Sound and Trance Formation

Formation in sound and trans states

Here we present this training course in music therapy and therapy of altered states of consciousness, for personal, professional and spiritual development. This course consists of 3 blocks of two weekends of theoretical and practical work. However, optionally, the course can be extended with the construction of an instrument.

It is intended for therapists in general (psychologists, music therapists, psychotherapists, sociotherapists and art therapists) as well as for people who are looking for a broader and more spiritual approach to their own work within therapies. It can also be a good training for musicians, artists, coaches, etc.

The team
• Dr. Peter Hess, psychiatrist, neurologist, musictherapist (Germany);
• Heike HessHolistic therapist unsound therapist (Germany), and
• Joel Olivé, Musictherapist, musician (Spain)

The Course

The Trance and Sound Training course is based on 30 years of experience and development in psychotherapy, psychiatry and music therapy. Peter Hess has created this new form of responsive music therapy, the renowned Gong Therapy. It is very similar to the psychedelic therapy developed by Stanislav Grof and Richard Yensen (psychedelic: soul-unveiling/decoding) and shamanic rituals, but has the advantage that these experiences can be integrated more effectively into our culture and society. The archaic instruments in the sound journey create a connection to the roots of our existence in the womb, but also to the roots of humanity as a whole. This allows us to go beyond duality and projects us into a new model of consciousness through a conscious awareness of the inner process. Many people have experienced altered states of consciousness through other and different methods such as meditation, yoga, drugs, extreme sports, etc.. But sometimes it is difficult to integrate the experiences brought into their daily life. A central goal of our work is to assist this integration not only for self exploration or healing, but also to assist in the development of a new awareness of our universe as a whole and the role of our planet in it. It is known that the experience of altered states of consciousness through music can lead to a greater exploration of oneself and can help to find ways to release the ego and dissolve limited states of mind, avoiding and resolving mental blockages such as those produced in states of addictions or psychotic disorders.

Content

• Practical aspects

exploration through sound travel.   Body work: vibrational healing and body awareness.   Shamanic ritual in modern psychotherapy. Musical improvisation with all kinds of instruments. Active music therapy/receptive music therapy. Archaic instruments: introduction of performance techniques and understanding of their effects. Overtone singing.   Mindfullnes and meditation with sound

• Theoretical aspects

Theoretical background of the Gong Ritual. Set and Setting.   Difference between active and receptive music therapy.   Bridge between psychotherapy and shamanism. Altered states of consciousness and neurogiology.   Spirituality in treatment.   The basic perinatal matrices, according to S. Grof. Transpersonal Psychology.

Dates and Schedules

Block I: The Gong Ritual and the Amniotic Universe. 22-23 Enero 2022.  9-10 Abril 2022

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Block II: Symbiosis and Archaic battle 24-25 Setiembre 2022. 21-22 Enero 2023

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Bloque III: Muerte y Renacimiento e Integración.  15-16 Abril 2023. 23-24 Setiembre 2023

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Horarios para todos los seminarios:

8 h diarias – 9’30h a 13’30 y 16h a 20h

Bloque I: El Ritual del Gong y el Universo Amniótico. Monocórdio, Canto de Harmónicos, Shruti Box y Cuencos Tibetanos. Matriz Perinatal Básica I.

Block II: Symbiosis and Archaic battle Tanpura, Melodic Instruments, Didgeridoo and Drums. Basic Perinatal Matrix I and Beggining of II.

Block III: Death and rebirth and integration. Symphonic Gong and all other instruments. Hand Pan, Koto, Sansula, Rav Vast, Flute. Basic Perinatal Matrix II, III and IV.

Information and requirements

All persons interested in the course will submit a brief essay (in Spanish, Catalan or English), explaining their motivations for taking this course, attaching also a brief biography, personal data, and image, together in one word or pdf document. Send an email, along with personal data to: sound(@)soundtrance.com
The seminars will be offered in Spanish or English translated into Spanish/English. The group will be open during the process of 6 fixed weekends, with a duration of 2 weekends in each block, you can book for all 3 blocks (six weekends) or 1 block (two weekends), and the dates will be fixed. You pay in advance, there is no refund if you miss any of the dates you have booked.

Previous experience in music or altered states of consciousness can help, but it is not necessary. However, it is important that there is interest and willingness to open oneself to discover the inner parts of oneself. In no case can this course replace therapeutic assistance and each participant must behave responsibly. In addition, an instrument building workshop (not included in the price) is also available. Upon completion of the 3 blocks, you will receive a diploma of attendance from the Sound & Trance Institute.
During the course, you can book individual sessions or group therapy sessions, or music classes, benefiting from a 25% discount on all activities.

Teachers

Joel Olivé, terapeuta transpersonal, músico multiinstrumentista, musicoterapeuta y luthier.

Dr. Peter HessPsychiatrist neurologist in music therapist

Heike HessHolistic therapist transpersonal therapist aromatherapist and sound therapist

Location

Mandala Space
C / pujada del parque del castell, 13
08241 Manresa, Barcelona
Google Maps: Espai Mandala Manresa,
www.espaimandala.com
Carrer de la Pujada del Parc del Castell, 13, 08241 Manresa, Barcelona