The Art of Sacred Sound & Ceremony Training at The Shala
6th-8th December 2026
in person with Anne Malone
Overview
Learn how to use sound to cultivate tranquility, deepen presence, and bring renewed energy into your classes or personal practice. Musician and yogini Anne Malone guides participants through the art of creating a harmonious and sacred environment using Himalayan singing bowls, the voice, and mantra.
This training explores how to prepare and facilitate sound ceremonies, create a Sacred Singing Space, and work confidently with sound as a therapeutic and spiritual tool. The course is suitable for personal development and is especially beneficial for yoga teachers, wellness therapists, and holistic practitioners seeking to integrate sound into their offerings.
Course Content
You will learn how to:
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Understand Himalayan Singing Bowls, including a brief history, how they are made, the different types of bowls, and their specific purposes
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Distinguish between Crystal Singing Bowls and Himalayan Singing Bowls
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Identify when and how to use singing bowls in yoga classes, ceremonies, therapy sessions, and sound baths
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Explore the foundations of Sacred Sound Ceremony, with deeper study unfolding throughout the course
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Demystify the practice of singing mantra and discover the authentic heart of your voice
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Create and hold a Sacred Singing Space with confidence and integrity
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Care for and strengthen your voice through gentle and effective vocal practices
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Understand the structure and flow of a Sacred Sound Bath
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Learn how to hold sacred space through sound bath choreography and orchestration
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Integrate instruments, voice, recordings, poetry, song, and mantra to create your own unique ceremonial sound bath
Instructional videos will be provided to support your learning and reinforce the techniques introduced during the training.
Experience & Requirements
No prior musical experience is required.
For those who wish to work with their own instruments, there will be an opportunity to purchase specially sourced Goddess Singing Bowls suitable for use during the training and to take home.
Practicalities
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Format: In-studio (in-person)
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Course Fee: £550
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Accreditation:
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25 accredited Level 2 hours as a stand-alone course or as part of the 300-hour training
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Optional home study component to add 5 additional hours, converting the training into a 30-hour course
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Upon completion of the full 300-hour training, participants are eligible to register as a RYT 500 teacher.
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