Alchemy of Sound
Sound Healing Practitioner Training — YACEP (30 Hr)
Become a Sound Facilitator
A 4-day YACEP-certified training in sound healing, combining music theory, nervous-system awareness, instrument practice, and the art of creating intentional sound journeys.
Learn how to work with singing bowls, gongs, voice, and a wide range of instruments and how to weave them together into meaningful experiences for yourself and others.
Sound is one of the most direct ways we experience the world. Before we analyse it, we feel it — through rhythm, vibration, emotion, and connection.
In this training, we explore sound not only as a frequency, but as a language: one that can be understood through science, music, embodiment, and conscious practice.
We host trainings in Europe and Asia. You can find here upcoming trainings in 2026 in Zurich Switzerland at Soulcity, Hamburg Germany at SOMASPACE and in Sri Lanka at Senses.
For those already working with sound, our 50 Hr In Depth (Level 2) goes further — voice work, applied music theory, facilitation & the professional side of a practice. View the full Level 2 curriculum here.
Beyond playing instruments
Many sound healing trainings focus on learning individual instruments. We believe the real depth begins when instruments start speaking together. A powerful sound journey is not created by simply adding more sounds.
It is created through understanding:
rhythm
harmony
texture
dynamics
timing
silence
Throughout this training, you will learn how to combine singing bowls, gongs, voice, tuning forks, chimes, percussion, and many other instruments into coherent experiences that feel intentional and alive.
Because sound healing is not only about the instruments you have. It is about how you listen. How you combine. And how you guide the experience.
Our Approach
Between science, music and healing
Sound has always been part of human experience. Across cultures, rhythm, music and voice have been used to connect, regulate and express.
At Soulravel, we approach sound healing as both an art and a practice. We honour the intuitive and experiential side of sound while staying grounded in musical understanding, nervous-system awareness and responsible facilitation.
We are interested in teaching people how to listen deeply, work skillfully and create meaningful experiences for others.
The Building Blocks
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Understanding Sound
The science and language behind vibration
Explore the foundations of sound, music theory, and the nervous system including how vibration, frequency, harmonics and rhythm influence our experience through a polyvagal-informed perspective.
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Creating with Sound
The musical craft behind sound journeys
Learn how to listen, combine, and work with different instruments while developing the musical awareness needed to create intentional, flowing, multi-instrument sound journeys.
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Holding Space Through Sound
The art of facilitation and connection
Develop the skills to guide individual sessions and group sound baths through presence, trauma-informed space holding and a deeper understanding of how to support others through sound.
Who this is for
✺ A yoga teacher wanting to integrate sound into your classes
✺ A therapist, coach, or facilitator expanding your work
✺ A musician curious about sound as a healing practice
✺ A retreat leader wanting to offer deeper experiences
✺ Someone beginning a new path with sound
✺ Someone simply feeling drawn to learn
Is Alchemy of Sound for you? No previous experience with music, yoga, or sound healing is required. Only curiosity and willingness to explore. This training is for those who feel called to explore sound more deeply. You may be:
The Training Experience
Alchemy of Sound is an experiential training. You won't only sit and listen.
You will move.
You will practise playing.
You will experiment.
You will facilitate.
You will receive feedback.
Each day combines theory with direct experience, allowing knowledge to move from the mind into the body.
By the end of the training, you will have created and guided your own sound journey and developed a deeper confidence in working with sound.
What you will learn
Across four days, you will build a strong foundation in sound healing and sound facilitation.
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You will explore:
the science behind sound and vibration
accessible music theory
rhythm, intervals, harmonics and resonance
how musicians think about sound and composition
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You will work hands-on with:
Himalayan singing bowls
crystal singing bowls (frosted and clear)
gongs
medicine drum
native american & bansuri flutes
chimes
tuning forks
voice
harmonium, shruti box
percussion instruments
additional sound tools
You will learn not only what each instrument does, but how they communicate with each other.
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You will explore:
the nervous system and how sound interacts with the nervous system
creating supportive and grounded experiences
nervous-system-aware facilitation
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You will learn how to:
create a complete sound journey / arc
work with pacing and transitions
guide individual sessions
facilitate group sound baths
Day One
The science, foundations, and language of vibration
We begin by creating a deeper understanding of sound and its role in our lives.
You will begin developing the awareness needed to work with sound consciously.
We explore:
✺ Opening ceremony and intention setting
✺ Science of Sound: Foundations of sound and vibration
✺ Listening practices and awareness exercises
✺ Introduction into Singing Bowls & Play time in small group
Day Two
The Body, Voice & Nervous System
Understanding sound as an embodied experience. Sound is not only something we hear, it is something we experience through the body.
Through somatic movement, vocal practices, and nervous-system exploration, you will learn how sound influences us on different levels.
We explore:
✺ Morning somatic movement and vocal toning
✺ Foundations of sound healing
✺ The nervous system through a polyvagal-informed lens
✺ Introduction into Music Theory
✺ Playing techniques and small group practice
Day Three
Instruments, Integration & Facilitation
Learning to create meaningful sound journeys. As your relationship with sound deepens, we expand into the wider world of instruments and learn how they communicate with each other.
You will explore how different textures, tones and frequencies come together to create a complete sound experience.
The focus then moves toward facilitation learning how to guide others through sound with presence, sensitivity, and awareness.
We explore:
✺ Morning somatic movement and vocal toning ✺ Additional instruments including gongs, drums, chimes, handpan, flutes, harmonium, and more
✺ Combining instruments and creating layers within sound journeys
✺ Understanding texture, tonal quality, dynamics and flow
✺ Foundations of 1:1 sound sessions
✺ Trauma-aware space holding and supportive facilitation
✺ Hands-on practice in pairs and small groups
Day Four
Holding Space & Integration
Bringing everything together. The final day is about integration.
You will deepen your understanding of facilitation, explore the philosophy and practice of Nada Yoga, and learn how to design and guide a complete group sound journey.
The training culminates in practical facilitation sessions where you share your own sound offering with the group.
We explore:
✺ Introduction to Nada Yoga and sound as a contemplative practice
✺ Deepening trauma-informed facilitation skills
✺ Designing a sound arc for group sound baths
✺ Final group facilitation practice
✺ Certification ceremony and closing circle
What you’ll get
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30-hour YACEP Sound Practitioner certification
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90-page illustrated training manual
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Four full days of teaching and practice
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Hands-on instrument experience
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Sound bath facilitation practice
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Foundations in music theory and nervous-system awareness
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Continued connection with the Soulravel community
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10% discount on our curated online shop
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Personal support beyond the training
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January 8th – 11th 2026
February 12th – 15th 2026
March 12th – 15th 2026
@ SENSES SRI LANKA
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23.05., 24.05. & 30.05., 31.05. @ SOULCITY
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June 25 — 28th @ SOMASPACE
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Level 1 Dates: 05.09., 06.09 & 12.09. & 13.09. @ SOULCITY
Level 2 Dates: 18.09., 19.09., 20.09. @ SOULCITY
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December 10th - 13th
Upcoming Trainings 2026
Choose a Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Soulcity Zurich
When: May & September 2026
Sri Lanka
Senses Sri Lanka
When: December 2026 - March 2027
Hamburg, Germany
Somaspace Hamburg
When: June 2026
Testimonials from our Students
5.0 from our former students
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Yes. While sound healing is generally safe and beneficial, there are certain conditions that may require extra care or medical advice before participating. These may include:
Recent surgeries (especially within the last 3–4 weeks)
Serious cardiovascular conditions (e.g. pacemaker use)
Severe or unregulated mental health conditions
Epilepsy or history of seizures
Pregnancy (especially in the first trimester)
Sound sensitivity or auditory conditions (e.g. tinnitus, hyperacusis)
If any of the above apply to you, please contact us before enrolling so we can guide you appropriately and ensure the training is safe and supportive for your unique situation.
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No, you don’t need any instruments to begin. We provide all instruments for our sound training, so you can arrive with an open mind and focus fully on learning, listening, and practicing. If you already have your own instruments, you’re very welcome to bring them along. And if you feel called to purchase instruments beforehand, we’re happy to offer a consultation to guide you toward one of our curated sets from our online store. As a student, you receive 10% off all sets.
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Yes! Everyone with a genuine interest in sound is welcome. Come as you are. No prior knowledge is required, this training offers an easy access for all people from various backgrounds. No preparation needed from your side.
You can bring your favorite items, crystals, notebook or whatever is part of your own practice and altar. If you already own a set of Himalayan or crystal singing bowls you can of course practice with them.
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Cancellations or changes can be made four weeks before the course starts. Please note that the downpayment of 400.- is non-refundable.
If you cancel less than four weeks before the course begins, the full course fee is due, and no refunds or date changes will be possible — for any reason, including medical issues, emergencies, or personal circumstances. This policy applies equally to all participants to ensure fairness and to support the planning and integrity of our offerings.
By completing your payment, you agree to the general terms and conditions of the course.
We strongly recommend that you arrange cancellation insurance, in case you're unable to attend or complete the training.
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Your spot will be confirmed once the downpayment has been successfully completed.
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Yes, you will receive a certification of participation. This course is Yoga Alliance certified and can be added to your account.
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration."
— Nikola Tesla
About your facilitators
A training created by musicians, teachers, and practitioners. Soulravel was founded through a shared passion for sound, movement, music, and conscious practice. Alchemy of Sound combines musical understanding, practical skills, and a grounded approach to working with people.
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Co-Founder Soulravel
Jonny has spent the past decade teaching yoga across retreats, festivals, and trainings worldwide. Raised in a musical family, he felt early on how sound can soothe, awaken, and mend. But the industry’s ego and burnout pulled him away from that truth. An injury and the disorientation that followed brought him to yoga in 2009. As his body recovered, he felt something larger recalibrate: breath steadying mind, presence softening the edges of life. He knew he wanted to share that pathway with others.
Since then, Jonny has worked with many students and learned what the body keeps teaching: healing is personal. He brings clear anatomical understanding, but values curiosity over perfection, inviting people to explore, adapt, and trust their own pace. His gift is creating safe, unpressured rooms where emotions can move and expression feels welcome.
Music never left; it matured. Today Jonny weaves years of sonic training into sound healing journeys and facilitator trainings, offering sound not as performance but as medicine: predictable, grounded, and deeply human. With reverence for lineage and a light touch, he encourages a life lived bravely and kindly: meet fear with breath, forgive often, love without keeping score.
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Co-Founder Soulravel
Natalija is a yoga teacher (RYT+500) and certified sound practitioner whose work has always been guided by healing and human connection. Before teaching full-time, she spent years in social work, earning a Master’s degree and witnessing, up close, the resilience and tenderness of the human heart. Yoga arrived as devotion rather than hobby; it gave language to what she’d felt all along: practice can change how we relate and live.
After years of studying and teaching yoga, somatics opened a new chapter. It asked a different kind of question: not How does the pose look? but What do you feel? In many traditional classrooms, the space to truly sense: slowly, curiously, without performance can be missed. Natalija’s work leans intentionally shifted toward that space. She teaches people to meet sensation as information, to listen for the small yes/no in the body, and to let awareness, not ambition set the pace. Through movement & sound, she helps students attune to their inner landscape.
Music has always been the heartbeat of Natalija’s life. Drawn to the healing potential of sound, she studied instruments and ancient modalities in India alongside their modern applications. Crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls, harmonium, voice each became a way of offering medicine. Together with Jonny, she composes and plays improvised soundscapes, creating grounded, spacious fields where participants can truly receive.
What continues to inspire her is the simple courage people bring to practice, showing up as they are, again and again.
IN DEPTH
Level 2 Training
Our long-awaited Level 2 is here. This additional 20-hour / 3-day immersion is for practitioners who feel ready to go deeper: refining technique, widening your musical vocabulary, and strengthening the craft of facilitating spaces with more precision, sensitivity, and confidence. We’ll move beyond the foundations into the subtleties. It’s a training for those who want their playing to feel cleaner, their listening sharper, and their facilitation more embodied, professional, and true.
Save the date 18.09., 19.09., 20.09. — bookings are now open.