Purdie Wood

 A one on one course in the use of sound as medicine

This course is designed to help you gain an in-depth understanding of sound as a modality whilst learning to use your voice as a healing tool. Sound as Medicine can be used as a compliment to existing therapies whilst also functioning independently as a powerful healing art. The voice is an extremely potent instrument, readily available to all of us, with understanding and care it can be used to support a vast deepening into life.

The Sound as Medicine course is facilitated by Purdie Wood who brings together her knowledge of Medicinal song, Voice Dialogue, Internal Tracking, Somatic Release work and Intuitive voice processes into a visceral learning experience. The Sound as Medicine course is primarily taught through process based experiential learning techniques which are supported by supplied reading and listening material. Processes specific to each learning module are also given, to be completed alone or with a practice partner between each class. 

The course is comprised of six private two hour sessions which can be taken weekly or fortnightly in person or over the phone. The first six sessions equate to a Level 1, during which a broad range of techniques are explored. This gives the participant the opportunity to sense in which direction they would like to deepen their knowledge if Level 2 or 3 courses are to be undertaken.

Being taught in a one on one setting allows for the course structure to be modified to suit the needs and interests of each individual participant and is appropriate for people at any level of experience.

What Will You Learn Throughout This Course?

Through out the course you will be gaining skills in the use of sound release, directive sound, invocation and empathic sound techniques. 

Empathic Sound  -  can be used to access the wisdom and knowledge inherent within nature, journey into other realms, bring compassionate contact to clients and loved ones, open creative pathways.

Intuitive Voice - can be used to reunite fragmented parts of the self, weave a sound bridge between dimensions, access your innate body wisdom.

Sound Release - can be used to shift emotional stress out of the body, bring the nervous system into balance, strengthen and clear the energetic body.

Directive sound - can be used to fill the body with specific energies for the purpose of clearing, soothing, revitalising etc, to shift energetic blockage within the body or energetic field, to awaken and invigorate the cellular body, to awaken numb or dull spots and become more deeply grounded and present in the body.

Invocation - can be used to create energetic safety during therapeutic or ceremonial practice, create connection with the wisdom of supportive energies, strengthen relationship with allies and helpers, embody the energetic qualities of specific elements.

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 ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Purdie was first introduced to an ancient form of medicinal song, through her contact with the Curanderos of the Amazon jungle, and their long held tradition of using song to heal the sick. The arrival of these songs in her life opened a pathway for many things including connection to the ancient voice of her own ancestry.

The song keepers and keening grief singers from her Celtic heritage used Irish Lilting, Scottish Puirt a Beul and Canntaeireacht as their own unique version of this craft. For Purdie, born and grown on Australian soil far from the lands of her Ancestors, this profound gift has gratefully enabled her a resonant connection to her own cultural lineage.

As an internationally recognized facilitator working in the field of mental health Purdie has been using these wordless songs in a therapeutic context for over a decade. She runs her private practice from the Northern Rivers where she offers both in person and online therapeutic sessions, training courses and group classes in therapeutic voice practices.

In her role as director and co-founder of the Australian Sound Institute Purdie guides people to gain an in depth understanding of sound as a modality and to connect with their voice as a tool for transmuting trauma. For many years Purdie co-facilitated the "Bridgeweavers", a not for profit community group, working with the therapeutic use of sound and voice to support and nurture those touched by the profound experiences connected to new life and death.

Most recently Purdie has been co-producing immersive sound events such as The Long Song - A journey in sound and performing with the three piece musical ensemble Cave In The Sky. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ViuXoZ_mHQ

Since completing her degree at the National Arts School in Darlinghurst Purdie has worked collaboratively as a vocal artist in numerous performance projects, immersive sound events and installations. Including La virgin y la serpiente, Inherit the Wind https://vimeo.com/127136304 and Guluga. https://youtu.be/ElkZbxUiTS0

Click here to find out more about the Sound As Medicine Course that is on offer.