Sound Healing Yoga Therapy training with Anandra on Kaua'i
7-Day Sound Rejuvenation Retreat
April 27 - May 3, 2025
🌟 you've forgotten what it feels like to be perfectly tuned and in a good rhythmic flow
🌟 you want to reconnect with your love of sound, music, mantra and singing for your pleasure (not for anyone else)
🌟 you want to lean into play, spaciousness, rest, and drink in the healing power of nature in her glorious abundance
🌟 sound and mantra is your happy place, and you want to saturate in it with kindred spirits
🌟 you crave a space and time for yourself to listen deeply to your heart, to hear clearly what Life wants to live through you
🌟 you love chanting but get cringy around cultish dogma, dull unskillful mantra... you're ready for the FULL TRANSFORMATIVE POWER of sound 🔥
🌟 you feel the pull towards sharpening your vocal healing and mantra toolkit so you can affect transformation in your life & for others
🌟 you yearn for a community where you can be all of you, feel the full spectrum of being alive, and be embraced
Non-musicians and musicians, introverts and extroverts, and bodies of all shapes, abilities, genders, ages, religious backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life are welcome.
This retreat counts as attendance hours for our 200-300-500 hour Yoga Alliance teacher trainings online. Package deals are available to buy both the retreat & the teacher training together, saving you $$$!
"The Heart of Sound is literally the sound of LOVE in a felt, embodied, experiential way. I thank you with all my heart for lifting me up with such skill and compassion!"
Anandra (Heart of Sound Founder) is the primary leader for our chant experiences, along with Michele Ford (Heart of Sound Teaching Assistant, Chef, Ayurvedic Practitioner) who will manage our meals.
We have a rich circle of teacher training students coming for this retreat, and they'll lead practices too!
Find your heart's voice and sing in our daily devotional mantra and music sessions!
You'll experience sound as a vibrant connection to Self, and understand how it transforms all aspects of your being.
Learn sound-based yoga skills to begin, refine, or enrich your home chanting practice!
Our practices support you to develop voice culture, Sanskrit mantra pronunciation, and a musical response to life.
Listen to what's deeply alive in you as you tune your precious body instrument.
You'll practice tools for self-regulating your nervous system for physical, emotional, and mental health.
What to Expect Day 1-7 (and beyond) on a Heart of Sound Chant Retreat!
Day 1
Settle in, calm your nervous system, begin to feel safe in the heart of the sound and listen in to what is truly alive in you.
Day 2
Deep digestion of the accumulation in your mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies especially. A sense of relief at what feels like a purge, a lightening of the load in a profound way.
Day 3
Joy and lightness, luminosity, as your true being begins to shine through your voice with less hindrance than ever before. Radiant smiles blooming across your face unconsciously.
Day 4
Lots of laughter as the connections with kindred spirits ripen. A deeper sense of settling into empowerment as direct personal insights into the power of sound yoga prove to be consistent.
Day 5
Wonderment and gratitude at the ease of profoundly whole sense of Self + Spirit + Life. Unraveling and unburdening from perfectionism.
Day 6
Notes of longing as you realize it's almost over. Deep savoring of the preciousness of the practice and the community. Anchor the concepts and skills for ongoing personal empowerment.
Day 7
Celebration of integrity between heart, mind, word, and embodiment. Confident return to "normal" life, equipped with a strong internal pathway of connection to the unbroken songline of your deepest, truest self: the living pulse of the heart of sound itself.
Post-retreat [for 200/500HR teacher trainees]
A sense of relief as you dig deeper into the treasure chest of online practices, transformation topics, skill refinements, etc. (it's not over, it's just the beginning!)
Renewed inspiration and motivation to refine your own practice (and chant leadership, so those in your sphere of influence can benefit also)
This retreat is a delight-filled offering by internationally respected sacred musician and teacher Anandra George on her beloved island home of Kaua'i.
Join us for 7 days of intimate communion through sound, Sanskrit mantra, Indian classical vocal meditation, devotional kīrtan, and sweet soft yogāsana developed especially for sound-based practices.
The retreat includes time at the majestic Hindu temple and gentle healing Indian food.
The eternal thread that connects creation with the creator is sacred sound. All mystic traditions concur, and the direct, tangible, blissful path of pure vibration is accessible to all! No dogma and no experience required; this retreat is simply an invitation into the heart-opening, timeless practices of mantra and music.
SIGN ME UPDrop into the luscious island vibe, at a pace of life in tune with the bloom of the hibiscus and the crow of the roosters. We'll celebrate aliveness with all 5 senses:
April 27 - May 3 2025 on Kaua'i Island. Registration is open! Early bird pricing through December 1st. Get in quick to secure your spot at the best price. Options for package deals with our online teacher training too!
Secure your spot at early bird pricing through December 1st (for the April 27 - May 3, 2025 retreat). Scroll down for package deals with the teacher training too! Submitting payment indicates you agree to our cancellation and COVID policies (in FAQ below).
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
Retreat tuition
Sanskrit Mantra 101 online course ($199 value)
Extensive course materials (print, web, audio & video) for your ongoing home practice.
Yoga Alliance teachers are eligible for 40 continuing education credits.
(Does not include accommodation, see FAQ below for more info)
PER MONTH FOR 6 MONTHS
Retreat tuition
Sanskrit Mantra 101 online course ($199 value)
Extensive course materials (print, web, audio & video) for your ongoing home practice.
Yoga Alliance teachers are eligible for 40 continuing education credits.
(Does not include accommodation, see FAQ below for more info)
Buy the Online Teacher Training along with the Kaua'i Retreat and save BIG! Start working on the teacher training now to get the most out of our time together on Kaua'i. April 27 - May 3 2025, sign up NOW to secure your spot at the best price! Early bird pricing through December 1st. Submitting payment indicates you agree to our cancellation and COVID policies (in FAQ below).
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
200hr Online Teacher Training
+
Kaua'i Retreat
Save $200!!
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
500hr Advanced Online Teacher Training
+
Kaua'i Retreat
Save $500!!
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
In-person Study Groups w/Anandra
2 hours twice a month
+
200hr Online Teacher Training
+
Kaua'i Retreat
Save $200!!
Package deal payment plans are available. Contact us for more info.
Continuing Education: If you're a Yoga Alliance registered teacher, this retreat fulfills your annual requirement of 40 hours of continuing education.
Teacher Training: If you're enrolled in the Heart of Sound 200/300/500 hour online teacher training, this retreat fulfills some of your contact hours for group practices. You may also team up with other trainees for optional, self-guided buddy practices and fulfill additional requirements.
Package deals are available to buy both the retreat & the teacher training together, saving you $$$!
MORE ABOUT TEACHER TRAININGThere is a non-refundable $250 administrative fee. Participants will receive a 50% refund of remaining tuition if requested 30 days or more before the course. No refunds will be issued less than 30 days in advance. Submission of your payment indicates your acceptance of the cancellation policy.
Health Consideration Agreement:
We hope that COVID numbers will be low at the time of the retreat and we can enjoy singing freely without covering our mouths and noses.
We will consistently err on the side of caution, meeting or exceeding current official government guidelines and recommendations from leading epidemiologists to protect the vulnerable among us.
There are 3 levels of Covid consideration we have to mention:
In order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we'll consistently err on the side of caution. The retreat can only meet its potential if everyone remains healthy! If serious illness is spreading, it puts a huge damper on our time together.
HOS Community Health Agreements
-Take a rapid test daily each morning before practice
-Wear a mask in the retreat house and temple if community spread is high
-Wear a mask around other retreat participants, in your room with your roommate, and in the retreat house at all times, if you feel the slightest bit sick.
-Stay in our retreat bubble and mask up when in close contact with people outside our bubble
-Take meals “to go” and eat outdoors or in your room if risk is high
-Remove yourself from the practices altogether if you are feeling ill or have virus symptoms (fever, cough, sneezing, etc.)
Daily Schedule:
Sunday April 27th after 4PM is checkin, short practice and introduction and a shared meal together.
Starting Monday April 28th our schedule has A days and B days, which alternate (see below).
We'll have one adventure/beach day together.
Checkout May 3rd late morning after a Heart of Sound practice (if the group desires).
Schedule A:
Silent personal time, breakfast and beverages on your own
8:30-10:30 Heart of Sound Practice (DON'T MISS THIS!)
11:00 - 12:30 Circle w/Anandra for Q&A, sharing experiences
12:30 Lunch together
Afternoons for island enjoyment, massage, personal study, etc.
Weather depending, some may choose to gather for a casual, optional beach time, outdoor activity, or sunset.
Dinner on your own.
(Mung or kitchari leftovers.)
Alternate days, Schedule B:
Silent personal time, breakfast and beverages on your own
8:45 Arrive to temple
Silent personal fire ritual, Ganesha welcoming
9:00 Enter temple grounds, Dakshinamurthy welcoming
9:05 Enter Iraivan temple, sit silently for puja
9:45 Silent / Soft voice Jāpa of Om Namah Sivaya during service break
(OR Chant leadership opportunity for TT trainees)
10:15 Culmination of pūja in vision of Natraj, receive prasadam
10:30 - 12:00 Free time on monastery grounds, seva, or return home (possibility to sit and chant in rudraksha forest or by lily ponds/waterfall/new temple)
11:30 Lunch is available for self-service
Free time for hiking, beach time, massage, etc.
2 - 4 Chant Experiences led by Anandra and others
4:30 Warm soup or kitchari available for self-service (take away if you wish)
OR
5 - 7 Chant Experiences led by Anandra and others
7:30 Dinner together
Schedule Notes:
Each participant is assigned 1 hour of kitchen or common space duties per day.
Private mentorship or voice coaching sessions may be scheduled with Anandra, or Ayurveda consultations with Michele, during breaks.
We reserve the right to adjust the schedule and substitute chant leaders to best serve everyone’s needs and capacities.
Kama'aina folks attending to their normal life duties are encouraged to attend the 8:30-10:30 AM "A Day" Heart of Sound sessions as their top priority, and the other sessions as much as they're able to. Those are consistently the most precious moments of our time together. :)
Yes and no.
Our primary purpose of gathering is to enjoy our practices together.
There is a training element, as multiple levels of teacher trainees will be present and growing their skills.
However, no foundational lectures or basic skills classes will be offered during this retreat. The core curriculum for the Heart of Sound training is much more effectively offered online, where trainees can absorb at their own pace.
If you review the schedule above, you'll find several opportunities to nerd out with fellow trainees.
If you're currently enrolled in the (online) teacher training, this will be an extraordinary delight!
If you wish to get teacher training level content and count attendance hours towards your certification, please enroll in the Online Teacher Training now and get a head start before arriving to Kaua'i.
Package deals are available to buy both the retreat & the teacher training together, saving you $$$!
We'd recommend getting to at least Phase 8 of the Self-Study Map for the 200hr program before arriving. At a minimum, please get through Module 4 of the Sacred Sanskrit Sounds course.
Yes, absolutely! We would love to have you attend the retreat only. You will have lots of free time in the schedule to enjoy the vibrant island of Kaua'i.
Included with your retreat purchase is our Sanskrit Mantra 101 online course ($199 value).
When you purchase the retreat you'll automatically be granted access to the course. After your purchase, look out for an email with your login link or login to your Heart of Sound account to access it.
Please complete this course before our time together to get the most out of our practices.
April 27
4 PM Afternoon arrival (island/friend rate rental cars available)
Dinner together
April 28 - May 2
5 full days of retreat schedule, alternating A & B, with one adventure/beach day together
May 3
10 AM Morning checkout / departure
We've really made an effort to offer affordable options. (Since regular hotels on Kaua'i run from $300-$700++/night, and regular rental cars from $200-$500++/day!)
Affordable accommodation options available, ranging from $350 - $1200 for the week, or nearby public park camping for $90 for the week.
Secure your spot at the retreat first, and we'll be in touch about the lodging options to choose from, and local inexpensive vehicle rentals.
See the daily schedule for details. 8 meals are provided in the retreat price (and leftovers are welcome to be shared).
Menu:
Shared meals provided are based on Indian family recipes to support a gentle cleanse. Ingredients are gluten free, vegan, as local as possible, and designed for enjoyment and digestibility. (Ghee will be provided as an optional addition for non-vegans.)
Main meals:
Kitchari with garden veggies
Mung bean soup with pureed greens
Beverages:
Lemongrass ginger tulsi tea
Hibiscus punch
Mango lassi
Blue goddess antioxidant tea
Dinnertime simple whole food sweets:
Blue coconut milk cardamom kheer
Dates and soaked almonds
Banana “ice cream”
Meals not provided are entirely your choice; continue with the gentle cleanse theme or eat whatever you want. (No meat or fish preparation in the house, please.)
Bring your own breakfast and morning beverages.
Optional digestive herbs to be taken at bedtime (for those wanting to augment the cleanse factor) will be provided for purchase.
Yes. Public transportation is insufficient (non-existent), so you'll need to have a car.
After you register, you'll get access to a shared document where you can connect with other guests to share lodging and/or rental cars. Beyond providing this connection space, HOS staff will not facilitate sharing.
One of Anandra's other hidden talents (aside from cheesy mantra jokes) is travel hacking.
Are you still paying out of pocket for travel? You might want to get empowered and check out her blog post: Travel Hacking Genius: Fly Free to our Kaua'i or India Retreat!
Yes, a very limited number of Kaua'i local prices are available to those willing to help with the event, and/or provide accommodation and transport to retreat guests.
Please inquire at [email protected] for 3 different kama'aina options.
Please follow this link for guidelines on Temple dress code.
In addition to the retreat + the Kaua'i teacher training option, if you live on Kaua'i, Anandra offers occasional (unadvertised) in-person events throughout the year. The only way to learn about them is to sign up to get notified!
Sign up for any of our online courses, and combine your online learning with in-person study groups with Anandra, at no extra cost!
Courses:
Have questions? Email [email protected] or book a free Training Discovery call to chat and find the best option for you!
BOOK A FREE CALLJoin Anandra for a vibrant morning class merging slow sun salutation flow, graceful breath, and mantra chanting to synchronize your heart, mind, word and action.
Featuring simple Sanskrit bīja mantras for each pose, uplifting Indian rāga music soundtrack, and live instruments.
Enjoy a fresh, modern, Tantrik take on the classical yogāsana and mantra sequence! This class is designed to help you befriend and harmonize whatever is alive in you today.
Saturdays, 9:00 am, Metamorphose Kīlauea.
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ONE-TIME PAYMENT
5 Mantra Yoga Flow Classes
Saturdays, 9:00 am, Metamorphose Kīlauea
Valid through to the end of 2024
RSVP required by October 30
A 6-month opportunity to refine your experience of mantra and sound yoga... to explore the full transformative power at the heart of sound in community!
A 6-month opportunity to refine your experience of mantra and sound yoga... to explore the full transformative power at the heart of sound in community!
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
6 two hour deep chant sessions (1 per month for 6 months)
Each session is a full experience of the transformative power of sound: nāda yoga, Indian rāga singing, mantra chanting, deep listening, profound attunement
Sanskrit Mantra 101 online course ($199 value)
Extensive course materials (print, web, audio & video) for your ongoing home practice.
ONE SESSION
Attend the next deep chant session only
(No dropins. RSVP required. Space is limited.)
Let us know if you need any other assistance.
If you live on Kaua'i, Anandra offers occasional (unadvertised) in-person events throughout the year. The only way to learn about them is to sign up to get notified!