Name: Auster Sound
Rating: 5

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The training was simply brilliant. I learnt so much and took so much away from it. Sara has an incredible way of sharing her knowledge and meeting us exactly where we are. The many practical exercises and the homework assignments help us delve ever deeper into the subject of sound and listening, without overwhelming us. I would recommend this training to anyone. 

2026 ASM Online Training

What an incredible, and incredibly valuable experience! Thank you so much for such a thoughtful, generous program. 

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Immerse yourself in sound in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. The ASM Practitioner Training with Sara Auster includes interactive learning, meditations, and extensive discussions about sound baths, sound therapy, and what it means to heal yourself and others through sound and listening. Won Dharma Center sits on 426 acres overlooking rolling farmland and the spectacular sunsets over the Catskill Mountains. Enjoy over 7 miles of walking trails, quiet time, and starry filled nights. Won Dharma is conveniently located just 12 minutes from the town of Hudson and the Amtrak Hudson train station.&nbsp; This training will certify you to be a Sound Bath facilitator in the Auster Sound Method created by Sara Auster.&nbsp; You will be able to facilitate one on one guided sound and deep listening practices after this training.*&nbsp;&nbsp; In this training you will learn about deep listening and mindfulness meditation, which are the foundational tools of a sound bath experience. You will learn why and how sound and listening can be used to access, calm, clarity and healing in the mind and body. Partner exercises and group discussion within the class will be used to develop your understanding of your relationship to sound, connection to intuition, and insight to how you can integrate various sound practices into your life and work.&nbsp; This course includes discussion about the anatomy of hearing and listening, and the tools that can be used to facilitate a sound bath. Partner exercises and group participation within the class will be used to help fine tune your awareness and ability to hold space for others with sound and guided listening practices. Discussions will also include an introduction to the tools used to facilitate an experience plus improvisation techniques and learning how to play using your intuition.&nbsp; The arch of a sound bath and facilitating group sound bath experiences will all be explored. You will learn how to adapt to facilitating groups of all kinds in all types of environments - from yoga and meditation spaces to schools, hospitals, boardrooms and beyond. Discussions and partner work will be used to explore how to prepare and&nbsp; show up with clarity, and how to work with the energy of any group. Sara will answer deeper questions about the healing aspects of the work and situations that may arise while sharing sound with clients and groups. Sara will offer her in-depth approach to working with sound in groups, including how she sets up instruments and environment, as well as deeper application of instruments and other tools.&nbsp; There will be written homework assignments and logged home practice hours required prior to our first session.&nbsp; Live in-person attendance of all days of training is mandatory as well as completion of 10 sound bath observations forms and a 1-on-1 final review with Sara to receive certification. *No instruments or previous experience required.&nbsp;Crystal singing bowl sets, hand-selected by Sara will be available for purchase + tuning forks and chimes. **Please note that the cost of the training does not include travel to or within New York. <h2>ACCOMMODATIONS and RATES</h2>Quad — Spacious rooms with four beds in the residents hall. Gender Separate. Double — Two twin beds. Perfect for friends and couples. We can also pair you with a roommate, which is a popular option. Single — Modern rooms in the residents hall with a twin bed, sink and desk.&nbsp;Commuter - Includes course plus three meals per day Deposit: $500 to hold your room. We highly recommend that you reserve your spot early. Spots are limited and this training will fill up quickly. Final Payment Due: October 1st, 2025. All payments are final.<h2>GETTING THERE</h2>• WON Dharma Center is located 15 minutes outside of Hudson, New York. • By Amtrak: 2 hours from NYC, Hudson stop. Tickets get more expensive closer to the date, and can sell out on weekends. • By Car: 2.5 hours from NYC or Boston • 40 minutes from Albany Airport<h2>HELPFUL NOTES</h2>• We’ll connect you with other participants to share a cab from the train station. • We recommend arriving at the center between 3:30 - 5:00 PM as dinner is at 5:30 PM. • If you’re driving from NYC, remember to tack on extra time for afternoon traffic, depending on what time you leave.&nbsp;<h2>SCHEDULE</h2>Thursday, October 29th:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Zoom Meet &amp; Greet | 4-5pm EST<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">(Training day 1 - mandatory)</li></ul></li></ul>*subject to change*Thursday, November 5th:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Arrival window between 3:30-5pm</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Dinner will be served at 5:30pm</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Opening Circle in the Meditation Hall at 7pm</li></ul>Friday-Monday, November 6th-9th:&nbsp;<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Breakfast at 7:30AM</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Morning class from 9am-12pm&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lunch at 12pm&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Afternoon class 2:00-5:00pm&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Dinner is served at 5:30pm&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Evening open for rest and activities&nbsp;</li></ul>Tuesday, November 10th:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Breakfast 7:30am</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Closing circle 9:30 - 11:30am</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lunch at 12pm&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Departure after lunch</li></ul>

Won Dharma Center 361 NY-23, Claverack, NY 12513 

Travel

beautiful modern rooms with shared bathroom at Won Dharma Center (not included with COMMUTER rate)

Accommodation

three delicious meals per day, made with fresh local ingredients

Food

upon completion of this program + required homework and observation forms you will receive a certification in the Auster Sound Method

ASM Certification

In-Person ASM Practitioner Training 2026

Spacious rooms with four beds in the residents hall.&nbsp;

QUAD ROOM

Two twin beds. Perfect for friends and couples. We can also pair you with a roommate, which is a popular option.

DOUBLE ROOM

Modern rooms in the residents hall with a twin bed, sink and desk.

SINGLE ROOM

Sara Auster is a world-renowned sound therapist, meditation teacher and author. She has introduced sound baths to diverse audiences and unique environments all across the globe. Sara’s transformative experiences and original teaching method have made her a leader in the health and wellness space, bringing deep listening and sound meditation to the mainstream. Sara’s vision is to continue holding space for people from all walks of life to slow down, connect to their senses, and become the architects of their own healing. 

Auster Sound

Immerse yourself in sound in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. The ASM Practitioner Training with Sara Auster includes interactive learning, meditations, and extensive discussions about sound baths, sound therapy, and what it means to heal yourself and others through sound and listening. Won Dharma Center sits on 426 acres overlooking rolling farmland and the spectacular sunsets over the Catskill Mountains. Enjoy over 7 miles of walking trails, quiet time, and starry filled nights. Won Dharma is conveniently located just 12 minutes from the town of Hudson and the Amtrak Hudson train station.&nbsp; This training will certify you to be a Sound Bath facilitator in the Auster Sound Method created by Sara Auster.&nbsp; You will be able to facilitate one on one guided sound and deep listening practices after this training.*&nbsp;&nbsp; In this training you will learn about deep listening and mindfulness meditation, which are the foundational tools of a sound bath experience. You will learn why and how sound and listening can be used to access, calm, clarity and healing in the mind and body. Partner exercises and group discussion within the class will be used to develop your understanding of your relationship to sound, connection to intuition, and insight to how you can integrate various sound practices into your life and work.&nbsp; This course includes discussion about the anatomy of hearing and listening, and the tools that can be used to facilitate a sound bath. Partner exercises and group participation within the class will be used to help fine tune your awareness and ability to hold space for others with sound and guided listening practices. Discussions will also include an introduction to the tools used to facilitate an experience plus improvisation techniques and learning how to play using your intuition.&nbsp; The arch of a sound bath and facilitating group sound bath experiences will all be explored. You will learn how to adapt to facilitating groups of all kinds in all types of environments - from yoga and meditation spaces to schools, hospitals, boardrooms and beyond. Discussions and partner work will be used to explore how to prepare and&nbsp; show up with clarity, and how to work with the energy of any group. Sara will answer deeper questions about the healing aspects of the work and situations that may arise while sharing sound with clients and groups. Sara will offer her in-depth approach to working with sound in groups, including how she sets up instruments and environment, as well as deeper application of instruments and other tools.&nbsp; There will be written homework assignments and logged home practice hours required prior to our first session.&nbsp; Live in-person attendance of all days of training is mandatory as well as completion of 10 sound bath observations forms and a 1-on-1 final review with Sara to receive certification. *No instruments or previous experience required.&nbsp;Crystal singing bowl sets, hand-selected by Sara will be available for purchase + tuning forks and chimes. **Please note that the cost of the training does not include travel to or within New York. <h2>ACCOMMODATIONS and RATES</h2>Quad — Spacious rooms with four beds in the residents hall. Gender Separate. Double — Two twin beds. Perfect for friends and couples. We can also pair you with a roommate, which is a popular option. Single — Modern rooms in the residents hall with a twin bed, sink and desk.&nbsp;Commuter - Includes course plus three meals per day Deposit: $500 to hold your room. We highly recommend that you reserve your spot early. Spots are limited and this training will fill up quickly. Final Payment Due: October 1st, 2025. All payments are final.<h2>GETTING THERE</h2>• WON Dharma Center is located 15 minutes outside of Hudson, New York. • By Amtrak: 2 hours from NYC, Hudson stop. Tickets get more expensive closer to the date, and can sell out on weekends. • By Car: 2.5 hours from NYC or Boston • 40 minutes from Albany Airport<h2>HELPFUL NOTES</h2>• We’ll connect you with other participants to share a cab from the train station. • We recommend arriving at the center between 3:30 - 5:00 PM as dinner is at 5:30 PM. • If you’re driving from NYC, remember to tack on extra time for afternoon traffic, depending on what time you leave.&nbsp;<h2>SCHEDULE</h2>Thursday, November 6th:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Zoom Meet &amp; Greet | 4-5pm EST<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">(Training day 1 - mandatory)</li></ul></li></ul>*subject to change*Thursday, November 13th:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Arrival window between 3:30-5pm</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Dinner will be served at 5:30pm</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Opening Circle in the Meditation Hall at 7pm</li></ul>Friday-Monday, November 14th-17th:&nbsp;<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Breakfast at 7:30AM</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Morning class from 9am-12pm&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lunch at 12pm&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Afternoon class 2:00-5:00pm&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Dinner is served at 5:30pm&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Evening open for rest and activities&nbsp;</li></ul>Tuesday, November 18th:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Breakfast 7:30am</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Closing circle 9:30 - 11:30am</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lunch at 12pm&nbsp;</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Departure after lunch</li></ul>

ASM Practitioner Training

For those who wish to attend the training but reside off-site. This package includes tuition + 3 nutritious meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. A space will be set aside for Commuters to relax during class breaks.

COMMUTER

The ASM Sound Bath Training with Sara Auster includes interactive learning, meditations, and extensive discussions about sound baths, sound therapy, and what it means to heal yourself and others through sound and listening.&nbsp; Space is limited This ONLINE ASM Practitioner Training with Sara Auster will meet on Zoom: Thursday, January 15th 3pm-4:30pm ET - meet and greetSaturday/Sunday January 24, 25 10am-5pm (lunch 1-2pm)Saturday/Sunday February 28, March 1 10am-5pm (lunch 1-2pm)Saturday/Sunday March 28, 29 10am-5pm (lunch 1-2pm) There will be homework assignments required prior to our first session.&nbsp; Live attendance of all full days of training is mandatory to receive certification. This training will certify you to be a Sound Bath facilitator in the Auster Sound Method created by Sara Auster.&nbsp; You will be able to facilitate one on one guided sound and deep listening practices after this training.*&nbsp;&nbsp; In this training you will learn about deep listening and mindfulness meditation, which are the foundational tools of a sound bath experience. You will learn why and how sound and listening can be used to access, calm, clarity and healing in the mind and body. Partner exercises and group discussion within the class will be used to develop your understanding of your relationship to sound, connection to intuition, and insight to how you can integrate various sound practices into your life and work.&nbsp; This course includes discussion about the anatomy of hearing and listening, and the tools that can be used to facilitate a sound bath. Partner exercises and group participation within the class will be used to help fine tune your awareness and ability to hold space for others with sound and guided listening practices. Discussions will also include an introduction to the tools used to facilitate an experience plus improvisation techniques and learning how to play using your intuition.&nbsp; The arch of a sound bath and facilitating group sound bath experiences will all be explored. You will learn how to adapt to facilitating groups of all kinds in all types of environments - from yoga and meditation spaces to schools, hospitals, boardrooms and beyond. Discussions and partner work will be used to explore how to prepare and&nbsp; show up with clarity, and how to work with the energy of any group. Sara will answer deeper questions about the healing aspects of the work and situations that may arise while sharing sound with clients and groups. Sara will offer her in-depth approach to working with sound in groups, including how she sets up instruments and environment, as well as deeper application of instruments and other tools.&nbsp; There will be written homework assignments and logged home practice hours required prior to our first session.&nbsp; Live in-person attendance of all days of training is mandatory as well as completion of 10 sound bath observations forms and a 1-on-1 final review with Sara to receive certification. *No instruments or previous experience required.&nbsp;Crystal singing bowl sets, hand-selected by Sara will be available for purchase. Required reading before the training is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://saraauster.com/book">SOUND BATH: Meditate, Heal and Connect through Listening</a>.&nbsp; Participants will receive a free PDF of the book. The homework will be selected exercises taken from the book as well as additional questions you will receive once you register. We will review these in the homework meeting. Sound Bath is also available as an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://saraauster.com/book">audiobook on all platforms</a>.&nbsp; Please prepare a comfortable and private space. Bring a notebook, something to write with, and an open and curious mind. Contact info@saraauster.com with any questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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