Soul of Yoga Institute · Areas of Study

Sound Healing
and Kirtan

Listen deeply. Find your voice. Share the practice.

Explore the art of working with sound—from crystal singing bowls to mantra, harmonium, and devotional singing.

Train with Wah! and Govind Das.

Wah! playing crystal singing bowls in a sunlit room — Wah! · Sound healing trainings through Sacred Sound of the Soul

Sound as a Path of Practice

Sound invites us to listen, participate, and connect. This study area brings together two ways to explore it: learning to guide a sound healing experience, and learning to share kirtan through music and mantra.

Build practical skills with experienced teachers, whether you want to enrich your personal practice or bring sound into your work with others.

Upcoming Trainings

Choose a training below to explore the full course details and registration.

Wah! seated beside a collection of crystal singing bowls

Live online with Wah!
Presented by Sacred Sound of the Soul
Join from wherever you are via Zoom.

Sacred Sound of the Soul · Live online

Sound Healing Trainings

with Wah!

Explore how to play, shape, and guide sound in two focused trainings—from the foundations of a short relaxation to the design of a longer sound journey.

Level I: Sound Healing Facilitator

November 14, 2026

Develop your skills with bowls, wands, voice, and simple patterns. Learn to bring these elements together for a short guided sound experience.

Level II: Sound Healing Design & Composition

April 24, 2027

Explore musical variation, tone, pacing, and spoken guidance as you learn to compose a 30–50 minute sound healing session.

Tuition: $300 per training

Each course meets live on Zoom, 9:00 am–12:00 pm Pacific.

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Kirtan Training with Govind Das, December 12–13

In-person training location
Soul of Yoga Institute
701 Garden View Ct
Encinitas, CA 92024

Soul of Yoga Institute · In person & online

Kirtan Training

with Govind Das

Dates: December 12–13, 2026
Time: 12:30–5:30 pm Pacific each day
Attend: In Encinitas or live online.
Recordings are available.

Explore devotional singing and build the skills to share kirtan. Beginners and experienced practitioners can study harmonium, voice, and Bhakti Yoga with Govind Das.

Harmonium accompaniment and melody
Mantra pronunciation and meaning
Vocal practice and the devotional tradition

Tuition: $350

Save $50 when you register by November 14.
Payment option: two payments of $195.

Bring your own harmonium or keyboard.

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What You Will Explore

Playing and Guiding Sound

Listening closely to the instruments you work with
Choosing how sound begins, develops, and settles
Using musical patterns and language to guide an experience

Voice, Mantra, and Connection

Bringing voice and harmonium into practice
Understanding the meaning within a chant
Exploring kirtan as a shared devotional practice

This Study Area Is for You If You…

Are curious about sound and mantra, want to develop your voice or facilitation skills, or hope to bring a new dimension to your personal practice, yoga teaching, or work with others.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I register?

The Sound Healing Trainings button takes you to Sacred Sound of the Soul, where you can explore both Wah! courses and register. The Kirtan button opens the Soul of Yoga event page for details and enrollment.

Can I attend online?

Both Wah! trainings meet live on Zoom. Kirtan offers a choice of attending at the Institute in Encinitas or joining online, with recordings available.

Which training is a good place to begin?

Wah!’s Level I introduces short sound sessions. Level II focuses on designing a longer experience. Govind Das welcomes people new to harmonium as well as practitioners expanding their kirtan repertoire.

What instruments will I need?

Kirtan participants need their own harmonium or keyboard. For the Wah! courses, visit the Sound Healing Trainings page or contact Sacred Sound of the Soul about instruments and preparation.

Questions about studying with the Institute? Contact us or call 760-943-7685.