Voice Activation Weekend
Your voice is the doorway to your nervous system!
Voice activation is a transformational process to open and unlock the true power of your voice. Together, we will break down any limiting beliefs around your voice by learning techniques that will allow you to come out of your comfort zone and release blockages in and around your voice and throat.
We will also focus on the benefits of chanting and sound vibration to tone the vagus nerve. Voice Activation is not just voice coaching – it’s essential below-the-surface work to address any challenges you have around using your voice or making yourself heard.
Get out of your comfort zone and release blockages in your voice and throat
As you explore and develop your voice, you will:
Develop a richer vocal tone
Explore your creativity
Get more confident in speaking up, even when it’s hard, and
Get to know yourself more deeply
"There’s a strong musical element to my work, but whether you sing a lot, or don’t believe you can sing at all, I want you to know that you are welcome. This workshop will benefit you on all levels. We will create a safe container to activate our voices, while exploring through warm-ups, singing, toning, vocal exercises, release techniques, basic music theory and improvising on Indian scales (Sargam)." - Tanurajani
"Be prepared to come on a deep journey with the voice! We will laugh, cry, breakthrough and SING!!!"
Example Day
06:30 - Sunrise Yoga (optional, in Yoga Hall)
08:30 - Breakfast
09:30 – 12:00 - Vocal toning, vocal warmups, basic music theory, Western vs eastern exploration, harmonies, rhythm, chords
12:30 - Lunch break
13:30 – 16:00 - Vocal improv, Saragam scale, group singing, Kirtan
16.15 – Yoga (optional, in Yoga Hall)
18:15 - Dinner
Please note: Check-in on Friday starts at 2pm. The official course start is our welcome circle at 7:30pm (after dinner) at the Bhakti Guest House, our workshop venue. The exact schedule is subject to changes depending on the season and group needs. On Sunday, we finish at 4pm.
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Meet your facilitator
Tanurajani
Tanurajani (formerly Emma Louise) is a singer/ songwriter from the Northern Rivers.
Her journey with music began when she was a teenager, as a way to express herself, when she picked up her dads guitar and would write songs by ear. As the years passed, she developed her craft as a songwriter by attending workshops and playing many gigs around Sydney.
She holds a Bachelor in Music Production and Composition from the Australian Institute of Music. In the following years, she recorded two studio albums, had airplay on Triple J and community radio and toured the country, yet she felt so beaten by the music industry that she decided to take a break. “My voice was never pitch perfect, and I was constantly put down by people, so I just stopped singing." However, three years later, Tanu was reintroduced to singing through a kirtan yoga retreat.
"Devotional singing helped me find my voice again and express my love and creativity through my voice."
She began to take harmonium lessons, which reignited her knowledge of music theory from her uni degree. She trained with Voice Activation Coach Paulina Magus in Ubud and decided to study the healing benefits of chanting and singing on the nervous system.
As a trained yoga teacher and experienced course facilitator, Tanu loves holding space for her students through this healing work.
Cost & Payment
The cost below includes: tuition, 3 meals/day and 2 nights of accommodation.
Commuter: AU $285
Camping (Tent): AU$382 OR AU$361 each (2 people)
Camping (Van): AU$390 OR AU$365 each (2 people)
Budget Room: AU$450 OR AU$405 each (2 people)
Queen/King Rooms in Bhakti Guest House & Lotus Pod: AU$520 (1 person) OR AU$430 each (2 people)
Self-contained Cabin: AU$550 OR AU$445 each (2 people)
Payments - We require a $600 deposit to hold your stop in the course. The full payment is due no later than 6 weeks prior to the start of your course. Please visit our Terms and Conditions for more information.
Choose your date and make your booking
Please note: Check-in on Friday starts at 2pm. The official course start is our welcome circle at 7:30pm (after dinner) at the Bhakti Guest House, our workshop venue. The exact schedule is subject to changes depending on the season and group needs. On Sunday, we finish at 4pm.
Before booking, please have a look at our Code of Conduct. If you are dealing with any physical or mental health issues, please also check our Are you ready page.
Delicious Vegetarian Food
At Krishna Village, we offer 3x delicious vegetarian meals per day. From vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruits for breakfast, to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, and heartier dishes for lunch & dinner... If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, you'll be sure to enjoy our meals.
If you have any specific dietary needs, you are welcome to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your meals.
About the Krishna Farm
The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
