Modern physics shows us that everything is vibration. Look closely enough and even the most solid objects can be seen to be a mass of vibrations. And when the air around us vibrates at certain frequencies these are felt by our ear-drums and translated into sounds which we ‘hear’.

 

The human voice is designed specifically to be able to vibrate the air as it comes out of our body so that others can hear it. 

Our voice is one of the most useful and powerful ‘tools’ that we have in our human workshop. Why is it then that so many of us - if not afraid, are extremely wary and maybe uncomfortable with our voices? Partly this is because in our culture so much emphasis is placed on having a ‘good’ singing voice. But ‘that’s entertainment’ ! And valid as that is, true singing has got nothing to do with pleasing other people. 

 

True singing is a very personal journey and whilst it can take us on the most wonderful journeys it also can give us the most profound sense of ‘coming home’.. Whilst helping to keep our body fit and supple the practice of yoga also connects us to our selves in ways which are sometimes difficult to describe. Nada Yoga - the yoga of sound - can deepen this connection even more. It does so in different ways ranging from simple mantra chanting to more complex ‘singing’ - and even just listening! It’s all vibration. 

 

This workshop will provide opportunities to explore our voices and play with good vibrations. We will learn some basic vedic chanting and be introduced to dhrupad, the ancient form of Indian singing which developed from vedic chant, taking in some kirtan chanting on the way.