Gina Salá, freshly inspired after leading and deepening in sound in India (raga, mantra, devotional and tantric sound practices) and in the unique vibrations of Bali, Japan and Egypt is happy to share ways that sound can nourish us and deepen our capacity for love and life. Current calendar below. Hari Om!     Updated 8/25/08! "Singing frees the birds in the heart to sing, and allows the sun and rain for the flowers in the heart to bloom. Or to look at it from another perspective, when we chant, the reticular activating system (RAS) in the brain notices the predictable nature of the chant, and softens its vigilance, allowing for deeper relaxation, inspiration, and a deeper sense of peace and joy that comes from the feeling that all is well. " – Gina Salá

INDIVIDUAL VOICE SESSIONS: Experience greater freedom and expression in singing and speaking tailored to your needs, interests and timing. As we release and transform blocks to our own vocal expression, we experience the freedom in mind, body, spirit and emotions. Your own voice is a direct pathway to integration of all aspects of our being and for deepening easy connection with others- which enhances the pleasure of our life and our effectiveness in our work. For more information/to schedule: (206) 412-3745 or email or

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE: (classes, private sessions, workshops):
Consider offering a gift that makes a lasting impression- so much happens when we discover the beauty and power of our own voices!

New! Tuesday Open Voice/Open Heart - Voice Classes continue with Gina Salá

WHEN: 7:00 - 8:30 pm, September 9, 16, and 23!

Come on in – open into the warm colors of your voice in a short and uplifting voice class series this September. We'll practice effective and comfortable warm-ups (including short, momentary daily tips to help support ease in speaking and singing), as well as tips for vocal ease from east and west, breath, tuning and as always, we'll sing some songs and chants and vocal stylings from various traditions. We'll also have some extra focus on mantra, by request of many of those who have signed up. This is more than a regular voice class, its nourishment and sustenance for body and mind. All are welcome, no experience needed. And if you've attended previous series, this one still welcomes you, as they are always new, and deepening continues over time as we open our voices.

WHERE: 2 Dog Yoga: 12549 28th Ave. NE (N. Seattle).
Pre-registration requested info@ginasala.com or (206) 412-3745. Drop-ins welcome, though attendance of the whole series is recommended.

FEE: $20 drop in or $55 for the series

New! Tuesday, AUGUST 26 - SUMMER MANTRA EVENING - Come feel the unmistakable vibrant peace that comes with mantra! We'll open the body to breath and awareness, then chant potent mantras for longer periods of time into a direct experience of inner spaciousness. Yum!

7-8:45pm $20 ($15 if you sign up for September series)
Pre-registration requested, even day of: info@ginasala.com or (206) 412-3745

WHERE: *** Please Note New Location: 12743 26th Ave. NE , Seattle WA 98125 (Little 2 Dog).
Its about 3 blocks from the regular 2 Dog Yoga. Just 1.5 blocks north of the corner of 125th and 26th Ave. NE. Parking is limited as this is a residence, please try not to block the road.

RSVP appreciated, and please bring a water bottle and pillow or small chair if possible.
Thank you!

New! Aug 30 - Musician, private event

New! Saturday, Sept 6 - Musician, auction

New! Sunday, Sept 7 - Guest Musician - Unity of Seattle

Updated! Wed, September 10 - 7:30pm ***HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CONCERT*** TRIPLE DOOR - Gina Salá Ensemble and Ricardo and the Dogmanauts!

Come enjoy a delicious evening as Gina and some of the area's finest musicians engage body and spirit, taking you on a journey through the heart of humanity via several musical cultures. By the end of the
evening you may find yourself humming songs from places you did not know you would visit.Then hear Richard Russell and the Dogmanauts, celebrating the new release of Richard's 5th CD, Irony, that has great groove, heart, wit and insight.

The sound is good at Triple Door- so the concert will be recorded. You just may find your whoops and claps on a future live recording. And the best part is, 100% of the proceeds goes to benefit Power of Hope (www.powerofhope.org)– a program that really changes lives by focusing on youth empowerment through the arts.

Order tix early with your friends to get a table near the stage, come early and order delicious food from the kitchen of Wild Ginger. All in all – a delicious evening. We hope you can join us.

Gina Salá ensemble features Dave Bartley (guitar, bazouki, other strings), And Zadrozny (contrabass), Josh Mattson (cello), Steve Rice (keys), Adam Kessler (percussion), Orville Johnson (world-class dobro player) and Gina on vox/guitar/harmonium.

The Dogmanauts feature Richard's songs that are insightful with relaxed Groove Richard Russell (guitars/vox), Orville Johnson – one of the most well-respected dobro players around, Will Dowd (percussion), Garey Shelton (bass) and Mark Graham (harmonica, clarinet). Other surprise guests as well.

See media page of ginasala.com for more soundclips from Gina. This will not be chanting mainly. Rather, its mainly music with her stage band, but be prepared to get involved. Soundclips for Ricardo's
group are at ricardo.net.

Please help spread the word about this wonderful event for a great cause.

WHERE: Triple Door (main stage)- 216 Union Street, Seattle
TIX: $25 Call (206) 838-4333 to reserve a table or order at www.tripledoor.com

New! Friday, September 12 - 8pm Singing satsang/kirtan (chanting) with Gina Salá and Friends

You can never have too much juicy love flowing through your heart! So come on out and sing with us in community, or dance, or lay back in the powerful and bhakti vibrations of interfaith (mainly Sanskrit)
chanting. All are welcome, no experience necessary. Gina is joined by Geoff Johns (tabla, mbira, vox), Josh Mattson (cello vox) and others. Sacred syllables allow the mind to rest and the heart to bloom.

This will be the last kirtan with Gina before she leaves for a couple of months in Asia. We hope you can join us.

$15-20 for space and musicians and beneficiaries. Sliding scale always available upon request.

New! September 13-14- Kirtan and Sound Immersion (Voice Workshops) in Portland Oregon at Yoga Shala
Details TBA

Sept 24 - Oct 15 2008 and Spring '09: RIVER OF SOUND TOUR IN INDIA

Inspiration, Integration, Rejuvenation - Trip of a lifetime. (Join us Spring 2009 - Feb/March - Final Dates TBA)

Come be welcomed in India as sadhaks on the path of sound! Mantra, Song, Chant, Gypsies, Camel excursion, Music Performances (including gypsy party) and Instruction with music masters from classical, devotional, gypsy and Qawwali traditions, Aarti Puja, Sacred Sites, (caves, temples, Ganges River, more), Rustic and Deluxe accommodations in Delhi, Varanasi (ancient city of Shiva on the Ganges) Rishikesh (Pilgrimage place, foothills of the Himalayas, ancient yoga, ayurvedic massage available), Taj Mahal, Rajasthan (immersing in Qawwali singing and gypsy singing). Call or email for more information on this amazing. unique opportunity to experience India through the powerful sound vibrations within you and via music and sound masters. If India calls you, what a great blessing to come!

For more info: email info@ginasala.com or (206) 412-3745

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Gina Salá's Chant/Groove Choir - will meet for chant and groove in luscious harmony in seasonal times. Stay tuned for details, as Gina is traveling much of the spring. Thanks! Or call (206) 412-3745 or ginasala@gmail.com

Turtle Haven Studio Invites You to a Two Part Experience
THE POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR VOICE with GINA SALÁ, December 14 & 15, 2007

Friday, December 14, 8PM: Chanting/Singing Satsang with Gina Salá
Where: Bellingham, WA or email
Come as your are, participate as you like! When we sing, time stretches and our bodies relax. Gina offers songs and chants from various world traditions to allow the mind to rest and the heart to bloom. As Gina says, "Like the bee descending into the flower, there is such sweetness in that union." This event will be held at 8 Petals Yoga Studio in downtown Bellingham, 1317 Commercial Street.
Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20. All are welcome.

Saturday, December 15, Voice/Nada Yoga workshop: Pathways of Resonant Sound
Where: Bellingham, WA
In this voice workshop, we discover the pathways of sound through Nada yoga, the science of sound, finding balance, joy and full vitality in our embodied lives. Discover principles of resonance to help find connection and ease during the holiday season and other busy and stressful times. The workshop offers guidance for generally finding greater freedom and flow in your speaking and singing voices. This event will be held at Turtle Haven Studio in Deming.
Saturday, December 15, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $75-$85 sliding fee
Bring a lunch/snack and a water bottle.

Individual Voice and Harmonium Lessons with Gina may be available upon request. Please inquire.
Register for Chanting and the Workshop by December 1 for the combined reduced fee of $90.
To register, please indicate your choice of chanting and/or the workshop and send a $25 deposit or the full fee, check payable to Gina Salá.

Directions to Turtle Haven Studio will be sent upon registration.
For more information, elizabethkerwin@hotmail.com or call 738-4805, ext.1.
This experience is a gateway to Gina’s Sound School Intensives.
For more information, info@ginasala.com or 206-412-3745

Dec. 29, 07-Jan. 4, 08: Yoga Retreat in Mexico- with Katerina Wen and William Phelan
Delicious way to set intentions and open body, mind heart to new year! Share this memorable time of year by celebrating the New Year in beauty and harmony. Haramara is one of the most breathtaking and heart-warming places to pamper ones self especially when we are honoring new beginnings. Katerina Wen and William Phelan are inspired and inspiring teachers. Join us for an unforgettable week!
Details at www.yogiway.com or email.

January 31 - 7:30 Wonderful benefit show at Triple Door Seattle with Dave Bartley (guitar, cittern, prim), Joshua Mattson (cello, bass) and Adam Kessler (percussion) :

"Let the Healing Begin" A Benefit for Soldier's Heart and Voices in Wartime featuring Grammy Award winning guitarist Eric Tingstad, Gina Salá along with Valerie Rosa with Ricardo and Garey Shelton, and Marcus Petitt and friends.

This event is to raise awareness and support for two organizations working in Seattle to educate and to heal the wounds of war. This is a public event to tell the world about Soldier's Heart and Voices in Wartime, and help support their efforts to create a Safe Homecoming for soldiers from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict.

Feb 2-3 Guest Musician - Anusara Yoga Intensive with John Friend - Seattle
More info at www.anusara.com

Feb. 4-19, 2008- Gina Salá' - Guest Musician for CSL in Egypt - offering sound, song in Sacred sites

WHERE: Act Theater- 700 Union Street, Seattle 98101

Sunday, April 13 Greenfest - 5pm - Seattle Convention Center

Monday, April 14 - 7pm "Seeds for the Spirit: An Evening of Music Art and Dance" Benefit Concert for Seeds of Compassion.

Tuesday, April 15- 5-6:30 Seattle Center Lopez Room - Creating Global Understanding, Sparking Compassionate Action

Saturday, April 19 - 8:00 PM Dave Stringer Kirtan in Seattle with Gina.

Where: Samadhi Yoga, 1205 E Pike, Seattle, WA 98125 www.samadhi-yoga.com

Sunday, April 20 - 8:00 PM Dave Stringer Kirtan in Olympia with Gina.

Tues, April 22 - 7:30 Gina Salá and Dave Stringer Kirtan in Port Townsend.

Tickets $15

Where: Madrona Mindbody Institute, Fort Wordon State Park, Building 310
200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, 360-774-1732
Contact: amyspirit@gmail.com or check out www.madronamindbody.com

April 26 - Vocals/Music Direction Private Event

Gina Salá at the NW Folklife Festival - FREE ETHNIC ARTS FESTIVAL at Seattle Center

Friday, May 24, 1:45-2:15 (Vocal improv with Molten Vocals) Fisher Green Stage

Sunday, May 25 - 5:30 - 6:00 PM Gina Salá Ensemble Performance - Fountain Lawn Stage

Monday, 12-12:50 Global Vocal intro workshop - Lopez Room

Voice Workshop: Sunday, June 8th 1:30 - 4:30 The Creative Voice/Balance of Structure and Great Freedom

In this workshop - we give voice to the voices of the voice and find structures and experiences that bring empowerment, presence and delight to the practice of singing, drawing from inspiration from the amazing diversity of our world and its cultures. No experience needed. You will leave inspired, and with a heart full of the smiles.

WHERE: Two Dog Yoga - 12549 28th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA

FEE: $45

July 9-16 2008 - Power of Hope -lead facilitator (www.powerofhope.org)

July 25-Aug 1 - PSGW Instructor (adult music camp)

ABOUT GINA SALÁ:

Gina Salá performs and offers voice classes, sessions, workshops and chanting internationally. With a repertoire spanning 21 languages, she has performed at the United Nations, and as lead singer for Cirque du Soleil's "O". Gina Salá began chanting mantra while living in a hindu ashram at the age of 3 and has learned and shared songs with sound healers and musicians from many lands. In addition to workshops and classes, Gina leads annual "River of Sound" tours to India and other regions to help us experience the power of sound and vibration to bring about peace and joy. She also facilitates empowerment through voice for youth workers and youth. Her passion is helping us to awaken us to Who we are.
www.ginasala.com   info@ginasala.com   (206)412-3745