“Zoom Chant” is a special opportunity to explore the power of chant and mantra to unlock the true resonance of the voice.

We come together to explore the profound power of sound and intention. Chanting is the practice of repeating sacred sounds, words, and melody that resonate deeply within the body and mind. Drawing from world traditions, we incorporate universal mantras that carry vibrations of peace, healing, and unity. These mantras, rooted in wisdom from various cultures, create a shared space of harmony and connection. In these sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to carve out time for yourself—a sacred pause from the demands of daily life. Chanting calms the mind, balances emotions, and fosters a sense of inner peace and presence. The collective energy of the group magnifies these benefits, even when shared virtually. Whether you’re seeking to connect with others, deepen your spiritual practice, or simply find a moment of stillness, this is a space for you.

Come as you are, and allow the sound to guide you inward. Together, let’s create a rhythm of balance and harmony to carry into our lives.

We will meet via ZOOM. Once booked I will send details of how to connect. You will need to download Zoom on your phone or computer. If you are unable to make the session(s) you can watch on catchup available for one week.

Venue: Online Via Zoom. Dates: Jan 16th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Mar 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Apr 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Jun 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Jul 3rd, 17th, Sep 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Oct 30th, Nov 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Dec 4th, 11th, 18th. Cost: £10 per session (per person). Time: 11am-12pm.

"Voices Of Renewal"offers a unique opportunity to welcome the New Year through chant, movement, vocal maps, and improvisation. No previous vocal experience is needed — just a willingness to explore your voice and share in the uplifting energy of group sound. Together, we will create space for renewal and inspiration, using the power of vibration and rhythm to connect within and set intentions for the year ahead. 

Venue: Zoom. Date: Sunday January 18th 2026.

Cost: £25 or £20 (per person) if pre-booked by Jan 11th. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 11am-12.30pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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As the sun reaches its zenith, we will honour its radiant power through guided meditation, intention-setting, and ritual practices designed to awaken vitality, ignite creativity, and invite abundance into your life. This is a sacred pause to feel the peak of summer’s energy and connect with the fire within. Come and explore fire mantras, energising movement practices, revitalising vocal maps and improvisation. No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Date: Sunday June 21st 2026. Cost: £25 or £20 (per person) if pre-booked by Jun 14th. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 11am-12.30pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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PASSAGE 2025-New Year Retreat in Brittany. Take a pause… a retreat by the sea, on a protected nature reserve in Brittany, where time slows and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Together, we will honour the transition from 2025 to 2026—a liminal space to dance, sing, draw, and simply be.

Your guides for this journey:

• Marie Motais – dancer, choreographer, Five Rhythms teacher, and Land Art practitioner

• Gavin Frank – voice coach, kirtan leader, and musician

• Cyrille Canado – percussionist and musician

Join us for movement, song, meditation, ritual, and creativity in a magical retreat house with the sea at your feet. Rediscover wonder in the ordinary, and celebrate the “miracle” of being alive.​ All practical information will be sent after registration. Note: A cook will be available to prepare meals, which is currently being organised - please allow for the cost of meals.

Venue: Nestadio, Plouhinec,  

Dates: Mon Dec 29th-Thurs Jan 1st 2026. Arrive by 6pm on Dec 29th and depart by 5pm on Jan 1st.

Cost: €400 (€350 reduced rate - €700 for couples). 

Accommodation: €110. 

Food: €128.

Registration link: https://www.billetweb.fr/passage3

A transformational healing journey with voice and sound.

​Your voice is one of the most powerful instruments for healing, expression, and transformation. In this six-session online series, we will explore how sound moves through the body — awakening energy, releasing emotion, and opening pathways of connection and inspiration. Each month, we will journey through a different vocal map that draws on ancient sound traditions from around the world

• February 8th – Panchakshari Mantra​: This five syllable mantra usually known as Om Namah Shivaya is a powerful chant to balance the first five chakras and the five elements.

• March 8th  – The Bija Chakra Mantras: Sacred seed sounds from India that activate and align the seven chakras, supporting energy flow and emotional harmony.

• April 26th – Native American Warrior Syllables: Grounding, rhythmic sounds that build courage, presence, and embodied power, connecting us to the Earth and ancestral strength.

• May 10th – Tibetan Warrior Syllables: Vibrational practices from Tibetan Buddhism that clear energetic obstacles, cultivating clarity, compassion, and spiritual focus.

• June 7th – The Taoist Six Healing Sounds: Gentle sound meditations that support the internal organs, releasing tension and restoring balance to the body’s vital systems.

• July 5th – The Sufi Syllables of Devotion and Expression: Heart-opening tones that awaken love, expansion, and connection with the divine source of sound itself.

Each session includes chanting, movement, and guided vocal improvisation, inviting you to experience your voice as a medicine — a tool for presence, balance, and self-expression. No vocal experience is necessary; this is a space for exploration, embodiment, and rediscovery of the sound that lives within you. Join us for this deep dive into the healing power of voice and vibration — an invitation to reconnect with your body, your spirit, and the freedom of your authentic sound.​

Venue: Zoom. Dates: Feb 8th, Mar 8th, Apr 26th, May 10th, Jun 7th & Jul 5th 2026.

Cost: £30 for each session (per person) or £165 for all 6 sessions. Payment is via Paypal or BACS. Each session will be available on catch up for one week if you are unable to attend the live event. Times: 11am-12.30pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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A unique festival taking place in the heart of Dorset dedicated to voice, sound and movement. A wonderful array of teachers offering some incredible workshops.

During this festival we will experience:

• Sacred Octave – Indian Scale

• 5 Rhythms

• Dance Connection

• Voicework

• Kirtan

• Continuum

• Somatic Movement

• Sound Baths

• Qi Gong

• Vocal Improvisation

• Opening & Closing Ceremonies (opening including cacao) & Sacred Fire Ceremony

No dance or singing ability necessary. Suitable also for experienced dancers and singers
This festival is suitable for anyone wanting to explore different modalities of movement
and to explore their voice through a rich array of workshops and anyone preferring a smaller festival.

Venue: The Leela Centre

Thorngrove House, Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4RE

Ticket price includes festival, food & camping with your own tent gear: Full Price: £350
Super Early Bird: £270
Early Bird: £310

Payment Plans are available for all tickets to spread out the cost with no additional charge.

https://osholeela.uk/event/invocation-festival-2026/

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“Chant Out Oxford" offers a transformative monthly gathering where voices unite in a safe and sacred space, blending music, mindfulness, and community. Through the ancient practice of chanting, participants are invited to open their voices, release tension, and immerse themselves in a space of deep peace and self-expression. Accompanied by the soulful sounds of the Indian harmonium and drum, this circle becomes a shared sanctuary—a nurturing space where individuals can connect with themselves, each other, and the essence of community. Whether you’re new to chanting or experienced in its practice, Chant Out Oxford welcomes all. Together, we cultivate peace, weaving a tapestry of sound that resonates with harmony and joy. The act of chanting not only nourishes the soul but fosters a sense of belonging, grounding each participant in the power of the tribe and the circle. In this shared rhythm, voices rise and blend, reminding us of the strength and beauty of connection. Come to rest, to heal, and to leave with a heart full of light and renewal. There is parking at the venue. Go to the end of Manzil Way past the mosque on your right and the entrance is on the corner. We are upstairs in the activities room.

Venue: The Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1GH.   Dates: Jan 17th, Feb 7th, Mar 7th, Apr 25th, May 9th, Jun 6th, July 4th, Sept 12th, 26th, Nov 7th, Dec 5th 2026.

Cost: £14 or £12 per session if pre-booked. Pay full price on the door or via Paypal or BACS to get a discount.

Time: 7.30-9pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

"Awakening the Light: A Spring Equinox Ritual. Celebrate the renewal of the season, designed to align your mind, body, and spirit with the energy of new beginnings. Join us on Zoom for a transformative experience blending  chant  & mantra, movement, the Indian scale, and vocal improvisation. No vocal experience is required—simply bring your presence, curiosity, and willingness to explore.This ritual invites you to honour the balance of day and night, awaken your creative energy, and release what no longer serves you. Whether you are new to sound practice or an experienced practitioner, this session offers a supportive space to reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Come ready to awaken your voice, your body, and your inner light as we step together into the energy of spring.

No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Date: Saturday March 21st 2026.

Cost: £25 or £20 (per person) if pre-booked by Mar 14th. Time: 11am-12.30pm. payment is by Paypal or BACS.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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“Winter Solstice Song" is a morning Zoom workshop designed to honour the year’s darkest day through an immersive blend of chant, mantra, body work, the Indian scale, improvisation, and ritual. Celebrating the Winter Solstice offers a profound opportunity to pause, reflect, and align with nature’s rhythms as we transition from darkness toward the returning light. By engaging in these sacred practices, participants can connect deeply with their inner selves, cultivate a sense of renewal, and draw on the solstice’s ancient wisdom to set intentions for the year ahead. This workshop is a powerful way to honor the cyclical nature of life, embrace stillness, and emerge with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose.
No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Date: Sunday December 2Oth 2026. Cost: £25 or £20 (per person) if pre-booked by Dec 13th. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 11am-12.30pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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