We have had hosted and held space for students from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. If you have never played an instrument before, have no background in music but are curious, this course is a great place to start. Equally, we often have participants who are already skilled in instrumentation, professionals who are established and are confident that from beginners to the adept there is something here for everyone.
The takeaways from the course are well suited and a great addition for those who already work with existing modalities such as Yoga, Meditation, Medical and Hospice workers and Therapists of all kinds who wish to add to their toolbelt.
It is great for those too who may feel stuck in an area of life and looking for a retreat to reset and lift them into their more creative and insightful self.
Come to learn, to give or simply receive the dynamic processes within the well held and professional space of our ceremonial family.
What you Will Learn...
Sound Ceremony - Participate and learn to give and receive interactive Sound Baths
Song Ceremony - Song carrying traditions, circle songs, chanting & Kirtan
Voice Medicine methodology - tuning, toning, scales and chanting
Nada Meditation - learn the power and process of deep listening to deepen the Non-dual understanding
Mantra Yoga - Transform into tranquility with the understanding and practice of Mantra
Bhakti Yoga - Daily devotional ceremonies and offerings to contemplate humility.
Shamanic Wisdom & Journeying - see into the lens of non-ordinary states of consciousness with insights from indigenous teachings
Instrument Labs - Introduction and use of sacred instruments with guidance from teachers
The healing power of Sound - therapeutic application for yourself and others
How to incorporate sound into classes
How to hold space for transformation
How to facilitate sound & singing circles & ceremonies
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
S O U N D — B R E A T H — F R E E D O M
FROM LISTENING TO PRESENCE, FROM SOUND TO SILENCE
In this training you will learn how to journey into a deep meditative inquiry on the Source of all Sound and from there find many tools to assist in shifting frequencies, healing emotional and psychological scars and opening parts of the heart and mind that you never knew existed! Come traverse the sphere of your consciousness as we create the space for transformation.
See more information on the Sound Ceremony webpage.
Location is Casa Colibri at Lake Atitlan.
Schedule
7.30-8am Meditation, Contemplation of Deep Listening
8 - 9am — Morning Mantra, Vocal Exercises and Warm-ups and Scale Practice/ or Theory Classes
9 - 9:30 — Smoothie Break
9:30 - 11 — Voice Medicine or Sound Workshop
11 - 1pm — Nourishing Brunch & Personal Play Time
1:00 - 2:45pm — Interactive Instrument Lab
2:45 - 3pm —Fruit Break
3 - 5pm — Song Ceremony & Transpersonal Discussions
5.30-6.30 pm— Wholesome Dinner
6.30 - 8pm — Sound Ceremony
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Forest Path, Casa Floresta, Casa Floresta, Pasajcap, Guatemala
Accommodation
Shared Accommodation $3370 USD
Off-site - Tuition & Food Package - $2770 USD
Private Accommodation $3970 USD
Venue & Amenities
The recently built Casa Floresta is directly on Lake Atitlan in Pasajcap, between San Marcos la Laguna and Tzununa. This is the home of the Forest Path Temple where Sound Ceremony courses and Forest Path ceremonies are held exclusively in Guatemala. With lake access in a clean and quiet private bay for swimming, Casa Floresta is a beautiful space conducive for the transformational work.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
Accommodations, meals and tuition and 100 hr Continuing Education credit with Yoga Alliance.
Some other things included:
Bonus SongBook with over 500 chants and medicine songs from around the world
Sound Ceremony training manual with insights and resources to take home
Fire Ceremony, Water Blessing Ceremony celebrating and connecting to the Elements
Cacao Ceremonies with Guatemala Cacao
Optional add-on ceremonies for those who learn our traditional work with Ayahuasca
Integrated Breathwork Ceremony with live sound
Improv singing circles and vocal activation work
Ecstatic Kirtan & Sacred Chant circles
Five Rhythms Guided Movement/Dance Therapy
What's Not Included
Airport transport, airfare, extra activities etc.
Customer Reviews
4.84 out of 5.0 average rating
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100% yes - if you're looking for the real deal, this is the place.
I had heard lots of good things from very trusted sources about the integrity and quality of this place and the people who run it and facilitate.
Leti is a fantastic and real facilitator, and super talented, such an amazing voice and power.
The community are solid and always present to what's needed, so those who are perhaps unfamiliar with this kind of space, it is very comforting for them. They are so talented, and there is such a divine chorus flowing through the room in support of the transformations and healings.
The maloka is big and beautiful, the view and whole area is so gorgeous, it's beyond a postcard.. You're looking out over a lake onto volcanoes, with the most amazing sunsets and sunrises.
The food is really good, it's welcoming and reasonably priced.
I can't wait to visit again in the future.
I know how important it is to make sure you find the right place and facilitators with ceremonies like this, so just know this is a good place.
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Forest Path Changed my life
A few years ago, my family and I had a deeply unsettling paranormal experience that left us spiritually drained. We faced financial ruin, a string of bad luck, and an overwhelming sense that nothing was working out. Coming from a non-spiritual background, it was incredibly difficult to make sense of what was happening. Over the next decade, I searched for answers, occasionally reading about spirituality and meditation, but I struggled to stay consistent. Deep down, I felt something was fundamentally wrong. That’s when I first came across information about Ayahuasca, and my journey toward healing truly began.
Discovering Forest Path was the answer to my prayers. Jaya, the shaman who leads the ceremonies, is a deeply experienced spiritual guide with an incredible background in spirituality. He and the entire Forest Path team provided a safe, compassionate space where I could confront my struggles and begin to understand them through this sacred medicine. The experience was intense—there was even an exorcism performed on me—but I always felt supported and protected by Jaya and the team throughout the ceremony.
The music they perform during the ceremonies is beyond words. It’s not just beautiful—it’s transformative. Their songs connect you on a profound level to your higher self, creating a powerful, immersive experience. It’s clear that the entire team approaches this work with immense love and a genuine desire to serve humanity. They have helped thousands of people heal through the power of Ayahuasca, and I am forever grateful to be one of them.
Today, I feel that I’ve truly healed. I am on a spiritual path toward awakening, which is my ultimate goal, and I owe so much of this transformation to the Forest Path team. They’ve taught me how to love humanity, connect to the supreme consciousness, and deepen my relationship with my higher self. I can’t imagine experiencing something so sacred with anyone else.
I sincerely hope that more people have the opportunity to embark on this healing journey with Forest Path. It’s an experience that has profoundly changed my life, and I am endlessly grateful for it.
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Beyond words...
Jaya and Hayley are angels on earth transmitting love and light through music and medicine. They share wisdom and healing with grace and humility. It is an honor to receive such a sacrament in their noble presence. Their devotion is an inspiration to all of humanity.
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Utterly life changing
I attended a two night ayahuasca ceremony in Australia and I can honestly say that the experience was life changing for me.
As a 50+ woman with complex PTSD from unresolved childhood traumas and zero experience with psychedelics, I initially felt vulnerable and apprehensive, however I came with a curious mind and an open heart.
Jaya and Hayley provided a nurturing container that I felt completely safe in, they are not people who’ve done a little bit of training in psychedelic therapy, this is their life’s work. Their years of experience, knowledge and commitment to helping everyone in ceremony was abundantly clear from the moment that we sat together.
The ceremonies themselves were intense healing experiences that were thoughtfully guided with music, song, poems and prayers, creating a powerful flow and providing a strong connection to the medicine. It was a deeply spiritual experience for me (and I don’t consider myself particularly spiritual in my everyday life).
The last few years I’ve worked consistently on my healing journey with breath and somatic work, meditation, yoga and traditional psychology, although I had made lots of progress, depression still plagued me and the results gained from those modalities alone, were nothing compared to what I experienced through the healing power of ayahuasca.
I achieved a deep connection with myself, an understanding that had previously been elusive to me and insights that made my life make sense. I was able to unlock doors in my psyche and move old energy out that had been literally stuck for decades, allowing space for a more positive future.
I departed the weekend full of love, light and joy. I will be forever grateful for the experience I shared with this beautiful community. If the medicine is calling to you, then trust that you’re in the right place and Forest Path is without doubt the community to support your journey.
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The Beauty Way
My time with Haley and Jaya was nothing short of divine perfection. If you are looking for a sign to move forward with an experience with Haley and Jaya, then this is it. My heart beats stronger and with more light due to my time with these two beautiful souls who embody the beauty way with an impeccability I have not seen before. I am deeply grateful and humbled to have had an opportunity to sit in ceremony with them. Blessings to all who come upon this review and to Haley and Jaya.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
The event is 100% refundable for cancellation 60+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date.
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