NVFA Events Listing Newsletter

January 04 2010- March 05 2010

• Chanting for Inner Peace with Tim Chalice, BristolOther Event
  Start: Jan 8 2010 - 19:30
  End: Jan 8 2010 - 19:30

  Chanting quiets the mind and opens the heart. Meditative & ecstatic chants including Sanskrit mantras are set to simple melodies. They contain a transformative power, taking us deeper into our hearts and the ever-present Silence. No chanting or singing experience necessary. All welcome.

  The Light House, 145 Robertson Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LB
  Cost: £5.00
  For more information contact tim@plantingpeace.com.

• Kirtan with Nikki Slade at Triyoga Primrose Hill, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 9 2010 - 18:30
  End: Jan 9 2010 - 19:30

  Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience the freedom within. We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting.

• 'Thousand Ways of Light': Chloe Goodchild in Concert - Alternatives, LondonNV Core Team Event
  Start: Jan 11 2010 - 19:00
  End: Jan 11 2010 - 20:30

  Date: Monday 11 January, 2010

  Time: 7.00-8.30pm

  Venue: Alternatives, St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

  Cost: £10/£5 concs

  Booking: The Naked Voice Office: Tel 0117 9277020 or online

  Information:

• SACRED SOUNDS & WORDS WITH HILARY FRANKLIN & SALVA (Bradford-on-Avon)NV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 12 2010 - 18:00
  End: Jan 12 2010 - 18:00

  SALVA IS A TRIO OF VOICES - Hilary Franklin * Amanda Relph * Jean Farrell
  OFFERING SACRED SOUNDS, SONGS AND SPOKEN WORD AS A LISTENING FIELD,#

  ON A MONTHLY BASIS AT WESTWOOD CHURCH, BRADFORD ON AVON (second Thursday of the Month)

  AS A "TIME FOR REFLECTION, STILLNESS AND LISTENING".

  Special guest artist, Cellist, Linda Stocks will be accompanying the January event.

• Chanting for Inner Peace with Tim Chalice, BristolOther Event
  Start: Jan 15 2010 - 19:30
  End: Jan 15 2010 - 19:30

  Chanting quiets the mind and opens the heart. Meditative & ecstatic chants including Sanskrit mantras are set to simple melodies. They contain a transformative power, taking us deeper into our hearts and the ever-present Silence. No chanting or singing experience necessary. All welcome.

  The Light House, 145 Robertson Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LB
  Cost: £5.00
  For more information contact tim@plantingpeace.com.

• Kirtan with Nikki Slade at The Light Centre, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 15 2010 - 20:00
  End: Jan 15 2010 - 21:30

  Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience the freedom within. We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting.

• THE SINGING FIELD with Gavin Frank, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 16 2010 - 10:30
  End: Jan 16 2010 - 14:00

  THE SINGING FIELD PROCESS - This half day workshop provides a powerful, transformative space for a small number of people(max. 6) to hold and support the Witness, the source of unconditional listening. Each individual has the opportunity to explore their voice and material with the facilitator for about 20-30mins each. We will also explore chant, movement and breathwork as part of the process. NO VOCAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

  www.listentothevoice.co.uk

• Sound Values 2: Music Leader Training with Chloe Goodchild, BristolNV Core Team Event
  Start: Jan 16 2010 - 12:00
  End: Jan 16 2010 - 18:30

  SOUND VALUES & SINGING FIELDS - Bring the Spirit of Sound and Song into Your School

  Three MusicLeader Training One Day Workshops with Chloe Goodchild for those working in schools and with young people.

  Workshop 1: 28 November 2009: Love Your Voice, Love Your Self

  Workshop 2: 16 January 2010: Accessing your Sound Values

  Workshop 3: 13 February 2010: Building a Singing Field in Your School

• Kirtan with Nikki Slade at Triyoga Primrose Hill, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 16 2010 - 18:30
  End: Jan 16 2010 - 19:30

  Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience the freedom within. We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting.

• LETTING LOVE IN THROUGH SOUND, HILARY FRANKLINNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 17 2010 - 10:00
  End: Jan 17 2010 - 10:00

  LETTING LOVE IN THRU SOUND

  A series of half-day workshops in Bath with HILARY FRANKLIN, NAKED VOICE FACILITATOR AND SOUND HEALER

  Sunday - January 17th
  Sunday - February 14th (World Sound Healing Day and Valentine's Day)
  Sunday - March 14th

  The theme of these workshops is Letting Love into our hearts through sound
  and movement.

  10 - 1.00PM - contact Hilary on 01225 742446

• LISTEN TO THE VOICE, Weekly Voice Group with Gavin Frank, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 20 2010 - 19:30
  End: Jan 20 2010 - 21:15

  "LISTEN TO THE VOICE"-Weekly voice group. Are you interested in exploring the full range, resonance and depth of your voice? Do you lack confidence in self-expression? These groups are aimed at people wishing to empower themselves through the medium of the voice, whether beginner or professional. We will explore simple techniques which help to deepen our listening to ourselves and others. These will include mantra, movement, improvisation, the Indian scale, musical modes and breathing exercises. NO VOCAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

• Women in Harmony with Stella Davies, Send (Surrey)NV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 21 2010 - 13:00
  End: Jan 21 2010 - 16:00

  Inspirational harmony songs from around the world to inspire and revivify the heart

  See attached PDF for details!

  More about me at http://www.theheartofvoice.com/

• Chant and Be Happy with Stella Davies, Send (Surrey)NV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 21 2010 - 16:30
  End: Jan 21 2010 - 18:00

  A chant circle to reconnect us to our true blissful natures through singing sacred mantra together

  See attached PDF for details!

  More about me at http://www.theheartofvoice.com/

• Voice Circle with Narayani, North LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 22 2010 - 19:00
  End: Jan 22 2010 - 19:00

  7-9pm

  An informal evening of chanting and voice work. Deepen your connection to your voice and access your inner sound. By using the voice, without any need for previous singing experience, we will help develop confidence and explore how the voice can be used as a tool for self healing, expressing and transforming emotions and lead us to a place of inner peace.

  Suitable for complete beginners and experienced singers/performers alike.

  The Light Yoga Space, Unit B, 100 De Beauvoir Road, London, N1 4EN
  www.lightyogaspace.co.uk
  lightyogaspace@gmail.com
  020 7254 9697 / 07956 208 666

• Chanting for Inner Peace with Tim Chalice, BristolOther Event
  Start: Jan 22 2010 - 19:30
  End: Jan 22 2010 - 19:30

  Chanting quiets the mind and opens the heart. Meditative & ecstatic chants including Sanskrit mantras are set to simple melodies. They contain a transformative power, taking us deeper into our hearts and the ever-present Silence. No chanting or singing experience necessary. All welcome.

  The Light House, 145 Robertson Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LB
  Cost: £5.00
  For more information contact tim@plantingpeace.com.

• Kirtan with Nikki Slade at Triyoga Primrose Hill, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 23 2010 - 18:30
  End: Jan 23 2010 - 19:30

  Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience the freedom within. We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting.

• Kirtan Concert with Narayani, joined by Tom Simenauer on Tabla, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 23 2010 - 19:30
  End: Jan 23 2010 - 19:30

  Meditative and ecstatic chants are led by Narayani’s deeply resonant voice. Sanskrit mantras are set to beautiful, yet simple, melodies. Kirtan is an ancient and effective yogic practice of singing together to open the heart and connect to the self. The chants are easy to pick up and give a wonderful opportunity to discover the power of your own voice

  The Special Yoga Centre
  2a Wrentham Avenue, Kensal Rise, London NW10 3HA

  7:30-9:30pm
  £12 on door £10 prebook

• Sing Your Heart Out with Tim Chalice, BristolOther Event
  Start: Jan 26 2010 - 19:00
  End: Jan 26 2010 - 19:00

  Chanting quiets the mind and opens the heart. Meditative and ecstatic chants including Sanskrit mantras are set to simple melodies, supported by Mike Ford on tablas. These ancient chants contain a transformative power, taking us deeper into our hearts and the ever-present Silence. No previous experience of singing or chanting necessary.

  The Pierian Centre
  27 Portland Square, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8SA
  Cost: £5.00
  For more information contact tim@plantingpeace.com.

• Evening Kirtan @ Essence of Yoga Festival, Hampshire NV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 29 2010 - 18:00
  End: Jan 31 2010 - 13:00

  Narayani will be joined by Tom Simenauer on Tabla to offer a Kirtan Concert on the Saturday Evening at the Essence of Yoga Festival. (an amazing weekend of yoga, Kirtan, Meditation and Talks, all profits will be going to Park Place Pastoral Centre).

  Kirtan will begin at 8pm, and will be followed by At-Ma.

  You can come for the whole weekend or simply for the evening concert.

  www.essence-yoga.co.uk

  Park Place Pastoral Centre
  Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5HA
  For availability and booking please ring 01329 833043.

• Wise Woman, Wild Woman - Imbolc- Clearing the Way with Jules HeavensNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 29 2010 - 18:30
  End: Jan 31 2010 - 13:00

  A day or weekend to allow the celtic fire festival and the turning year to support you on your heroines journey. A chance to clear out the old at Imbolc for your 'seeds' to grow clear and uncluttered . Jules facilitates creative processes and rituals that invite your own wisdom to be accessed . A chance to self-reflect, discover and transform for your own wild and wise woman to voice and be.
  Penpynfarch near Carmarthen. More details on Jules website
  www.julesheavens.com

• Kirtan with Nikki Slade at Triyoga Primrose Hill, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jan 30 2010 - 18:30
  End: Jan 30 2010 - 19:30

  Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience the freedom within. We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting.

• 'Thousand Ways of Light': Musical gathering with Chloe Goodchild - London NV Core Team Event
  Start: Feb 5 2010 - 19:30
  End: Feb 5 2010 - 21:30

  Date: Friday 5 February , 2010

  Time: 7.30-9.30pm

  Venue: The Special Yoga Centre, 2a Wrentham Avenue, Kensal Rise, London NW10 3HA

  Cost: £15 on the day, £12 pre-pay, £9 concession, children FREE

  Booking: The Special Yoga Centre: 020 8968 1900

  Information: This musical gathering with Chloe will celebrate her new CD "Thousand Ways of Light" including epic new anthemic chants for our time. Join Chloe for an intimate evening of sacred chants, love songs and poetry.

  More at: http://www.thenakedvoice.com/diary/workshops.html

• 'Singing For Life': Workshop with Chloe Goodchild, LondonNV Core Team Event
  Start: Feb 6 2010 - 10:45
  End: Feb 6 2010 - 16:45

  Date: Saturday 6 February, 2010

  Time: 10.45am-4.45pm

  Venue: The Special Yoga Centre, 2a Wrentham Avenue, Kensal Rise, London NW10 3HA

  Cost: £70 adv, TBC £75 on the day, £55 concs

  Booking: The Special Yoga Centre: 020 8968 1900

  Information: Singing for Life: A Journey inside the Music of Your Soul

• One Body One Sound Voice workshop with Narayani, LiverpoolNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 6 2010 - 14:00
  End: Feb 6 2010 - 14:00

  2-6pm
  Venue TBC
  Join Narayani on this journey of exploration of our own voices through the mediums of chant, mantras and spontaneous sound.

  Through the voicework you can deepen your connection to your voice, open your heart and access the sounds that come from within. By using the voice, without any need for previous singing experience, we will help develop confidence and explore how it can be used as a heart opening tool, leading to self healing and self expression and can help to transform emotions leading us to a place of inner peace.

• Wisdom of the Heart- Sound, Silence and Stillness with Jules Heavens and Teresa SherlockNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 6 2010 - 15:00
  End: Feb 6 2010 - 15:00

  3 – 5 pm Vivian Hall, Blackpill, Swansea. Cost £10
  As Jules soundweaves sacred sound and silence Teresa will guide your inner journeys and meditation. A chance to connect and be in sacred space and stillness..Contact Jules to know more

• Kirtan Concert with Narayani & Jason Kalidas - LiverpoolNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 6 2010 - 19:00
  End: Feb 6 2010 - 19:00

  An evening of meditative and ecstatic chants are led by Narayani’s deeply resonant voice, with Jason Kalidas on Tabla and Bansuri flute. Sanskrit mantras are set to beautiful, yet simple, melodies. Kirtan is an ancient and effective yogic practice of singing together to open the heart and connect to the self.

  The Dojo, The Annexe,
  13 Hope Street (next door to the Everyman Theatre)
  Contact Jenni 07879282479
  jenni@yogabumpsandbabies.co.uk
  www.shiatsu-liverpool.co.uk

• Singing Field - with Jules Heavens in Narberth WalesNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 7 2010
  End: Feb 7 2010

  In a small group enviroment 8 max discover the sound wisdom of your voice using ancient vocal maps and your ‘naked voice' ( based on the work of Chloe Goodchild’s Naked Voice). Followed by a sacred sound Gong bath.

• SACRED SOUNDS AND WORDS WITH HILARY FRANKLIN & SALVA (Bradford-on-Avon)NV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 11 2010 - 18:00
  End: Feb 11 2010 - 18:00

  SALVA IS A TRIO OF VOICES - Hilary Franklin * Amanda Relph * Jean Farrell.
  TOGETHER WE OFFER SACRED SOUNDS, SONGS AND THE SPOKEN WORD AS A LISTENING FIELD
  ON A MONTHLY BASIS AT WESTWOOD CHURCH, BRADFORD ON AVON

  AS A TIME FOR LISTENERS TO ENJOY A TIME FOR "REFLECTION, STILLNESS AND LISTENING"
  ACCOMPANIED THIS MONTH BY A FLAUTIST

  11TH FEBRUARY 2010 6 - 7 PM
  CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
  WESTWOOD
  BRADFORD ON AVON
  WILTSHIRE

• Kirtan with Nikki Slade at The Light Centre, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 12 2010 - 20:00
  End: Feb 12 2010 - 21:30

  Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience the freedom within. We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting.

• THE SINGING FIELD with Gavin Frank, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 13 2010 - 10:30
  End: Feb 13 2010 - 14:00

  THE SINGING FIELD PROCESS - This half day workshop provides a powerful, transformative space for a small number of people(max. 6) to hold and support the Witness, the source of unconditional listening. Each individual has the opportunity to explore their voice and material with the facilitator for about 20-30mins each. We will also explore chant, movement and breathwork as part of the process. NO VOCAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

  www.listentothevoice.co.uk

• Sound Values 3: Music Leader Training with Chloe Goodchild, BristolNV Core Team Event
  Start: Feb 13 2010 - 12:00
  End: Feb 13 2010 - 18:30

  SOUND VALUES & SINGING FIELDS - Bring the Spirit of Sound and Song into Your School

  Three MusicLeader Training One Day Workshops with Chloe Goodchild for those working in schools and with young people.

  Workshop 1: 28 November 2009: Love Your Voice, Love Your Self

  Workshop 2: 16 January 2010: Accessing your Sound Values

  Workshop 3: 13 February 2010: Building a Singing Field in Your School

• One Body One Sound Voice Workshop with NarayaniNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 13 2010 - 14:00
  End: Feb 13 2010 - 14:00

  Join Narayani on this journey of exploration of our own voices through the mediums of chant, mantras and spontaneous sound.

  Through the voicework you can deepen your connection to your voice, open your heart and access the sounds that come from within. By using the voice, without any need for previous singing experience, we will help develop confidence and explore how it can be used as a heart opening tool, leading to self healing and self expression and can help to transform emotions leading us to a place of inner peace.

• Kirtan Concert with Narayani & Tom Simenauer, SwindonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 13 2010 - 19:00
  End: Feb 13 2010 - 19:00

  Meditative and ecstatic chants are led by Narayani’s deeply resonant voice. Sanskrit mantras are set to beautiful, yet simple, melodies. Kirtan is an ancient and effective yogic practice of singing together to open the heart and connect to the self. The chants are easy to pick up and give a wonderful opportunity to discover the power of your own voice.

  13th February 7-9pm
  Venue TBC

  Contact Narayani@onebodyonesound.com
  www.onebodyonesound.com

• LETTING LOVE IN THROUGH SOUND, HILARY FRANKLIN, BathNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 14 2010 - 10:00
  End: Feb 14 2010 - 10:00

  LETTING LOVE IN THROUGH SOUND

  A series of three half day workshops in Bath with Hilary Franklin, NV Facilitator and Sound Healer

  Sunday 17th January 2010
  Sunday 14th February 2010 (World sound healing Day and St Valentines Day
  Sunday 14th March 2010

  10am-1.00pm Call Hilary Franklin on 012225 742446

• Valentines Kirtan Concert with Narayani, joined by Jason Kalidas on Tabla, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 14 2010 - 18:45
  End: Feb 14 2010 - 18:45

  Meditative and ecstatic chants are led by Narayani’s deeply resonant voice. Sanskrit mantras are set to beautiful, yet simple, melodies. Kirtan is an ancient and effective yogic practice of singing together to open the heart and connect to the self. The chants are easy to pick up and give a wonderful opportunity to discover the power of your own voice.

  6:45-8:15pm
  Jivamukti Yoga, London
  300 Kensal Road,
  Units 136-137,
  London, W10 5BE
  Tel. 020 8960 3999
  Fax. 020 8960 4232
  Email: info@jivamuktiyoga.co.uk

• Training for sound healing practitioners - Gill Becque, OxfordshireNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 20 2010
  End: Feb 21 2010

  Gill Becque is an accredited NVFA facilitator and is a tutor at the College of Sound Healing. She has permission from Simon Heather to offer this 5-weekend course over 3 weekends, ONLY to Naked Voice Facilitators.

  The first weekend will be in Oxfordshire on October 31st/November 1st 2009 at the home of Cheryl Gissing. The cost will be £170 per weekend. This cost includes the course book 'Sound Healing Practice'. The proposed second weekend is 20th/21st February and the third weekend 8th/9th May.

  Places are limited, so please contact Gill on 01457-863830 or email gill@gillbecque.co.uk to book a place or for further information.

• 'Singing For Life': Workshop with Chloe Goodchild, BristolNV Core Team Event
  Start: Feb 21 2010 - 11:00
  End: Feb 21 2010 - 17:00

  Date: Sunday 21 February , 2010

  Time: 11am-5pm

  Venue: Soundworks, Southville Methodist Church, Stackpool Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1NW

  Cost: £45/£35 concs

  Booking: The Naked Voice Office: Tel 0117 9277020 or online

  Information: 'Singing for Life' introduces you to the healing and transforming power of your voice and sound, as it energises and awakens your body heart and mind. This sound and singing experience will inspire a clear perspective on your life's decisions, your relationships at home and work.

• NVFA Gathering, Spring 2010NVFA Sponsored Event
  Start: Feb 26 2010 - 18:00
  End: Feb 28 2010 - 15:00

   

  AN INVITATION TO:
  NV facilitators and those in the NV training (completed 2 modules)
   
  Evolving community from deep listening
  Our community of sound is building and we are delighted to offer the opportunity for us all to gather, sing, be, play and deepen with and for each other in EARLY 2010.
   
  Buckland Hall - Wales (near Abergavenny) 26- 28 Feb 2010
   
  The ‘plan’ is still shaping on our time together, and we look forward to hearing what you may wish to offer and what you want from this event, however so far the vision is …
    
  The opportunity to meet facilitators from other trainings with the space to be and enjoy each others company; the occasion to offer your own unique voice, presence and skills to the Naked Voice community; the chance to peer share, collaborate and voice the emerging presence of our combined Naked Voices; time to be; in silence together, move together, chant and sing  in this amazing venue and location. There will be space to relax, talk, listen, and co-create and above all else the opportunity to deepen our practices, as we support and develop our community of sound, with its visions and presence in the world and for the world
   
  For more details, see the PDF event brochure.
• Kirtan with Nikki Slade at The Light Centre, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Feb 26 2010 - 20:00
  End: Feb 26 2010 - 21:30

  Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience the freedom within. We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting.

• Singing For Your Life: Workshop with Chloe Goodchild - LondonNV Core Team Event
  Start: Feb 28 2010 - 10:30
  End: Feb 28 2010 - 17:30

  Date: Sunday 28 February, 2010

  Time: 10.30am-5.30pm

  Venue: Maria Assumpta Centre, 23 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HN

  Cost: £65/£40 concs

  Booking: Alternatives, Tel: 020 7287 6711 & online

  Information: Re-discover the true voice of your soul - a one day Naked Voice Workshop with Chloe Goodchild.