Sufi Mystical Sound Traditional – Yuval Ron
New 7-Week Live Video Course Starts
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Explore the ritual, philosophy, and folklore of Sufi mystical wisdom traditions — and harness ancient healing practices for a sense of inner peace, improved health and wellbeing, better sleep, a boosted immune system, and deeper levels of compassion.
Are you yearning for a way to heal and transform unprocessed emotions in a way that goes beyond talking it out in therapy — with something that resonates with your soul?
This is how many spiritual seekers find themselves on the path of the Sufi, says acclaimed composer Yuval Ron, a pioneer in music therapy — because it engages the heart and body in a somatic approach to healing.
For millennia, various Sufi orders and musicians from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia have used chanting sacred Sufi mantras as medicine. Now, you too can have a felt experience that transcends words — bypassing the intellect and creating a spiritual resonance that transforms and heals you from within.
Join Yuval for a 7-week journey into Sufi mystical wisdom traditions and learn to cleanse the heart through these sacred chants and music — and feel yourself connecting to the beauty and mysticism of Sufi poets and musicians that have come before.
An award-winning composer and teacher, Yuval’s collaborations with top minds in neuroscience and psychotherapy — along with his knowledge of various healing traditions — inform his unique approach to using sound as a tool for health and wellness. He’s collaborated with a number of Sufi leaders, teachers, dervishes, and master Sufi masters from Turkey, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan.
In this course, you’ll learn and experience the mystical meanings of various Sufi practices, and discover how these Sufi traditions serve as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. In Sufi practice, music, or “sama,” is a means to achieve spiritual ecstasy and union with the Divine.
Through weekly sacred mantra chanting, mindfulness practices, music, and ecstatic breath meditations, you’ll have the deep spiritual experience of cleansing your heart… increasing your levels of compassion… and deepening your inner explorations.
Here’s a sample of this spiritual union with sacred sound —“Ecstatic Heart” from the Yuval Ron Ensemble featuring Sufi master musician Khawaja Ehrari —where devotional Sufi-Afghani music meets the divine poetry of Rumi:
Ecstatic Heart
Yuval will also guide you step-by-step through the Sufi tradition’s silent chanting and ecstatic movement practices, offering you a felt experience of the truth within you that embodies and transcends sound — connecting you to the essence of Sufi spirituality.
And, Yuval will bring neuroscience research on how these ancient Sufi sound practices not only enhance your memory, cognition, and awareness — they also impact the structure and function of the brain while promoting healing by strengthening your resilience and immune system.
Don’t miss this chance to welcome Yuval as your mentor and guide as you explore the Sufi path to healing — that soothes your soul, lowers stress and anger, and offers a profound way to connect to your true self.
In this live online 7-week course, you’ll:
Explore the history of Sufi sacred music and sound healing
Use the Sufi Makamat (musical modes) for your body and mind
Cultivate a state of spiritual mindfulness and presence with Zikir, the repetition of divine names or phrases
Induce states of ecstasy and spiritual awakening with Sama, the practice of listening to spiritual music
Explore the peak Nirvana experience, where you transcend duality and understand that you and the Universe are one
Purify your heart, clear negative energies, and improve sleep with silent remembrance chanting practices
Transcend the limits of reality to reach the state of unity with sacred ecstatic movement practices
Cleanse yourself from grief when you chant (a few of) the 99 divine names, each with a different attributes of the Divine and a different aspect of reality
Help your family, friends, and community improve their health and well-being with sacred sound healing tools
Practice with greater awareness and intention as you explore neuroscience research on the impacts of Sufi sacred sound healing
Module 1: Explore the History of Sufi Sacred Music & Sound Healing to Heal Yourself & Others (September 25)
As your journey begins, you’ll learn to chant some of the traditional sacred Sufi chants, and gain insights about Sufism and what it’s all about, and the history of Sufi mystical wisdom traditions.
Yuval will discuss the ritual, philosophy, and folklore of the Sufis, to give you a window into this fascinating wisdom tradition.
While experiencing the impact of Sufi chanting on your mind and body, you’ll begin understanding the mystical-psychological teachings of Sufism — including how sound and chanting practices express these teachings, and how to use it for your wellbeing, healing yourself, and healing others.
In this opening module, you’ll discover:
A guided practice to chant select traditional sacred Sufi music
The true meaning of the chants and how to use them most effectively
The history of Sufi mystical wisdom traditions
Why certain Sufi practices have been forbidden at different times in history
Module 2: Understand the Musical Modes (Makamat) in Sufi Sound Healing Traditions to Begin Using Them as Medicine for Your Body & Mind (October 2)
Yuval will share the history of Makamat, the musical modal system of the Near East, and its purposeful use by the Sufi healers, musicians, and mystics.
As he’ll explain, Makamat plays a significant role in Sufi sound healing traditions, serving as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. These modes aren’t just musical scales — they embody distinct emotional and spiritual qualities, each capable of eliciting specific responses in the listener.
In Sufi practice, music, or “sama,” is a means to achieve spiritual ecstasy and union with the Divine. The choice of makam is crucial, as it sets the tone for the spiritual journey — and can ultimately help you reach a heightened state of awareness, emotional release, and a deep sense of connection with the Divine.
In this module, you’ll explore:
The building blocks of the Sufis’ musical modes
How various musical modes of the Sufis impact your emotions, and thoughts, ultimately healing your body and mind
How to practice Sufi chants in various musical modes of the Near East, and begin to use them for healing
Sufi music and sound medicine
How different musical modes correspond to specific outcomes, from the weather, to digestion, sleep, and more
Module 3: Begin the Journey to Sacred Ecstasy With the Sufi Mindfulness Practices of Zikir & Sama (October 16)
Yuval will explore the deep mystical meaning of introspective and ecstatic practices within Sufi traditions.
Central to this module are the Sufi spiritual mindfulness practices of Zikir and Sama.
Zikir, the repetition of divine names or phrases, helps cultivate a state of spiritual mindfulness and presence. Sama, the practice of listening to spiritual music, induces states of ecstasy and spiritual awakening.
Together, these practices create a holistic approach to spiritual healing, addressing the physical, mental, and emotional dimensions of wellbeing.
Yuval will also explain the peak Nirvana experience, where you transcend duality and you begin feeling the powerful truth that you — and all parts of the Universe — are one.
In this module, you’ll:
Discover how to heal the heart, mind, and body, drawing from the hidden wisdom of the Sufi traditions of the East
Engage in the Sufi spiritual mindfulness practices of Zikir and Sama
Practice Sufi sacred ecstatic practices
Experience sacred meditative movement prayer
Chant, tap on your heart, sway, and drum during a guided ritual practice to focus your mind on where you ultimately come from
Module 4: Silent Remembrance Chanting Practices to Purify the Heart, Clear Negative Energies, and Improve Sleep (October 23)
You’ll discover the history of the deep Sufi practice of Silent Remembrance chanting — and practice it, so you can use it anytime.
Yuval will delve into the rich history and profound practice of Silent Remembrance chanting, a cornerstone of Sufi spirituality. Known as “Zikr Khafi” in Sufi tradition, this form of chanting involves the silent repetition of divine names or phrases, fostering a deep connection with the Divine and an inner state of tranquility.
You’ll explore the origins and evolution of this practice, understanding its significance on the Sufi path. The historical context will illuminate how Silent Remembrance chanting has been used by Sufi masters to cultivate spiritual mindfulness, elevate consciousness, and attain states of inner peace.
You’ll actively practice Silent Remembrance chanting as Yuval guides you step-by-step — so you can integrate this powerful tool into your daily life. Through these sessions, you’ll learn how to create a space for silent reflection and divine connection, which you can access anytime, anywhere.
In this module, you’ll discover:
Guided practices including vocal and silent chanting meditations to cleanse the heart, body, and mind
Foundational sacred texts of the silent Sufi chanting practices
Pronunciation and meaning of sacred Sufi healing prayers
How to prescribe to yourself specific silent chanting meditations for healing the body and mind
Module 5: Sacred Ecstatic Movement in Sufi Traditions to Transcend the Limits of Reality & Reach the State of Unity (October 30)
Yuval will guide you to explore the introspective and ecstatic movement practices of the Sufi tradition.
You’ll discover how sacred meditative movement prayers — combined with specific breathing techniques — can heal the heart, mind, and body, bringing balance and tranquility to your entire being.
Yuval will introduce you to the Sufi practice of moving prayer-meditation, where movement becomes a dynamic form of devotion. This transcendent practice guides you beyond the limits of physical reality toward a state of unity with the Divine.
You’ll also explore the essential elements that make up mystical Sufi movement prayer, including the musical modes, rhythms, and sacred movements that elevate the experience.
In this module, you’ll discover:
A guided standing Sufi moving prayer-meditation prayer accompanied by music
Ecstatic movement practices of the Sufi
How you can transcend the limits of reality to reach the state of Unity
Incorporating these sacred practices into your life, using them as tools to achieve spiritual transcendence
Module 6: Sacred Divine Names — The Chanting & Elements Meditation for Healing Yourself and the World (November 13)
In Islam, there are 99 divine names, each with a different attributes of the Divine and a different aspect of reality. These words can be used as a sound healing practice, and Yuval will teach you to use several of them to cleanse yourself from grief.
You’ll discover how contemplative and devotional chanting practices use mantras and sacred names that empower, expand, and purify the heart.
You’ll learn to embody the elements in a meditation practice for unifying inward and outward.
You’ll also discover how these practices foster environmental awareness… heal our environment… and heal our bodies and minds.
In this module, you’ll explore:
Balancing the energy of the natural elements in your body during a Breathing Meditation featuring different breath sounds for each of the Earth’s elements
Sacred sounds that empower you to manifest positivity, success, and health
How sacred words chanting can be used as medicine
How to use sacred Sufi practices to improve sleep, relaxation, inner peace, and better relationships with others and the natural world
Module 7: Explore Neuroscience Research on the Impacts of Sufi Sacred Sound Healing So You Can Practice With Greater Awareness & Intention (November 20)
As this course comes to a close, you’ll delve into the fascinating connection between sound and the brain, exploring how modern neuroscience explains the effectiveness of Sufi sacred sound healing.
In this final module, Yuval will guide you through the science behind sound’s impact on brain function, offering a deeper understanding of why these ancient practices resonate so profoundly within us.
You’ll learn how sound affects brain waves, and how different frequencies can alter states of consciousness, mood, and overall wellbeing. Through the lens of neuroscience, Yuval will explain how the vibrations created by sacred sounds during Sufi practices can induce specific brain wave patterns that promote healing, relaxation, and spiritual elevation.
Yuval will also discuss the scientific methods used to measure these effects, such as monitoring the brain’s response to various sound frequencies. By examining the ways different sounds influence brain activity, scientists have begun to validate the ancient wisdom of Sufi sound healing, showing how it can effectively enhance mental and emotional health.
By the end of this final module, you’ll better understand the interplay between sound and the brain, empowering you to use Sufi sound healing practices with greater awareness and intention.
In this final module, you’ll explore:
Scientific studies that confirm the healing impact of sacred sound healing practices
How sound frequencies — and sacred music of the Sufi traditions specifically — can modulate brain waves to affect your mood, inner imagery, and emotions
Why Sufi sacred sound and movement practices are good for your brain and your health
A reflection and celebration of everything you’ve learned
A plan to incorporate your newfound Sufi wisdom into your daily life
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.