LIVING BREATH, LIVING VOICE - Releasing the Joy Within: A weekend retreat with Suryagita and Satyadevi at Riverslea Retreat Centre, Otaki, 17 - 19 June 2011

Join us for a weekend of exploring the breath, discovering your authentic voice, and finding poise and freedom in meditation and movement. Programme includes meditation, body and breath work based on the Alexander Technique, chanting and voice work. Where: Riverslea Retreat Centre, Otaki. Cost: $340. Earlybird (pay in full by 1 June) $300. Concessions available by request. Full board and delicious vegetarian food provided. For more information or to book: info@alexandervoiceworks.co.nz or call 021 029 05056.

Next Harmony Singing Course starting June 14th 2011 at Powa Centre, 1 Marion St, Wellington

Learn to harmonise, pitch your voice, improve rhythm skills and sing beautiful songs from around the world! Whether you already sing and want to develop your voice, or are a beginner, come and warm your soul with singing over the winter months!

When: Tuesday evenings 14 June to 2 August, 7.15 - 9.15pm. Where: Powa Centre (Myoga), 1 Marion St, Wellington. Cost $225 / $205 (unwaged); Earlybird (pay in full by 7 June) $215 / $195. Cost includes course CD (value $35). To book: info@alexandervoiceworks.co.nz or call 021 029 05056

Design: George Grant        Photography: Nick Lawson / Ray McMurray