Yuval Ron
Explore the ritual, philosophy, and folklore of Sufi mystical wisdom traditions — and harness ancient healing practices for a sense of inner peace, improved health and wellbeing, better sleep, a boosted immune system, and deeper levels of compassion.
Are you yearning for a way to heal and transform unprocessed emotions in a way that goes beyond talking it out in therapy — with something that resonates with your soul?
This is how many spiritual seekers find themselves on the path of the Sufi, says acclaimed composer Yuval Ron, a pioneer in music therapy — because it engages the heart and body in a somatic approach to healing.
For millennia, various Sufi orders and musicians from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia have used chanting sacred Sufi mantras as medicine. Now, you too can have a felt experience that transcends words — bypassing the intellect and creating a spiritual resonance that transforms and heals you from within.
We now invite you to Yuval's 7-module journey into Sufi mystical wisdom traditions and learn to cleanse the heart through these sacred chants and music — and feel yourself connecting to the beauty and mysticism of Sufi poets and musicians that have come before.
An award-winning composer and teacher, Yuval’s collaborations with top minds in neuroscience and psychotherapy — along with his knowledge of various healing traditions — inform his unique approach to using sound as a tool for health and wellness. He’s collaborated with a number of Sufi leaders, teachers, dervishes, and master Sufi masters from Turkey, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan.
In this course, you’ll learn the mystical meanings of various Sufi practices, and discover how these Sufi traditions serve as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. In Sufi practice, music, or “sama,” is a means to achieve spiritual ecstasy and union with the Divine.
Through sacred mantra chanting, mindfulness practices, music, and ecstatic breath meditations, you’ll have the deep spiritual experience of cleansing your heart… increasing your levels of compassion… and deepening your inner explorations.
Here’s a sample of this spiritual union with sacred sound —“Ecstatic Heart” from the Yuval Ron Ensemble featuring Sufi master musician Khawaja Ehrari —where devotional Sufi-Afghani music meets the divine poetry of Rumi:
Yuval also guides you step-by-step through the Sufi tradition’s silent chanting and ecstatic movement practices, offering you a felt experience of the truth within you that embodies and transcends sound — connecting you to the essence of Sufi spirituality.
And, Yuval brings neuroscience research on how these ancient Sufi sound practices not only enhance your memory, cognition, and awareness — they also impact the structure and function of the brain while promoting healing by strengthening your resilience and immune system.
Don’t miss this chance to welcome Yuval as your guide as you explore the Sufi path to healing — that soothes your soul, lowers stress and anger, and offers a profound way to connect to your true self.
In this 7-module self-study online course, you’ll:
- Explore the history of Sufi sacred music and sound healing
- Use the Sufi Makamat (musical modes) for your body and mind
- Cultivate a state of spiritual mindfulness and presence with Zikir, the repetition of divine names or phrases
- Induce states of ecstasy and spiritual awakening with Sama, the practice of listening to spiritual music
- Explore the peak Nirvana experience, where you transcend duality and understand that you and the Universe are one
- Purify your heart, clear negative energies, and improve sleep with silent remembrance chanting practices
- Transcend the limits of reality to reach the state of unity with sacred ecstatic movement practices
- Cleanse yourself from grief when you chant (a few of) the 99 divine names, each with a different attributes of the Divine and a different aspect of reality
- Help your family, friends, and community improve their health and well-being with sacred sound healing tools
- Practice with greater awareness and intention as you explore neuroscience research on the impacts of Sufi sacred sound healing
Throughout the Sufi Mystical Sound Traditions course, you’ll immerse yourself in sacred Arabic chants that form the heart of this mystical Islamic path. Under Yuval’s guidance, you’ll learn the meaning behind these powerful chants, practice them, and share your experiences — creating a deep connection to their essence.
These chants offer a somatic and therapeutic experience, allowing you to feel the vibrations resonate within your body, as if you’re receiving a sound massage for your internal organs, mind, and spirit.
By regularly integrating these practices into your life, you’ll release tension, gain inner peace, and experience a profound shift in how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you — even while “reality” may remain unchanged, you will be transformed.
What You’ll Discover in These 7 On-Demand Modules
In this 7-part transformational course, Yuval guides you through the fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to cleanse the heart through sacred chants and music.
This course features step-by-step teachings and experiential practices from Yuval. Each session builds harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to explore the ritual, philosophy, and folklore of Sufi mystical wisdom traditions. Your purchase includes 24/7 ongoing access to your course content, allowing you time to review the materials at your own pace and integration.
Module 1 Explore the History of Sufi Sacred Music & Sound Healing to Heal Yourself & Others
As your journey begins, you’ll learn to chant some of the traditional sacred Sufi chants, and gain insights about Sufism and what it’s all about, and the history of Sufi mystical wisdom traditions.
Yuval discusses the ritual, philosophy, and folklore of the Sufis, to give you a window into this fascinating wisdom tradition.
While experiencing the impact of Sufi chanting on your mind and body, you’ll begin understanding the mystical-psychological teachings of Sufism — including how sound and chanting practices express these teachings, and how to use it for your wellbeing, healing yourself, and healing others.
In this opening module, you’ll discover:
- A guided practice to chant select traditional sacred Sufi music
- The true meaning of the chants and how to use them most effectively
- The history of Sufi mystical wisdom traditions
- Why certain Sufi practices have been forbidden at different times in history
Module 2 Understand the Musical Modes (Makamat) in Sufi Sound Healing Traditions to Begin Using Them as Medicine for Your Body & Mind
Yuval shares the history of Makamat, the musical modal system of the Near East, and its purposeful use by the Sufi healers, musicians, and mystics.
As he explains, Makamat plays a significant role in Sufi sound healing traditions, serving as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. These modes aren’t just musical scales — they embody distinct emotional and spiritual qualities, each capable of eliciting specific responses in the listener.
In Sufi practice, music, or “sama,” is a means to achieve spiritual ecstasy and union with the Divine. The choice of makam is crucial, as it sets the tone for the spiritual journey — and can ultimately help you reach a heightened state of awareness, emotional release, and a deep sense of connection with the Divine.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- The building blocks of the Sufis’ musical modes
- How various musical modes of the Sufis impact your emotions, and thoughts, ultimately healing your body and mind
- How to practice Sufi chants in various musical modes of the Near East, and begin to use them for healing
- Sufi music and sound medicine
- How different musical modes correspond to specific outcomes, from the weather, to digestion, sleep, and more
Module 3 Begin the Journey to Sacred Ecstasy With the Sufi Mindfulness Practices of Zikir & Sama
Yuval explores the deep mystical meaning of introspective and ecstatic practices within Sufi traditions.
Central to this module are the Sufi spiritual mindfulness practices of Zikir and Sama.
Zikir, the repetition of divine names or phrases, helps cultivate a state of spiritual mindfulness and presence. Sama, the practice of listening to spiritual music, induces states of ecstasy and spiritual awakening.
Together, these practices create a holistic approach to spiritual healing, addressing the physical, mental, and emotional dimensions of wellbeing.
Yuval also explains the peak Nirvana experience, where you transcend duality and you beginfeeling the powerful truth that you — and all parts of the Universe — are one.
In this module, you’ll:
- Discover how to heal the heart, mind, and body, drawing from the hidden wisdom of the Sufi traditions of the East
- Engage in the Sufi spiritual mindfulness practices of Zikir and Sama
- Practice Sufi sacred ecstatic practices
- Experience sacred meditative movement prayer
- Chant, tap on your heart, sway, and drum during a guided ritual practice to focus your mind on where you ultimately come from
Module 4 Silent Remembrance Chanting Practices to Purify the Heart, Clear Negative Energies, and Improve Sleep
You’ll discover the history of the deep Sufi practice of Silent Remembrance chanting — and practice it, so you can use it anytime.
Yuval delves into the rich history and profound practice of Silent Remembrance chanting, a cornerstone of Sufi spirituality. Known as “Zikr Khafi” in Sufi tradition, this form of chanting involves the silent repetition of divine names or phrases, fostering a deep connection with the Divine and an inner state of tranquility.
You’ll explore the origins and evolution of this practice, understanding its significance on the Sufi path. The historical context will illuminate how Silent Remembrance chanting has been used by Sufi masters to cultivate spiritual mindfulness, elevate consciousness, and attain states of inner peace.
You’ll actively practice Silent Remembrance chanting as Yuval guides you step-by-step — so you can integrate this powerful tool into your daily life. Through these sessions, you’ll learn how to create a space for silent reflection and divine connection, which you can access anytime, anywhere.
In this module, you’ll discover:
- Guided practices including vocal and silent chanting meditations to cleanse the heart, body, and mind
- Foundational sacred texts of the silent Sufi chanting practices
- Pronunciation and meaning of sacred Sufi healing prayers
- How to prescribe to yourself specific silent chanting meditations for healing the body and mind
Module 5 Sacred Ecstatic Movement in Sufi Traditions to Transcend the Limits of Reality & Reach the State of Unity
You'll be guided to explore the introspective and ecstatic movement practices of the Sufi tradition.
You’ll discover how sacred meditative movement prayers — combined with specific breathing techniques — can heal the heart, mind, and body, bringing balance and tranquility to your entire being.
Yuval introduces the Sufi practice of moving prayer-meditation, where movement becomes a dynamic form of devotion. This transcendent practice guides you beyond the limits of physical reality toward a state of unity with the Divine.
You’ll also explore the essential elements that make up mystical Sufi movement prayer, including the musical modes, rhythms, and sacred movements that elevate the experience.
In this module, you’ll discover:
- A guided standing Sufi moving prayer-meditation prayer accompanied by music
- Ecstatic movement practices of the Sufi
- How you can transcend the limits of reality to reach the state of Unity
- Incorporating these sacred practices into your life, using them as tools to achieve spiritual transcendence
Module 6 Sacred Divine Names - The Chanting & Elements Meditation for Healing Yourself and the World
In Islam, there are 99 divine names, each with a different attributes of the Divine and a different aspect of reality. These words can be used as a sound healing practice, and Yuval teaches to use several of them to cleanse yourself from grief.
You’ll discover how contemplative and devotional chanting practices use mantras and sacred names that empower, expand, and purify the heart.
You’ll learn to embody the elements in a meditation practice for unifying inward and outward.
You’ll also discover how these practices foster environmental awareness... heal our environment... and heal our bodies and minds.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- Balancing the energy of the natural elements in your body during a Breathing Meditation featuring different breath sounds for each of the Earth’s elements
- Sacred sounds that empower you to manifest positivity, success, and health
- How sacred words chanting can be used as medicine
- How to use sacred Sufi practices to improve sleep, relaxation, inner peace, and better relationships with others and the natural world
Module 7 Explore Neuroscience Research on the Impacts of Sufi Sacred Sound Healing So You Can Practice With Greater Awareness & Intention
As this course comes to a close, you’ll delve into the fascinating connection between sound and the brain, exploring how modern neuroscience explains the effectiveness of Sufi sacred sound healing.
In this final module, you'll be guided through the science behind sound’s impact on brain function, offering a deeper understanding of why these ancient practices resonate so profoundly within us.
You’ll learn how sound affects brain waves, and how different frequencies can alter states of consciousness, mood, and overall wellbeing. Through the lens of neuroscience, Yuval explains how the vibrations created by sacred sounds during Sufi practices can induce specific brain wave patterns that promote healing, relaxation, and spiritual elevation.
Yuval also discusses the scientific methods used to measure these effects, such as monitoring the brain’s response to various sound frequencies. By examining the ways different sounds influence brain activity, scientists have begun to validate the ancient wisdom of Sufi sound healing, showing how it can effectively enhance mental and emotional health.
By the end of this final module, you’ll better understand the interplay between sound and the brain, empowering you to use Sufi sound healing practices with greater awareness and intention.
In this final module, you’ll explore:
- Scientific studies that confirm the healing impact of sacred sound healing practices
- How sound frequencies — and sacred music of the Sufi traditions specifically — can modulate brain waves to affect your mood, inner imagery, and emotions
- Why Sufi sacred sound and movement practices are good for your brain and your health
- A reflection and celebration of everything you’ve learned
- A plan to incorporate your newfound Sufi wisdom into your daily life
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER
In addition to Yuval’s transformative 7-module course, you’ll receive this special bonus offering to complement the course and take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
Sacred Ecstacy Essay
Essay by Yuval Ron
This 15-page essay, an excerpt from Yuval’s book, Divine Attunement, was originally published in the Sufi magazine 7 Pillars House of Wisdom. It focuses on the Sufi practice of sacred ecstasy, a sensation that encounters the heart and produces such varied effects as sorrow or joy, fear or love, contentment or restlessness. It also discusses devotional music and sacred prayer movement.
Sufi Dervish Turning in Ecstatic Sacred Movement
Video Teaching With Yuval Ron
Enjoy this rare and intimate look at sacred ecstasy via Sufi movement prayer practice in a private home gathering with the Yuval Ron Ensemble and a Sufi dervish. Sufi whirling is a form of physically active meditation. This teaching sheds light on what sacred ecstasy looks like through movement and chanting.
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Here’s What You’ll Receive
Seven Pre-Recorded 90-Minute Modules
Experience a unique opportunity to learn from composer and world music artist Yuval Ron — from the comfort of your own home. Each session includes a streaming video and guides you to harness Sufi healing practices for a sense of inner peace, improved health and wellbeing, better sleep, a boosted immune system, and deeper levels of compassion.
Seven Transcripts of Sessions
In addition to the high-quality videos and MP3 audios, you’ll also receive session transcriptions. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each lesson.
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Online Course, Sufi Mystical Sound Traditions
We feel honored that Yuval Ron has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive online course. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a world music artist and educator whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about harnessing ancient healing practices for a sense of inner peace... improved health and wellbeing... better sleep... a boosted immune system... and deeper levels of compassion, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind program.
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If you don’t absolutely LOVE Sufi Mystical Sound Traditions — or don’t feel that it meets your needs — please submit your refund request form 14 days from your date of purchase and we’ll happily issue qualifying customers a refund.
More Praise for Yuval Ron
Parliament of World Religions
President of the Sufi Order International
Director of Worship and Music at Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater, Minnesota
Clinical psychologist, Fresno, California
Artistic Director of Arts & Culture, Temple Israel of Hollywood, Hollywood, California
Director of Peace and Justice, All Saints Church, Pasadena, California
About Yuval Ron
Yuval Ron, an award-winning composer, has been involved in the world of music therapy since a commission in 1990 from researcher Robert Monroe of the Monroe Institute for Hemi-Sync music composition using binaural beats. He has collaborated with neuroscientists Mark Waldman and Dr. Andrew Newburg, psychotherapist Dr. Sanjay Manchanda, pioneer healers Dr. Richard Gold and Gail Lynn, Sufis, Kabbalists, and Ayurvedic healers.
He is the founding director of the record label Metta Mindfulness Music, which produces intentional healing music for use in clinics and treatment centers worldwide. Yuval was invited to perform meditative music for the Dalai Lama and the Sufi Sheikh Sidi Muhammad, and has collaborated with the Sufi leaders Pir Zia Inayat Khan and Pir Shabdah Khan; with numerous master musicians including Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Estrella Morente, and Deva Premal; and with the Zen Buddhist priest and master artist Hirokazu Kosaka.
Yuval has been invited to speak at numerous schools, including Yale, Johns Hopkins University, UCLA, Middlebury College, MIT, Berklee College of Music, and the University of Chicago. He has given keynote addresses at the Pacific Symposium conference of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and at the Quantum Institute in New Delhi, India.
His book Divine Attunement: Music as a Path to Wisdom, won the Gold Medal Award for the Best Book in Spirituality category in the Indie Book Award 2015. He has composed scores for the Oscar-winning film West Bank Story, PBS Nova documentaries such as Breaking the Maya Code, art house films such as Proteus, and for site-specific installations at the Getty Museum, Japan America Center, LAX, and more.
He is the founder and executive director of Inspired Sound Initiative, the charity nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free-of-charge educational performance arts programming to underserved communities and youth-at-risk worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Binaural Beats and how do they work?
Binaural beats are specific types of sound recordings that have been used for decades by a great many individuals for a variety of uses. Some users have reported that this technology has helped them to reduce their levels of stress, anxiety and pain, increase their focus and concentration, assist them to reach deeper meditative states or even enhance their creativity.
Although binaural beats are widely used and generally considered safe to use for most people, they may not be right for everyone. Before deciding whether or not you wish to use this optional technology, please read our guidelines for optional use of binaural beats here.
The Shift Network recommends that you always conduct your own research and consult with your healthcare provider(s) prior to engaging in a new regimen or practice.
Are there scholarships available for this training?
Unfortunately, all scholarship awards for this course have been fully allocated, and we are no longer accepting scholarship applications.
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This course was pre-recorded. Is the content still relevant?
While this is a pre-recorded course, the teachings remain as relevant and impactful today as when they were first offered. We’ve selected these programs because their wisdom, tools, and practices continue to resonate deeply with our global community.
How long will I have access to my Course Homepage and materials?
Your purchase includes 24/7 ongoing access to your course content — online via your Homepage — unless refunded or otherwise specified. We currently don’t have an expiration date for our online materials. This will allow you time to review the materials at your own pace and integration.