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Breath and Voice Work
Here is what one man said after taking a Breath and Voice Workshop:
"Being an experienced and busy workshop presenter, I use my voice extensively. I have taken many voice lessons over the decades, and many have really helped me. However, nothing that I've experienced in voice work goes to the depth that Dominique Jacques does. Her gentle and powerful methods released unseen blockage. There is now more resonance to my voice, and that resonance is still with me. It seems the change is a transformation! I'm not quite sure what Dominique does. I just know it works wonders."
Tom Russell, SuperWisdom Foundation, Arizona
From childhood, we are told, Be quiet. Don't cry. Don't bother me. The unexpressed sounds we hold inside become physical tension. Voice work releases that tension by releasing the sounds themselves.
First, Dominique leads her client into a variety of postures that encourage the breath to reach deep into the body. Then she introduces specific vowels and syllables.
As the client gives voice to these primeval sounds, there is tremendous release. Through Dominique's guidance - provided by her hands, her words, her calming presence - the client finds that the voice itself becomes an instrument of healing, freeing body, breath, and mind.
Through breath and voice work, you can:
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have greater presence and authenticity in your communication
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access a powerful breath and your true voice
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experience a natural source of authenticity and vitality
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release blockages on physical, emotional, vocal and energetic levels
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expand to the full range, depth and expressiveness of your being through unique vocal and postural exercises
Dominique uses elements of Serge Wilfart's voice work, Alexander Technique and yoga, providing a safe, inspiring, and powerful environment.
"Now, I am clearer about what I feel, quicker to give an opinion. I can express myself more precisely and with less anxiety. I am empowered to say what I had trouble saying before: Enough! Or, No!"
Patty Mittendorf, San Diego
"The sounds and the act of expressing them felt ancient and sacred. I felt transported to some distant time. As Dominique moved up and down my body, releasing my knees, my sacrum, my solar plexus, my neck--I felt like I was a musical instrument: a cello being played by the cellist. It was as if the frets of the cello were being moved to adjust the sound. With each release suggested by her hands, I reached a deeper and more resonant space with my voice. I was able to sound higher notes than I usually can, and on the "return journey" was able to access deeper notes than I could when I'd begun the exercise. At the end of 15 minutes, my posture was open and aligned, strong yet relaxed. I felt great!."
Suzy Pelham Thorman, Berkeley
Contact Dominique at 650-391-9419 or 858-245-1488
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