This event is part of series:
Wednesdays, January 31, February 7 & 14, 10:00am-11:00am, In-person
Attendance is required at ALL 3 sessions
Vocal Yoga is a 3-part voice workshop designed to help you get your voice in shape for public speaking. Learn about breath, relaxation, and focus; practice simple exercises to build confidence and turn stress into clear, powerful speech.
Vocal Yoga consists of three sessions:
Session 1 - General relaxation and breath control; decompression of the spine and alignment of the body; release of tension in major zones of the body (head and neck, shoulders, arms, ribcage, lower spine, pelvis, and legs).
Session 2 - Release of free, open, projected sound; range and resonance of tone, breath support of full vocal vibration.
Session 3 - Shaping of sound through clear, consistent articulation; the thrill of consonants; connection to clear intention and focused delivery; exploration of texts to seek out opportunities for the voice.
Instructor: Thomas Freeland, Ph.D., Advanced Lecturer, Writing and Rhetoric Studies
Dr. Thomas Freeland, received his PhD in Drama from Stanford in 1999. He is an Advanced Lecturer in the Writing and Rhetoric Studies department at Stanford where he teaches public speaking and vocal technique. Vocal Yoga is based upon the training Dr. Freeland underwent in acting school, and he specializes in making these techniques accessible to non-actors for use in their careers.
Apply here by January 24, 2024. Selected applicants will be required to accept their seat and confirm their commitment to full participation.
