THE VOICE OF RELEASE
Embodied Voice Workshop
A two-day immersive workshop exploring the relationship between voice, body, breath, emotion, and creative expression.
26–27 September 2026 · Warsaw, Poland
About the workshop
The voice is not separate from the body.
It moves through breath, sensation, vibration, emotion and impulse. When we allow the body to participate fully, sound can become more than something we produce — it can become something we experience.
The Voice of Release is an embodied approach to vocal practice that brings together somatic awareness, movement, breath and vocal exploration.
We begin with the body and follow the origins of sound: from breath to vibration, from vibration to resonance, from resonance to voice.
Through this process, we explore the voice as a living expression of the whole human being — opening space for greater awareness, freedom and possibility.
The Central Idea
Giving Voice to What Moves Within
The voice is not only something produced by the throat. It arises through the whole body and extends into the space around us.
Through movement, breath, vibration and sound, we explore the body as a gateway to creativity — awakening new possibilities for sounding, singing, language and expression.
At the heart of this work is the deeply human act of giving voice to emotion. Through sound, we can give shape and substance to inner experience, transforming what we feel into something that can be expressed, witnessed, supported and released.
Who this workshop is for
You do not need to be a singer or performer to participate.
No previous vocal experience is necessary — only curiosity and a willingness to explore.
This workshop is open to artists and non-artists alike. It is for anyone who wants to:
— develop a deeper connection with their body and voice
— feel more confident and free in their vocal expression
— expand their vocal range and expressive possibilities
— explore new pathways of creativity and self-expression
— release physical, emotional, or vocal blocks
— give voice to something within that is waiting to be expressed
— connect more deeply with yourself and others
The Work & the Rhythm
The work brings together somatic awareness, vocal exploration, movement, breath, creative processes, improvisation, and emotional expression.
Through movement and breath practices, we awaken the voice through the body and explore vibration within the bones and tissues. We work with the body’s resonators — the spaces that carry and amplify vibration — developing a more visceral awareness of resonance and vocal freedom.
We explore singing, sounding and vocal improvisation, as well as individual and group voicing. Partner work introduces opportunities for awareness, creativity and connection, including carefully guided hands-on practices.
Throughout the workshop, we move between individual exploration and shared experience, allowing the voice to carry what words alone cannot. The process concludes with integration, reflection and sharing.
Participant Voices
“Julianna is one of the most generous teachers I have ever encountered. She opens a space that is both very deep and profoundly safe, and holds it with great respect for each person’s individual journey.”
— Maria, 2022
“As a participant, you are taken on a journey of self-discovery and tension release to a depth you would not believe possible within such a short time.”
— Felix, 2022
“This workshop opened up so much for me—the connection between voice and body, and the recognition of how natural it is to make sound, even though we so often restrain ourselves.”
— Mia, 2021
Facilitator
Julianna Bloodgood is a vocalist, movement artist, performer, teacher, and researcher originally from California, USA. She has taught internationally since 2008, working at the intersection of voice, movement, somatic practice, performance, and the transformative potential of the voice.
Her ongoing research into the relationship between body and voice has developed into Embodied Voice Practices — an approach integrating somatic awareness, vocal exploration, creative expression, and elements of Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy.
From 2009 to 2019, Julianna was a leading actress and singer with the award-winning Song of the Goat Theatre. She is also an associate artist with Brú Theatre in Ireland, Theatre Mitu in New York City, and Honey and Dust in Slovakia.
She holds a master’s degree with high honours from Manchester Metropolitan University and is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and the Pacific Conservatory Theatre. She is certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and has more than 20 years of experience in dance and movement.
About the format
Dates
26–27 September 2026
Time
11:00–18:00 each day
Location
Tu Się Tańczy, Warsaw
Working language
English, with Polish translation available when needed
Investment
750 PLN — regular price
700 PLN — early-bird price until September 1
Registration
A limited number of supported places may be available for participants experiencing genuine financial difficulty. Please contact Julianna if this applies to you.