Voice

Generally speaking, feelings and ideas are expressed in our society by using words. The aim of voicework sessions with Ravenna is to express our outer layers of feelings without using words, gradually stripping away these more transient aspects of ourselves, until we reach the unchanging or essential core of our unique and spiritual self. Parts of this process can be experienced in a group, but it probably works best in depth, on a one-to-one basis, over a period of weeks or months. Once we can access our inner self, then spontaneous improvisation becomes possible. Indeed, the process itself can be a very creative and expressive one. Because words are not used, the need to persuade other people of one’s values or point of view becomes redundant – it’s as if connecting with one’s own experience and deep-level identity, makes the need for outside approval (virtually!) irrelevant.

Pavanis voicework is therefore not singing in the conventional sense – any type of vocal sound can be used – but it can certainly open up the pathways for singing, and in metaphorical terms, is of course related to “singing one’s own song”.