can also bring memories or emotions into awareness and help habitual patterns of tension begin to soften. Sound may support this process by encouraging relaxation, inward attention, slower breathing, increased body awareness and a sense of safety. Sound can also be used as a meditation anchor, helping the mind become more focused, present and absorbed. Key takeaway Sound can create space for emotional awareness, somatic release, meditation and deeper inner connection — but release should never be forced or expected.

MODULE 9 — CYMATICS and FREQUENCY
Cymatics shows how vibration can create visible patterns in materials such as sand, water or other substances. The patterns change depending on the frequency, intensity, material and shape of the surface. In sound healing, certain frequencies such as 432 Hz, 528 Hz and Solfeggio frequencies are often used because of traditional, symbolic or experiential associations. Research into specific therapeutic frequencies is still developing, so they should not be presented as guaranteed to heal particular organs or conditions. Coherence can be understood as greater balance and coordination between different systems in the body, such as breathing, heart rhythm and nervous-system activity, and in energetic terms as a greater sense of alignment and balance. Key takeaway Frequency is important, but the effect of sound depends on the whole experience — including rhythm, intensity, harmonics, intention, environment and the individual receiving it.

MODULE 10 — ENERGY, CHAKRAS and INTENTION
Many traditional healing systems describe a subtle energetic body, using concepts such as Prana, Qi, Nadis, Meridians, Chakras and the Aura/Biofield. In sound healing, vibration can be combined with breath, attention, mantra, intention and focused awareness to support a sense of energetic balance and alignment. The chakra system is commonly used as a practical framework. Traditional yogic practices connect chakras with seed sounds or mantras, while modern sound healing also uses musical-note correspondences such as C–B across the seven main chakras. These energetic systems are traditional and experiential frameworks rather than established anatomical structures, but many practitioners find them useful for guiding intention, awareness and therapeutic sound work. Key takeaway Sound can be used as a bridge between vibration, breath, awareness and intention to support energetic balance and deeper inner connection.

MODULE 11 — INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE and SAFETY
Every person experiences sound differently. A sound that feels calming and supportive to one person may feel uncomfortable, intense or triggering to another. Responses can be influenced by hearing sensitivity, past experiences, trauma, culture, mood, neurodiversity, physical condition and personal preference. For this reason, practitioners should work with consent, appropriate volume, clear communication and awareness of the individual’s responses. Safe practice means observing the participant throughout the session and adjusting when necessary. Signs such as ear discomfort, ringing, headache, dizziness, agitation, nausea or emotional overwhelm should never be ignored. Key takeaway There is no universally therapeutic sound — safe practice means listening, observing and adapting the experience to the individual.

MODULE 12 — EVIDENCE and PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
A professional sound healing practitioner should understand that not all sound healing concepts have the same level of scientific evidence. Some principles are well established, such as sound being vibration, the role of hearing and the nervous system, and the risks of excessive sound exposure. Other areas, such as specific frequency-based effects or vibroacoustic applications, are still emerging and being researched. Energetic concepts such as chakras, subtle energy and frequency correspondences are better presented as traditional or experiential frameworks rather than proven medical facts. Professional practice also means using responsible language, avoiding guaranteed healing claims, and clearly presenting sound healing as a complementary wellbeing practice. Key takeaway A responsible practitioner respects both science and tradition, while being clear about what is established, what is emerging, and what is experiential.

MODULE 13 — INTEGRATION
Sound healing works through a combination of vibration, the physical body, brain and nervous system, breath, emotions, memory, attention, energy and consciousness. The practitioner’s role is not to force healing or a particular response, but to create a safe and supportive environment where the participant can relax, become more aware of their body and inner state, and experience sound in their own way. Effective practice brings together knowledge, intuition, intention, observation, appropriate sound choices and silence. These core principles provide the foundation for working safely and confidently with both individuals and groups. Key takeaway Sound healing is a whole-person experience — the practitioner creates the conditions, while each individual’s body and nervous system respond in their own unique way.

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