Schedule of Classses, Sound Healing: The Center of Light

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Schedule of Upcoming Classes:
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All Classes listed are facilitated in, or originate in, Ascutney, VT, unless otherwise noted.

2006 School of Sound Healing
In depth cognitive & intuitive trainings in the use of sound as a healing modality in private and therapeutic practice:

Jan 20-22, The Nature of Sound in Healing, the first in our series of 8 professional trainings for sound healing practitioners.
Feb 10-12, Using Healing Sound Instruments the second in our series of sound healer trainings, focusing on the use of instruments in sound healing.
Mar 10-12, The Neurophysiology of Sound, the third in our series of sound healer trainings, focusing on the science of sound and how it effects human neurophysiology.
5 more weekends, a total of 8 weekends, one/month, or 4 weeks, one/quarter
(Using the Voice with Intention, Attuning the Chakras, Creating Sacred Space, Sacred Sound Transmissions, Application of Sound Therapies)
See our School of Sound Healing listings

2006 Trainings, Classes, and Workshops

Other Programs, utilizing Sacred Sound, Shamanic traditions, ancient mysteries, esoteric studies:
JANUARY, 2006
Jan 14, Sat.; The Star Codes, opening to the upper worlds; receiving awakening encodings from the
         realms of pure light and consciousness. Special introductory program and cost. 12-5:00 PM In Ascutney. $60 by Jan 11, $75. thereafter
Jan 14, Sat.;   OPEN HOUSE
Zacciah is offering a special open house in the evening from 6:30 PM until 10:30 PM
This is a social event, free and open to the public. Bring something to share in a potluck meal, bring instruments to share music, and an open heart to receive from and to give joyfully to others! Please RSVP! Directions are here, but please call and let us know you are coming!
Jan 15 Sun.; a special introduction to Zacciah's work, embodying the Star Nations,
         Northfield, VT; Special introductory program and cost. $55 by Jan 11, $65. thereafter 1-5:30 PM
Jan 20-22, Fri-Sun; The Nature of Sound in Healing, the first in our series of 8 professional trainings for sound healing practitioners.   Sound Healers Training.
Jan 28-29, Sat-Sun; Messages From Mary; Sacred Sound Initiations,   Embracing the Sacred Feminine as brought forward through the hearts,
             voices & messages of Mary and Magdalene, and the Egyptian lineages which they embrace, embracing the
            Sacred Feminine & Sacred Masculine aspects of oneself.   (See our notes on the Sacred Feminine & Sacred Masculine)
            in Rhinebeck, NY, at The Soul Sanctuary $180. / $165 if registered by 1/19, contact us, or:
            The Soul Sanctuary 6052B Route 9 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (845) 871-1794   info@thesoulsanctuary.com.
FEBRUARY, 2006
Feb 4, Sun; The Art of Making & Playing the Native American Flute, 10-6, $75 by 1/19, $95 thereafter. Feb 5, Snow date.
        Zacciah is an internationally respected flutemaker, and has created one of the largest collections of bamboo wind instruments
        available for purchase in the US (see www.sunreed.com). Join Zacciah in his engaging knowledge of other cultures' music and
        instruments, and his easy and playful methods of learning to play a flute; make one with him, take yours home.
Feb 10-12, Fri-Sun, Using Healing Sound Instruments the second in our series of sound healer trainings, focusing on the use of instruments in sound healing.
          Sound Healers Training.
Feb 25-26, Sat-Sun ; The Siddhis:
        The Siddhis are our inner senses, and expanded powers of consciousness, such as clairaudience, clairvoyance, clairgnosis, etc.
        These powers naturally evolve into the "higher Siddhis", such as levitation, bilocation, teleportation.    This is a powerful practice,
        capable of assisting and further engaging our higher evolutionary knowing.
        This program is appropriate only for those ready to, or committed to, work for the highest good of themselves and others.
        If attending the Siddhis, one can also attend the 7 Gates training, Feb 27, Mon. The 7 Gates practice is a refined
        practice for reconnection, restoration, & balance of physiology and spirit.
        Combined, they are a potentized system for rejuvenation and awakening.
        These practices are initiations into higher learning, as given by Tom Kenyon.
        The Siddhis: $180, $165 if registered by 1/27. 10-6, 10-4; 7 Gates: $95. / $75. by 1/27. 10-4.
MARCH, 2006
Mar 10-12, Sat-Sun; The Neurophysiology of Sound, the third in our series of sound healer trainings, focusing on the science of sound and
         how it effects human neurophysiology. Sound Healers Training.
APRIL, 2006
April 8, Sun; Building the Light Body, near Murnau, Germany.
April 13-16, Thurs-Sun: The Healing Instrument of Voice: A sound healing intensive, w/ Zacciah and Arosa Marker, near Munich,

Germany

.
April 29, VCU College, The Nature of Sound Healing
April - May in England Sacred Sounds, Sacred Journeys, Sacred Sites; Opening the Seeds of our Potential, and The Sacred Union -
         Exploring the currents of divine feminine and masculine energies in ancient sites of the Michael & Mary ley lines
MAY, 2006
May 6; The Power of Sekhmet, Initiations and Empowerments in the use of Sekhem; Tantric and Esoteric
           practices of Egyptian High Alchemy. Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM. $95., if paid by April 15. $125 thereafter.
May 1;3 Join Zacciah & Dr. Emoto at the Burlington Wake the Lake Festival: Taiko and African drumming, ceremony,
many activities; a festival of celebration and blessing of the waters; World Sound Healing Broadcasts
May 19-21; Attuning the Chakras; Balancing and restoration of health. Sound Healers Training.
May 27; Introduction into Peruvian Mysticism; learn fundamentals, including clearing “heavy energy”,
building mesas (altar/power/medicine cloths), offering despachos, relationship to the elements. 10 AM - 5 PM, cost is $95., $75. if registered by 5/10.
May 28; Gathering of the drums: Blessing of the Grandmother Drum; Free, Community, music, ceremony.
JUNE, 2006
May 31-June 4; Using the Voice, with Intention, Neurophysiology of Sound; Kent,CT; Sound Healers Training.
June 9-11; Creating Sacred Space: What is, Why to, How to, create Sacred Space in private and professional
            environs, part of our Sound Healers Training Series, join us in one or all of these quality programs.
June 18; The StarNations, StarCodes; at the American Society of Dowsers Convention, Lyndonville, VT; 9 AM - 5 PM; Contact the ASD 802.684.3417, asd@dowsers.org
             $95. non-member, $75. member
June 22-29; The World Congress of Music and Sound Healing, Poland; World Sound Healing Broadcasts <Postponed until early Sept, 2007>
June 24: Approaching Sacred Sites I: Utilizing the rarified energies of Cavendish Gorge and Mt. Ascutney in a day long program of honoring & touching the sanctity
              of the Earth, ourselves and each other, in potentized ritual and ceremony. Saturday, 10AM - 6 PM. $110. for one day, $195. for both days. $79. for this day
if registered by Monday, June 19, $150. for both.   See below
June 25: Approaching Sacred Sites II: Sunday, 9AM - 6:30 PM. See prices above. We shall drive from Ascutney, to the summit of Mt. Mansfield, in Stowe, VT, and
   acclimate to the majestic energies of this Giant of the Green Mountains, the highest mountain in VT. Walking it's granite summit ridgeline is akin to being in
   the Rockies.   We shall greet the ancient Grandfather and Grandmother beings of this great mountain spirit, and "Medicine Tribes, in sacred sound
             meditations, before approaching its summit peak, make offering to the Grand Trilogy of mountains, and utilize their energy, along with beneficial special
               celestial alignments forecast for this day, in a sacred Earth Healing Ceremony.
Watch for additional outdoor SACRED SITE programs summer of 2006, and 2007.
JULY, 2006
July 14-16; The Art of Sacred Sound Transmissions: Relationship to, and voicing of, the consciousness,
            rarified energies, and beings of the subtle realms, Sound Healers Training.
July 19-23; Return To Beauty - In VT. Ancient traditional practices to come into authentic awareness of, and deeper relationship with,
         one’s true self and the beauty and consciousness of the Earth, in exquisite sacred sites.
July 29; Opening the Seals, clarifying and activating the energy centers, Egyptian mysticism,
empowerments of the Egyptian lineages:

Germany

AUGUST, 2006
August 4-6; The Hathors, The Art of Living in Ecstasy: Join these masters of sound and light in the pristine
clarity of the High Alps;

Austria

.
August 18-20; Applications of Sound Therapies: in depth professional Sound Healers Trainings.
August 26-27; Horus, the Hathors, Isis, and Sekhmet: Egyptian High Alchemy & Personal Evolution, Fairhaven, MA (near Cape Cod), subtle energy explorations.
10 AM - 6 PM Saturday, 10 Am - 4 PM Sunday; $180, $160 if paid by July 1. For registration: Contact Lisa Murray, Fairhaven Healing Arts Center
(508) 997-2489 Email: info@healing-arts-center.com
SEPTEMBER, 2006
Sept. 2-3: The Voice as a Healing Instrument; Kent,CT; Sound Healers Training.
Sept 14-16: The Voice as a Healing Instrument; Whidbey Is., WA; Sound Healers Training.
Sept. 21-24: World Sound Healing Events: NYC, in co-ordination with UN Int'l Day of Peace Events; Watch for listings
Sept. 22-29: <Postponed until early Sept, 2007> The World Congress of Music and Sound Healing,

Poland

; World Sound Healing Broadcasts
Sept. 22-29: The Transmuting Power of the Drum, 7-10 PM   $35. if registered and paid by Sept 1; $55. thereafter. Friday, 7-10 PM.
Sept. 30-Oct 1: Opening the Seals; Egyptian High Alchemy; $155. if registered and paid by Sept 1; $195 thereafter.

OCTOBER, 2006
Oct 7, Sat, 3-4:45 PM The Power of Sekhmet, at the Whole Health Expo, Boxborough MA
        $12. for entire weekend (Expo continues 10/8) See wholehealthexpo.com for details.
Oct 11 Wed, 8:30 PM (note change of time); F/ree Teleconference with Dr. Molly Scott:
          Sounding a Bridge Between Main Stream and Esoteric Therapeutic Practice
          Join newsletter for teleconference information
Oct 14 Sat, Zacciah presents: The Sahuka, Illumination of Consciousness, via Egyptian High Alchemy,
            as part of the Associated Psychotherapists of Vermont 11th Annual Conference
            (All VT practitioners, if you are not aware of this organization, details below.)
            Only $25., 9:30-5 PM, Springfield, VT, includes catered lunch.
Oct 20 Sound Healers Practitioner Training 2007, Level I, Early Registration Discount,
            Save $410 by registering by this date, program begins Jan 13-15, 2007. 8 month training.
             Details & descriptives at: http://thecenteroflight.net/SoundHealersTraining.html
NOVEMBER, 2006
Nov 1 Sound Healers Practitioner Training 2007, Level II, Early Registration Discount,
            Save $325 by registering by this date, program begins Jan 26-28, 2007. 5 part training.
Nov 1 F/ree Teleconference with master sound healer Saruah Benson, details in upcoming newsletters
Nov 4-5; The Neurophysiology of Sound; Kent,CT; Sound Healers Training.
Nov10-12; Annual Crop Circle Conference in Plainfield VT;
                Zacciah's presentation: Sounding the Codes; along with numerous other teachers.
                Full conference information at: http://sacredbritain.com/cropcircleconference/index.html
                        (server is currently down due to fire at sover.net, check later if not available.)
November 17-19: Science, Spirituality, and Sound: The New England Sound Healing Research Institute
            Annual Conference; Rowe Conference Center, MA . Join leaders in the field; Cymatics, Sound therapies
             Register at rowecenter.org
               Zacciah's presentation: The 3 Gunas, the Powers of Creation; along with other teachers.
                Full conference info at: http://thecenteroflight.net/NESHRIConf2006.html

DECEMBER, 2006
Dec 1 Deadline for 10% discount, for first ten to sign up for our 2007 Sacred Britain Tour;
                Sacred Sounds, Sacred Sites, Sacred Journeys, Apr 27- May 6, 2007
                http://thecenteroflight.net/UKTour2006.html
                Potentized work in personal and Earth healing ceremonies, coursing ancient sacred sites of the
                Michael and Mary ley lines, integrating deep internal alchemy and the sacred union
                of the Divine masculine and feminine within. Activating the Seed of Our Potential.
                Several have signed up for this early discount, we recommend you register soon.
                A simple deposit will hold your space and guarantee your discount.
          Deadline for final early registration discount, 2007 Level I Sound Healers Practitioner Training Series.
          (May continue to register until classes are full.)
Dec 2-3 The Illumination of Consciousness, The pathway to entering and sustaining illuminated states of awareness.
          Egyptian High Alchemy.

Earth Mysteries School
The Sacred Union - April - May in England
Sacred Sounds, Sacred Journeys, Sacred Sites
Exploring the currents of divine feminine and masculine energies in ancient sites of the Michael &
         Mary ley lines;   April 27- May 6, 2007, updated syllabus available soon.
Return To Beauty - In VT, July 19-23, 2006; watch for 2007 dates on this valuable program.
Ancient traditional practices to come into authentic awareness of, and deeper relationship with,
         one’s true self and the beauty and consciousness of the Earth.
Hatun Karpay - July 3-15 and September 30 - October 12, 2006. 2007 Programs not yet set.
The Great Initiation, in Peru. Explore historic sites as the Incas used them in sacred ceremonies
         of self-empowerment.     Registration still open for Sept program.
Watch for Additional Summer & Fall programming, and advanced level Shamanic studies in outdoor sacred and power sites.
(All programs in Ascutney VT unless otherwise listed. Discounts for advance registration, members of NESHRI and APOV, and more.)

2007 Trainings, Classes, and Workshops

JANUARY, 2007
Watch for additonal events and free teleconferences with well known Sound Healers (monthly)
For most up to date information, join our newsletter (send us an e-mail or call)
January 1; Sound Healers Practitioner Training 2007, Level II, Final Early Registration Discount. Save $162.50
January 13-15; The Nature of Sound in Healing, First of our 8 month series, Level I Professional Sound Healers.
2007 Professional Sound Healers Training Series begins January 13-15, 2007, and continues for 8 months, listings are available
January 26-28 Healing, Voice, & Application of Sound Therapies, the first of 5 month programs,
                    prerequisite: Level I training or equivalent
January 19-23 Sixth Annual Conference on Shamanism and Sacred Sexuality, Santa Fe, NM
                   Zacciah will be presenting Monday, Jan 23, 10:45 AM - 12:00 pm
                   Entering the DreamLodge. See Bizspirit.com for details.
February, 2007
Feb 2-4; The Art of Making Native American Flute, Drum, and Rattle (tentative). Learn to make your own.
Feb 22-24; Sound Healing Workshop, or Egyptian High Alchemy, Whidbey Is., WA, to be announced.
Feb 17-19; Using Healing Sound Instruments; Exploring principal instruments used in sound healing practice.
March, 2007
Mar 16-18; The Neurophysiology of Sound; How sound effects change via the natural forces within our bodies.
Mar 24-25: Emerging from the Cave: Shamanic Healing ceremonies with Ancestral, Star & Bear Medicines.
Mar. 30 - April 1; Advanced Use of Healing Sound Instruments, & Applications; skill development. LEVEL II
April, 2007
April 13-15;  Using the Voice, with Intention; Exploring the voice in personal and professional sound practices.
Apri27-May 6; Sacred Sounds, Sacred Sites, Sacred Journeys: Activating the Seeds of Our Potential; A ten day pilgrimage to the self, in ancient power sites along the Michael and Mary Ley Lines of England (including private ceremony in Avebury, Glastonbury, and Stonehenge, & little known sites of ancient culture.) Exploring the Divine Feminine and Masculine, joining in Sacred Union, and Birthing the Seeds of Ourself, deepening Core relationship within us, the Earth, and the Cosmos.
May, 2007
May 11-13;Energetics of the Human Component, Science,& Neurophysiology; LEVELII Sound Healers Training
May 18-20; Attuning the Chakras; The nature of, development & balancing of the chakras with sound.
June, 2007
June 8-10; Creating Sacred Space. Why, How do we use sacred space in our personal & professional practice?
June 20-24; World Sound Healing Congress, Birthing the Mystery: Kahuna, Toltec, and other culture celebration of the season (tentative)
July, 2007
July 13-15; The Art of Sacred Sound Transmissions. Attuning to & Voicing our sacred nature.
July 20-22; Sacred Space, Sacred Sound, Sacred Ceremony: LEVEL II
August, 2007
August 10-12; The Application of Sound Therapies: LEVEL II
August 15-19: Return to Beauty: Ancient Ceremonial & Natural Power Sites of New England; Entering Deep relation with the Self, the Earth, & Cosmos, in exploration, ceremony, initiation and ritual. Incorporating Ancient Peruvian Karpay initiations, the return of the Condor & Eagle, preparing for the Taripay Pacha: “The Time of Meeting Ourselves Again.” Finding our natural allies, our Power, and our Beauty.
August 24-26; Earth Healing & Awareness: LEVEL II
August 30- Sept 7: World Congress on Music and Sound Healing, Poland (tentative)
September, 2007
Sept 8- 16: Programs in Germany & pristine Alpen retreat in Austria, watch for announcements.
Advance & Multiple Registration Discounts & VT Adult Cont. Ed. Grants are available
2007 Advanced Level Trainings in Shamanic Practice and Sound Healing

2006 Programs: School of Sound Healing: Beginning Jan 20-22, 2006: 8 full weekends, or four weeks of training, over the course of the 2006 year, in the therapeutic application of sound healing practices. Can be taken individually or collectively toward certification.

* Feb 4, 2006: The Art of Native American Flutemaking and Playing: Zacciah’s once/year workshop making and playing your own Native American style flute, with simple, acute exercises for learning. Take your flute home with you.

* April 13-16, 2006: The Healing Instrument of Voice: A sound healing intensive, w/ Zacciah and Arosa Marker, near Munich,

Germany

.
Also Apr 8, Building the Light Body.

* Apr - May, 2007: Sacred Sounds, Sacred Sites, Sacred Journeys: Activating the Seeds of our Potential: The Sacred Union; Cultivating the Divine Feminine and Masculine within. A 12 day sojourn into the sacred landscape of

Great Britain

, including ceremony in Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Avebury. We will work with, activate, and anchor the sacred masculine and feminine energies within each of us, and the Earth, within the ancient sites, ending in the stone circles of Avebury during Beltane, the time of union of celestial and earthly energies of spring. In Stonehenge, we are asked to activate the planetary encodings encapsulated via these stone archives.

* July 3-15, or September 30-October 12, 2006: Hatun Karpay: The Great Initiation, into Incan mysticism, w/ Juan Nunez del Prado,
in the great landscapes of

Peru

: Traditional tools of exploration of consciousness within the Earth and ourselves. Development of personal power
w/in the Andean cosmology. The Incas, their ancestors and descendants have performed these ceremonies for hundreds of years in these sacred sites
of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, including Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisaq and Raqchi.

* July 19-23; Return to Beauty, embracing our authentic self, through earth awareness, incorporating the Incan practices of the Karpay initiations, in ancient stone ceremonial sites
and pristine natural sacred power sites of Vermont. Deep union, and honoring of our natural being.

All programs are at the Center of Light in Ascutney, VT, and facilitated by Zacciah Blackburn, unless otherwise indicated. Contact us if you would like to be on our monthly newsletter of upcoming events, occasional words of wisdom, and peace prayers, for information on programs which have been offered which might be repeated, or if you would like to partner with us to bring any programs to your area.