Healing Arts Practitioner

With a foundation built on authenticity and integrity, Amanda Ling stands as a distinguished Musician, DJ, Yoga Teacher, Sound Healing Practitioner, and Decluttering Consultant. Over two decades, Amanda has accentuated the personal and professional human experience through holistic healing, internal activations, and artful music that transcends the auditory senses. Fueled by passion and guided by a strong moral compass, Amanda has seamlessly integrated her diverse expertise to align others with the present, cultivating empowering, holistically-inspired experiences.

Based in Singapore, Amanda's journey began with a Diploma in Contemporary Popular Music from LASALLE College of the Arts in 2004. Simultaneously establishing herself as a respected musician and DJ, she evolved into an interdisciplinary professional, earning an MA in Arts Pedagogy and Practice from LASALLE in 2021. This academic journey has deepened her understanding of the intersection between arts, education, and well-being. Amanda has seamlessly merged the intrinsic values of fluidity and dynamics into her work, leading numerous performances, sound healing experiences, and wellness workshops for corporations, festivals, retreats and resorts.

Amanda's multifaceted career extends into the realms of Yoga, where she became deeply involved in 2007. Her transformative experiences in Yoga seamlessly influenced her music, leading her to become a live DJ for major Yoga+Music Festivals in Singapore. Embracing a love for Yoga, Amanda delved into progressive study, specializing in functional movement, yoga therapy, and yin yoga.

Venturing into sound healing in 2015, Amanda mastered the art of Tibetan Singing Bowls, undertaking an apprenticeship with Akiko Igarashi and becoming a Facilitator and Senior Apprentice with Shima Healing. Her deep understanding of sound and energy healing aligns with a commitment to living authentically, in integrity and truth.

Simultaneously, Amanda embarked on a journey as a KONMARI® Consultant in 2018, integrating tidying principles in her holistic wellness offerings, emphasizing the importance of clearing clutter holistically and organised living for overall well-being.

A lifelong learner, her ongoing commitment to deepening the knowledge and practical application of sound, energy, spirituality, shadow work and personal development is constantly evolving and these approaches are incorporated into her facilitation style.

She leads immersive sound healing experiences to curating and DJing soundscapes for various settings, facilitating wellness workshops in corporate environments, and collaborating with music and wellness festivals and luxury retreats.

Her belief in breaking past emotional, physical, and spiritual blocks underscores her genuine ardency for empowering individuals to thrive in all facets of their lives, reflecting a dedication to contribute healing and growth towards humanity. Her journey is driven by a desire to share her experiences, unique offerings and facilitate transformation and healing in others. Through her holistic approach, she strives to create spaces and experiences that foster healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation.

Amanda Ling, MA

Learner | Connectedness | Harmony | Intellection | Belief

Qualifications

    • Yin Yoga Basic 50-Hour Teacher Training, Yin Yoga in Asia by Victor Chng, 2017

    • Vipassana 10 Days Meditation at Dhamma Malaya, Kuantan , 2017

    • Yoga Anatomy & Therapeutics Series, feat Dr Bryan Lau (HK) Club Insignia, Singapore, 2015

    • Yoga Therapeutics & The Art of Adjustments Advanced Asana and Modular  (18hrs) with Sianna Sherman Space+Light: Yoga, Singapore, Nov 2014

    • Yoga Therapy Certification (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthan Yoga University, Bangalore,India) - Vyasa Yoga Singapore, 2014

    • Advanced Yoga Anatomy And Biomechanics for Rehabilitation With Wynter Chan, Singapore, 2013

    • Meditation Made Simple workshop with Yvette Tee Singapore, 2012

    • 5th International Yoga Conference on “Therapeutic Applications of Yoga” Vyasa Yoga, Singapore, 2012

    • 95-hour Yoga Alliance Childrens' Yoga Teacher Training- Global Family Yoga (Om Shiva Yoga), Singapore, 2012

    • 200- Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training - Vikasa Yoga, Koh Samui, 2012

    • Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy Advanced Practitioner Course, Shima Healing Koh Yao Noi: Academy for Sound and Energy Healing, 2022-Present

    • Licensed practitioner of NLP( Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Singapore, 2018

    • Sound Healing Audio Production Certificate Course - Globe Sound and  Consciousness Institute, San Francisco 2018  

    • KonMari Consultant Training, New York, 2018

    • Foundation Training in Compassionate Communication/ Nonviolent  Communication - The Center For Nonviolent Communication, 2017  

    • Shima Healer Within - Shima Healing Koh Yao Noi: Academy for Sound and Energy Healing, 2017

    • Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy Practitioner Course- Shima Healing Koh Yao Noi: Academy for Sound and Energy Healing, 2016

    • Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle: Issues and Insights - Vanderbilt University, Coursera.org, 2014

    • Usui Reiki Level Two Workshop Certification - Basic Essence ,2014

    • Usui Reiki Level One Workshop Certification -  Basic Essence ,2011

    • Quantum Touch Level One Workshop Certification -The Quantum Touch Singapore, 2010

    • MA in Arts Pedagogy and Practice, Goldsmiths, University of London, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore, 2021

    • Diploma in Contemporary Popular Music, LASALLE College Of The Arts, Singapore, 2004

    • ABRSM Percussion - Grade 8, 2003

    • ABRSM Piano - Grade 8, 2000

Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests

My approach to learning and teaching is grounded in the reflective and reflexive practice of experiential learning. I integrate embodied practices of sound healing, music, and wellness to empower holistic health. My research focuses on deepening the understanding of my identity as a musician, sound healing practitioner, and teacher, and how my work affects individuals and communities psychologically. My interests include anthropological perspectives of healing and sound, phenomenology, and transdisciplinary approaches. I believe that through reflective and reflexive practices, learners can critically examine their values and perspectives, informing and transforming their choices, actions, and experiences.

Thesis Abstract

Sound Self: An Inquiry into the Use of Sound to Affect Healing

Sound Healing, one of the oldest forms of healing, holds significant power in modern times. In today's fast-paced world and amidst a global pandemic, stress levels are soaring, impacting mental health and energy levels. My research explores how my sound healing sessions as a musician and practitioner influence healing and psychological states. Through self-inquiry questionnaires and interviews, I utilized a phenomenological approach to understand participants' embodied experiences and perspectives on stressors, healing, and the effects of sound healing sessions. The study involved a focus group of six individuals, combining sound healing with reflective expressive art activities. The findings revealed mental clarity, emotional release, and spiritual growth in participants, underscoring the efficacy of sound healing in promoting well-being. This ongoing journey of healing presents further opportunities for research and development, enhancing reflexivity within my practice.

MA Arts Pedagogy and Practice Presentation 2021