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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 |
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Friday August 20, 8pm 2010- Kirtan in Seattle - Benefit for Hopelink! www.hope-link.org An evening of sacred chants/mantra and songs from several traditions that allow the mind to rest and the heart to bloom! Come as you are, participate as you like: sing, dance, or rest back in thepowerful and bhakti vibrations that also sing through you. Freedom! All welcome, come as you are, dance, chant or lay back in the blissful vibrations Gina has been chanting mantra and kirtan for 35 years, and is joined by Geoff Johns (tabla, mbira, vox) . WHERE: Samadhi Yoga – 1205 E Pike, Capital Hill, Seattle (206) 329-4070 http://www.samadhi-yoga.com To contact Gina: gina@ginasala.com (206) 412-3745 FEE: $15-20 for space and musicians and charities. Sliding scale always available upon request. Waterbottle recommended, along with favorite cushion (or chair) if its convenient. Tuesdays - 7:40-9:10pm Open Heart, Open Heart Voice Class in Seattle New series: Aug 24-Sept 21, 2010
Treat yourself to an experience of empowerment, joy and connection through your voice. Experience more vocal freedom, which influences your whole life. In these series, Gina offers more singing, but also facilitates effective and comfortable warm-ups (including short, momentary daily tips to help support ease in speaking and singing), as well as tips for vocal ease from East and West, breath, tuning, harmony. As always, we'll sing some songs and chants and vocal stylings from various traditions that let us explore these elements. Some Indian vocal practice is sometimes included to enhance musical awareness. And in this session classes will also include "vocal jams" - vocal improvisation as a group that enhances our musicality and is joyful and fun. This is more than a regular voice class, it's nourishment and sustenance for body and mind, in an integrative approach allows for great transformation and delight. All are welcome, no experience needed. And if you've attended previous series, this one still welcomes you, as they are always new, and deepening continues over time as we open our voices. (contact Gina for special arrangements) ($20 drop-in, $85 for series) More info/pre-registration: gina@ginasala.com or (206) 412-3745.
Updated! MONDAYS 6:15-7:20pm - Harmonium Classes! (RSVP required new location), New series Mondays from August 23 - September 20 Learn to play and sing with this resonant, supportive instrument! (great harmoniums available to use or purchase also from Gina) We learn techniques for eastern and western kirtan styles as well as specific chants to apply it to. All levels welcome. Please let Gina know your keyboard or harmonium experience or if you have none when you sign up. Class size is small so you get plenty of individual attention. Also, please contact Gina if you’re interested in a harmonium to use or purchase. She has a wonderful maker in India who supplies many top players around the world. FEE: $20 drop in Some discount available as needed or if taking both Sunday series. OR $115 for the series of 7 classes. Location info: Contact Gina for Monday locations: RSVP required, even day of: (206) 412-3745 or ginasala@gmail.com Updated!"Rocking the Bhakti Kirtan and Mantra Class"- (pls RSVP for new location_ Bliss, Depth, Heart Opening- EMPOWERMENT- Transformation! This class has been getting even juicier- with more mantra and ornamentation! Welcome - whether you have chanted or not. Kirtan is an intentionally simple but luscious way to open the heart and let the mind rest back in Who you are. Whether or not you want to lead kirtan, this class is like resting in the Jacuzzi of bliss and transformation happens naturally! We have been starting also with deepening practices in invocation and mantra. Then Tips and techniques and empowerment in this joyful practice of remembering the One in all. Come check it out and see what the buzz is all about! People leave happy, peaceful, with laughter coming easily and find they are surprisingly empowered. Liberation can be fun. Rest in love, as it pours through your heart and voice. Many people who have taken this class are alread leading chanting. You can, too. - Basics of Bhakti Yoga (path of Devotion) Please RSVP requested for materials and for location-North Seattle (206) 412-3745 or ginasala@gmail.com September 9-12, 2010- Bhaktifest in Joshua Tree- www.bhaktifest.com Updated! FALL 2010 RIVER OF SOUND™ (Sound Yoga) TOUR IN INDIA -September 27-October 17, 2010. Hari Om! INSPIRATION, TRANSFORMATION, INTEGRATION in SACRED VIBRATION! Contact Gina at (206) 412-3745 or info@ginasala.com to confirm dates and for more information! This is a trip of a lifetime! Sacred sounds, sites, masters, friends! 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 Qawwali traditions, Aarti Puja, Sacred Sites, (caves, temples, Ganges River, more), Rustic and Deluxe accommodations in Delhi, Varanasi (ancient city of Shiva on the Ganges) Rishikesh (Pilgrimage place, foothills of the Himalayas, ancient yoga, ayurvedic massage available), optional Taj Mahal, Rajasthan (immersing in Qawwalisinging 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 November 19-30 Japan Tour details: info@ginasala.com ABOUT GINA SALÁ: Gina Salá performs and offers voice classes, sessions, workshops and chanting internationally. With a repertoire spanning 23 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 manylands. 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.
ARCHIVE Saturday, August 14- 7:30-8:15 pm- Festival of the River -Stillaguamish Powwow, Salmon Bake, and Festival (featuring Neville Bros, Charlie Musselwhite, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and...Gina Salá) FUN SUMMER NIGHT! www.festivaloftheriver.com.
March 18-29, 2010- Barbados and Trinidad- Workshops, concerts, kirtan, private sessions Details: info@ginasala.com April 12-26 Ecuador (Quito and Guayauil)-mantra and voice classes, kirtan, workshops info@ginasala.com Saturday, May 8, 7:30 Dreams for Tibet Benefit - dreamsfortibet.org WHERE: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 4805 NE 45th Seattle $35 ($15 children)-music, food, dance, art May 20-23 NW Nomad Tour with Nomad: (Ugandan Kora player Kinobe and guitar virtuoso Michael Waters )- Nanaimo, Vancouver, Victoria, Whidbey Island Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5- Concert- Guest soloist with the 300-person- Gettin Higher Choir, Victoria, BC, Canada - Benefit for Mozambique- Kapessani Project Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall- 907 Pandora Ave. Victoria 7:30 pm Friday, March 12- 8pm Singing satsang/kirtan (chanting) with Gina Salá, Geoff Johns and Friends at Samadhi Yoga in Seattle
NW KIRTAN TOUR: Gina Salá with Shantala - Benjy and Heather Wertheimer with Brent Kuecker on bass (wonderful bhakti hearts and musicians). Co-sponsored by Bhakti Fest- www.bhaktifest.com Thursday, July 29- 7:30pm- Bend, Oregon -at Mandala Yoga - 55 NW Minnesota St. in Bend (also playing for Ulla's yoga class at 5:30pm). Kirtan- $15 advance, $20 at door. Info: mandalayogabend.com (541) 678 5183 Friday, July 30, 8pm- Eugene, OR-at Freedom Yoga Center- 1633 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97401 $15 advance/$20 door Tel: (541)465-9642 Saturday, July 31- 8pm- Portland, OR, - at Amrita: a Sanctuary for Yoga 0110 Bancroft St. Portland, OR $18 advance/$22 at door Sunday, August 1- 7:00pm- Seattle, WA at Samadhi Yoga - 1205 E. Pike, $18 advance/$20 day of show. Hari Bol! SUNDAY March 14-REJUVENATING VOICE IMMERSION! Come to one, two or three sections! (Last Seattle area workshops before Gina's spring tour are within the next week). 1) Sunday March 14- 1:45-4:45- Ancient Wisdom and the Now: Creativity and Freedom through tribal chant and improvisation. $40 Pre-registration requested, even day of. Call (206) 412-3745 or email ginasala@gmail.com to get details and location. Thank you!
March 6 - 8pm Vancouver, BC Canada-Concert wtih Michael Waters and Shine- St.Mark's Anglican Church, 1805 E. Larch St., Vancouver, BC $20 \ New! Saturday Matrika Shakti Workshop April 10, 1-5pm - at Seattle's Eastlake Yoga FEE: $60 Recommended to bring water bottle and small snack if you think you'll need one. LOCATION: Eastlake Yoga - 2501 Eastlake Ave. ELokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (may all beings everywhere be truly happy!) Monday, May 10- 1-1:50 and 2-2:50. Bastyr University- Guest lecturer - "Naturopathic Medicine in a Global Context" (Topics: Therapeutic Presence, Physician Heal Thyself, Sound and Wellness in a Global Context) More details: info@ginasala.com (206) 412-3745 bastyr.edu Saturday, May 15 - Kirtan at 8 Limbs Yoga, Seattle WA- with Odissi dance by Doug Ridings An evening of sacred chants/mantra and songs from several traditions that allow the mind to rest and the heart to bloom! Come as you are, participate as you like – sing, dance, or rest back in the powerful and bhakti vibrations that also sing through you. Remember your innocence. Gina has been chanting mantra and kirtan for over 30 years, and is joined by Geoff Johns (tabla, mbira,vox) and others. ***This kirtan event will begin with a traditional Indian dance performance by 8 Limbs instructor and Odissi dancer Douglas Ridings (read Douglas’ March 16, 2010 blog post about his recent visit to India to perform Odissi). Cost: $20 until May 10, $25 after.WHERE: 8 Limbs Yoga: 500 E. Pike, St. Seattle, WA 98122 Tel: 206.325.8221 http://8limbsyoga.com/events/events_calendar/ March 18-29- Barbados and Trinidad- Workshops, concerts, kirtan, private sessions Details: info@ginasala.com March 19-21- Open to Grace with Sianna Sherman (Anusara Yoga Instructor) and Gina Salá - Grand Barbados Beach Resort, BarbadosMarch 20-8pm Kirtan and Concert with Gina Salá- Grand Barbados Beach Resort, Barbados March 22-Music, Movement, Mantra and Myth workshop: Yoga Asana/Mantra and sound workshop-- Focus on Chakras - Gina Salá with Christy Punnet at "The Sanctuary", Staplegrove plantation, Christ's Church, Barbados. more info: Info@ginasala.com March 23-25 - Individual SessionsMarch 26-29 - Trinidad- Workshops, Kirtan, private sessions. info@ginasala.com April 12-26 Ecuador (Quito and Guayauil)-mantra and voice classes, kirtan, workshops info@ginasala.com NW Nomad Tour with Nomad: (Ugandan Kora player Kinobe and guitar virtuoso Michael Waters ) May 20 - Nanaimo, BC $20 Hope Lutheran Church 2174 Departure Bay Rd. May 21 -8pm Victoria, BC - Concert with Nomad- Fairfield United Church- Fairfield and MOss in Victoria $20 nomadmusic.ca May 22-8pm Vancouver, BC Concert with Nomad- St. Mark's Anglican Church - 1805 Larch St. - $20 (with Shine Edgar) May 23- 8pm (doors 7:30) Whidbey Island, WA - Thomas Berry Hall on Chinook Land- (www.nomadmusic.ca) -$20 Brief bootleg from 2009 tour: http://www.ladybirdmusic.com/Nomad_Gina.html
AUM SWEET AUM - Tuesday Open Heart/Open Voice continues for the 6th season with Gina Salá! WHEN: 7:15 - 8:45 pm, Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 Treat yourself to an experience of empowerment, joy and connection through your voice. Experience more vocal freedom, which influences your whole life. In these series, Gina offers more singing, but also facilitates effective and comfortable warm-ups (including short, momentary daily tips to help support ease in speaking and singing), as well as tips for vocal ease from East and West, breath, tuning and as always, we'll sing some songs and chants and vocal stylings from various traditions. Some Indian vocal practice and mantra is included based on class interest. This is more than a regular voice class, it's nourishment and sustenance for body and mind, and the integrative approach allows for great transformation.. All are welcome, no experience needed. And if you've attended previous series, this one still welcomes you, as they are always new, and deepening continues over time as we open our voices. WHERE: Two Dog Yoga: 12549 28th Ave. NE (N. Seattle). Gina Salá's Archive has moved! Check it out here for information about past events.
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