Spain, MARBELLA - Second International Online Sound Forum - Sound & Consciousness, Christine Heckel, , 03 Apr 2022
I am very grateful to co-host our Second International English Sound Symposium on Sound & Consciousness with our special guest Prof. Dr. Thilo Hinterberger and Peter Gabis.
Prof. Dr. Thilo Hinterberger is a physicist, neuroscientist and conscientiology scientist. He heads the research area Applied Conscientiology Sciences in Psychosomatic Medicine at the University Hospital Regensburg, which deals with issues of consciousness in an interdisciplinary manner. His research ranges from the development of brain-computer interfaces and the analysis of altered states of consciousness, to issues relating to therapy, spirituality, philosophy and psychosomatic medicine.
Peter Gabis studied jazz drumming and pedagogy in Vienna and New York. He looks back on years of international concerts and workshops and can be heard on numerous CD productions. Trained as a sound educator and dialogue facilitator, he has been a coach for Peter Hess® Sound Massage in Austria since 2005. He teaches jazz drumming, rhythmics, percussion, as well as mindfulness and meditation at the Jammusiclab University in Vienna. Peter Gabis has been working with meditative sound spaces for 20 years and is currently enrolled in the master’s program “Mindfulness in Education, Counselling and Health Care” at KPH in Vienna.
We look forward to welcoming you to the following programme:
- Welcome to the Symposium
- Lecture 1 "Consciousness and Health - Creating Spaces of Consciousness Through Sounds" - a consciousness-scientific approach, Prof. Dr. Thilo Hinterberger.
In this lecture you will learn why sounds in particular play an important role and find out more about the existing connections with acoustics, psychology, neurobiology and spirituality, therefore leading to a comprehensive understanding. The purpose is to arouse enthusiasm for the salutogenic properties of sound, and to provide a scientific background in order to stimulate the joy of experimenting with sound methods.
- Q&A session with Prof. Dr. Thilo Hinterberger
- Lecture 2 "Cultivating the Mindful Spirit with Sound", Peter Gabis.
A lot of scientific research is currently investigating the positive effects of mindfulness, opening up a broad field in which science and spirituality intersect. In this lecture you will learn about the basic ideas of practicing mindfulness and meditation and how you can enhance the mindful experience with sounds. Since working with sound is inherently characterized by a high degree of mindfulness, there is a close connection to hearing and sound. The sounds can quickly bring us into a conscious awareness, also helping us to be more present, e.g., during a sound massage.
Thus, the sounds of singing bowls and gongs are very well-suited to support practicing mindfulness and meditation. Scientific and philosophical backgrounds are also part of the lecture, as are some simple practical exercises.
- Q&A session
- Enjoy a Sound Meditation
- Closing
Prerequisites: none
Online: via ZOOM call, you will receive an invitation after registration - speakers or a headset are recommended
As a FREE SPECIAL you may participate in a Follow-Up Zoom meeting (optional) which will take place on Thursday 7th April from 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm CET. In this meeting I will answer to your questions, which may have come up after the symposium.
Moreover you will find out more about your possibilities to learn more about our sound methods.
This event takes place in collaboration with the Peter Hess Institute Germany and the International Professional Association for Sound Massage Therapy.
For more information and registration please contact Christine Heckel at [email protected] or call +34 667 43 88 29.
Registration is also possible through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-international-sound-symposium-on-3rd-april-2022-tickets-266681149497. (please take note that Eventbrite will charge an extra fee)
We look forward to welcoming you :-)
