NVFA Events Listing Newsletter

July 04 2010- November 01 2010

• Listen To The Voice with Gavin Frank, Quest Festival 2010, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jul 9 2010 - 12:15
  End: Jul 9 2010 - 13:15

  TITLE: LISTEN TO THE VOICE
  VENUE: Room 2, Quest Festival 2010

  DESCRIPTION "LISTEN TO THE VOICE"-An introductory workshop exploring the authentic voice in you! Using a combination of spontaneous, structured vocal and physical practices, we will explore the sounds of our true nature. NO VOCAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
  CONTACT: www.questuk.co.uk
  PRICE: 5.00

  www.listentothevoice.co.uk

• The Power of Chant & Mantra with Gavin Frank, Quest Festival 2010, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jul 10 2010 - 12:15
  End: Jul 10 2010 - 13:15

  TITLE: THE POWER OF CHANT & MANTRA
  VENUE: Room 4, Quest Festival 2009
  DESCRIPTION THE POWER OF CHANT & MANTRA-An introduction to chanting sacred sounds from different traditions. Chanting relaxes the body, mind and spirit and brings grace, compassion and devotion. Open to all.
  CONTACT: www.questuk.co.uk
  PRICE: 5.00

  www.listentothevoice.co.uk

• London Kirtan and Bhajan Fundraising Concert with Narayani & Swami's from Ananda Mayi Ma ashramNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jul 10 2010 - 19:30
  End: Jul 10 2010 - 19:30

  Saturday 10th July
  7:30-9:30pm

  Swami Mangalananda & Swami Gurusarananda from Ananda Mayi Ma's Ashram in Omkareshwar, India join Narayani and Jason Kalidas in this rare meeting of Traditional Indian Bhajans with contemporary Kirtan all in aid of the Mata Anandamayi Tripura Vidyapeeth which provides free education for over 450 local village children.

  £12 on door, £10 prebook
  Special Yoga Centre
  Tay Building
  3a Wrentham Ave
  NW10 3HA
  www.specialyoga.org.uk
  www.onebodyonesound.com

• Awakening Through Sound: 5 Day Retreat with Chloe Goodchild - Hollyhock, CanadaNV Core Team Event
  Start: Jul 16 2010
  End: Jul 21 2010

  Date: Friday 16 - Wednesday 21 July, 2010

  Venue: PO Box 127, Manson's Landing, Cortes Island, B.C. V0P 1K0 Canada

  Cost: Tution $595 CDN (meals & accommodation extra)

  Booking: Tel: (800) 933-6339 (North America) or (250) 935-6576 (outside North America) or online

• THE SINGING FIELD with Gavin Frank, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jul 17 2010 - 10:30
  End: Jul 17 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

• Voice As A Vehicle For Spirit: Sharpening Your Skills & Presence As A Naked Voice Facilitator, with Chloe, CANADANV Core Team Event
  Start: Jul 24 2010 - 11:00
  End: Jul 25 2010 - 20:30

  Date: Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 July, 2010. 11-6:30pm.

  Venue: MokSana Yoga Center, #500 – 3 Fan Tan Alley, Victoria BC, CANADA V8W 3G9, Tel: 250-385–2105

  Cost: $280-$250 Canadian. This includes cost of workshop venue, some tea & snacks, and Chloë’s fees on a sliding scale, you may choose anything between those two amounts. Please Note this is a non-residential workshop.

  Booking: Pamela Alexander: anandaresources@shaw.ca, Tel: 001-403-247-0630)

  Information: A 2-Day NVFA Gathering with Chloë Goodchild

• Sing Your Heart Out with Tim ChaliceNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Jul 27 2010 - 19:00
  End: Jul 27 2010 - 20:45

  The Pierian Centre, 27 Portland Square, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8SA

  7.00-8.45pm, £5

  For this particular session we will explore how chanting can take us deeper into our hearts and the ever-present Silence. This evening will interweave ancient Sanskrit chants with devotional songs from our own tongue to connect with the deep joy within us. This evening will allow us to sing freely without fear or judgment. No previous experience of singing or chanting necessary.

• The Science & Spirit of Sound Conference, with Chloe, New York NV Core Team Event
  Start: Jul 30 2010
  End: Aug 1 2010

  Date: Friday 30 July - Sunday 1 August, 2010

  Venue: Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York

  Cost: $375 tuition plus accommodation (handled by Omega)

  Booking: For registration see http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/c1656fc43b5db5b201fca0fe1956de77/
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• KIRTAN with Gavin Frank at Triyoga, Primrose Hill, LondonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Aug 14 2010 - 18:30
  End: Aug 14 2010 - 19:45

  KIRTAN at Triyoga, Primrose Hill, London.

  A special opportunity to explore sacred Sanskrit chants and mantras specifically designed to open up the voice, heart, body and soul! You will be guided by experienced voice facilitator and musician, Gavin Frank.

  NO VOCAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

  www.triyoga.co.uk

  www.listentothevoice.co.uk

  www.madrum.com

• RISE UP SINGING CAMP with Gavin Frank - Dartmoor, Devon.NV Facilitator Event
  Start: Aug 20 2010 - 15:00
  End: Aug 28 2010 - 14:00

  I shall be offering chanting/NV workshops as well as other voice teachers facilitating harmony singing, sound healing, songwriting and jazz.

  TITLE: RISE UP SINGING CAMP
  VENUE: Dartmoor
  DATES: Fri 20th Aug-Sat 28th Aug 2010
  DESCRIPTION "RISE UP SINGING CAMP"- A special new camp dedicated to the voice. I shall be one of an experienced group of facilitators offering a variety of workshops exploring voice and sound.

  CONTACT: www.riseupsinging.co.uk

• Kirtan Concert with Narayani & Jason Kalidas, joined by Lucy Crisfield on ViolinNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Aug 21 2010 - 19:00
  End: Aug 21 2010 - 19:00

  Leaf Hall Arts Centre, 51 Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex
  Tickets in advance £5 (£8 at the door)

  21st August

  7-9:30pm

  Meditative and ecstatic chants are led by Narayani’s deeply resonant voice. Sanskrit mantras are set to beautiful, yet simple, melodies with Jason’s dynamic Tabla rhythms. Kirtan is an ancient and effective yogic practice of singing together to open the heart and connect to the Self. Joined by Lucy Crisfield on Violin.

• Kirtan & Santosha Yoga Camp with NarayaniNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Aug 29 2010 - 19:30
  End: Aug 29 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 (often called Bhajans) 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.

  Saturday 29th August
  http://www.sitaram.org/sitaram/santosa-yoga-camp/
  www.onebodyonesound.com

• ONE BREATH: Energising & Embodying Your Sound - Workshop with Chloe Goodchild, LondonNV Core Team Event
  Start: Sep 5 2010 - 10:45
  End: Sep 5 2010 - 16:45

  Date: Sunday 5 September, 2010

  Time: 10.45am-4.45pm

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

  Cost: £75 on the day, £55 concession (£175 for all 3 workshops - 5 Sept, 21 Nov, 13 Feb - if you book by 1st August)

  Booking: Catherine Walsh: sjcwalsh@yahoo.ie, SKYPE: thousandwaysoflight

  Information:

  ONE BREATH - ONE VOICE - ONESELF

  5 September - 21 November - 13 February

  This is the first of a series of 3 one-day workshops which can be taken as a whole or experienced individually.

• CHANTING FOR PEACE with Gavin Frank, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Sep 7 2010 - 19:30
  End: Sep 7 2010 - 21:00

  "CHANTING FOR PEACE"- Chanting group. Chanting can be a very direct way of connecting with the Divine, relaxing the mind and opening the heart to reveal a more authentic, compassionate way of being. Come and explore your voice using the power of chants and mantras from different traditions. NO VOCAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Bring something to sit on.
  VENUE: Bogan House, High St.,Totnes

  www.listentothevoice.co.uk

• LISTEN TO THE VOICE, Weekly Voice Group with Gavin Frank, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Sep 8 2010 - 19:30
  End: Sep 8 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.

• Dublin 2010-11 One Year Performance Training (weekend 3, residential) NV Core Team Event
  Start: Sep 17 2010
  End: Sep 19 2010

  Date: Friday 17 - Sunday 19 September, 2010

  Information: This is the third weekend with Chloe for the One Year Performance Training. You must be signed up for the training to attend this weekend. Click here for more details on the training or contact Catherine Walsh (see below)

  Booking: For bookings and queries please contact our Dublin organiser, Catherine Walsh on 087 0516098 or sjcwalsh@yahoo.ie

• THE HEALING VOICE OF LOVE-An Introduction to the 6 modes, with Gavin Frank, DevonNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Oct 16 2010 - 10:30
  End: Oct 17 2010 - 16:30

  "THE HEALING VOICE OF LOVE"-An introduction to the 6 modes.
  The Healing Voice of Love introduces us to the different colours, emotions and music that exist inside ourselves. Each mode represents a particular feeling ie.Ionian(Innocent,Open,Fearless), Dorian (Sweet Melancholy),
  Phrygian(Arabic,Passionate Dark), Lydian (Expansive,Luminous, Spring)
  Aeolian (Lament, Longing) and Mixolydian (Sensual,Blues).

• Kirtan Concert with Narayani, HastingsNV Facilitator Event
  Start: Oct 23 2010 - 19:00
  End: Oct 23 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 (often called Bhajans) 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.

  23rd October
  7-9pm
  £12 on door, £10 prebook
  Venue TBC
  www.onebodyonesound.com