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The Center of Light
Institute of Sound Healing and Shamanic Studies
Workshops & Classes * School of Sound Healing * Earth Mystery / Shamanic Programs
Additional Information (Articles, About Us, Registration, more) * Tools for Sound Healing & Instruments * Programs in Europe

* The Illumination of Consciousness Series: Egyptian Mysteries & other Esoteric Studies

See Upcoming Special Programs below, such as:
The ChristHeart Initiations: Upon the Wings of Magdalene

The Center of Light Institute of Sound Healing and Shamanic Studies, provides

Sound Healing School: training for sound healers, classes in the art of sound healing as a therapeutic or private practice,

Earth Healing, Shamanic Classes: studies and in depth experiential practice through its shamanic Earth Mysteries School, real programs to bring about Healing for the Earth & Each Other
Study of the Illumination of Consciousness, Egyptian Mysteries classes &
Workshops for personal healing, growth and transformation, incorporating esoteric studies and meditation practices

With the deeply moving and transformative power of Sacred Sound Transmissions, and

Private sound healing therapy, utilizing Sacred Sound,
Spiritual counseling, and
Shamanic practice.

Our workshops, classes, and individual therapies and studies are designed to

draw us to our own innate wisdom and personal power,
develop intuitive guidance and authenticity,
deepening relationship with that we hold as sacred,
awakening the core of our being, and
enlivening us to pursue our personal destiny.

Our personal workshops bring about real and lasting personal healing.
Our professional certification programs will develop your abilities as a sound healer or shamanic practitioner, and heighten your relationship with the Earth, and the Cosmos.

Upcoming Special Programs:
Next in our series of potentized practices for personal growth, & transformation, in 2008:

The ChristHeart Initiations: Upon the Wings of Magdalene
Aug 2-3, Springfield, MA
Isis, the Hidden Temple: A Call to the Heart of Humanity
                                                                                  (Apr 19-20; Huntington, VT; and May 31-June 1; Murnau, Germany)
Watch for our next Program announcement for this series in New Engalnd

Earth & Sky: Photography of Zacciah Blackburn, and Dorothy Stone, of flora, landscapes, and sacred sites of the gardens and landscapes of Vermont, and the World. Show May - June 2008
Many of the Images you see on this site will be available; on line soon, also.

Sekhmet, the Sacred Chord: Perceiving Harmony in the Pathway of Our Existence
                                                  (Dallas, TX, Apr 5-6, and Konstanz, Switzerland June 5-8)
A November program will be announced in Dallas, soon.
StarNations: Awakening the Ancestral Pathways
                                                (Asheville, NC, May 17-18)
Register now for advanced discounts
Return to Beauty: Initiations into the Peruvian Priesthood, in ancient sacred sites of New England July 25-27
The Seal of Solomon, Activating the Personal and Planetary Star Merkaba: Aug 16-24
2008-9 School of Sound Healing begins Sept 19-21

See articles and additional information regarding these programs in our Articles section

Zacciah is participating in major sound healing & other conferences: May in CA, July in CAN, Aug & NOV in VT

We are located in Ascutney, Vermont, amidst the rich tapestries and beauty of the Green Mountains. Explore our many varied programs offered across North, South, and Central America, and Europe, articles on the nature of sound healing, and more. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep abreadst of our many events, including world wide sound healing ceremonies broadcast live via the AllOneNow.org network and WorldSoundHealing.org.

* About Us * Special Events * Articles * Newsletter
Sound Circles * Therapies * Daily Thoughts * Contact * Registration in Programs
What is Sound Healing? * 2008 SHN (NESHRI) Sound Healing Conference

The Center of Light's Training and Workshop programs:

Explorations in Personal & Professional Growth and Transformation, Exploring the Mysteries of the Self,
the Ancient Mysteries of the Earth, traditional cultures' spiritual practices, and Sacred Sound

Our Current Class Schedule

The Institute of Sound Healing: Our School of Sound Healing

Professional Sound Healers Trainings, ongoing.
In 8 weekend series over 8 months, with Second year in depth Applications, and third year Clinical Practices.
Programs in Europe and other US and International destinations occasionally available.
Experiential and cognitive training, and personal and therapeutic application of sound healing techniques.

Sacred Journeys, and other Programs in Europe,
& other International Destinations

Join us in our tours of sacred sites, accessing ancient mysteries, in pre-historic sites of England & Peru,
our sound healing trainings in Germany, our Hathors, and Egyptian mysteries programs in Austria and Germany, and more.

Earth Mysteries School: Moving Between Worlds:
Our Shamanic Studies Programs

The Earth holds key elements of ancient wisdom.
Join us in Return To Beauty: Touching our authentic self, through earth ritual and journeys in Sacred Sites, In Vermont, August 15-19, 2007; watch for 2008 dates
Sacred Sounds, Sacred Sites, Sacred Journeys: a pilgrimage to the self, divining the energies of the Sacred Earth in ancient sites along the Michael and Mary Ley Lines of England, April 27 - May 6, 2007; watch for 2009 programs
The Hatun Karpay: The Great Initiation into Andean Mysteries, in the ancient sites of the Incas, in Peru, with mystic Juan Nunez del Prado.

Sign up for our newsletter for announcements of such events

Schedule of Upcoming Classes

Programs in Personal Growth and Transformation, Exploring the Mysteries of the Self

Including: Professional Sound Healers Trainings, Attuning the Chakras, The Illumination of Consciousness, The Power of Sekhmet, Opening the Seals, The Golden Body, Horus: The Awakening, Meeting our Divinity, Healing with the Hathors, StarSeed: Gathering the Seeds of Consciousness, Initiations into Earth & Sky, Entering the DreamLodge, Doorway to the Ancestors, StarGate: Opening the Portal, Cultivating the Heart, Walking With Bear: A Quest for Medicine, Initiation into the ChristHeart, StarGatherer: reviving elements of our ancient past, The Voice of Awakening, The Heart of Awakening, Sacred Sound Circles, Sound Healing Training, Sacred Sound Therapies, elemental energies

The Illumination of Consciousness: Study of the Esoteric Mysteries

We offer in depth studies of the nature of consciousness, and the holding and sustaining of Illuminated forms of Consciousness,
via Esoteric studies and mastery techniques of Egyptian High Alchemy, and other practices
working directly with the Keepers and Archetypal Beings of these lineages.

Anchoring these techniques with Sacred Sound initiations serve to awaken us a deepest level of memory and being.

Upcoming Special Programs:
Next in our series in potentized practices for personal transformation, in 2008:
The Siddhis, The Illuminating Power of Consciousness
Isis, the Hidden Temple
Sekhmet, the Sacred Chord
The StarNations: Awakening the Ancestral Pathways
Register early for advanced discounts
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Newsletter!! Keep in touch with all upcoming events, stories, articles, and more
See many of our newsletters in our Articles section:
Our Latest Newsletter

Ask Zacciah to be placed on our newsletter if you wish information on current & future programs,
special events, upcoming world wide sound healing events, some broadcast live via the internet,
occasional articles, special insights into the nature of healing, and more.
Or, to subscribe, send a blank message to Zacciah_Blackburn-on@mail-list.com

Sound Healing Tools, and Musical Instruments of the World

Pure Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, Tibetan Bowls, Tingshas, Shangs, Tuning For ks,
Shamanic Drums, African Drums (Djembe, Ashiko, others,) Flutes, Bamboo flutes, Shakuhachi, Native American Flutes, Native American Drums, Powwow Drums, Didgeridoos, Tamboura, Sitar, Mirdang, Tabla, Harmonium, Shruti Box, music, instructional and educational books, much more

Zacciah Blackburn has been a sound healer and musical instrument maker since the early 1970's.
He is highly experienced in the voicing and unique qualities of a vast number of musical instruments utilized by the intuitive healing musician and sound healing artist. He can assist you in the selection of a vast array of Sound Healing tools he utilizes, makes, and carries as a service to the sound healing community.
Visit our associated site Sunreed World Musical Instruments
We also carry a large number of healing music CD's, Tom Kenyon CD's and books, Biosonic tuning forks, and more, not listed on our site.
Ask our office manager, Julie Jones for assistance with these: 802.674.9585 or e-mail us at info@sunreed.com

EUROPEAN & other International PROGRAMS:
Details available in our International Programs section. He is also offering:
* Sept 8, 2007, The Power of Sekhmet, Egyptian mysteries, Murnau, Germany, info soon available

* Sept 13-16, Boden,

Austria, 3 day retreat: The Illumintaion of Consciousness (info soon available)

Sacred Sounds, Sacred Sites, Sacred Journeys, a twelve day pilgrimage to the self, in ancient sites along the Michael and Mary Ley Lines of England
Exploring the Divine Feminine and Masculine within us, the Earth, and the Cosmos, April 27- May 6, 2007. Program nearly full.
Hatun Karpay, with Peruvian Mystic Juan Nunez del Prado: The Great Initiation, working with the Sacred Landscape and Ancient sites of Peru, utilizing those sites as the Incas used them, and passed down knowledge & traditional ceremonies through their descendants.
No 2007 dates available.

About Us, Our Work, Sacred Sound: What is it?

The Center of Light, Sound Healing;
Zacciah Blackburn, background, experience, studies
Feedback from some of our students

Articles: on Sound Healing, Healing and Compassion,Earth Mysteries, and others
And, some of our recent Newsletters with inspirational messages & insights

Additional Program information and Newsletter:

Sound Circles, Therapies, Registration, Discounts, Accomodations, Directions:

Programs are offered at the Center of Light in Ascutney, VT, and worldwide, facilitated by Zacciah Blackburn, or guest teachers where indicated. Contact us for inclusion in our monthly newsletter with listings of upcoming programs, insightful messages, occasional articles and peace prayers (and, information on world healing events, (ask for inclusion on our Peace Prayers list.)) You may also ask us for information on programs which have been offered which you would like to see repeated, or, if you would like to see our programs in your area, or partner with us to bring programs to your area. Or, to subscribe, send a blank message to Zacciah_Blackburn-on@mail-list.com

See Our Latest Newsletter
Occasionally we have news which is not yet listed in our program or class lists, as well as thoughts and articles on the nature of healing, or other observations on these special times, which are not available elsewhere.

Sacred Sound Circles: Introductory lessons into the nature of Sacred Sound, and Sacred Sound Transmissions,
with guided sound meditations, with Zacciah using voice and instruments of the world.
Sacred Sound Therapies: Ongoing individual therapies for personal growth and healing.

We Accept: for all study programs and purchases.
Vermont residents may qualify for Adult Education Grants from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. Ask us for details. Check with your state Adult Continuing Education Department for similar grants.

Registration, Discounts, Accomodations, Directions
On this page you will find information on how to register for our programs, a list of discounts for programs available at the Center of Light in Ascutney, VT, as well as a list of accomodations close to us. Let us know if we may assist with anything further to enhance your visit and work with us.

Daily Thoughts: Words to Inspire, Intrigue, Guide, or Meditate upon
(Also see our Articles Section)

2007 Sound Healers Training, Extended Course

Zacciah has created a broad range of trainings in sound healing practice, which couples his deep cognitive and intuitive understanding of sound in therapeutic application. These programs are an in depth study of the nature of sound and its healing effect on the human system, with cognitive and experiential training designed to better our understanding of, and therapeutic application in, the use of sound. They are excellent programs to expand one's awareness and understanding in the use of sound, for professional and novice practitioners. Currently, 3 years of training are available.

Special Events:
HATUN KARPAY
an Expedition into the ancient mysticism of Peru, (No program dates currently available for 2007, check back with us),

An Initiation in the Art of Personal Power :
Working with the Sacred Landscape and Ancient sites of PERU

An exclusive program with the Peruvian Mystic Juan Nunez del Prado ,
in collaboration with The Center of Light

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KARPAY AMERICA our programs of initiation into the Peruvian priesthood, with Juan Nunez,
were first held in the US in New England in 2004-5.
Juan has asked Zacciah to continue this series of initiations,
and Zacciah has incorporated them into his Returning to Beauty programs in Austria and Vermont.

Zacciah, and the Center of Light, has been honored to host the prior 3 Annual Conferences on Sound Healing,
of the New England Sound Healing Research Institute. Information on last year's conference can be viewed below.

Watch for info on 2007 Conference:

Science,Spirituality, and Sound:

        The Third Annual Conference of
THE SOUND HEALING NETWORK (SHN)
(Formerly, the New England Sound Healing Research Institute (NESHRI)
       Friday through Sunday, October 31, November 1-2, 2008
WATCH FOR PROGRAM NOTES, AVAILABLE SOON
       at the Rowe Conference Center, Rowe, MA
-ask to join our mail list for information on future SHN/NESHRI events-
                         <Zacciah is Director of Education for SHN/NESHRI>

                          Leading Specialists in the Field, intentional healing musical concerts, and more

(Image Credit: Harmonic "soundform" from Cymatics:
A Study of Wave Phenomena and Vibration © 2001 MACROmedia
Used by Permission. www.cymaticsource.com )

Zacciah Blackburn, Director
The Center of Light in Vermont
P.O. Box 389
Hidden Glen Rd.
Ascutney, VT 05030 USA

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