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RETREATS: Mexico Sound Wellness Retreat and please scroll down for the Maui Kirtan Retreat with Daniel Paul and the annual River of Sound Retreat in India in

 

Yelapa Mexico


June 23-28, 2013 -"Songlines and Raga Roads: Singing Ourselves Home"  workshop at beautiful Hollyhock Retreat Center on Cortes Island, BC

Take a refreshing trek along ancient raga roads and wild yak trails of sound. Experience the power of sound tantra, opening your energy system to greater freedom and illumination. 
Explore the vast spaciousness of the "notes between the notes” of Indian raga singing, where time expands and we distinctly feel the exquisite beauty of all the emotions and relationships in the music, and therefore in our lives.

Rejuvenate and cleanse in the cave of mantra- with Gina'sprecise guidance in mantra pronunciation (and mouth positions) and memorable stories. Learn liberating vocal techniques and dance in a caravan of vocal jams, connected to the natural world.
Gain the tools and support to discover your own heart (medicine) songs that are healing to ourselves and our community. Deep roots and belly-laughs abound. All welcome-no experience required.

 

$545 cdn (meals and accomodations extra) http://www.hollyhock.ca/cms/Gina-Sala.html

 

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March 09-16, 2013, March 8-15, 2014

Ocean of Devotion-Sound and Wellness retreat with Gina Salá in Yelapa Mexico 

Oh its a fun and lovely group again this year, some people returning for the second time- hope you can join us!

 

Supported by the peaceful beaches, delicious food, birds, and waterfalls, and wonderful locals in Yelapa (a lovely Mexican coastal village without cars), experience a spacious, rejuvenating week of delightful and transformative singing and sound practices to bring about joy and wellness. The benefits of this week, experiences, tools, freedom and delight we share in, will ripple out throughout your life, inspiring and  blessing  you and those you touch.

Discover the pleasure and power of your unique voice as voice as a direct path to open to grace, ease, love and joy in your body, mind and heart!  In this special sound immersion,  Gina Salá draws on over 3 decades of practice and 15 years of teaching to offer effective and simple ways to experience the peace of mind and heart through mantra,  and deepen in the bliss of who we are through bhakti yoga (yoga of the heart), kirtan (chant) and nada yoga (yoga of sound). You may also discover your power to learn, create, share and lead chants and songs in several cultural styles. No experience needed.

As in all of Gina’s tours, there is optional connection and sharing with locals, that allows for a richer experience.  In this retreat, we reach back in time in this beautiful seaside village, a short boat ride from Puerto Valllarta joined together, fed by the sun and spirit of the land and sea. There will be time for the beautiful beach, hiking, birding, food-loving and optional yoga classes.

Accomodations for families are available. Retreat size is limited for maximum benefit. Also time for individual focus. 

FEES:
2 person room $1,465. Singles available also- all gorgeous spacious lodging!
Discount/donation for referrals! Anything is possible
Trip fee includes all lodging and instruction with Gina Salá and most meals and transportation in Mexico.

Trip includes 1 night in Puerto Vallarta and 6 nights in Yelapa!

Prepare to be invigorated. The village is car-free and we take an open boat to it. Yoga Classes with long term yoga teacher Judith Roth are included, and plenty of wonderful hiking, swimming is available, or you can just lounge and rest in the sounds and scenery and sun and singing.

$200 non-refundable deposit holds your space Statement of interest requested by January 28. $500 Deposit by February 1. Balance due by Feb. 20 unless other arrangements are made. Contact Gina Salá: gina@ginasala.com for special requests, information, or to register. If you purchase via paypal, please add 3%. Thank you!

ABOUT GINA: Gina Salá , former lead singer for Cirque du Soleil’s “O”, sings in 23 languages, has chanted for 4 decades & facilitates wholeness through voice internationally in private sessions and public events. She has slearned, studied and shared tantric and sound healing practices over much of the world, has sung at the UN, and is in awe of the power of the human voice. Her passion is singing ourselves awake to the Magnificence we are.

 

 

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8th Annual River of Sound™ Tour in India (October 2013)  



Inspiration, Transformation, Integration, Rejuvenation!

This is a very unique, 3-week trip of a lifetime! Sacred sounds, sites, masters, friends! Come be welcomed in India as sadhaks on the path of sound! Mantra, Song, walking and singing in the place of Radha Krishna Leela, 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 Qawwali 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!

ABOUT GINA: Gina Salá , former lead singer for Cirque du Soleil’s “O”, sings in 23 languages, has chanted for 4 decades & facilitates wholeness through voice internationally in private sessions and public events. She has slearned, studied and shared tantric and sound healing practices over much of the world, has sung at the UN, and is in awe of the power of the human voice. Her passion is singing ourselves awake to the Magnificence we are.

For more information about these offerings or to receive newsletter about future trips, tours, classes, concerts, please contact Gina at: http://www.ginasala.com/contact.php or gina.sala@gmail.com or +1 206 412-3745

Please see Calendar Page for upcoming Workshops and Classes.

 

 

 




Be renewed and hone your skills in Paradise
Kirtan & Drum Immersion Retreat on Maui
with Gina Salá and Daniel Paul
(Includes daily yoga)
  January 23-29, 2014

For more details and rooms please visit: www.tabladaniel.com/Mauiretreat

Relax on Maui’s rural northshore in this beautiful private garden estate overlooking the ocean. There’s a salt water swimming pool, ozonated hot tubs, sauna, yoga studio, fantastic catered organic meals and a choice of comfortable private rooms, camping or off-site accommodations. Each afternoon you’ll be free to keep singing or jam in smaller groups, or explore the island, There are streams and waterfalls a short drive away and Ho’okipa (windsurfing) and Baldwin beaches are in Paia, 20 minutes away.

Our daily immersion in bhakti chanting with Gina & Daniel will also include: freeing the voice,(vocal practice) kirtan leading, harmonium, sanskrit/mantra delicious pronunciation, raga singing, yoga & tabla or simple drumming for kirtan, finding your own chants, stories.

TO REGISTER/more info:

Contact Gina at: gina@ginasala.com

or Daniel at
email tabladaniel@yahoo.com
or call 808-280-2393

YOUTUBE LINKS:
GANESHA SHARANAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssbIk6v2_cM

GURUDEV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TanAPz5KaeM&feature=relmfu

ABOUT DANIEL & GINA:
Daniel and Gina both have impressive world music credentials. Fulbright Award winning tabla drummer Daniel Paul, studied 9 years at the renowned Ali Akbar College of Music under India’s great musical masters. Daniel has traveled the world performing everything from classical recitals with India’s master flutist G.S. Sachdev, to techno raves at Burning Man and opening for Bob Dylan at the Waikiki Bandshell with Hawaii’s legendary Henry Kapono. Daniel is a highly sought after accompanist for many prominent Kirtan Leaders including Jai Uttal, Snatam Kaur, The Guru Ganesha Band, Dave Stringer, Donna DeLory and Jaya Lakshmi.

World Music Troubadour Gina Salá is a vocalist, composer, teacher and kirtan leader with a repertoire spanning 23 languages and over 4 decades of chanting experience.
Born into a musical Acadian family, Salá began chanting at the age of 3 in an ashram. A life-long love of spirituality, Indian chanting, and the power of voice to heal and awaken has guided her life. Gina’s magnetic personality, captivating voice and wealth of musical experiences have led her from chanting with wandering sadhus in the mountains of India to programs at the United Nations in New York City, leading kirtan concerts and retreats in Japan and Asia and to the stage as lead singer for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
Morning
7:00 - Yoga
8:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - Morning Group Session
Includes: Kirtan, Gina’s Prayer, freeing the voice,
Sanskrit/Mantra pronunciation, raga & group leading!
11:00 - Separate Music Classes
in harmonium & tabla & drumming!
12:30 - Lunch
1:00 pm Afternoon Break
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Evening Group Session
Includes Kirtan Jam Band
& Water Bottle & Drum Orchestra

http://ginasala.com/retreats.php

http://www.tabladaniel.com/Mauiretreat

 

 

Om shanti shanti shanti Om!
Peace and blessings to all Beings!
Jai Ma!

 

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