Join Winnie for an immersive experience into the world of singing bowls!
We’re excited to welcome Winnie Alexander back to The Retreat for a 2-day workshop experience to learn all about singing bowls and their use for sound healing, meditation and improved wellness!
DAY 1: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST - Introduction to the World of Singing Bowls
This 3-hour workshop offers an immersive introduction to the world of singing bowls, focusing on their history, cultural roots, types, and uses in sound healing, meditation, and wellness. Participants will gain hands- on experience in playing different types of singing bowls, understand their vibrational effects on the body and mind, and explore how to integrate them into personal or professional wellness practices.
Learning and Key Points:
🎶 History and Origins
🎶 Anatomy of a Singing Bowl and Mallets
🎶 Sound and the Mody – Mind and Body
🎶 Practical Applications
Our “Introduction to the World of Singing Bowls” is for beginners and wellness practitioners, Yoga and Meditation instructors, massage therapists, reiki and energy healers, and anyone curious about Sound Healing. Participants will receive private feedback from a professional Sound Healer traveling all the way from Oregon, yet a native Austinite. A soothing Mini Concert will conclude our time together.
Day 1 is an amazing way to spend an afternoon learning a new skill set and receiving all the vibrational healing benefits! Attendees will receive a Singing Bowl Practitioner Certificate & yoga teachers will receive 3 CECs.
DAY 2: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2nd -Becoming a Singing Bowl Performer
Step into your role as a sound guide and performer. This 3-hour immersive session is designed for those ready to take their singing bowl practice beyond personal meditation into the realm of performance, ceremony, and community offering.
Whether you dream of hosting intimate sound baths for friends or leading larger community concerts, this workshop will give you the tools, confidence, and creative insight to shape deeply resonant experiences for others.
Learning and Key Points:
🎶 Design, Ritual and your setup
🎶 Musicality
🎶 Body Awareness, Breathwork, Yoga
🎶 Live Feedback from a Sound Therapist
Materials provided: Variety of Singing Bowls & Mallets, Printed handout
The Performer Workshop is for anyone with foundational experience with singing bowls and is ready to share the healing power of sound with others. Ideal for yoga teachers, sound healers, therapists, artists, or passionate beginners. Day 2 is for storytelling with the Singing Bowls. Participants will enjoy a colosing Sound Journey experience with Winnie.
Participants will receive a Singing Bowl Performer Certificate & yoga teachers will recieive 3 CECs.
ABOUT WINNIE:
Beyond yoga, meditation, energetics, trauma informed practices, and fitness, Winnie has trained with many Sound Teachers, including Everitt Allen, Mehtab Benton, and Jeff Howard. Delving into and Exploring Sound Therapy Level 1 & 2, Gong Yoga, Gong Therapy, Planetary Gong, and Vibrational Sound Practitioner Training. Winnie has created and shared numerous Sound Programs including Introduction to the World of Singing Bowls, Introduction to Gong; and Sound Therapy, Energetics and Ritual. This summer, Winnie had the honor of performing at the Vibrational Sound Association Sound Retreat and most recently spent time in Portland working with other Sound Healers to practice next generation techniques coming to the general population. You can catch Winnie offering some fun Sound Events around the New Moon, Full Moon, Journey through the Chakras, Gong Symphonies, any Yoga or Meditation class with little samples of Singing Bowls; and setting up shop at Markets in the Oregon Valley, Winnie looks forward to sharing her love of Singing Bowls with you to keep spreading the beauty, science, and mindfulness of the practice.
Investment:
Join through sliding scale pricing. The pricing for each day is:
Supporter $85 / Sustainer $75 / Financial Assistance $65