The Crystal and Sound Academy

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The Crystal and Sound Academy

Crystal Sound & Light Institute offers training in Sound Therapy with crystal bowls and Crystal Ther

The Karyna Centre for Transformation was created in 1994 by Susie Nelson-Smith, the Director and has been a College dedicated to teaching professional, accredited training and study programs and a Centre for private healing consultations. Recently the College part of The Karyna Centre has taken on the name of the Crystal Sound and Light Institute to actively reflect its specialities. Susie was invited by Crystal Tones, the USA innovative company that creates and makes Alchemy and classic crystal bowls to establish the first Crystal Bowl Temple in Australia. It is now possible to visit the Centre by appointment and view, play and listen to a selection of Alchemy, classic and therapeutic clear crystal singing bowls and purchase if you wish. For those unable to visit the Centre, an online shop has been created where you can purchase your own crystal bowl and experience directly the sacred healing sounds. Alchemy, classic and therapeutic clear crystal singing bowls and accessories are available as well as crystals and gems sourced from around the world; healing and meditation CDs; and unique objects for creating sacred space and mandalas. Purpose

Our purpose is to promote and support the awareness, study and practice of refined energetic healing and spiritual practices and to assist World Servers to serve humanity. Philosophy

The Karyna Centre is dedicated to serving the healing process of humanity by assisting people to expand and realise their natural gifts in a vibrational resonance that both supports and guides each person to activate the highest octave within. All teaching programs and therapeutic healing sessions are offered from the understanding that each person knows themself better than anyone else and all our work helps facilitate that knowingness.

02/11/2025

Imagine spending seven days surrounded by the pure tones of crystal singing bowls — immersed in sound, stillness, and self-discovery.

Crystal Resonance II – A Journey in Sound and Musicianship Mastery begins soon, and there are only a few spaces left for this intimate, accredited training retreat.

This 6 month course includes seven transformative days of in-person training, where you’ll be immersed in the world of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. You’ll learn to play with intention, create sacred sound, and connect deeply to vibration as a tool for healing and transformation.

This isn’t just a course; it’s a full sensory experience, including:

✨ Mornings filled with sound and stillness
🌸 Guided meditations and practice sessions
💫 Beautiful shared moments with others who feel the same calling

You’ll leave not only certified but with clarity, connection, and confidence in your sound journey.

If your heart’s been nudging you to step into this space, now’s the perfect time. 💖
Bookings are open and places are limited. Visit my events page: https://www.facebook.com/susie.nelsonsmith/events, DM or email me at karyna@crystalsoundandlight.com to find out more.

01/11/2025

Imagine standing in a sunlit room surrounded by crystal singing bowls, their pure tones shimmering through the air; each note carrying peace, clarity, and transformation.

If the sound of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls stirs something profound within you (like it does for me), this is your invitation to explore that calling more fully.

If so, then join me for my Crystal Resonance II – A Journey in Sound and Musicianship Mastery event. It's a 6 month course with a 7 day in-house retreat here in my “cottage in the clouds” in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, NSW.

Across this transformative journey, you’ll learn to:
🎵 Play crystal singing bowls with precision and intention
🌸 Create sacred space and healing vibrations
🧘 Explore chakra meditations, guided journeys and voice integration
💫 Deepen your connection to sound as a tool for transformation

It will be held in a small, intimate group environment, where each participant receives individual attention and support. Whether you’re a practitioner or simply a lover of sound, you’ll leave with newfound confidence, expanded awareness, and a certificate of completion accredited by the International Energetic Healing Association (IEHA).

It would be an honour to have you join me in the mountains, a magical sanctuary for sound, healing, and growth.

Numbers are limited, and bookings are now open. Head to my events page https://www.facebook.com/susie.nelsonsmith/events, DM me or email me at karyna@crystalsoundandlight.com . I can't wait to hear from you.

03/10/2025

In Greece, sustainability is meeting serenity through the installation of wind harps—elegant structures that turn coastal and hillside breezes into both music and power. These tall, sculptural harps are designed with tensioned strings or metal reeds that vibrate when struck by the wind, creating soft, ethereal melodies that change with wind speed and direction. The result is a natural symphony that adds atmosphere to parks, walkways, and hilltop plazas.

But the beauty goes beyond sound. Each wind harp is embedded with compact vertical-axis wind turbines that convert airflow into electricity. This clean energy is used to power nearby streetlights, pathway LEDs, or even public charging ports. The design is silent in terms of mechanical operation, with the only sound being the music of the wind itself—making it ideal for residential or historical areas where noise pollution is a concern.

Constructed with corrosion-resistant materials and minimal moving parts, these harps require little maintenance and can operate year-round. In the evenings, many are illuminated by the very power they produce, creating glowing sculptures that sing with the wind while lighting the streets below.

The wind harps are part of Greece’s broader efforts to blend renewable energy with public art. They symbolize harmony between nature, culture, and innovation—inviting people not only to hear the wind, but to see how it can brighten the night.

08/08/2025

Music … sound … healing brings comfort and connection 🐪💛🎶

Address

7 Railway Parade
Katoomba, NSW
2780

Telephone

+61412348463

Website

http://www.crystalsoundandlight.com/

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My Story

My life's work is about ‘heart and mind’ connection and activation

The transformation of the heart and mind through the channelling of vibrational energy. The effects of this focus are ultimately balance and harmony on all energetic levels. This creates a clearer perspective on life and the life-forces that guide us on our pathway. Everything in the universe resonates to its own frequency.

Using the resonance of crystals and gems and the powerful frequencies generated through Crystal Singing Bowls, strong and beautiful environments are created that promote healing, balance and transformation.

I have studied the combined healing powers of crystals and sound and I now have a blessed life passing on my knowledge through teaching, writing and performance. The Crystal Sound and Light Institute, has been created as a resource that provides everything a student needs to learn and practice this powerful, universal, fundamental form of transformation.