The Sound Healing Academy August Newsletter

Aug 18, 2025

Welcome to our August Newsletter!

As we step into August, a month of golden light and deep transformation, we invite you to shine brightly and let your inner sound radiate out into the world.

At The Sound Healing Academy, we believe that each of us holds the power to be a beacon — lighting the path for others through the healing vibrations we share.

This month’s newsletter is full of exciting news, inspiration, and opportunities to elevate your journey. We’re thrilled to announce our Flash Sale on our In-Person Workshops is here — your chance to deepen your practice, connect with our community, and expand your skills with special discounts!

And that’s just the beginning… stay tuned for more updates, special features, and transformative stories from our global sound healing family.

Let your voice rise, your drum beat steady, and your light shine strong!

What you’ll find in your August Newsletter:

Your Community — what’s happening around the globe
Practitioner Spotlight — catch up with our graduates and what they're doing
Science & Sound — exciting research in the field of sound healing
Interesting Instruments
Reflection Section — taking a moment for you
Special Offers & Discounts

The power of our In-Person Sound Healing Workshops

Imagine walking into a sacred space filled with gentle tones, deep resonance, and the kind of stillness that reaches your soul.

You’re not alone—around you are kindred spirits, seekers and healers, all brought together by a shared calling: to explore the profound power of sound.

There’s something truly special that happens when we gather in person — a synergy, an unspoken connection. Surrounded by like-hearted people, you’ll learn not just the techniques of sound healing, but the feeling of it… the rhythm of the drum shared in a circle, the harmonics of the voice rising together, the grounding vibration of a crystal bowl held in your hands.

Whether you’re beginning your sound healing journey or stepping deeper into your calling, studying in person offers:

direct support and mentorship from experienced teachers
connection and community that lasts long beyond the workshop
a chance to immerse yourself in the energy of healing instruments
and most of all… the spark of transformation that happens when you’re seen, supported, and inspired

Do you have suggestions for new workshop locations?

We’re always looking to bring our sound healing workshops to new places around the world. If you know of a great venue or location you’d love to see us in, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email your ideas to Gráinne at [email protected].

Join Sana's NEW Workshops in Peckham, London, UK

Nestled in the vibrant and creative heart of South London, Peckham is full of artistic energy and cultural diversity - an inspiring setting for personal growth and sound healing.

We’re thrilled to share that Natalie Brown, a beloved teacher and graduate of The Sound Healing Academy, continues to uplift and inspire through her Sounds Heal Podcast — a space where sound, science, and soul harmonize in powerful ways.

Natalie’s journey began with her training at the Academy, where she earned her diploma and built a strong foundation in sound healing. Through her studies and deep personal practice, she has created a meaningful career sharing sound as a tool for healing and transformation. Her story is a shining example of how sound healing can open doors to impactful and fulfilling work — and yes, you can do it too!

Coming up soon, members of our Sound Healing Academy team will be featured on the podcast, diving into heartfelt conversations about their personal journeys with sound — how it all began, how their cultural roots shape their path, and how they each walk the journey of conscious, heart-led healing.

“In this episode, I’d love to have a conversation around your journeys with sound healing, how your cultural backgrounds influence your work, and ways to support others in building a conscious, heart-led sound healing practice. It will also be a wonderful opportunity to share more about the work we’re all doing at The Sound Healing Academy!” ~ Natalie Brown

We can’t wait for you to hear these authentic, moving stories and insights. Whether you’re just starting or deepening your practice, this is an invitation to reconnect with your purpose, tune into your intuition, and step into your own path of healing and service.

Stay tuned — the episode will be released soon!

Meet Claire McCann, the founder of Flow Yoga UK

"Hi, I'm Claire, and my fascination with sound healing began a few years ago when I went to a few different sound baths with different facilitators and left feeling like I was floating on a cloud!

I was initially drawn to crystal singing bowls, intrigued by the beautiful sounds and vibrations they create. I spent a long time trying to find a course that could teach me more about them and found The Sound Healing Academy. This is where I started with my Level 1 Course, and a few years later I decided to do my Level 2 Sound Baths Diploma... and this is where my learning really flourished!

I felt really lucky to have had such experienced mentors, and since graduating, I've held monthly sound baths both in my local village hall and at a local spa. I've found sound healing deeply impactful on my journey...I found that playing sound healing instruments has helped to soothe and calm me, creating a relaxing environment.

Also, by introducing this to my yoga students, I've been able to pass on these qualities to them, which I'm truly grateful for. I've had many students give feedback on how my sound baths play an important part in helping their mental health, and they really miss them if they're not able to attend them!

I centre my sound baths around the changing of the seasons as well as the moon cycles. To honour the natural world around us and the natural cycles in nature, I focus mainly on playing my crystal singing bowls, whilst also introducing other instruments around them.

I continue to grow as a sound healing practitioner by slowly introducing new instruments into my sound baths, getting a real feel for their tones and how and when it is best to introduce them. I am also looking into learning how to play the Shruti box and possibly the harmonium, so I can hold Kirtan-style sessions whilst singing mantras.

I feel truly honored to be able to share this really special healing modality with the world!"

Sound healing and its physiological effects

Recent clinical research has shown that sound healing with instruments like Tibetan and crystal singing bowls can lead to measurable improvements in both physical and emotional well-being.

These findings support what many of us have felt intuitively: that the vibrations of sound not only soothe the body but also nurture the soul.

As more studies continue to explore the effects of sound on the brain, nervous system, and heart coherence, it’s becoming clear that sound healing is much more than a wellness trend — it’s a powerful modality for holistic transformation!

The Ocean Drum: a wave of healing for the mind, body & soul

Close your eyes and imagine the rhythmic ebb and flow of ocean waves washing gently over you — calming, grounding, and deeply restoring.

That’s the essence of the Ocean Drum, a unique sound healing instrument designed to recreate the soothing, meditative sounds of the sea.

Used in sound baths, 1-2-1 sessions, and personal self-care, the ocean drum brings a powerful yet gentle energy that resonates deeply within the body. As the beads roll across the surface, the sound mimics the tides — shifting from soft ripples to powerful waves — creating a natural white noise that promotes deep relaxation and emotional release.

How can you use the ocean drum

In sound baths: add a layer of calm during transitions, at the end of sessions, or as a grounding element throughout.
For self-care: use in your personal rituals to unwind, reconnect with your breath, or create a sacred moment before sleep or meditation.
In 1-2-1 sound healing: the ocean drum can be played over or around the body to evoke a deep parasympathetic response, helping release tension and restore equilibrium.

Why it works

The frequency of ocean waves is inherently therapeutic. Nature sounds, especially the sound of water, have been shown to:

Lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels
Slow down the heart rate and support deep breathing
Quiet the mind and promote emotional balance
Reconnect us with the rhythm of nature and our inner flow

Whether you’re holding space for others or nurturing yourself, the ocean drum invites peace, clarity, and a sense of coming home to yourself!

Ignite your inner light with sound

This is your time to come back to your center.

Take a few quiet moments for yourself. Find a comfortable seated or lying-down position, and if you have a sound healing instrument nearby—a crystal singing bowl, chime, drum, or tuning fork—keep it close.

Visualization & sound practice

Begin by closing your eyes and taking three slow, deep breaths. Feel your body settle and your awareness gently turn inward.
Bring your attention to your heart space, the center of your chest. Imagine a soft, golden light glowing there—a warm flicker, like the flame of a candle.
As you begin to play your instrument (softly and intuitively)—see that golden light growing, expanding with each vibration and tone. It fills your chest, radiates down your arms, into your belly, your legs, your face.
Let the sound carry this light beyond your body—illuminating the space around you, your home, your community, and finally reaching the world. You are a beacon.
Sit in the stillness for a few moments after the sound fades. Feel the peace, the clarity, the connection to something greater.

Let this be your reminder: your light is needed in the world, and sound is one of the most powerful ways to share it.

What did you feel? What images or sensations arose? Take a moment to journal your experience or simply rest in the glow!

15% OFF Rainbow Sounds Coloured Crystal Singing Bowl Sets

Looking to enhance your healing toolkit?

Now’s your chance to save 15% on our vibrant Rainbow Sounds Coloured Crystal Singing Bowl Sets — available in sets of 7, 4, or 3.

These stunning bowls don’t just look beautiful — their rich tones help clear energy, balance the chakras, and support deep transformation.

Perfect for beginners or experienced practitioners alike, they bring together colour, sound, and healing power in perfect harmony!

Special ANS Course Offer

When you purchase any of our Certified Level 1 Sound Healing Courses or a Level 2 Diploma in Sound Healing Course, you can also purchase our Integral Sound Healing and the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Course for 50% OFF!

May you continue to shine your light boldly, trust your intuition, and use the power of sound to bring peace, balance, and healing—to yourself and others.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or deepening your practice, know that we’re here to walk beside you—with resources, inspiration, and a heart-centered community that’s growing around the world!

Stay tuned for exciting announcements, our upcoming flash sale on in-person workshops, and more ways to connect and expand with sound.

Thank you for being with us on your sound healing journey!

With resonance,

The Sound Healing Academy Team