Please read the complete program outline and register here:
sonicinstitute.com/baja
WHAT:
A certified six day program by the Sonic Institute, featuring workshops in sound healing, meditation, instrument training, nature pilgrimages, yoga classes and more. vegetarian diet.
WHEN:
6 days: January 31st — February 5th
OPENING CEREMONY:
6pm January 31st
CLOSING CEREMONY:
8am February 5th
WHERE:
Baja del Sur, Mexico
Beachfront accomodations and vegetarian meals included at Cerritos Beach Inn.
Contact Adrian DiMatteo with any questions:
Email: info@sonicinstitute.com
Whatsapp: +16469618618
“The intimate power of sound is that it can bring you in touch with the vulnerable parts of yourself: emotions, memories, pain, pleasure, visions. This retreat is a tremendous opportunity for soul-level work and spiritual growth; a transcendental portal into understanding one's own nature, limitations, hopes and fears. ”
— Adrian DiMatteo
Retreat Curriculum
SOUND HEALING EXPERIENCE
The opening ceremony of this retreat will be an experiential sound bath to receive the clarifying and healing benefits of sound meditation. It will also be a moment of integrating into the energy of Baja California and setting intentions for our group and individual work.
FREQUENCY THEORY AND ALTAR CONSTRUCTION
Learn about the cosmology of sound, frequency theory, altar construction and practices and rituals for maintaining energetic and spiritual hygiene.
VOICE ACTIVATION
The voice is our first instrument. You will learn vocal exercises and techniques to improve tone, volume control, range, clarity and power, as well as teachings related to the diet of the voice, and how to use your heart with your voice to connect with the throat chakra. Singing is deeply connected with creativity and communication. There will also be song study and group chanting.
RHYTHM WORKSHOP
Rhythm is fundamental to sound and music. Many consider the drum to represent the heartbeat. Together we will explore drums, shakers and rattles, clapping and dancing as ways to connect with the principle of rhythm. We will also explore rhythm theory and learn to practice with a metronome to build rhythmic confidence and strengthen our sense of time.
FLUTE FOUNDATIONS
Archaeologically, the flute is among the oldest instruments known to humanity, with mammoth bone ivory flutes dating back over 40,000 years. A wide variety of flutes are found throughout the world, making it one of the most widespread sound healing instruments.
Learning to play the flute is a powerful way to connect with the breath. At once meditative and healing, oxygenation also provides a range of benefits for the brain and the entire physical body.
Learn breath control and fingerings for a variety of traditional flutes from around the world, such as Native American flutes, bansuri, quena, shakuhachi, overtone flutes and more. We will provide variety of Andean bamboo flutes available for use, with the option of purchasing at the retreat.
SOUND FACILITATION TRAINING
This training will provide a valuable window into the work of a sound healer in a real world one-on-one private session scenario. We will guide you through important considerations to bear in mind as you learn to facilitate sessions, and provide clear demonstrations of how to combine instruments and use them on and around a person’s body.
There are many approaches to sound facilitation worldwide, and some of the instruments we will be covering include: singing bowls, chimes, tuning forks, chakapas (leaves), shruti box, gongs, flutes, drums and mixed percussion, charango, guitars and other stringed instruments, and a variety of others.