Alfred Tomatis Method

About The Alfred Tomatis Method

The Alfred Tomatis method is the outcome of Dr. Alfred Tomatis’s lifetime of research & discovery in the field of human hearing & sound perception. After decades of extensive exploration into the functioning of the ear, its relation to the nervous system and the psyche, Dr. Tomatis developed a sophisticated Listening Training using a device he invented, the Electronic Ear, to help address a range of language, communication, learning & developmental delays and disorders as well as improve attention, concentration and memory.

The Auroville Language Lab is the first center in India to offer this ground-breaking, transformative listening training program. Also known as “Audio Psycho Phonology,” the method involves re-training the ear to listen better through a combination of exercising the muscles of the middle ear, direct cortical stimulation, and modifications in the way language is processed, which results in the creation of new neural synapses, better flow of messages in the brain, and a more harmonious coordination between different parts of the brain.  This results in better listening : to the self, to others, and to the universe… an alignment which both grounds and releases a person to achieve their full potential.  The overall protocol is modified and highly individualised as per the needs.

What can the Tomatis Listening Training do for you?

Dr. Tomatis’s discoveries underscore the incredibly vital role listening plays on all aspects of our life. Listening better can profoundly enhance the quality of our awareness and being. Over the years, the Tomatis Listening Training has transformed the lives of millions of people across the globe. Children on the autism spectrum, adults with learning disorders, individuals with hearing issues, musicians, artists, language learners, anyone struggling to expand their creative potential or accelerate their journey of self awareness—this training is impactful for all! It has successfully addressed a broad spectrum of issues like dyslexia, attention deficit disorders, depression, anxiety, insomnia, vertigo, tinnitus, and stress-related problems. A three-nation study commissioned by the European Union has shown that the Tomatis Method can reduce the time taken to learn a language by half, since it acclimatizes the ear to the sounds, frequencies, and cadences of the new language enabling the learner to achieve native fluency in a relatively short period of time.

Better listening benefits everybody

Meeting with Dr. and Mrs. Tomatis

The Tomatis Research Centre of the Auroville Language Laboratory is the very first centre in India to offer this method.  We had the unforgettable and life-changing opportunity of meeting Dr. Alfred Tomatis and his wife Mrs. Léna Tomatis in the south of France, in December 2001, just before he passed away.  We received his blessings to bring the method to Auroville and India.  Our centre opened in 2004 and we have, at the time of writing, completed 20 years of practise.

Watch this 48-minute documentary on the life and work of Dr.Alfred Tomatis.

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Weblinks about the Alfred Tomatis method

Some short case studies
Tomatis Presentation
More detailed info     
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Programs we offer

LANGUAGE ASSIMILATION
[70 hrs]
4 weeks
(Passive Phase)
Break for
2-3 weeks
3 weeks
(Active Phase)
LISTENING TRAINING
[70 hrs]
3 weeks
(Listening)
Break for
5 weeks
2 weeks
(Listening)
Break for
5 weeks
2 weeks
(Active)
MIXED
[70 hrs]
3 weeks
(Listening)
Break for
5 weeks
2 weeks
(Listening)
Break for
5 weeks
2 weeks
(Active)
SHORTER PROGRAMS 1-3 weeks as per need
LISTENING TESTS AND CONSULTATIONS
The starting point of any Tomatis Program is the Listening Test that assesses how well a person listens. Based on the results of this test, a customized program is devised as per the needs of each individual.

For many children, especially those with developmental delays or on the Autism spectrum, a Listening Test may not be possible to conduct in the beginning. In these cases, other evaluations are done during the first consultation, along with a very detailed check of medical history and other reports.
Each listening cycle consists of 3 listening blocks separated by breaks. Often a fourth block is necessary/recommended.

For children on the autism spectrum and with developmental delays, several listening cycles are necessary.

To start a program or fix an appointment for an evaluation and consultation, please send an email with all details to “tomatis@aurovillelanguagelab.org“.