Tuesdays | live online | 6 - 7:30 pm (AEST) | Starting 9th April 
Price: $395 for Alumni / $550 for other Mindfulness teachers
with Rosemary Harris NIDA graduate and MBSR teacher

The course will identify physical and other issues that may impact vocal delivery, such as beliefs we may have about our own vocal sound. We will explore specific body-based exercises aimed at giving a greater understanding of the vocal mechanism, with the opportunity for reflection within a mindfulness-based approach.

Contemporary voice work is based on freeing an individual’s natural voice in a way that is entirely congruent with mindfulness teaching. There is no ‘putting on’ a different voice from the real as that would be inauthentic, and counter-productive to the integrity of the training. Teachers may undertake voice training to improve clarity of communication and ability to connect with groups, increase levels of self-confidence, and more.

The approach throughout allows a space in which challenges and increasing freedom within vocal delivery may be explored in a safe, non-judgmental environment. 

Session 1 
The Natural, Embodied Voice

• Introduction of group and overview
• Body Scan
• What’s here for you now? Short practice followed by breakout rooms, mindful listening.
• Why babies don’t lose their voices. Introduction to the natural voice and authenticity

Session 2 
Breathing 

• Mindful movement identifying breathing mechanisms in the body
• Mindfulness of breathing practice – being breathed
• Mindfulness of speaking. What are you aware of in the body? Breakout rooms, mindful speaking/listening
• Sharing and inquiry, full group

Session 3
What Gets in The Way? Stories We Tell Ourselves & Releasing Tension

• Private journaling – About my voice
• Short body scan, bringing awareness to areas of tension or unpleasant feeling tone
• Share what you choose from writing – breakout rooms, mindful speaking, mindful listening
• Sharing and inquiry, full group

Session 4
Clarity and Intention

• Mindful movement of face and mouth, identifying resonators
• Reaching, not projection. Exploring sound carrying thought
• How loud is loud? Full group then breakout rooms, exploring perceptions of intention and resonance
• Sharing and discussion, full group 

Session 5
Freeing Your Natural Voice

• Mindful movement, mindful voice – connecting with embodied sound
• What’s here for you now in your learning? Breakout rooms, mindful speaking, mindful listening
• Review course learning, and going forward
• Sharing and discussion, full group