Voice and Yoga Play

A cozy evening of movement, vocal exploration, and playfulness!

Come explore your embodied expression with us, in this cozy, evening of somatic and vocal exploration, experimentation…and play!

We begin with a group yoga flow incorporating elements of vinyasa, partner yoga, and intuitive movement. The movement exercises will encourage us to land in ourselves, connect to a sense of creativity, and broaden sensory awareness, with attention to our own embodied experiences through individual movement, supported and partnered exercises, and wider group connections. We then transition to a playful voice exploration, creating a safe and brave space to play with voice and movement as tools for healing and expression. We will develop freedom and empowerment in the body and breath to express and create together. We will play with vocal improvisation, relaxation of the body, deep listening, traditional somatic practices and connection with the inner sounds waiting to be expressed! We will explore and be silly with the curiosity of the inner child.

Timeline of Events:

6:30 - 7:00: Arrival and settling in

7:00 - 7:40: Gentle yoga, partner stretches, and intuitive movements

7:40 - 8:20 Breath and pranayama, embodied voice exercsies, and vocal improvisation

8:20 - 8:30: Closing circle

Facilitator Bios:

Mela (she/her) is a musician and facilitator creating playful experiences grounded in imagination and healing. She has dedicated her life to building inclusive spaces for creative expression and connection with youth and adults. Mela’s VoicePlay classes develop skills in authentic expression, breathing techniques, and vocalizing confidently. As a musician, her performances explore themes of spirituality, oceanic worlds, connection, and sovereignty. She explores ambient drone-heavy soundscapes and playful vocals in Melangu, Theyya, Zelenaya, and solo music projects. She leads rituals that celebrate lunisolar cycles, rooted in ancestral folk traditions. She loves creating community events that are grassroots, intimate, and joy-centered.

Olivia (she/her) is a dreamer, a scholar, and a mover who has been practicing yoga for over 15 years, with skills (and certifications) in Yoga (200Hr), Reiki, Breathwork, and is currently learning craniosacral thearpy, as well as deep interests in tarot and spirituality. She has both Eritrean and American heritage, and is committed to movement and healing practices that incorporate and celebrate all backgrounds, identities, and personal stories. Her yoga classes are creative vinyasa flows with emphasis on alignment and self-expression. Yoga has been a powerful practice to center and ground herself, and pivotal for her connection to spirituality and healing journey. She is inspired to share these practices, as a perpetual student, with diverse communities, and approaches yoga and all other healing arts from cultures outside my own with respect, curiosity, and expansiveness.