Remembering | Laughter & Sound Play - Workshop Details
WORKSHOP DETAILS
for
REMEMBERING WHO WE ARE
A Unique Collaborative Workshop
Special Offer available for Early Sign-Ups
until Monday May 11, 2026
“Before the world told you who you should be, who were you?”
Most of us have spent years perfecting a "mask"—a version of ourselves that is
quiet, composed, and compliant. But behind that mask lies a version of you that
is loud, rhythmic, and wildly alive.
In a world that often asks us to "dampen down" our inner spark to fit into boxes
and meet societal expectations, it’s easy to lose the melody of our own spirit.
This workshop is an invitation to strip away the "shoulds" and step back
into the vibrant, uninhibited version of yourself.
This full-day intensive is a sanctuary for the unmasked version of you to
come out and play.
By weaving together the breathwork of Laughter Yoga with the resonance
of Vocal Sound Play, we create a safe container to dissolve the "cloak" of
adulthood and remember our original state: pure, uninhibited connection.
What to Expect
This isn't a choir rehearsal or a gym class—it’s a journey of reconnection. We use movement, rhythm, and sound to bypass the analytical mind and tap into the wisdom of the body.
- Laughter Yoga: We utilize intentional laughter as a form of exercise. No jokes are required! Through playful movement and eye contact, "fake" laughter quickly transforms into the genuine, contagious, belly-aching variety.
- Vocal Sound Play: We move beyond lyrics and "good singing" to explore the raw power of the voice. Through toning, chanting, and melodic improvisation, we release stored tension and reclaim our unique frequency.
- Childlike Play: We revisit the freedom of childhood - before life lured you into a box of limitations - to rediscover a sense of wonder and curiosity.
The Journey Back to "You"
The goal of this workshop is a profound "Remembering." Together, we will:
- Shed the Armor: Use movement to shake off the weight of societal expectations.
- Open the Heart: Use laughter to break down emotional barriers and foster deep connection.
- Find Your Frequency: Use vocal play to express the truths that words often fail to capture.
- Reclaim Play: Remember that joy is your birthright, not a luxury.
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people, and
song is the bridge between the human and the divine."
Who This Is For
This space is for those who feel:
- A longing to express more fully, but something holds them back
- A sense that their voice—literal or metaphorical—has been muted
- A desire to reconnect with joy in a way that feels real, not forced
You don’t need to be spiritual.
You don’t need to be expressive.
You only need a willingness to listen inwardly …
and allow something to shift.
What You Will Reclaim
- The Freedom to Play: Reconnect with your "Inner Child"- the one who laughed without a punchline and sang without a stage.
- Somatic Release: Use the combination of sound and laughter to flush cortisol out of your system and replace it with a "cocktail" of endorphins and oxytocin.
- Vocal Empowerment: Stop "dampening down" your soul. Learn to take up space with your breath and your sound.
- Heart-Centered Connection: Experience the profound bond that forms when a group of people drops their guards and meets in a space of shared vulnerability.
What You Will Leave With
Not just an experience - but a felt sense you can return to.
- The memory of your unfiltered voice
- A body that knows how to release, not just hold
- A deeper trust in your natural expression
And perhaps most importantly:
the recognition that what you’ve been seeking…
has been within you the entire time.
Facilitators' Note
This is a "no-talent" zone. You don’t need a singing voice, and you don’t need to be in a good mood. We don't use jokes; we use the body. All you need is the desire to be seen and heard in your most authentic form. This workshop provides you with the “How”.
Participant Checklist
- Comfortable Clothing: Wear something you can move, dance, and lie down in. Dress in layers to accommodate periods of heating up and cooling down.
- Relaxation Props: Bring a yoga mat, 1-2 pillows for under your neck and knees, a blanket or towel to cover yourself
- An Open Mind: Leave the "adult" at the door; they can pick you up at 5:00 PM.
- Water Bottle: Laughter and toning are thirsty work!
- Brown Bag Lunch: Bring food for yourself (Lean towards, fresh, organic, vegetarian choices in order to align with The Redwood Studios vegetarian policy)and (optional)food to share. Get to know your workshop playmates, socializing and breaking bread together, between our morning and afternoon workshop sessions, in our community gathering spot, The Redwood Green Room, 3rd floor. If you prefer to break away on your own for lunch, be aware that there are limited "eating out" options close enough to the venue to be back within the hour.
This is the chance you've been waiting for . . .
. . . a time and a place where you are free to let go, make some noise, and remember
who you really are.
You'll be reconnecting with your true self through fun, community, and joyful expression.
Enjoy the relief of stepping into a consciously curated safe, loving, and friendly
environment that is judgement-free and talent-free.
To address questions not answered in this Workshop description
or in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
By phone, you can reach Lynn at 416-469-2033 (landline - no texts)
or Ann-Marie at (will be added April 28).
By email, you can reach Lynn at forgiveandlaugh@gmail.com
or Ann-Marie at (will be added April 28)
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