Voice and the Yoga Teacher

As yoga teachers we use our voice as much as any actor but with out the training, vocal coaching, and often microphones. I am here to bridge that gap and make sure every yoga teacher has the tools to look after their voice and empower their students.

My five years at Drama School and my obsession for vocal anatomy have given me a fantastic basis to be able to share this work with yoga teachers all around the world. I work closely with a Speech and Language Therapist and vocal coaches to ensure you get the most up-to-date training around.

This course can be delivered as a stand alone CPD, as part of a yoga teacher training course, or through private coaching sessions. Depending on the focus and length of the course we will cover:

Module 1 - Vocal Health 101

• How you can look after your voice every day
• The impact of lifestyle choices on the voice
• Getting to know your own voice

Module 2 - Anatomy and Physiology

• How the respiratory system supports the voice
• The anatomy of the larynx
• How sound is produced in the body
• How we change and vary the sound of our voice

Module 3 - Warm Up

• How, when and why to do voice warm up
• How your yoga asana practice can support your voice
• Specific warm up techniques for when your lose your voice or have a big day of teaching
• Easy warm up techniques for every day
• Self massage techniques to support the voice
• How, when and why to doing a voice warm down

Module 4 - Pranayama, chanting and the Throat chakra

• Pranayama - the good, the bad and the ugly
• Chanting for vocal health
• The throat chakra and the energy of communication

Module 5 - The Larynx and emotion

• Nerves and anxiety when teaching
• How your voice effects your students
• Varying your voice to engage your student

Module 6 - Putting it into action

• Peer teaching practice
• Individual feedback
• Ongoing support

NEW Bonus Module 7 - Online

• Tips and tricks for teaching online classes

Cost and Logistics

Prices vary depending on the length of the course and the number of participants. To arrange a course for your studio or yoga teacher training programme or to book a private coaching session please email gabimarkham@hotmail.com

"I attended Gabi’s on-line "introduction to voice" workshop as I was struggling with my voice teaching on-line classes.  The workshop was excellent: it was well planned, the content fascinating, and Gabi’s friendly and open personality made learning these new skills fun and approachable. Her insights have fundamentally changed the way I use my voice whilst teaching, and for that I’m hugely grateful."

​Matthew