Sound Healing + Mantras Level 1 Training
in Manhattan Beach
in Manhattan Beach
October 23-25, 2026
Friday 4:30-9:00 PM
Saturday 1:00-7:00 PM
Sunday 1:00-6:30 PM
Sound as a Practice of Listening, Presence, and Care.
This Level 1 Sound Healing & Mantras Certification Training is an immersive introduction to sound, vibration, and the human voice as tools for regulation, restoration, and connection—and a strong foundation for offering sound healing experiences. Designed for yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and curious students alike, the training provides practical, accessible methods for working with crystal singing bowls, supportive sound instruments, and simple mantra and vocal practices.
Rather than focusing on performance or musical skill, this training emphasizes listening, presence, and care. You’ll explore how sound influences the nervous system and emotional state, learn how to structure and hold sound healing sessions safely for individuals and groups, and discover thoughtful ways to integrate sound into yoga classes, meditation, restorative practices, or standalone offerings. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to listen.
Through this training, you will be guided to:
Discover the Foundations of Sound & Vibration
Explore how sound and vibration affect the nervous system, emotional state, and energetic body. Learn why sound is such a powerful tool for regulation, grounding, and deep rest.
Discover the Foundations of Nervous System-Aware Sound Healing
Understand how sound interacts with the nervous system and why safety, pacing, and consent matter. Learn how to create experiences that feel supportive rather than overwhelming.
Discover the Foundations of Crystal Singing Bowls
Learn how to confidently play crystal singing bowls with clarity and intention. You’ll understand bowl care, technique, and how to layer sound in a cohesive, supportive way.
Discover How to Hold Space
Learn how to structure and guide sound healing sessions with clarity and care. This includes setting intention, opening and closing practices, and holding space for individuals and groups.
Discover the Foundations of Listening & Presence
Develop the ability to listen deeply—to sound, silence, and the people in the room. This section emphasizes awareness, pacing, and responding rather than performing or over-directing.
Integrate & Apply
Learn how to thoughtfully integrate sound and mantra into yoga classes, meditation, restorative practices, or standalone offerings—using sound as a supportive layer, not a distraction.
Discover the Foundations of Voice, Toning, & Mantra
Explore accessible ways to use the voice through toning and simple mantra, without the pressure to sing. Learn how the voice can support regulation, resonance, and connection.
Additional topics include:
- Ethics, consent, and scope of practice in sound healing
- Creating a safe and inclusive container for groups and individuals
- Contraindications and considerations for sound healing
- Trauma-aware and nervous-system-informed facilitation
- Working with silence, pacing, and transitions
- Intention setting without over-directing outcomes
- Managing group energy and reading the room
- Common mistakes in sound healing (and how to avoid them)
- Practical setup: room layout, props, and positioning
- Integrating sound into existing classes vs. standalone sessions
- Self-care for facilitators and energetic boundaries
- Vocal care, maintenance, and technique
- Developing confidence and trust in your own relationship to sound
About Katie
With over a decade of experience in holistic wellness, Megan brings a deeply intuitive and integrative approach to healing. As the founder of Bodywork By ME, she blends the time tested wisdom of Ayurveda, the therapeutic power of massage, and the mindful practices of yoga and movement to support her clients in cultivating balance, resilience, and connection -- both within themselves and to the world around them.
Originally from Indiana, Megan spent 10 years in New York City working as a dedicated caregiver and nanny, before relocating to the South Bay to pursue her calling in wellness full-time. Her background in nurturing care informs every session she offers, creating a space that is warm, grounded, and deeply supportive.
Her work is grounded in both intuition and education, drawing on continued study in Eastern and Western modalities to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether offering bodywork, Ayurvedic consultations, or private yoga, her mission is to help others reconnect with their bodies, restore balance, and live in alignment with their natural rhythms.
Credentials:
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training: Yoga to the People, NY, NY (2014)
300-hour advanced yoga training: Three Sisters Yoga, NY, NY (2016)
Additional yoga certifications: restorative yoga (Laughing Lotus), kid's yoga (OM Schooled), Strala Yoga, Katonah Yoga
800 Massage Therapy Certification: National Holistic Institute LA, CA (2021)
Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certification: California College of Ayurveda NC, CA (2024)
Additional Ayurvedic Certifications: Ayurvedic yoga therapy, Ayurvedic Facials, Ayurvedic Body Therapies
