Gina Salá, freshly inspired after leading and deepening in sound in India (raga, mantra, devotional and tantric sound practices) and in the unique vibrations of Bali, Japan and Egypt is happy to share ways that sound can nourish us and deepen our capacity for love and life. Current calendar below. Hari Om!     Updated 5/2/08! "Singing frees the birds in the heart to sing, and allows the sun and rain for the flowers in the heart to bloom. Or to look at it from another perspective, when we chant, the reticular activating system (RAS) in the brain notices the predictable nature of the chant, and softens its vigilance, allowing for deeper relaxation, inspiration, and a deeper sense of peace and joy that comes from the feeling that all is well. " – Gina Salá

INDIVIDUAL VOICE SESSIONS: Experience greater freedom and expression in singing and speaking tailored to your needs, interests and timing. As we release and transform blocks to our own vocal expression, we experience the freedom in mind, body, spirit and emotions. Your own voice is a direct pathway to integration of all aspects of our being and for deepening easy connection with others- which enhances the pleasure of our life and our effectiveness in our work. For more information/to schedule: (206) 412-3745 or email or

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE: (classes, private sessions, workshops):
Consider offering a gift that makes a lasting impression- so much happens when we discover the beauty and power of our own voices!

Gina Salá's Chant/Groove Choir - will meet for chant and groove in luscious harmony in seasonal times. Stay tuned for details, as Gina is traveling much of the spring. Thanks! Or call (206) 412-3745 or ginasala@gmail.com

TUESDAY VOICE CLASSES: CONNECTION, CONFIDENCE & JOY THROUGH YOUR VOICE:

WHEN: 7:00 - 8:30 pm, April 1 - May 27. (no class April 22)

Tuesday classes resume, combining singing techniques from the East and West, with inspiring and fun singing in community. These series welcome returning as well as new singers. In the spring series, Gina will add elements from ChiKung and 5 elements singing. Gina also facilitates songs and exercises to enhance creativity, connection and joy, along with vocal warmups and techniques from East and West to enhance power and range. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the entire series to gain full benefit as we build on the resonating ladder (Western) and deepen in Indian sound techniques (Sargam). No experience needed. Each evening specific questions will be addressed in warm ups and exercises and then we will sing for the joy of it.

WHERE: 2 Dog Yoga: 12549 28th Ave. NE (N. Seattle).
Pre-registration requested (206) 412-3745. Drop-ins welcome, though attendance of the whole series is recommended.

FEE: 8 weeks for $135 or $20 drop in

WHERE: Act Theater- 700 Union Street, Seattle 98101

Sunday, April 13 Greenfest - 5pm - Seattle Convention Center

Monday, April 14 - 7pm "Seeds for the Spirit: An Evening of Music Art and Dance" Benefit Concert for Seeds of Compassion.

Tuesday, April 15- 5-6:30 Seattle Center Lopez Room - Creating Global Understanding, Sparking Compassionate Action

Saturday, April 19 - 8:00 PM Dave Stringer Kirtan in Seattle with Gina.

Where: Samadhi Yoga, 1205 E Pike, Seattle, WA 98125 www.samadhi-yoga.com

Sunday, April 20 - 8:00 PM Dave Stringer Kirtan in Olympia with Gina.

Tues, April 22 - 7:30 Gina Salá and Dave Stringer Kirtan in Port Townsend.

Tickets $15

Sunday, April 27 - Seattle Center for Spiritual Living - (Guest Musician) 8:25, 9:45 & 11:30am
5801 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle www.spiritualliving.org

Sunday, April 27 - 1:30 - 4:30 pm, Renewing Voice voice workshop.

Wake up to your vibrant, free voice in a way that leaves you rejuvenated and nourished. In this "playshop", we join with the energy of nature this spring in opening to new possibilities of freedom in your voice, while resting in your rootedness. Gina guides participants in enhancing breath, tone, image, resonance, movement, while incorporating elements of nada yoga (sound yoga) and cross-cultural song and chant. A focus will be the rejuvenating power of our creative sound to allow us to be filled enough to want to bloom out into the world. All are welcome. The benefits of your vocal freedom ripple on and on. . .
FEE: $50 ($45 pre-register)

For info-pre-registration: info@ginasala.com or (206) 412-3745

New! Saturday, May 3 - 8pm - "Wild Hair" - An evening of Improvisation with Christian Swenson & Friends to say adios to the Odd Fellows Hall, followed by dance party (byob)

Limited Seats Available - one night only!

When: Saturday May 3rd at 8pm

Where: Odd Fellows Hall , 4th Floor, Chamber Theater 915 East Pine Street – Seattle

Cost: $15 For info/reservations call: 206-325-1836

New! Friday, May 9 - Gina Salá Ensemble- Chanting (kirtan)- at Samadhi Yoga - 8pm

Where: Samadhi Yoga, 1205 E Pike, Seattle, WA 98125 www.samadhi-yoga.com

Come as you are; participate as you like, sing, dance, and rest back in the vibration of the many voices of the One - including yours! As Gina says: "Chanting sacred names opens the heart and helps the mind to rest in the heart. As with the honeybee and the flower, there is such sweetness in that union." All are welcome, no experience necessary! (note: You may consider bringing comfy pillow and waterbottle)
$12 - $20 appreciated for space and musicians, all welcome.

New! May 17 - 18 Yoga Shala of Portland:

Saturday, May 17- 1 - 4:30pm "Meeting Your Voice" (part 1) workshop

Where: Yoga Shala of Portland – North Williams, 3808 N. Williams Ave. (503) 963-YOGA (9642) $55

In this weekend immersion, Gina Salá leads participants in a guided tour of delicious techniques and songs and chants from East and West to allow an opening in the voice. Experience the power and beauty of our own voices, our shared humanity and our essential nature that is our ground. This afternoon will be beneficial for teachers, chanters or anyone who would like to experience greater freedom in giving voice. This also provides a foundation for future work that Gina will share in her upcoming sound school. All are welcome.

Saturday, May 17 - 7:30 pm – Gina Salá singing satsang and kirtan with Michael Stirling and Chaz Hastings

Immerse yourselve in the joyful divine vibrations. Come as you are, participate as you like in these ancient and powerful sounds of the heart.

Where: Yoga Shala of Portland – North Williams, 3808 N. Williams Ave. $15 advance, $20 day of.

Sunday, May 18 10-12:30pm "Meeting Your Voice" (part 2)

In this follow up to Meeting Your Voice, Gina Salá addresses specific vocal issus and then guides us in a deeper practice of embodied presence, nada yoga, and opening to the One within us, all through the gateway of our voices. Attendance at the May 17 workshop is strongly recommended though not required. $35

Where: Yoga Shala of Portland – North Williams, 3808 N. Williams Ave. (503) 963-YOGA (9642)

(Workshop package $80)

Sun. May 25 Northwest Folklife Festival - Seattle Center - 5:30-6pm - Gina Salá Ensemble

New! Friday, June 13 - Gina Salá Ensemble- Chanting (kirtan)- at Samadhi Yoga - 8pm

Where: Samadhi Yoga, 1205 E Pike, Seattle, WA 98125 www.samadhi-yoga.com

Come as you are; participate as you like, sing, dance, and rest back in the vibration of the many voices of the One - including yours! As Gina says: "Chanting sacred names opens the heart and helps the mind to rest in the heart. As with the honeybee and the flower, there is such sweetness in that union." All are welcome, no experience necessary! (note: You may consider bringing comfy pillow and waterbottle)
$12 - $20 appreciated for space and musicians, all welcome.

Sept 24 - Oct 15 2008 and Feb - March '09: RIVER OF SOUND TOUR IN INDIA

Inspiration, Integration, Rejuvenation - Trip of a lifetime

Come be welcomed in India as sadhaks on the path of sound! Mantra, Song, Chant, Gypsies, Camel excursion, Music Performances (including gypsy party) and Instruction with music masters from classical, devotional, gypsy and Qawalli traditions, Aarti Puja, Sacred Sites, (caves, temples, Ganges River, more), Rustic and Deluxe accomodations in Delhi, Varanassi (ancient city of Shiva on the Ganges) Rishikesh (Pilgrimage place, foothills of the Himalayas, ancient yoga, ayurvedic massage available), Taj Mahal, Rajasthan (immersing in Qawwalli singing and gypsy singing). Call or email for more information on this amazing. unique opportunity to experience India through the powerful sound vibrations within you and via music and sound masters. If India calls you, what a great blessing to come!

For more info: email info@ginasala.com or (206) 412-3745

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Turtle Haven Studio Invites You to a Two Part Experience
THE POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR VOICE with GINA SALÁ, December 14 & 15, 2007

Friday, December 14, 8PM: Chanting/Singing Satsang with Gina Salá
Where: Bellingham, WA or email
Come as your are, participate as you like! When we sing, time stretches and our bodies relax. Gina offers songs and chants from various world traditions to allow the mind to rest and the heart to bloom. As Gina says, "Like the bee descending into the flower, there is such sweetness in that union." This event will be held at 8 Petals Yoga Studio in downtown Bellingham, 1317 Commercial Street.
Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20. All are welcome.

Saturday, December 15, Voice/Nada Yoga workshop: Pathways of Resonant Sound
Where: Bellingham, WA
In this voice workshop, we discover the pathways of sound through Nada yoga, the science of sound, finding balance, joy and full vitality in our embodied lives. Discover principles of resonance to help find connection and ease during the holiday season and other busy and stressful times. The workshop offers guidance for generally finding greater freedom and flow in your speaking and singing voices. This event will be held at Turtle Haven Studio in Deming.
Saturday, December 15, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $75-$85 sliding fee
Bring a lunch/snack and a water bottle.

Individual Voice and Harmonium Lessons with Gina may be available upon request. Please inquire.
Register for Chanting and the Workshop by December 1 for the combined reduced fee of $90.
To register, please indicate your choice of chanting and/or the workshop and send a $25 deposit or the full fee, check payable to Gina Salá.

Directions to Turtle Haven Studio will be sent upon registration.
For more information, elizabethkerwin@hotmail.com or call 738-4805, ext.1.
This experience is a gateway to Gina’s Sound School Intensives.
For more information, info@ginasala.com or 206-412-3745

Dec. 29, 07-Jan. 4, 08: Yoga Retreat in Mexico- with Katerina Wen and William Phelan
Delicous way to set intentions and open body, mind heart to new year! Share this memorable time of year by celebrating the New Year in beauty and harmony. Haramara is one of the most breathtaking and heart-warming places to pamper ones self especially when we are honoring new beginnings. Katerina Wen and William Phelan are inspired and inspiring teachers. Join us for an unforgettable week!
Details at www.yogiway.com or email.

January 31 - 7:30 Wonderful benefit show at Triple Door Seattle with Dave Bartley (guitar, cittern, prim), Joshua Mattson (cello, bass) and Adam Kessler (percussion) :

"Let the Healing Begin" A Benefit for Soldier's Heart and Voices in Wartime featuring Grammy Award winning guitarist Eric Tingstad, Gina Sala along with Valerie Rosa with Ricardo and Garey Shelton, and Marcus Petitt and friends.

This event is to raise awareness and support for two organizations working in Seattle to educate and to heal the wounds of war. This is a public event to tell the world about Soldier's Heart and Voices in Wartime, and help support their efforts to create a Safe Homecoming for soldiers from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict.

Feb 2-3 Guest Musician - Anusara Yoga Intensive with John Friend - Seattle
More info at www.anusara.com

Feb. 4-19, 2008- Gina Sala' - Guest Musician for CSL in Egypt - offering sound, song in Sacred sites

ABOUT GINA SALÁ:

Gina Salá performs and offers voice classes, sessions, workshops and chanting internationally. With a repertoire spanning 21 languages, she has performed at the United Nations, and as lead singer for Cirque du Soleil's "O". Gina Salá began chanting mantra while living in a hindu ashram at the age of 3 and has learned and shared songs with sound healers and musicians from many lands. In addition to workshops and classes, Gina leads annual "River of Sound" tours to India and other regions to help us experience the power of sound and vibration to bring about peace and joy. She also facilitates empowerment through voice for youth workers and youth. Her passion is helping us to awaken us to Who we are.
www.ginasala.com   info@ginasala.com   (206)412-3745