SACRED SOUNDS : CHANTING 101
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWERS OF MANTRA & VOICE
Join Julie Preston for this introduction to the ancient practice of mantra and voice as tools for healing, grounding and inner connection.
Open to everyone, this 3 hour workshop offers a nourishing space to explore the power of sacred sounds, chanting and vocal toning - no previous experience or singing ability is needed.
Mantras are ancient sound vibrations that help free you from the endless chatter in your mind, drawing you inwards to connect to your heart. Chanting and toning offer wonderfully accessible ways to access the many benefits of meditation without having to sit still or be quiet.
Through simple chants and accessible voice work you’ll learn how to:
Unlock both the calming and energizing effects of mantras
Use your voice as a tool for authentic expression, emotional release and clarity
Soothe your nervous system and alleviate stress using your own voice as a sound healing instrument
Cultivate greater presence, peace and resilience in every day life
Feel more connected – to yourself, your body, your voice and your breath
This will be a nourishing afternoon to enjoy time out for yourself to breathe, soften and reconnect with your inner voice, beyond all the endless to-do-lists and busyness of life.
The workshop will be a mix of discussion, learning and practicing together. Included will be gently body work to awaken your energy and free up your body for singing ; fun vocal warm up techniques to help you look after your voice ; sounded soothing breath work ; vocal toning ; mantra chanting and singing together with space throughout our time for learning, feedback, questions, and breaks. You’ll be introduced to the philosophies of Nada Yoga & Bhakti Yoga as paths to remembering who you are through sound and voice
Join Julie and experience how just even a few minutes of vocal toning and chanting can shift your energy and stress for the whole day
Led by Julie Preston of www.truyouwellness.yoga
Julie has been practicing yoga for more than 30 years, and teaching it in its many paths and forms since 2007. As a child, she was classically trained in music and has a BMus Honours Degree, and grew up learning 4 instruments, and singing in several choirs. In 2006 she was introduced to mantras and chanting on her yoga journey, and it was like a spark was lit within her – merging her love of yoga and music together.
Julie has been a chant and kirtan leader since 2011. She also teaches beginners harmonium, holistic voicework and support in developing daily personal mantra practices
She is consistently blown away to witness the incredible power mantras and vocal toning have had for both herself, and all the groups and individuals she’s worked with. Mantra chanting and vocal meditation are daily practices for Julie and she is passionate to share their many benefits with you
Registration begins at 09:30am . On the mat for 10:00am.