Awaken Your Voice | A Women's Vocal Expression Workshop
Sun, Aug 04
|Montreal
Are you ready to tap into the limitless potential of your human instrument? Experience the supportive environment of a women's community as you learn an embodied approach to singing and vocal techniques—discover the expression of your soul through sound and song.
Time & Location
Aug 04, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Montreal, Old Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
About the event
This workshop welcomes all levels, from beginners to experienced singers.
Limited spots available.
Taking place under the new moon, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience the liberating power of vocal expression in a nurturing and community-focused setting.
Experience the profound healing potential of the voice. By way of body-based and somatic practices, yoga theories on breath and chakra systems as well as vocal techniques from opera, jazz and drupad singing, this workshop connects the dots between the art of sounding, singing, breathing, self-expression, and the greater mystery that moves through us. Beyond just singing, it’s about unravelling the transformative potential of your voice and embracing it as a medium for personal and collective change.
This Workshop is Perfect For You if:
- You struggle to speak your truth, draw boundaries, or express yourself
- The very act of singing resonates deep within your soul
- You feel your throat chakra is blocked or constricted
- You want to gain more confidence in expressing yourself through your art
- You want to discover new avenues to expand your vocal abilities
- You are looking to reconnect with/discover your authentic voice
- You want to learn an embodied approach to singing and vocal techniques
- You are looking for a non-judgmental space where you can be witnessed and held by a community of women
- You seek to build meaningful connections with kindred spirits in a supportive women's community
- You are interested in exploring the therapeutic benefits of authentic vocal expression
- You wish to release emotional blockages through sound and song
- You enjoy creative and artistic self-expression
- You seek a space that is guided by trauma-informed principles
Workshop Offerings & Inclusions:
- Voice activation to connect with your vocal potential
- Breath and voice techniques with guidance from a trained vocalist
- Somatic movement for grounding and embodiment
- Singing and song circle to harmonize and resonate together
- Sharing circle for integration and community connection
- Local, organic refreshments and beverages throughout the afternoon
- Access to a supportive community rooted in womanhood
- Post-workshop community connection hour | 4:30 pm-5:30 pm (optional)
Address:
Just a short walking distance from Square-Victoria metro in a stunning space in the heart of Old Montreal. Exact address to be revealed to ticket-holders only.
Tickets/Sliding Scale Policy Guide:
Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $60 to $100. A sliding scale allows you to pay what you can afford within a given range. It means you can choose a payment amount based on your financial situation.
- $60 to $70: For those with limited financial resources. Covers basic workshop costs including venue rental, minimum facilitator fee, and basic material.
- $70 to $80: For those with moderate financial flexibility. Supports enhanced material including organic refreshments and partial administrative costs.
- $80 to $90: For those with sufficient financial means. Contributes to the facilitator(s) full fee(s) and greater administrative costs.
- $90 to $100: For those with ample financial resources. Invests in long-term growth and accessibility, including scholarships and sliding scale spots, enhanced facilitator compensation, additional resources for future events, and encourages the sustainability of Aphrodite Health.
We recognize the impact of historical and ongoing systemic oppression faced by our Black, Brown, and Indigenous sisters. We invite and encourage women of BIPOC descent to consider the lower end of the sliding scale. For women who deeply desire to attend but are unable to afford the minimum ticket cost, please reach out to Melissa via info@aphroditehealth.co to discuss your situation confidentially.
Your Facilitators
Guest Facilitator
Rafaelle Mackay, a vocalist, composer, therapeutic musician and workshop leader, continues to dedicate herself entirely to the exploration and development of the human voice. Rafaelle has a strong passion for the expression of the soul through sound and song and firmly believes that singing is a superpower. She guides people to their authentic voice, helping liberate the constraints of the mind and allowing the heart song that wants to emerge. Her unique vocal tone and style carry decades of experience and influence from the study of vocal Jazz at Concordia University, Hindustani classical vocal studies in North India, and numerous vocal masters from different parts of the globe. To learn more about Rafaelle's work check out https://rafaellemackay.com/en/
Host
Melissa Vrouvides is a community organizer certified in integrative psychedelic studies, specializing in somatics and trauma. Her vision is embodied in Aphrodite Health, a community organization where women can find holistic support through workshops, retreats, and one-on-one support. Melissa is also part of the Women on Psychedelics team, an organization empowering women through psychedelic education. Her driving missions include creating community-centred healing spaces, promoting education in the realm of psychedelic work and nervous system health, and actively working towards building a trauma-informed society. To explore and learn more about her work, please visit @aphroditehealth or www.aphroditehealth.co.
For questions and further information, please reach out to Melissa via info@aphroditehealth.co