You hold space for others.
Let me hold space with you.
We are untangling a myth. The one that tells of urgency and hustle and grit. That sings a sour song of self-abandonment and sacrifice that rubs our weary soul down to the bone. We were lost in its never-ending labyrinth. But we are waking up. We are writing ((and making and feeling and singing and embodying)) a new way forward, a new story. We no longer believe that our body is separate from our whole being. We no longer subscribe to the limiting stories we were told about our deeper purpose.
We can heal and be healed.
We can lead and be led.
We can nurture and be nurtured.
Embodiment, stillness, breathwork, and vibrational alignment guide us toward deeper connection to self and purpose and being able to show up more fully for those we care about ((including ourSelf)).
This is soul care.
Hi, I'm audrey—mindful mama, song-weaver, and holistic voice coach.
I have seen ((and experienced first-hand)) that when people have access to spaces that nurture curiosity and growth mindset around singing and the voice, transformation and a deep appreciation for one’s own body, voice, and whole Self is possible. Through music and mindfulness, I seek to cultivate such spaces and to breathe love into the world, one song at a time.
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My journey has included many twists and unexpected turns and exciting moments for growth, but when I zoom out, I see that the path has always been leading me in this direction, right where I am today.
I am a certified Usui Reiki practitioner (Levels I & II Holy Fire®)) and mindfulness meditation teacher ((Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program class of 2027)). I also have a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in Music, as well as my Orff-Schulwerk Level 1 certification in music education. I cherish these experiences and the teachers and guides who helped shape me along the way.
I have spent countless hours with comrades in sweaty ((rarely air-conditioned)) rehearsal rooms and in polished onstage performances with theatre companies across the Pacific Northwest, including Elsinore Theatre, Broadway Rose, and Portland Opera.
In more recent years I have become a devoted student of yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness meditation, reiki, and qigong. These practices and deep ancient wisdom inform not only my teaching and music but the way I seek to move and be in the world.
Perhaps my proudest and most world-shaking experience has been becoming a mother. Every day my little one invites me to think with fresh curiosity and to Be with more loving acceptance of the life that is in me and around me. Through her I become more and more myself.
After a somewhat nomadic childhood, I am accustomed to new beginnings and have always found myself drawn to the welcoming winds of change. Yet I now find deep comfort in the roots I have grown in my little corner of the Pacific Northwest with my spouse, our little one, and our sweet pups. This is home.
If you are feeling called to deepen your spiritual practice and your relationship with your voice, I would love to be in conversation about ways we might work together.
I am currently inviting new members into my Full Voice Singing + soul care community for healers, leaders, and nurturers and booking my signature mindfulness offering for organizational teams, Well of Peace.
Reach out and let’s meet. Voice to voice.❤️
What is calling your soul?
There are a few ways we can work together…
music
I write songs that soothe and comfort―soulful singer-songwriter folk that speaks to the spiritual facet of our human experience. You’ll find live recordings on my YouTube channel. You can also join my Patreon for a behind-the-scenes look at my process and for access to new songs in the works.
Want to sing with me?
Join my Full Voice community, where you’ll receive holistic vocal coaching in our monthly supper + song sessions and 1:1 mentorship in your individual singing + soul care sessions. Keep an eye on my calendar for Soul Sings, Pop-Up Choirs and Song Circles, too!
mindfulness
Whether you’re the leader of an organizational team, a seasoned practitioner, or looking to establish a mindfulness meditation practice, I am here to offer mentorship, guidance, and support on your journey.
Through Well of Peace, I bring mindfulness meditation to you and your colleagues on-location at your workplace or at a reserved retreat space. This sort of self-care in a team setting deepens a culture of awareness, compassion, and camaraderie, and can prevent burnout, leading to higher satisfaction rates in the workplace and deeper fulfillment in life.
reiki
Energy flows through all living beings. When illness, injury, or trauma occurs, our energy can become blocked. This blocked energy can lead to further issues and even illness if not addressed.
Reiki can help reduce and remove these blocks to help you fully heal. It also promotes deep relaxation and reduces stress.
Interested in receiving Reiki?
I am excited to announce that I will begin offering 1:1 Reiki sessions regularly at my N. Portland studio beginning April 2024. Join my email list at the bottom of this page to be notified when my books open up!
retreats
Something magical happens when we set down our list of to-dos and let ourselves rest for a few days or even a few hours. One of my deepest joys in recent years is holding space for deep rest in my own guided retreats and those offered by other teachers.
Curated Deep Rest Retreats can be individual or for a group and can include guided mindfulness meditation, sound bath and sound healing, reiki, singing for self-care, and mindful movement through dance, walking, yoga, and qigong. I am also happy to bring any of these elements as a guest facilitator to a retreat you are offering. Reach out, and let’s vision into your dream retreat together.
Join me for an upcoming offering…
Know what you’re looking for?
Schedule your class or session via my direct scheduling page.
Ready for singing + soul care, but not sure where to start?
Book a complimentary Discovery Call, and let’s meet voice to voice.