Level 1 · Practitioner
You leave able to lead
A gong bath, a sound journey and a one-to-one session, with more than ten instruments: gongs, Tibetan and crystal bowls, shamanic drum, native flutes, shruti box, kalimba and your own voice.
Sound Healing Training · Lisbon
From zero to sound healer in eight days
Take only Level 1, the initiation, or the Master Journey: both levels back to back, at a big discount. Both run over weekends and the December public holidays, in a quiet corner of Lisbon next to Monsanto forest.
- Level 1
- 28 Nov to 1 Dec
- Master Journey
- 28 Nov to 8 Dec
- Days
- Weekends and holidays
- Group
- 10 students at most
Is this for you?
In twenty years of teaching, the room has always brought together very different people. What they share is not a profession: it is the wish to listen.
It is for you if
- You feel sound calling you and want to understand why.
- You are a therapist, yoga teacher, nurse, psychologist or coach and want to add sound to what you already do.
- You are a musician and want to know what your instruments can do beyond the stage.
- You need a tool for yourself: to stop, breathe and come back to your body.
- You learn better with your hands, in a small group, than alone in front of a screen.
It is not for you if
- You want a quick certificate to hang on the wall and forget.
- You want to learn everything online, without ever touching an instrument.
- You are looking for a guru. Nobody here stands above anyone: I teach heart to heart.
You need none of this
- Instruments
- There is one for each student. Ten students means ten gongs in the room, and the bond you build with yours is not shared.
- To be a musician
- We start from zero. The theory is the basics, enough to talk to any musician in their own language.
- To sing
- On the first day almost everyone says they can't. On the last day, they are singing.
- To quit your job
- Most students add sound to what they already do. It is a tool, not a break.
What you leave with
Two levels, four days each. Take only the first one, or the whole path in one go.
Level 2 · Intermediate practitioner
From playing to holding space
You structure one-to-one sessions with confidence, give sound massage with bowls, lead long gong pujas, and know why you choose each instrument, frequency and intention.
Master Journey · Both levels
Ready to work with sound
You start on 28 November knowing nothing, and by 8 December you have both levels, the certificate and a practice of your own. It is easier, because you never lose the thread, and it costs less.
Choose your path
Both start from zero, on the same day. The difference is how far you want to go this year.
You, today
From zero, no music needed
Level 1
28 Nov to 1 Dec
Saturday to Tuesday, and Tuesday is a public holiday in Portugal.
You learn the instruments and lead your first gong baths and sound journeys, for yourself and the people close to you.
€777
Price until 15 November. After that, €888.
- Four full days
- More than ten instruments
- Practitioner certificate
Reserve with €150, the rest on day one
Book Level 1Master Journey
28 Nov to 8 Dec
Two weekends and both December public holidays in Portugal.
Level 1 and Level 2 back to back. You leave ready to work with people: one-to-one sessions, bowl massage, gong pujas.
€1,200
€1,554 both levels booked separatelyYou save €354
Price until 15 November. After that, €1,300.
- Level 1 and Level 2 back to back
- Priority for Level 2 places
- Both certificates
Reserve with €300, the rest on day one
Book the Master Journey
Who teaches you
I am Ângelo Surinder. For more than twenty years I have lived from sound and taught what I have lived.
I learned from Don Conreaux, the pioneer of gong master training, and taught by his side for six years, until the day he told me it was time to fly on my own. I brought the gong together with Kundalini Yoga and Andean shamanism, and that is the path I bring to every group.
I founded the Sound Healing Association of Portugal and co-founded Icaros Festival, where I also play. People call me the teachers' teacher. I am not a guru: I am a lighthouse.
- 20+
- years teaching sound
- 1000+
- students trained
- 20+
- countries
- 10
- students per group, at most
People who walked the path
They came crawling, learned to walk, and today they play around the world.
The Master Journey path
Both levels back to back, from 28 November to 8 December, with a pause in the middle so what you learned can settle in the body.
28 Nov to 1 Dec
Level 1
The foundations, with an instrument in your hands from the first morning.
Instruments
- Gongs
- Tibetan bowls
- Crystal bowls
- Shruti box
- Shamanic drum
- Native and Andean flutes
- Kalimba
- Shantis and koshi
- Voice and overtone singing
Practice
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Guided relaxation
- Gong baths and sound journeys
- Concerts
Theory
- History and mythology of the instruments
- Effects of sound on health
- Brainwaves
- Ethics of the sound therapist
2 to 4 Dec
Pause
Three days to practise at home and come back with questions.
5 to 8 Dec
Level 2
From the instrument to the person lying in front of you.
Practice
- Opening sacred space
- Gong baths
- Therapeutic meditation
- One-to-one and group sessions
- Bowl massage
- Gong puja
Instruments in context
- Flutes in therapy
- Drum in ceremony
- Conch
- Sacred chants and kirtan
- Breathwork
- Postures for sessions
Theory
- Physical and energetic anatomy
- Therapeutic frequencies
- Meridians and kundalini
- Notes, chakras and planets
- All instruments, for the four days
- Full theory manual
- A certificate for each level
- Ten students at most
In Lisbon, away from the noise
The training takes place at Centro Upaya, in a quiet corner of Lisbon next to Monsanto, the city's great green lung. You get there by metro or bus and, once the door closes, the noise stays outside.
It is not a retreat, on purpose. A retreat centre would add €600 to €1000 in rooms and meals you don't choose. This way you sleep where you like (there are options from €30 to €150 a night nearby), eat your way, and save 30% to 40% overall.
Bring a yoga mat or mattress, a cushion, a blanket and a water bottle.
Questions
Do I need to play an instrument?
No. The training starts from zero. Curiosity and the wish to listen are enough to begin.
When can I start working?
After Level 1 you can already lead basic sessions. Many students start practising at home straight away.
What is the difference between Level 1 and the Master Journey?
Level 1 gives you the foundations and the instruments. The Master Journey adds Level 2, where you learn to work with the person in front of you: one-to-one sessions, bowl massage, gong puja. Back to back, you never lose the thread, and you save more than €350.
Is the certificate recognised?
Yes. Cosmic Gong founded the Sound Healing Association of Portugal, and the direct lineage with Don Conreaux is recognised internationally. Former students work in Spain, France, Brazil and other countries.
Do I need time off work?
Very little. Each level runs Saturday to Tuesday, and both Tuesdays are public holidays in Portugal (1 and 8 December). Level 1 only takes Monday 30 November. The Master Journey takes Mondays 30 November and 7 December.
How does payment work?
You book your place online with €150 (€300 for the Master Journey). The rest is paid on the first day. If you need a payment plan, just ask.
What if I can't come?
Cancel up to 15 days before the start and we refund 80% of the deposit. If the training does not go ahead, you get everything back.
Is the training in English?
Yes, when there are students who need it. I teach in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Ten places. A gong waiting for you.
This is the last group in this format. In 2027 the school is changing, and there is news on the way.
Questions? Call or write: +351 927 051 702 · eventos@cosmicgong.com
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