The Sound Healing Academy January Newsletter

Jan 04, 2026

Welcome to our January Newsletter!

January arrives with a gentle invitation… a chance to begin again, not with pressure, but with presence.

As we step into this new year, we’re reminded of the power of intention: the quiet inner compass that guides our thoughts, actions, and the energy we bring into the world. Before the pace of the year gathers momentum, this is our moment to pause, breathe, and choose how we want to show up for ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities.

Sound healing offers a beautiful doorway into this practice. Whether it’s a few grounding tones in the morning, a soothing singing bowl before bed, or a midday moment of recalibration, integrating sound into our daily rituals helps us stay centered, open-hearted, and aligned with what matters most.

This month, we invite you to set an intention that feels true to you, a feeling, a vision, or a quiet whisper you’re ready to honor. As you cultivate this energy within, we encourage you to share it outward through kindness, presence, and the healing vibrations you bring to your circles.

May this January be filled with clarity, warmth, and resonant beginnings!

What you’ll find in your January 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 - discover something inspiring this month
Reflection Section - taking a moment for you
Offers & Discounts - unlock special offers on our sound healing training

Welcoming Victoria White, our newest associate teacher!

We're absolutely delighted to welcome Victoria as the newest Associate Teacher at The Sound Healing Academy!

Sometimes, however, we need a little extra support. When a friend told me about a sound bath in 2023, I knew I needed to explore it further! The experience brought me into a state of deep relaxation. I loved the variety of sounds and found myself curious about what was being played and how. I was particularly drawn to the gong and spoke with the teacher afterward, knowing this was something I wanted to learn.

That same year, I enrolled in a Level 1 Sound Healing Training Workshop in Birmingham with The Sound Healing Academy. After completing it, I travelled to Brighton for my Level 2 Diploma. Eager to continue, I began hosting sound baths at home for friends and now run regular sound baths in my local community!

I am deeply grateful to The Sound Healing Academy for the opportunity to become an Associate Teacher. I’m incredibly excited about the future and about sharing my journey with music and sound with others across the UK."

Experience a unique sound immersion at the Nashville Symphony

In just a few days, you can join us at the Nashville Symphony, and we couldn’t be more proud to share that our very own Associate Teacher, Kayce Laine, will be leading this extraordinary sound bath experience!

Kayce recently spent time inside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee, exploring the acoustics, weaving through the score, and working with the team to shape what is becoming a truly magical journey on Sunday, January 4th.

The energy building around this event is incredible, and we are honored to witness her bring her gifts to such a powerful space. This will be a sound immersion unlike anything most audiences have ever experienced: live ambient vocals, crystal singing bowls, meditative soundscapes, and the resonance of LIVE symphony musicians filling the hall with depth and vibration.

Let the countdown begin… and let the healing unfold!

A support team who truly understands the journey you’re on

At the heart of The Sound Healing Academy is our support team that truly understands the journey you’re on... not just from behind a desk, but from lived, hands-on experience in the world of sound healing!

Our customer support team holds their Level 2 Sound Healing Diploma, and many work with both 1:1 clients and group sound baths.

This means the people guiding you aren’t just administrators... they’re trained practitioners who know the transformational power of sound from personal practice and professional work. Whether you’re at the very beginning, trying to decide which course or pathway aligns with your intentions… or you’re deep into your certification and need clarity, encouragement, or guidance, our team is here to support you with genuine expertise, compassion, and insight!

They’re here to walk with you, step by step, to answer your questions, celebrate your wins, support your challenges, and ensure you feel held throughout your sound healing journey with us.

We’re incredibly proud of the knowledgeable, heart-centered souls who make up our support team, and we hope you feel their care and commitment every time you reach out!

Healing from the inside out: Jenna Tremblay's story

At The Sound Healing Academy, we often speak about the transformative power of sound... but it’s our students’ lived experiences that truly bring this work to life.

Jenna’s journey is a powerful reminder that sound healing is not just a practice or a modality, but a deeply supportive companion through life’s most challenging moments. Her story is living proof of how sound can support the nervous system, nurture self-love, and open a path toward profound healing and inner alignment.

"My journey into sound healing began as a personal search to understand my place in the world, but in 2024, it became a lifeline.

After being diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia and facing the possibility of brain surgery, I felt deeply called to explore complementary therapies.

Sound healing naturally wove its way into my practice, and daily sound baths supported not only my physical recovery but also deep healing around self-love and nervous-system regulation.

Sound has become an essential daily ritual and a true friend when my system enters survival mode. It guides me back into balance, creating the internal environment needed for restoration and healing.

Through my training with The Sound Healing Academy, I’ve already begun sharing sound with friends and family and witnessing how it invites stillness, self-focus, and meaningful change.

For me, growth as a practitioner is inseparable from growth as a human being. Sharing healing sounds with the world feels deeply aligned and profoundly special."

What research says about sound & stress relief

More and more studies are exploring how sound can help us relax... and the results are promising.

From music and natural sounds to structured sound meditations, researchers are seeing clear signs of reduced stress in the body. It’s gentle science meeting ancient wisdom!

The magic of crystal singing bowls

Crystal singing bowls are central to many of our practices.

We return to them again and again, for personal self-care rituals, for deeply held 1:1 sound healing sessions, and for expansive group sound baths where their pure tones fill the space and gently guide the nervous system into balance.

Crystal singing bowls have a unique way of working on all levels: mind, body, and soul. Their resonance is both powerful and subtle, supporting relaxation, emotional release, energetic alignment, and a profound sense of presence.

Whether you’re playing for yourself at the end of a long day or holding space for others, they meet you exactly where you are!

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to bring crystal singing bowls into your practice but haven’t yet taken the step, consider this your sign. This year is the year to invest in your own set and deepen your connection with sound!

For a limited time, you can save up to $250 USD on crystal singing bowls in our Sound Therapy Shop. These offers are available until January 6th, making it a beautiful opportunity to begin (or expand) your sound healing journey with intention and resonance!

A gentle intention-setting practice

As we step into a new cycle, this is a beautiful moment to pause, soften, and listen inward. Setting an intention doesn’t need to be grand or elaborate; it simply needs to be true.

And when we pair it with healing sound, the experience becomes even more grounding, embodied, and resonant. Here is a gentle practice you can try:

1. Find a quiet moment
Sit or lie somewhere comfortable. Let your breath slow down, arriving fully into your body.

2. Choose your sound
You might ring a singing bowl, hum softly, tap a tuning fork, play a favorite track…
Choose whatever sound helps your body relax, and your mind soften.

3. Hold your intention in your heart, not your head
Instead of forcing words, allow a feeling or simple phrase to arise:
“I welcome calm.”
“I choose compassion.”
“I am open to joy.”
Let it be gentle.

4. Let the sound carry it
Play your sound slowly and mindfully. Imagine your intention moving through the vibration, like it’s being woven into your energy field, your breath, your body.

5. Seal it

Place a hand on your chest or belly for a moment of gratitude.
No rush. Just presence.

And if this practice brings you peace or clarity, consider sharing it with someone you care about. A partner, a friend, a family member... Sound has a beautiful way of connecting us, softening us, and holding us together.

May this reflection offer you a moment of stillness, a spark of intention, and a resonance that ripples into the days ahead!