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An in person training held in the majestic beauty of Sedona, Arizona.

Learn more about the training during our free info session: Online Wednesday, March 13th at 5:30pm PST.  Click here to register for info session.

Join internationally acclaimed author and music therapist Christine Stevens for a weekend of rhythmic empowerment, facilitation training, and sound healing. Learn the scientific evidence of drumming for mind, body, and spirit through the principle of entrainment. Discover vibro-acoustic techniques of drum massage, rhythm mantra, global healing rhythms, and the three keys to drumming for sound healing. Practice an evidence-based protocol for groups and individuals using rhythm and silence. Find out why The Gene Keys predicts that the “rhythmic symphony” will be the next stage of human evolution in consciousness. Flutes, rattles, drums, ukuleles, singing bowls, all are welcome.

Course Outline with learning outcomes:

  • Learn a one hour protocol to facilitate healing drum circles & provide individual sound healing – live OR online
  • Learn keys to the art of facilitation including hand cues of dynamics, starting and stopping, and keeping the pulse
  • Practice metaphors to deepen the meaning of drums for transformation and consciousness
  • Identify mind-body outcomes of scientific studies on drumming and the immune system. Boost your personal immunity and raise your vibration!
  • Become more confident in your own drumming ability on a variety of hand drums and world percussion
  • Learn how to use zoom.us and online tools to lead sound healing drum circles
  • Learn specific healing rhythms to use in live and online programs for groups and individuals.

This course is intended for: group leaders, yoga and educational teachers, health care workers, therapists, and more!  If you have the desire to facilitate peace with rhythm, this course is for you!

Cost: $495

In Person Training Location: Peace Place & Gifts  355 Jordan Rd  Sedona, AZ 86336


amanda and christine**Special Event**: For students attending this training there is also a Sound Healing event in Sedona with Christine and Amanda Baird. The event is Thursday April 25th at 6:00pm.

For tickets please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/755677881887/


Schedule:
  • 12 hour training, 10:00am-3:00pm daily
  • Attending the Online Practice Pod is required to receive a certificate.
    • Two Practice Pod dates are available to choose from:  Thursday May 9th 4pm (PST) or May 11th 9am (PST).
    • During the training you’ll select what practice pod date you’d like to sign up for.
  • For more info, email rebecca@soulofyoga.com

Recommended reading materials – the healing drum learning program – https://ubdrumcircles.com/product/the-healing-drum-learning-program/

Receive Two Bonus Gifts from Christine:

  • Drumming Up Spirit CD download – 10 audio tracks of chants and rhythms for spirituality and health.
  • 12.0 minute play along track and 10-page workbook and webinar on the Science of Drumming & 50% off coupon for Christine’s online facilitation training course – 3.0 hours of training

Suggested Drums (one or more recommended) – Drums will be provided to the participants.

  • Shaman/ Hand Drums – Hide drums often painted, with hand hold in back via sinu
  • REMO 16” Bahia Buffalo Drum
  • REMO 16” Buffalo drum Fiberskyn
  • 22” Buffalo Drum Fiberskyn
  • Djembe – goblet shaped body drums – REMO Festival Djembe medium size
  • VERSA Tubano
  • Frame Drum – ancient women’s sacred drum – 16 “ or 22” REMO frame drum – fiberskyn or renaissance
  • Or bring what you have!

American Holistic Nurses Association

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.


Christine StevensBio: Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC, MA holds master’s degrees in both social work and music therapy. She is the Sounds True author of Music Medicine, The Healing Drum Kit and The Art and Heart of Drum Circles. A practicing yogi, she is the founder of UpBeat Drum Circles based in Encinitas. Christine has appeared on NBC, PBS, KTLA, and is a featured speaker in the DVD Discover the Gift. A global troubadour, she has trained facilitators from more than twenty-five countries, led programs for Iraqi refugee women in El Cajon, and became a musical ambassador of peace. From Fortune 500 companies to survivors of disasters, from singing in a sweat lodge with the Lakota Nation, to facilitating outdoor ceremonies, Christine brings peace-making through the weaving of songs and rhythms from sacred sound traditions. She led the first drum circle training in a war-zone in northern Iraq.

Testimonials:

  • “Christine’s Rhythms for Healing Facilitation Training was a powerful experience! We learned a wide variety of rhythms, played many different percussion instruments, sang, danced, experimented, and expressed ourselves individually and as a synchronized group. We learned how to lead and incorporate sound healing experiences into both work and personal life contexts. Christine generously shared her vast and diverse experience with attention-to-detail, nuance, empathy, lessons learned, and best practices. It was an absolute joy meeting and practicing with Christine and all the other participants!” – Brian, Encinitas, CA

  • “Christine guides groups to the secret world of the rhythmic arts.” — Mickey Hart, Grammy award-winning percussionist, Grateful Dead and Global Drum Project; Author of Drumming at the Edge of Magic
  • “Christine Stevens can introduce you to the magic, fun, and healing power of drumming. I recommend it.” – Dr. Andrew Weil, Author of Healthy Aging
  • Christine Stevens’ work is truly brilliant. I love how she teaches drumming rhythms. The power of her work is reflected in the brightness of her spirit. — Sandra Ingerman, Author of 12 books, including The Book of Ceremony
  • Christine Stevens is a magical sage of sound healing. She is a “bridger of worlds” with a deep sense of what matters most. She brings healing home for the Soul. — Dr. Sue Morter, Founder of the Morter Institute for BioEnergetics and Author of The Energy Codes
  • “She is an instrument of global peace on the planet.”
  • Christine’s work is anointed with the kiss of heaven’s inspiration, celebration, and joy. She is an instrument of global peace on the planet. — Michael Bernard Beckwith, Author of Spiritual Liberation and Founder of Agape International Spiritual Center
  • “Each of Christine’s lessons has become a part of my life and helped me to become a musical instrument and a singer of my own song.” -Bernie Siegel, MD, author, Love, Medicine & Miracles. Prescriptions for Living.

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