The Power Of Silence: How Inner Sound Meditation Can Be Used For Relaxation, Recovery & Psychological Change

FREE Online Webinar

Sunday 23rd March 2025

6pm GMT (UK) / 2pm EDT (NY) / 11am PDT (CA)

Hosted by Gareth Laffely, with Tony Nec, Svend Davanger & Alice Cameron

Neuroscientist Dr Svend Davanger and Alice Cameron will discuss groundbreaking evidence from research studies, revealing the many benefits of ACEM meditation.
You’ll also hear from Tony Nec, who will take you through his personal journey of discovering ACEM meditation and the life-changing impact it has had on him.
Explore how the profound stillness of inner sound meditation can bring about deep relaxation, aid in recovery, and foster psychological change.
Learn about the healing power of silence, guided by experienced practitioners who understand the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit.
The webinar will be recorded and everyone who registers will be able to access the recording.

*and receive the recording*

What To Expect

Our FREE Live Webinar is more than just a talk - it’s a journey of self-care and transformation!

Neuroscientist Dr Svend Davanger and Alice Cameron will discuss the method of ACEM meditation plus the groundbreaking evidence from research studies, revealing its power and multiple benefits.

ACEM is a gentle, yet powerful, form of non-directive meditation which involves silently repeating an inaudible, inner sound with a free, relaxed mental attitude. Some of the main benefits of ACEM meditation are:

stress reduction
nervous system regulation
improved focus & creativity
better sleep
emotional processing
reduced anxiety
physical relaxation
enhanced self-awareness
easy to learn & practice

Launched in Norway in the 1960s, ACEM is not aligned with any religious tradition. It is an accessible form of meditation, grounded in brain science and psychology, and does not demand belief in any particular philosophy.

You’ll hear from Tony Nec, who will take you through his journey of practicing ACEM meditation and the personal benefits he has experienced.

You don’t need any prior experience with meditation or sound healing - all you need is an open heart and a desire to learn and restore.

During this event, you’ll have the chance to get answers to your questions.

You will also be invited to learn and experience the power of ACEM meditation for yourself. We’ll give you details of the next steps you can take with this easy-to-learn inner sound meditation.

We look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you!

Your Speakers

Tony Nec

Tony Nec is an educator and the Principal of The Sound Healing Academy, the number one globally-recognized training provider in the field of sound healing. Since 2003, the Sound Healing Academy has taught thousands of students in over 70 countries worldwide, offering both online and in-person certification programs.

Alongside his leadership roles, Tony has been an active healer, coach and wellness trainer. He has pioneered the development of Integral Sound Healing and Transformation in creating a unique healing approach which is at the core of the Sound Healing Academy’s “Integral Sound Healing Model.”

Tony also serves as the co-director of The Sound Therapy Shop, along with his wife, Jane. The Sound Therapy Shop partners with instrument makers around the world to provide top-quality sound healing instruments to customers globally.

Tony has a passion for sound healing, and he continues to be an active voice in the field of alternative healing and mind-body wellness. Through our wonderful Academy and our Global Sound Healing Community, our students and practitioners get the chance to learn and practice the widest range of world-class Sound Healing Courses available anywhere on planet Earth.

Dr Svend Davanger

Professor Dr Svend Davanger, MD, PhD is a neuroscientist and physician with a long-standing interest in brain structure and function. He graduated with an MD from the University of Oslo in 1988 and earned his PhD in neuroscience from the same institution in 1995. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University from 1995 to 1997.

Alongside his academic career, he has practiced medicine since 1993, holding part-time clinical positions intermittently since 1998. Currently, he serves as a professor at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, a position he has held since 2009, and works as a consultant at a dementia department in Asker.
His research focuses on synaptic plasticity and the role of synaptic proteins and lipids in memory and cognitive function. He explores how brain regions interact to process emotions, memories, and cognition, collaborating with neuroscientists across China, the USA, the UK, and Europe.

Beyond traditional neuroscience, he has studied brain and heart function during non-directive meditation. A practitioner of Acem meditation since 1978, Svend has been an instructor since 1981 and serves as an editor for Dyade, Acem’s cultural periodical, where he writes on culture, science, and meditation.

Married to a fellow doctor and medical scientist, Svend has three grown daughters. His multicultural background includes two years in Uganda during childhood, with Danish and Norwegian roots. Regularly interviewed by Norwegian media on neuroscience and meditation, he is also an active voice in public discussions on drugs and brain health. Currently, he is in the process of launching a company focused on brain health management.

Alice Cameron

Alice learnt ACEM meditation in 2013 and after several years as a Moderator, then Assistant Instructor, she became an Instructor in 2023.

She holds a BSc in Zoology and a medical masters in Human Nutrition. She spent two years as a VSO volunteer teaching secondary science in Malawi before joining the direct marketing team at Amnesty International.

Alice stayed working in human rights for nearly twenty years. In 2017, she trained to become a primary school teacher, and has been happily and busily doing that in London since then.