Self-Image

The narratives we tell ourselves about our body play a huge role in shaping our voice - but most of the time we’re telling the wrong story!

Our brain organises our movement based on our self image. Many of us may operate under a biomechanical model, in which the body functions like a machine made of parts. When we perceive our body (and also our voice) in this way, we miss out on the complexity -  and the rich possibilities - inherent in our system.

In this series of The Embodied Voice, we will work our way towards embodying - and singing - from a bio-tensegrity perspective, whilst integrating important implications regarding the nervous system and the concept of co-regulation.

In each workshop we will focus one aspect of the body that is usually left out of the singing studio - merging targeted lessons on brain science and anatomy with embodied learning exercises.

We will explore concepts of elongation, compression, gravity, space, strength, elasticity, fluidity, coordination, self-regulation, co-regulation, and more.

Week 1 - The Bio-mechanical Model

Week 2 - Bones

Week 3 - Fascia

Week 4 - The Bio-tensegrity Model

Week 5 - Nervous System

Week 6 - Co-regulation

As we expand and diversify our felt knowledge of the body, we will find new sources of ease, resilience and joy in moving, greater connection and expressivity in the voice, and experience new ways of being in the mind and body.

These workshops are intended for anyone who would like to explore their voice for any purpose from a body-centred perspective. No prior experience as a singer or mover is needed.