2026
Breathing – Movement – Voice
2 Intensive Seminars together with Stephanie Kraus-Geiges
May 14th (Ascension-Day) to 17th
in the Woltersburger Mühle near Uelzen/Hanover
October 1st to 4th
in Labenbachhof near Ruhpolding/Chiemgau
The body work in the tradition of Elsa Gindler (1885–1961), also known as Gindler-work is a way of self inquiry. It is based on releasing deeply rooted tendencies and habits that hold and contract muscular tissue. Sensing and understanding the inner workings of our own body we can discover the free flow of our breathing and the lightness of our natural movements. To experience this interaction teaches us to respect the physical principles of our body and to develop a new competence, which we can draw on in times of outer stress or inner imbalance.
The objective of this work is to integrate the liveliness of our movement and our voice into our professional and our everyday life – beyond attitude and posture – and in this way regaining our own inner balance and strength. Insights into the anatomy of our body and the function of our voice are an integral part of the seminar, which complement the process of developing a greater self awareness.
This seminar is aimed at people who in their professional and private life wish to relate lively and attentively to their body and their voice. At the same time it offers ways of stress management and regeneration.
Information: info@mcmurtrie.de
The Healing Voice in Potsdam/Berlin
Weekend-Seminar: October 30th to November 1st
In Indian music, the voice is said to be the queen of all instruments. There has always been a deep knowledge of how the body’s ability to resonate affects the sound of one’s own voice and the listener.
Without any claim to perfection and sound expectations, we can experience the voice not only as a means of communication, but as a mediator of deep feelings and great honesty, and we can imagine how each person with their very own sound is part of the “great symphony of life”.
This approach, which is based on the bodywork of Elsa Gindler and Frieda Goralewski, is aimed at people – (choral) singers, therapists, teachers, speakers, musicians, trainers, people who work in social or healing professions, laypeople interested in voice – who want a natural, lively and careful use of their speaking and singing voice in their professional and private lives.
Registration and Information: info@mcmurtrie.de
2024
Breathing, Movement and Voice
Intensive Seminar together with Stephanie Kraus
3. – 6. October near Traunstein
in Labenbachhof
The body work in the tradition of Elsa Gindler (1885–1961), also known as Gindler-work is a way of self inquiry. It is based on releasing deeply rooted tendencies and habits that hold and contract muscular tissue. Sensing and understanding the inner workings of our own body we can discover the free flow of our breathing and the lightness of our natural movements. To experience this interaction teaches us to respect the physical principles of our body and to develop a new competence, which we can draw on in times of outer stress or inner imbalance.
The objective of this work is to integrate the liveliness of our movement and our voice into our professional and our everyday life – beyond attitude and posture – and in this way regaining our own inner balance and strength. Insights into the anatomy of our body and the function of our voice are an integral part of the seminar, which complement the process of developing a greater self awareness.
This seminar is aimed at people who in their professional and private life wish to relate lively and attentively to their body and their voice. At the same time it offers ways of stress management and regeneration.
Registration and Information: info@mcmurtrie.de
Download registration form:
Anmeldeformular Labenbachhof 3.-6.10.24
The Healing Voice in Potsdam/Berlin
Weekend-Seminar: 1. – 3. November
In Indian music, the voice is said to be the queen of all instruments. There has always been a deep knowledge of how the body’s ability to resonate affects the sound of one’s own voice and the listener.
Without any claim to perfection and sound expectations, we can experience the voice not only as a means of communication, but as a mediator of deep feelings and great honesty, and we can imagine how each person with their very own sound is part of the “great symphony of life”.
This approach, which is based on the bodywork of Elsa Gindler and Frieda Goralewski, is aimed at people – (choral) singers, therapists, teachers, speakers, musicians, trainers, people who work in social or healing professions, laypeople interested in voice – who want a natural, lively and careful use of their speaking and singing voice in their professional and private lives.
Registration and Information: info@mcmurtrie.de
The Wings of The Voice – Weekend-Seminar
16. – 18. February in Lueneburg
In this seminar we will explore the relationship between body, uprightness and vocal sound. “Wings” mean the “transverse floors”, i.e. the facia layers (diaphragms) that run horizontally to the spine. Their coordination and ability to vibrate give the voice lightness, power and authentic expression. We will work with both the speaking and the singing voice using the example of simple polyphonic songs.
Information and registration: info@mcmurtrie.de
Breathing, Movement and Voice
Intensive Seminar together with Stephanie Kraus
17. – 20. Mai (Pentecost)) near Uelzen/Hannover
in The Woltersburger Mühle
Registration and Information: info@mcmurtrie.de
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Anmeldung Woltersburger Mühle 17.-20.5.24
Introductory seminar for a 3-year professional training course starting in 2025 in the tradition of Elsa Gindler and Frieda Goralewski with
Stephanie Kraus und Imke McMurtrie
7. – 18. August in Woltersburger Muehle near Uelzen/Hanover
for more information please contact: imke@mcmurtrie.de
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Anmeldung Vorb.Fortbildung 7.-18.8.24
2023
The Wings of The Voice – Weekend-Seminar
17. – 19. February in Hamburg
In this seminar we will explore the relationship between body, uprightness and vocal sound. “Wings” mean the “transverse floors”, i.e. the facia layers (diaphragms) that run horizontally to the spine. Their coordination and ability to vibrate give the voice lightness, power and authentic expression. We will work with both the speaking and the singing voice using the example of simple polyphonic songs.
Information and registration: http://himalaya-institut.de
Breathing, Movement and Voice
Intensive seminar together with Stephanie Kraus
18. – 21. Mai (Ascension/ Himmelfahrt) near Uelzen/Hannover
in The Woltersburger Mühle
Registration and Information: info@mcmurtrie.de
The Wings of The Voice – Weekend-Seminar
15. – 17. September in Hamburg
In this seminar we will explore the relationship between body, uprightness and vocal sound. “Wings” mean the “transverse floors”, i.e. the facia layers (diaphragms) that run horizontally to the spine. Their coordination and ability to vibrate give the voice lightness, power and authentic expression. We will work with both the speaking and the singing voice using the example of simple polyphonic songs.
Information and registration: http://himalaya-institut.de
Breathing, Movement and Voice
Intensive seminar together with Stephanie Kraus
30. September – 3. October near Traunstein
in Labenbachhof
Registration and Information: info@mcmurtrie.de
The Healing Voice in Potsdam/Berlin
Weekend-Seminar: 20. – 22. October
In Indian music, the voice is said to be the queen of all instruments. There has always been a deep knowledge of how the body’s ability to resonate affects the sound of one’s own voice and the listener.
Without any claim to perfection and sound expectations, we can experience the voice not only as a means of communication, but as a mediator of deep feelings and great honesty, and we can imagine how each person with their very own sound is part of the “great symphony of life”.
This approach, which is based on the bodywork of Elsa Gindler and Frieda Goralewski, is aimed at people – (choral) singers, therapists, teachers, speakers, musicians, trainers, people who work in social or healing professions, laypeople interested in voice – who want a natural, lively and careful use of their speaking and singing voice in their professional and private lives.
Registration and Information: info@mcmurtrie.de