Joining me today is special guest, Francie Fishman, the founder of Pure Flow Yoga, a vocal empowerment coach, and a musician focused on sacred sounds. Francie shares her journey of moving to Bali, her experiences with running yoga retreats, and her path of reinvention following the closure of her yoga center due to COVID-19. She discusses the profound connection between trauma and voice loss, the healing power of music, and her process of rediscovering her voice through vocal activation and sound healing. Francie also dives into her work with Compassionate Inquiry, a program by Gabor Maté aimed at addressing underlying traumas. She talks about her encounters with plant medicine, specifically Ayahuasca, and its role in her healing journey. Additionally, Francie outlines her passion for helping others awaken their authentic voices through yoga, music, and joy practices, offering insights into how individuals can connect with their creativity and authentic self-expression.

(01:02) Francie's Journey to Bali and Yoga

(03:28) Awakening the Authentic Voice and Healing Through Music

(06:36) The Journey of Healing and Self-Compassion

(10:34) Exploring Compassionate Inquiry

(22:28) The Role of Plant Medicine in Healing

(31:22) The Power of Music in Personal Growth

(34:25) The Impact of Music and Community in Childhood

(35:42) The Journey to Becoming a Vocal Empowerment Coach

(38:30) The Transformational Power of Voice Work

(41:25) Upcoming Projects and Programs

(43:53) Who Can Benefit from Voice Work

(46:23) The Power of Joy Practices and Artist Dates

(52:30) Sharing a Powerful Hawaiian Mantra

About Francie:

Francie, the inspired founder of the award-winning Pure Flow Yoga school, recognized as one of the top 8 Retreats worldwide by The Guardian UK, is a trauma-informed Yoga Professional, Vocal Luminary, and Sacred Sounds Musician. Renowned for her vibrant, playful, and free-spirited enthusiasm, Francie has guided thousands globally through 200+ transformative Yoga retreats and teacher trainings. With university degrees in Psychology and Education, Francie, a devoted seeker and perpetual student of life, has delved deeply into the teachings of global master instructors. Currently, she is immersed in the study of Compassionate Inquiry, a somatic psychotherapeutic approach to trauma resolution. An educator at heart, Francie is passionate about sharing the profound power of healing through music. Currently based in Ubud, Bali, Francie offers ongoing Yoga Classes at the world-renowned Yoga Barn, alongside Transformational Retreats, Teacher Trainings, Singing Circles, Sound Healings, Virtual Courses and 1-on-1 Mentorships.

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