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Discover the Healing Power of Sound Within You
Facilitator: Chloe Goodchild
Come with us on a journey into the secret heart of your unique sound. Discover new ways to hear and express your truth, with confidence, courage and presence. Discover your voice as a spiritual practice.
Your authentic voice is the muscle and messenger of your soul, your most intimate friend. In this in-depth residential retreat you will learn to listen and to express yourself effortlessly, naturally and spontaneously in ways you never imagined possible. Everyone is welcome, newcomers and committed practitioners alike!
Early-bird places now sold out – standard priced places available!
If you would like to book to share a room with a friend – please contact Cathy on the number above or email info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
Event time: Sun 26th May 2024 at 4:00pm - Thu 30th May 2024 at 4:00pm
- A unique retreat to integrate the sung, spoken and silent voice
- An intimate encounter with your meditative, musical, and mystical voice
- Self-enquiry through singing, chanting, sacred mantras and energy practices
- An all-inclusive, tranquil atmosphere in a beautiful landscape, with cosy accommodation and nourishing food
What You Will Gain
- A rigorous process of experiential self-enquiry through the healing power of vocal sound
- Self-awareness through sound-awareness, inspired by conscious core practices
- A self healing journey, inspired by deep rest in Nature, silence, listening and loving
- A direct encounter with the voice of your true self
A Multi-Faceted Experience
The aims of the Naked Voice practices, are to unify the realms of instinct (ego), intuition (soul) and insight (spirit); and to restore the transforming power of human communication, sourced from Sound Wisdom. Originating from Chloe’s travels in sacred indigenous cultures worldwide – the Naked Voice practices are simple, accessible, supportive, playful, safe and sound. They also strengthen a life-changing process of self-inquiry, and reflection inspired by your unique voice. “How do you feel, and how does that sound?” is a question that enables all and anyone to respond, within and beyond words. Other questions such as, “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, “What is mine to express?” focus the mind on the present moment, dissolving self-consciousness & inhibiting personal narratives.
The Naked Voice invites you into a multi-faceted experience, inspired by the sacred geometries of sound, musical intervals and vocal templates, sound codes, musical modes and energy movement practices that revitalize your true voice for full-spectrum communication.
The Vocal Practices
The Naked Voice teachings are rooted in the practice of non-judgemental listening. They include ancient and contemporary recitation, mantras, devotional chant, love songs, prayer, poetry (spoken song), sound energy movement, improvisation and spontaneous utterance, sonic modes, chakra sounds, the Seven Sounds of Love, Octave of Consciousness. The vocal practices take place in pairs, triads and the group as a whole. A direct experience of unconditional loving presence evolves as you learn to let go, release inhibition, shame and blame, instilling self-worth, forgiveness and gratitude. Your healing voice has the power to dissolve isolation, to transform conflict, to harmonise cultural difference, ignite compassion, and to restore coherence personally and collectively. Loving presence plays an essential role throughout the retreat.
As friendships strengthen throughout the retreat, you find yourself diving deeper into the secret depths and songlines of your soul, and your own sound wisdom. Your authentic voice is your most intimate friend. It is the mouthpiece of your soul’s deepest longing to return Home to the source of your true Self.
"Sound is the ground of consciousness. Silence brings the grace between words, utterance, poetry and song that liberates the Soul to sing freely once again within the singing field of its own Living Presence."
– Chloe Goodchild
Pricing
Earlybird pricing is available until 5 pm on Friday 3rd March.
Residential Single £845 (Earlybird £718)
Residential Shared £758(Earlybird £644)
Non-Residential £635 (EarlyBird £540)
Hawkwood
Hawkwood is a stunning Grade II listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there’s plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts. Our programme of courses is led by experienced tutors and leaders in their fields.
What Is Included
Both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B.
Additional Activities
Mindful walking through our woodland trails
Meditate in our Woodland Sanctuary
Go on a hike and explore the Cotswolds AONB
Discover surrounding charming market towns
Price Options
£540 Earlybird Non-Residential
£644 Earlybird Residential Shared
£718 Earlybird Residential Single
£635 Non-Residential
£758 Residential Shared
£845 Residential Single
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Practical Information
The retreat begins with registration and arrival at 4.00 pm on Sunday 26th May and ends with after lunch at 2.00 pm on Thursday 30th May.
Please bring a notebook, and loose comfortable clothing and layers. Slippers for indoors and outdoor clothes and footwear to enjoy the beautiful grounds.
Please note that prices are listed per person.
Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B.
Chloë Goodchild
Chloë Goodchild is an international singer, innovatory educator, author and founder of The Naked Voice, dedicated to the realisation of compassionate communication in all realms of human life. Deafness in childhood catalysed Chloë’s deep encounter with her inner self and began a lifetime’s experiential research into the voice as a catalyst for personal evolution and global transformation.
Her long experience of meditation will guide you into the dynamic language of silence. The practice of Shintaido is included, embodying the healing arts, movement and sound.
Testimonials
"At the end of the retreat, I feel liberated! Strong in voice and spirit, free to continue the wonderful work I have learned on this amazing course.”
“ Chloe you are an amazing teacher, always smiling and welcoming. A safe environment. Singing can save your soul."
"I have crossed a threshold and the stillness and light is awesome. I am filled with love, joy and hope for the future of our planet and humanity."
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