Level 1: Foundations in Vibration
Instructor: Jay Taylor
Description: Every religion, spiritual practice, and indigenous group utilizes some form of sound frequency to unite people in ceremony, celebration, and healing. No matter where you travel, you’ll find a rich culture of music and instruments that can often be traced back for thousands of years. We see gongs, singing bowls, didgeridoos, rattles, drums, bells, chimes, and the human voice. There are also decades of scientific research showing how powerfully meditation, in it’s various forms, impacts our overall physical, mental, and physiological state. Foundations in Vibration is a crystal bowl and meditation training for people who want to take control of their own well-being and be of service to others.
Schedule:
Session #1 - Jan 11 from 1:00-6:00pm
Engage in scientific experiments with Cymatics (the science of frequency interaction) and frequency fields; Analyze experiment outcomes; Discuss how our findings align with new technologies and their implications for the field of sound healing.
Learn crystal singing bowl technique and methodology; Discuss basic elements of musical awareness; Develop your ear through targeted listening.
Session #2 - Jan 25 from 1:00-6:00pm
Discuss altered states of consciousness, binaural beats, and brainwave entrainment; Explore how instruments and frequency can impact brainwave states.
Explore the science behind intention: Design intentions for specific purposes, Pair intention with sound frequency.
Deepen confidence in bowl technique; Learn new techniques; Play with others to explore bowl interactions.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned musician or meditator, you’ll leave this training feeling confident in the use of crystal bowls for the purposes of meditation. It’s also one of the most affordable sound training programs of this depth being offered anywhere.
Dive into the world of frequency, meditation, and crystal bowls and learn how to utilize these techniques to create inner peace and physical and emotional health in your life (and in the lives of others).
Meet Your Instructor:
Jay Taylor has facilitated nearly 2,000 sound meditation experiences in the Chicagoland area, and is the director and co-founder of the Ahimsa School of Sound Healing. Previous to his work in sound, Jay had a 10-year teaching career working with students with special needs.
“If I had to trace my decision to become a meditation facilitator to one event, it’s the time I was monitoring 1st grade recess and two kids ran into each other. One of the boys was screaming, and I ran up to him and asked if I could play him my tuning fork. With his permission I brought the fork to his ear, and he instantly stopped screaming and became calm. A moment later he was back to playing. The power of sound to change lives, shift perspectives, and unite people became very clear in that moment. It’s for that reason that I created this course and have dedicated my life to sharing the power of sound with as many people as possible.” — Jay Taylor
FAQs:
Do I need instruments to join the course?
Experience with healing instruments is assumed, but our stock of singing bowls and other tools will be available. Students receive a 10% discount on all instrument purchases. For questions, email Jay Taylor at ahimsasoundschool@gmail.com.
Upcoming Course Location / Times / Prices:
Ahimsa Yoga Studio EVANSTON (614 Dempster)
This course meets on Jan 11 from 12:30-5:00pm AND Jan 25 from 12:30-5:00pm.
The price is $350 for non-members ($275 for Ahimsa members).
Level 2: Foundations in Facilitation
Instructor: Jay Taylor
Description: Foundations in Facilitation is a facilitator training designed to support those with previous sound meditation experience in building confidence as a meditation facilitator and space holder. Opportunities will be provided for students to facilitate meditation experiences in front of the class and to receive structured critiques. We will also role play different scenarios preparing students for the challenges that may arise during facilitation. The overall intention of the course is to support our students in taking their sound meditation practice to a professional level. Learn more here
WARNING: This course is the second course in our series. You must take the Foundations in Vibration course prior to our facilitators course.
Schedule:
Session #1 - Feb 8th from 12:30-8:00pm
Explore in detail Ahimsa’s 18 Components of Facilitation
Develop your personal structure for meditation facilitation through identifying the who, where, and why of your work.
Establish an overall intention for what you plan to offer.
Craft a description of your offering.
Design an introduction for your offering based on your own interests and passions in the field of sound meditation.
Session #2 - Feb 22nd from 12:30-8:00pm
Curate your instrument setup / layout based on functionality, symmetry, and beauty.
Build Experience through facilitating multiple meditation sessions of varying lengths complete with roll playing scenarios.
Identify areas of strength and relative weakness as a facilitator through the process of critique following each facilitated session.
Receive guidance on how best to elevate your facilitation work to a professional level.
Meet Your Instructor:
Jay Taylor - Over the past 6 years Jay has become a driving force in the Chicago sound meditation landscape facilitating nearly 2,000 sound meditation experiences. His mission is to reduce the barriers of entry to meditation which he has done through offering 100s of donated sound meditations and sharing his work in a diversity of high profile spaces and venues such a the Lincoln Park Zoo, Willis Tower, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Navy Pier, and the Morton Arboretum. He has contributed to the development of the sound meditation modality as the director and co-founder of the Ahimsa School of Sound Healing which was founded in 2020. Since that time he has provided access to his experience and knowledge through the Foundations in Vibration course and as a mentor. Additionally, he has curated retail spaces in Oak Park and Evanston providing sonic explorers with hands-on access to a variety of healing instruments. Previous to his work in sound, Jay had a 10-year teaching career working with students with special needs.
FAQs:
Do I need instruments to join the course?
Experience with healing instruments is assumed, but our stock of singing bowls and other tools will be available. Students receive a 10% discount on all instrument purchases. For questions, email Jay Taylor at ahimsasoundschool@gmail.com.
Upcoming Course Location / Times / Prices:
Ahimsa Yoga Studio EVANSTON (614 Dempster)
This course meets on Nov 10th from 12:30-8:00pm AND Nov 23rd from 12:30-8:00pm.
The price is $750 for non-members ($650 for Ahimsa members / Ahimsa teachers / work study).
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