"It was a time to experiment and explore, and to be inspired by others doing the same—a time to be weird and loose together, guided by Jonathan’s transformative activities and techniques. We worked (and played) hard, but it was always more energizing than exhausting. I went into the weekend expecting to find answers—and I got a few, but mostly I discovered a lot of great new questions and pathways to explore.
The journey will continue, and this immersion was a tremendous kickstart." -Jason
The journey will continue, and this immersion was a tremendous kickstart." -Jason
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Voice Healing is a modality developed by Jonathan Stancato in which you learn how to use your own voice to heal yourself and others, all the while developing greater range of expression and technical mastery than years of traditional voice lessons could provide.
This immersive and intimate residential retreat will feature over 15 hours of powerful voice healing activities led by Jonathan, gourmet food by Insatiable Vegan, sound healing & plant medicine experiences, mindfulness practices, and loads of time to enjoy our hot-tub, firepits, waterfalls, and watering holes at the Woodland House. Limited to 10 participants. Only 5 spots left! |
Reflections on the October Immersion:
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"This was an incredible journey of deep transformations, shifts in perspectives and changing attitudes. I learned one of the most important lessons of acceptance crucial for my sanity. In learning to let of of control, especially over that which we cannot dictate, I have gained immense clarity of my internal self and have endless gratitude for my life. Most incredible, I have learned to love myself...all over again. I have learned to love myself beyond the external of physical appearance or career achievements but instead for my essence and energy. I have been able to free my voice, with all the built up feelings and sing like I have never before nor could ever imagine doing so. For the first time, with every fibre of my existence believing it, I can genuinely say, "I AM A SINGER." I feel hopeful energy again despite the realities of NYC life. I cannot thank you enough for giving me back so much of my old Kanushree again; I really missed her." -Kanushree
"It was wonderful to awaken so many possibilities in such a concentrated moment, and to share this with the other participants. It was a time to experiment and explore, and to be inspired by others doing the same—a time to be weird and loose together, guided by Jonathan’s transformative activities and techniques. We worked (and played) hard, but it was always more energizing than exhausting. I went into the weekend expecting to find answers—and I got a few, but mostly I discovered a lot of great new questions and pathways to explore. The journey will continue, and this immersion was a tremendous kickstart. Also, the house was great—comfortable but right at the edge of the wild. And the food was completely amazing." -Jason "the immersion is... a place to be a creek. a river. time to roll. shake. be still. space to say no. to say yes. time to go in. space to come out. a place to say things out loud for the first time." -Alison |
"This immersion in voice healing is so much deeper and richer than the initial image conjured by the phrase. Yes, you will begin to heal your voice in terms of sound but also as a manifestation of self. You will learn to use your voice to heal yourself. You will likely laugh, cry, have moments of resistance, have moments of discovery, make new sounds, move in new ways, and experience intimacy with yourself and fellow participants. You will do all this with the loving guidance of Jonathan whose superpower is sincerely knowing you are worthy of love just exactly as you are and inviting you to know it too." -Lisa
"The journey to discovering your voice is lifelong. Jonathan’s work gives the most comprehensive roadmap. If you want to lower the imposed restrictions that we can sometimes put on our sound, Jonathan is the best aide. He can introduce you to the power of your instrument and allow you to enjoy the full expansion of your sound. At least that’s what he did for me." -Andrina "Immersed in sound. Engaged in intimacy. Enveloped by nurture. This weekend was both a journey and an arrival. It opened me and connected me more deeply to myself, to my voice (literally and metaphorically) and to others. Most importantly, there was time for these shifts of consciousness to settle and be integrated so that I could carry them out into the wider world; the world which now feels like a more pleasurable place to continue to grow in." -Janna "The immersion was about re-igniting enthusiasm, re-plenishing my inner magic and re-claiming the power and vulnerability (Vira) of my voice." -Emily "Getting away from the city and devoting the whole weekend to vocal practice allowed us to reach a level of focus and cohesion that is very hard to achieve in a few hours in a room in New York. The activities that got us engaging and harmonizing with each other reminded me how rare it is to sing with other people, and how much singing opens us up to each other." -August |
BEFORE: 9 lovely humans sitting down for their first meal of the immersion
AFTER: 9 lovely humans beaming after 3 days of voice healing!
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"My experience during the retreat was in a word, magical. It was a complete reset button and I was just there to prepare meals. Jonathan's transparency and great energy allowed me to feel completely comfortable and filled with gratitude. I am so glad I have the honor of being the chef for such an extraordinary adventure!" -Breck Oxford, Insatiable Vegan
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