ANNUAL PROGRAM
Certified
Sound therapist
Himladal | Seglora | Sweden
M1 Oct 31 - Nov 3 2024 | M2 Mar 6-9 2025 | M3 May 15-18 2025
The training includes a webb-program and mentoring
About
The training
Do you want to enter a world of beauty, harmony and inspiration? A world where, with the help of sounds, tones and vibrations, you get in touch with your deepest origin? It's about coming home, both for yourself but and for those you will touch with your beautiful heart and unique expression in Sacred Sound. Welcome!
​I am very enthusiastic about now offering this unique training where old knowledge of Healing Sound is combined with modern science. Healing with sound is an ancient knowledge and sound therapy is the fastest growing field in traditional medicine and is of great interest in the research world. You can choose whether you want to join just for your own sake, or go all the way and get certified.
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The medicine of the future will be music and sound
- Edgar Cayce
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Many feel the need to go back to the primal and natural, to let the mind rest and instead let a deeper wisdom take its place. For this to happen, we need to re-attune ourselves to the slower pulse our earth and life itself vibrates in. We need to learn to miss down and listen so we can hear and strengthen our own unique tone and expression.
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During the training you will learn to travel to the place where the source of all sound is. From this deeply meditative place, you have the opportunity to retrieve tools that assist you in shifting frequency, healing emotionally and physically, and opening parts of the heart that you didn't know existed.
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You will reconnect and strengthen contact with the power and energy we find in the Nordic environment, with its magical nature, melancholic songs and changing seasons. If you have your roots here, or just a yearning here, this is an important part of coming home and strengthening your unique practice. As we are all children of the earth and the heart can be in different places, other traditions, songs and instruments are also important parts of the education to find your true expression.
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Who is the training for?
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This training is for you who say YES to discovering a world within Sacred sound and become even more yourself!
You've probably been touched by the transformative potential of sound and know now is the time. Time to let go of limiting beliefs that have held you back, and thus become freer, bigger, more beautiful in your imprint on this world.
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You are a Healer, Yogi, Meditator, Musician, Therapist, Teacher, Leader, Caregiver, Philosopher, or Singer and want to incorporate sound therapy into your practice, do this just for your healing and development, or create a whole new career.
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...and dear friend, of course you don't need to consider yourself able to sing or have a musical background to be able to work sabout healing with sound - we go beyond our western concepts of music in this. All you need is a longing to be more into sacred and healing sounds and a genuine willingness to take courageous steps into a truer, more authentic being.
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Welcome to your golden path!
About
The Content
The training to become a Certified SoundHealer & Sound Therapist consists of a total of 200 hours, with 100 hours being teacher-led and 100 hours (approximately 10 minutes per day) dedicated to self-study, integration, and application in a home environment. This time is allocated to truly give you a solid start for your new practice!
The training is an inner development journey over the course of a year and follows the energy of the shamanic medicine wheel.
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The program comprises 5 training parts/modules, including mentor support between each module. Upon completion of the annual program, you will receive a diploma and our specially designed SoundHealer jewelry/amulet! You will also have the opportunity to be featured on our website.
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Below, you can read about the six main parts of the annual program:
#1 Learn about the philosophy, theory, and research on the healing and harmonizing effects of sound. You will also explore concepts such as entrainment, resonance, intention, harmony/dissonance, overtones/natural scale, rhythm, cymatics, and more.
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#2 Learn the practical use of instruments such as the shamanic drum, rattle, flute, kalimba, lyre, didgeridoo, gong, tuning forks, mouth harp, metal and crystal bowls, and more. You will also have free access to many other instruments during the course days.
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#3 Explore voice medicine through ancient vocal techniques such as Scandinavian kulning and joik, chanting, toning, overtone singing and mantras, as well as medicine songs. You will develop your voice’s ability to be used for healing and be able to guide clients.
#4 Develop your ability to become aware of and direct both your own and the client’s/group’s energy. You will also gain a deeper understanding of how to work with the aura and chakra system, and perform distance healing in individual sessions.
#5 Learn to conduct various types of group sessions where instruments, speech, song, natural sounds, movement, etc., are combined to achieve different purposes. You will also gain knowledge on how to influence brainwaves and body functions to create healing trance states.
#6 Receive guidance/practice in working therapeutically in individual sessions and groups. You will also learn the PranaSound method, allowing you to work with various ailments and issues both physically and remotely.
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Undergo a healing and heart-opening journey with like-minded individuals, where your unique expression and skills will be highlighted and come to the forefront.
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Be introduced to the animistic perspective and refine your listening/feeling of subtle signals through shamanic drum journeys, directions, and nature experiences.
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Gain access to mentorship and a supportive network throughout the year through digital meetings and personal support. And possibly make lifelong friends.
About
The Program
The five modules consist of an online component, three in-person sessions at Himladal, and one where you work with practice clients.
The program is designed to help you delve deeply and discover your unique approach to GROUP SESSIONS, INDIVIDUAL CLIENT SESSIONS, and VOICE & DISTANCE SESSIONS. Personal development is central, with healing techniques, energy management, and the spiritual aspect running like a common thread throughout the year.
Below you can read about the structure of the annual program for 2024-2025 in its entirety:
Module 1
Online Training | Home Study at Your Own Pace | Opens Sept 1
You begin your journey with an engaging and comprehensive online course providing valuable knowledge to strengthen your future practice in SoundHealing and Sound Therapy. This will give you a solid foundation for our upcoming in-person meetings.
Zoom Introduction & Mentorship Support September 22
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Zoom Introduktion & Mentorship Sep 22
Module 2
Theme: Group Sessions | Himladal | Oct 31 - Nov 3
During our first gathering, you will learn to create profound, powerful, and healing group sessions with various themes, instruments, and your voice. You will have ample opportunity to learn different instruments and practice leading various types of group sessions.
Zoom Mentorship Support January 26 | => Own Test Groups
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Zoom Mentorship Jan 26 |=> Own Test Groups
Module 3
Theme: Individual Sessions | Himladal | March 6-9
Theme: Individual Sessions | Himladal | March 6-9 In our second gathering, we will dive deeply into how to work therapeutically with individual clients. You will learn to create a safe, healing space using various tools. You will use different instruments, with tuning forks, bowls, and voice receiving extra focus.
Zoom Mentorship Apr 13 | => Own Individual Test sessions
Module 4
Theme: Voice & Distance | Himladal | May 15-18
During this gathering, we will work on expanding your most powerful healing tool: the voice. We will also delve further into energetic work, including learning to work remotely with individual clients.​
Zoom Mentorship Aug 24 | => Own Individual Remote Test Sessions + Self-Therapy
Module 5
Practice Clients & Self-Therapy
This part can begin as early as after our first gathering, but you choose the pace that is right for you. You will conduct 5 test groups, 5 individual in-person sessions, and 5 remote sessions. You will also give and receive 5 remote therapy sessions with a fellow student.
About Himladal
The training is located at Himladal retreat farm, which is 45 minutes from Gothenburg and 25 minutes from Borås. The name "Himladal" means Heavens valley and is located by a vast lake and enchanted forests. It is as beautiful as it sounds and breathes tradition and homecoming. The ancestors of the farm's owner, Ingrid Hermansson, have lived and worked here for five generations.
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Ingrid works to create a sustainable life and we will get to enjoy her fantastic seasonal vegetarian food - a joy for both the eye and the palate.
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The rooms are multi-bed rooms. In case of special needs, single rooms are available.
What is included in the price?
The annual program to become a Certified Sound Therapist/SoundHealer is 150 hours (90 hours teacher-led time and 60 hours own integration)
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Accommodation
& food
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Accommodation (6 nights in spring and autumn) in beautiful Himladal in a shared room
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Delicious daily vegetarian/vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Free access to fruit and snacks as well as coffee and tea between meals
Training
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Max 12-15 participants
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English and Swedish
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Ingela Palmquist as teacher and 1-3 trained assistants
- Solid coursematerial in English or Swedish with facts about voice, instruments, research, medicine songs and exercises
- Diploma for participation in the training
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Access to an FB Alumni group for course participants
Mentoring support
& tasks
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2 zoom meetings in the months after each training week for follow-up, coaching and questions/answers
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Mentor support during your of 5 individual trialsessions as well as 5 group trialsessions
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Attend 5 other group sessions
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Receive and give 5 distance treatments (or physically if you are close) by your course colleagues
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Exercises/homework to strengthen you as a therapist and healer in sound
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Access to a closed FB group
Exclusive bonus
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An exclusive, hand-crafted amulet/jewelry presented in a ceremony at the annual meeting
- Opportunity for exposure on Pilgrimage Healing Academy's website and social media
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Opportunity to assist in upcoming training courses
Extra service
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Pickup at the nearest bus station, train station or airport (on request)
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Access to sauna some evenings and swimming in the lake
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Discount on Pilgrimage Healing Academy services
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Possibility to attend an annual meeting with lectures and further education
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Flexible payment options (card, bank transfer, Klarna)
Not included
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Your trip from home to Himladal
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Towels and sheets (can be booked for additional EUR 15)
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Travel and cancellation insurance
Pricing
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Certified SOUNDHEALER & SOUND THERAPIST
​Application Fee 3,500 SEK
Course Fee 31,500 SEK*
*excluding VAT for businesses
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Entire Annual Program
This certification includes:
| M1 Web | M2 Group |
| M3 Individual | M4 Distance & Voice | M5 Test Sessions |
All meals and accommodation are included in the price.
Payment methods & Dates
How to Pay
The non-refundable application fee can be paid by credit card or Klarna.
With Klarna, you can secure your spot today and pay in 30 days at no extra cost.
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The course fee should be paid two months before the course starts via Klarna, credit card, or invoice. If booking is made later than two months before the course start, we ask that you pay the full fee in one payment.
You can split the payment into up to 12 months with an additional fee of 333 SEK per billing period. Through our collaboration with Klarna, you can also choose to split your payment over several months there.
A discount of 1,000 SEK is given to those who have previously attended a 2-day introductory course in SoundHealing or have completed at least one of the previous diploma modules.
If you have completed a previous annual program, you can enroll in this training with a 40% discount.
Contact us if you need assistance with payment options!
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Course Dates 2024-2025
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Online Training: Opens September 1, 2024.
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Intro via Zoom: Sunday, September 22 at 7:00 PM - approximately 8:30 PM 2024.
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Module 1 Group Sessions: Thursday, October 31 at 10:00 AM - Sunday, November 3 at 3:00 PM 2024.
Mentorship Support via Zoom: Sunday, January 26 at 7:00 PM - approximately 8:30 PM 2025. -
Module 2 Individual Sessions: Thursday, March 6 at 10:00 AM - Sunday, March 9 at 3:00 PM 2025.
Mentorship Support via Zoom: Sunday, April 13 at 7:00 PM - approximately 8:30 PM 2025. -
Module 3 Voice & Distance: Thursday, May 15 at 10:00 AM - Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 PM 2025.
Mentorship Support via Zoom: Sunday, August 31 at 7:00 PM - approximately 8:30 PM 2025.
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For those who have completed the entire annual program and are ready for certification, there will be an opportunity to receive our jewelry/amulet during a celebratory event in late summer or early autumn 2025.
Common questions
Practical information
How do I register?
Do I need to attend everything?
Here are the steps to book your spot:
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Pay the registration fee (EUR 500) here
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After your payment, we will contact you for further communication and to fill in a form.
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Make the final payment before March 1.
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Let us know before April 1 if you need to arrange transport from the flight or the nearest bus/train station.
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About 6 weeks before the start of the course, you will receive a welcome email with additional information.
For bookings after March 1, we ask you to pay the full price in one payment.
If you want to become certified as a sound therapist, you should participate in all exercises. We have included fairly long breaks as rest and integration are an important part of the learning process. The course material also covers a lot of what we go through, so you can take part in what we go through afterwards.
Cancellation fees
Get to Himladal
By plane
The nearest airport is Gothenburg-Landvetter and is only 30 minutes by car from Himladal. We can arrange pick-up (free of charge).
By train/bus
It is usually easiest to take the train to Gothenburg and then bus 300 to Hyssna Handel where we will pick you up by car.
Bus companies:https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/travel-planning/travel-planner/
With car
Himladal's address:
Tomta Nedergården 1, 515 93 Seglora
Sometimes plans change - if so the following fees apply to cover costs already incurred in processing your booking:
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If cancellation occurs at least 61 days before the start of the course, the course fee will be refunded excluding the registration fee. 60 days before the start of the course, the course fee is charged in full, there is no refund, but you can transfer your place to someone else. Link to our Cancellation policy.
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We recommend that you review and, if necessary, book a additional insurance in the event of an accident.
Love from our participants
Frida Malmquist
Yoga teacher, Fridfullt in Habo
"I don't think I've ever been to a training that feels so right. I can understand the enormous amount of work behind a course weekend like this. But you, Ingela, just seem to be born to guide and heal others."