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
4.89 out of 5.0 average rating
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Forest Path ceremonies are the best!
Hayley & Jaya hold an impeccable ceremony for light transmissions of the soul. They are pure love, wisdom, beauty & care. Their music and voices uplift and inspire Christ consciousness & Divine Mother & Father. Jaya’s & Hayley’s transmissions speak to the heart & soul to illuminate the path. I am forever in love & gratitude for them & their offerings.
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Medicine in Every Moment
During my time in Guatemala, I was welcomed into the home of the shaman and his wife. From very first day, I felt the balance created by their partnership. Together, they held the space with a combination of strength and warmth that seemed to flow naturally between them. It felt like an expression of the divine feminine and divine masculine in harmony, which set the tone for the entire retreat.
The shaman carried a deep well of wisdom and presence. He responded to questions with patience and clarity, offering guidance that felt both gentle and precise. There were times when just a few words from him brought a sense of calm or understanding that stayed with me long after.
His wife contributed an equally powerful energy; quiet, grounding, and compassionate. The way they moved around each other and the group created an atmosphere that felt deeply respectful and held. I often noticed how attuned they were to what was happening in the space and in each person.
The ceremonies were held in the temple, surrounded by volcanic mountains and waters that seemed alive in their own way. The energy of the land itself felt like an essential part of the medicine, something that reached into every aspect of the experience. There were moments I could feel the volcanic earth under my feet and a sense that the place itself was working with us.
Each detail... the songs of the musicians, the attentiveness of the facilitators, the meals prepared and shared together, felt connected to this same living field. For me, the medicine was not only in the ceremony but in every interaction, every quiet moment, every step taken on the land.
Throughout the retreat, everything felt integrated as one whole experience. Nothing stood apart or felt separate. I left with a sense of having been welcomed into something complete, alive, and profoundly healing. By the end, I felt almost as if all the participants were good friends. There was a natural closeness and trust between us that arose from sharing an experience shaped with so much wisdom and care.
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Divine Prayer
Beautiful, focused gathering infused with immense love and laughter. Jaya and Haley are masters at carrying the group in a journey of sound and joy while tending to each individual’s need for safety, care and process. Beyond grateful, look forward to being together again!
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Intimate and skilled
Space was held so skillfully and beautifully. Amazing energy from everyone, a pleasure to sit/sing with all.
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Life changing Retreat
From the time of arrival to the end of the four day immersion the beautiful Forest Path team led by Jaya and Hayley ,guided and supported the attendees to ensure we were safe and informed to confidently recieve the gift of learning that we so needed. The ecletic group of people from the four corners of the world embraced the experience and the personal interactions were truly uplifting to us all, me especially, thank you very much.
The food was amazing. nourishing and well balanced , ensuring the group felt strong to pursue their individual journeys for the entirety of the retreat.
Everyday was different, stimulating ourselves to work towards our own outcomes.
Integration day was a very unique experience abundant food, great conversations, yoga, massages, sauna,singing, swimming and most of all smiles , love and laughter.
This has been the best week of growth and learning i could have wished for.
Thank you so much for the honour to attend and be with such a wonderful group of people. The entire Forest Path team nutured us all, i feel an inner peace that is indescribable. You are very special. A bright light shines within me that i did not have before meeting you all.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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Plant Medicine
