Training Programs
Offering multiple avenues to connect with sound and vibration through a variety of training programs ranging from 100 HR in person intensive, Foundations workshop for individuals and groups, Sound and Vibrational Coaching and Consultancy, Specialist Advanced Training Workshops and Himalayan Training programs in Nepal.
Unsure which is the course for you? Read this blog to help you decide.
Ancient Wisdom
The curriculum is rooted in thousands of years of tradition from the land on which we dwell to the teachings and practices of the Himalayas, woven together with modern vibrational science.
Accessible to All
Through a culture of collaboration and sharing, Hold Space offers inclusive, community driven, trauma informed training programs for everyone — wherever they are on their path.
Transformative Practice
Graduates leave not just with skills but with a lived understanding of how sound moves, supports and transforms the body and mind.
The Pathway From Student To Practitioner
Each program builds on the last — you can begin anywhere and progress at your own pace.
4 - 6 Hours
Foundations of Sound
Your first encounter. Learn to hold a bowl, understand vibrational science, and experience and experiment with the space of sound
100 Hour Intensive
Sound Mastery
Flagship practitioner certification. In person training that offers the opportunity to engage in theory AND practice. Covering ancient and modern sound therapy methods covering 10 modules over the period of 1 month.
Weekly/fortnightly or monthly sessions across 3-6 Months
Sound Coaching
For 100HR graduates, coaching offer additional support to establish, refine and master your vision. Deepen your expertise in technique, specific areas of focus and develop confidence and tools to action your vision.
7-10 Days
Nepal Retreat
The pinnacle. 10 immersive days at the source — training with master teachers in the Kathmandu Valley.
—— Core Certification
100 Hour Sound Mastery
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This 100 hour sound mastery training is spaced out over 1 month with weekly sessions on fridays and sundays. Covering a vast and in-depth range of material both ancient and modern, this training will provide you with the knowledge and skills to use sound and vibration as a tool to help others.
— INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS CULTURAL PRACTICE - Himalayan & First Nations Sound
— HOW TO PLAY - techniques, practice , styles, methods, sequences, tools, creating a practice— GROUP SOUND FACILITATION - Holding Space and using sound in group settings, format/function/techniques.
— 1 ON 1 THERAPY & BODYWORK - Systems and processes to ensure safety and measurable therapeutic results.
— BUSINESS OF SOUND - Transforming a passion into a viable and sustainable business
— ADVANCED PRACTICE - Special populations, complex needs 
—— Introductory Workshop
Foundations Of Sound
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Ever wanted to understand what sound therapy really is? Curious to play a singing bowl yourself? In this workshop we cover the fundamental elements of sound and vibrational therapy — you will touch the bowl, feel its unique hum and experience the space of therapy and immersive sound experiences available through sound and vibration.
— Singing Bowl types — How and why they work
— Demystifying "Sound Healing" — The science behind sound
— How To Play A Singing Bowl - Using The Bowl, Rimming, striking and multiple techniques
— The Experience — Full Sound Immersion
—— Post-Certification
SOUND COACHING
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Coaching offerings range from 1 session to 3-6 month programs.
For those who have either completed the 100 HR sound mastery training, foundations workshop, or those who have undergone sound training and are wanting to deepen their knowledge of the practice and work in specific areas.
—— Immersive Retreat
Nepal Training Retreat
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Having completed the hold space 100 HR sound healing training, you may be eligible to join this very special training retreat to Nepal for 10 days of immersive training for the ultimate exploration and discovery direct from the source. Gathering in the heart of Kathmandu valley at the home of beloved teachers, friends and extended family, the Maharajans.
This is a rare opportunity to explore thousands of hand-crafted instruments and practice using traditional methods taught by generations of respected and renowned sound healers.
10-14
Days In Nepal
8 - 14
Max Places
—— What You Will Learn
Skills That Stay With You For Life
Across all our programs, we give you far more than technical knowledge. You leave with a transformed relationship to sound, silence, and the human body — The confidence to share that gift with others.
— Technical
Instrument Mastery
Learn to play multiple instruments including Himalayan bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, traditional chimes, bells and tool and more with a healing-focused technique.
— History
Lineage & History
Understand the ancient origins of sound healing across Himalayan, Tibetan, and Indigenous cultures — and why this history matters.
— Science
Vibrational Science
Understand the physiology of sound healing — how frequencies affect brainwave states, the nervous system, and cellular processes.
— Business
Build Your Practice
From pricing your sessions to marketing your work, our training includes practical guidance on building a sustainable healing practice.
— Practice
Client Facilitation
Conduct one-to-one and group sessions confidently, with a clear understanding of intake procedures, contraindications, and aftercare.
— Wellbeing
Self-Care & Integration
Learn how to maintain energetic hygiene, prevent burnout, and continue deepening your personal practice as a lifelong journey.
—— Recognition
Your Certification Means Something
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Upon completion of our 100 HR sound mastery, you receive a hold space graduate certificate carrying the weight of a rigorous, lineage-based curriculum.
— Eligible for IICT Membership, Australian Sound Healers Association professional membership upon graduation
— Access to the hold space graduate community & mentorship network
—— Upcoming Dates
Find Your Intake
Dates TBA
Foundations Of Sound
Introductory Workshop — Group & Private
📍 Hold Space Studio, Dee Why
6 Spots Left
Next Intake open now for May 2027
100 Hr Sound Mastery
Cohort 14 — Starts May 2027
Currently taking applications of interest
📍 Hold Space Studio, Dee Why
By application
Foundations Of Sound
Private Corporate Workshop — Half Day
📍 Your Location, Sydney
POA
October 2027
Intake open March 2027
Nepal Training Retreat
Kathmandu Valley — 7 - 10 Day Immersion
📍 Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Currently taking applications of interest
Perfect For
Who Is This Training For?
There is no typical hold space student. Our cohorts include healthcare professionals, artists, business people, sound enthusiasts and everyone in between.
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Wellness Professionals
Yoga teachers, massage therapists, meditation teachers, somatic facilitators, energy workers and more looking to add a powerful new
modality to their existing practice.
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Healthcare Workers
Nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, Counsellor’s and GPS seeking evidence-informed complementary tools to support their patients' wellbeing journeys.
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Complete Beginners
You don't need any prior experience in healing, music, or meditation. If you feel the call to work with sound, that is enough to begin.
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Career Changers
People ready to step away from work that doesn't feed their soul and build a full-time practice doing something profoundly meaningful.
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Personal Growth Seekers
Those drawn to the training not to become practitioners, but to deepen their own healing, self-knowledge and connection to the present moment and the space beyond.
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Community Leaders
Teachers, social workers, community organizers and those WHO want to bring sound healing into schools, aged care, and vulnerable communities.
Training FAQ
Your Questions, Answered Honestly
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None whatsoever. Our students arrive from every conceivable background — from corporate executives to nurses to artists. The instruments respond to intention, not musical talent. All you need is curiosity and a genuine desire to help others.
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None whatsoever. Our students arrive from every conceivable background — from corporate executives to nurses to artists. The instruments respond to intention, not musical talent. All you need is curiosity and a genuine desire to help others.
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None whatsoever. Our students arrive from every conceivable background — from corporate executives to nurses to artists. The instruments respond to intention, not musical talent. All you need is curiosity and a genuine desire to help others.
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None whatsoever. Our students arrive from every conceivable background — from corporate executives to nurses to artists. The instruments respond to intention, not musical talent. All you need is curiosity and a genuine desire to help others.
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