You're the only one with your voice and it is accessible to you anywhere, everywhere and anytime! The ability to sing can feel mysterious and magical, yet it is our right as humans to use our voices with confidence and clarity. In the practice of yoga, sung mantra is one of the earliest & central components of the practice. For this workshop, you can expect to learn voice science strategies to support four foundational mantras: So Hum, Om, AUM, & Om shanti, shanti, shanti. Once empowered with this knowledge, the combined voice strategies & mantras will be incorporated into a guided practice including kriyas, pranayama, asana, mudra, & meditation that supports the voice while quieting the mind. Finally, the workshop will close with singing mantra in community and voluntarily as soloists to culminate the workshop learning. Knowing how to sing and use your voice can be one of the most rewarding skills to learn that will support you in your communities, companies, and beyond!
Date: Sunday, March 30
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ages: Adults only
Location: Viroqua, WI
Materials Fees: $10
Instructions: Please bring a yoga or exercise mat, any sitting cushions that would support your sitting on the floor, a water bottle, and writing utensil. Wear comfortable clothing with layers that you can easily move in.
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)
Supporter Level Ticket: $70
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.
Sustainer Level Ticket: $55
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.
Supported Level Ticket: $40
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!
Instructor Intro…
Hi, I'm Ally, music educator for 10+ years, voice workshop facilitator & owner of The Resonant Voice- a holistic voice studio. The Resonant Voice is more than just the name of my studio. It is also the goal I have for every student to experience, whether that be through a workshop or lesson, because YOUR uniquely powerful resonant voice is too important to not trust and share with the world. In our voice work together, you can expect to discover what it means to combine musical mastery with mindfulness. As graduate of Luther College in Decorah, IA with a BA in Music and K-12 Music Education and an RYT-200 from Healium Hot Yoga's YTT program in Milwaukee, WI, I believe in combining cross training vocal techniques with the yogic elements of body, breath, and mindset awareness to nurture and support not only your voice, but your whole self. This style of voice training will empower YOUR voice by releasing tension in the body & stress in the mind to step into vocal freedom. I can't wait to meet you & your voice!