A self healing vocal ritual to cleanse your being with sound and activate your cells to resonate at your highest frequency. This class is a sound and movement exploration that connects us to our authentic sensual selves, to each other and to the interconnected mandala of Oneness. We will draw on Chakra toning, nature inspired Butoh dance, sound healing, vocal exercises, poly- rhythms, and more.

Lara Maykovich is an accomplished vocal artist and seasoned instructor, dedicated to fostering deep, expressive connections through voice. With over 25 years of performance experience, Lara has developed a unique approach rooted in global musical traditions, including Bulgarian, African, Brazilian, and Cuban influences.

Lara is best known as the front woman of Afro-beat ensemble Aphrodesia, with whom she performed across West Africa and shared the stage with legends such as Femi Kuti at Lagos’s famed Shrine.

Lara holds a BA from Naropa University in Psychology and Interarts—a degree she describes as "ritual performance art"—where she first explored African and Afro-Caribbean music. This exposure deepened her appreciation for the voice as a healing and unifying force, and she developed a distinctive poly-rhythmic sound. Her use of the mbira, a traditional Zimbabwean instrument, exemplifies her commitment to connecting voice, culture, and natural healing practices.

In her teaching, Lara emphasizes the transformative power of vocal expression. She integrates techniques from her "Sound Body" practice, a self-healing vocal ritual utilizing chakra tones and harmonics to clear the body and connect to heart-centered awareness. Her work has been recognized in vocal ensembles across Boulder and San Francisco, where she founded “Hella Hella Acapella,” and has performed at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and other prominent venues.

Lara’s teaching style blends technical skill with a profound focus on personal growth and communal harmony, inspiring her students to harness the power of voice to find their authentic sound and foster meaningful connections.

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We are at Forest Love - 110 Forest Lane in Berkeley. Please do not park on Keeler Ave past the V in the road going toward Miller Ave! You can park on Keeler Ave after you turn from Marin, but do not park at the top of the road near the V with Forest Lane, closer to our house. Do not block the intersection of Keeler and Forest Lane. Please keep away from these areas to ensure parking for our neighbors, so we can keep having events for you! You can also park on Grizzly Peak and Forest Lane and walk down if there is no more space on Keeler.