Testimonials
Reflections From Online Participants:
"This space opened areas to reflect on. Allowing vulnerability. Expanding confidence. Blooming petals from just a stem. Shining colors that all blend together to highlight the unity and diversity of ONE."
"Being given the opportunity to work so closely with individuals that are like minded, I have felt the freedom to collaborate!! I brought my vulnerability to this space (as so many did as well), and it has COMPLETELY warmed my soul! I am so grateful for this community and I feel as if I have grown closer to everyone."
"My garden has been dormant for so very long. Coming out of my shell to create magic in this community has been so inspiring! I can feel so much light and growth in just these few short weeks, and I am so overjoyed to share this space! There is so much happiness here! What beautiful, blooming spirits!"
"I finally was able to get some juices flowing to write again. It’s been so many years! There is water in a garden that has been very dry for a very long time. An old part of me feels it’s coming alive again."
"I’ve discovered a new love and appreciation for the magic created by all of our journeys! So much joy, healing, hope and excitement is generated through our reflections of one another."
"I’ve discovered that I’m not alone in my search for understanding. Instead of asking why and basking in my own struggles, I’m now listening. My ears are to the ground and I’m listening- searching for the commonality and humanity all around. We are all connected, and these testimonies of survival weave a tapestry of love."
"I have discovered a new way of getting to know people... from the inside first! So beautiful!"
"It's still a process, but I am learning to love myself for who I am. I have always had an idea of who I should be. When I don't feel like I measure up, I close up. I was able to express myself, in this sacred space. Everyone has been so compassionate and loving. Thank you, Alana for creating a space in which I have found a group people that I feel truly connected with."
"I’m not afraid anymore to let my voice be heard. I feel like a different person than I was a month ago- fearless and worthy!"
"This space is so precious as are the beautiful spirits of those who share within its boundaries. It is safe , and it is magical, and it is healing."
Reflections from LIVE Workshop Participants:
"Alana’s playshop was fun, inspiring opening, healing and creative! It got me gently out of my comfort zone and created an awakened space inside that has been dormant."
"Alana is a master facilitator, bringing a group of mostly strangers into a sweet place of vulnerability, creative play, and love. I was able to come into a space of peace, presence, and wonder. I just want more! I’m inspired by the methodology and excited to continue the practice."
"I’ve always been embarrassed of speaking up and singing in public. Alana has helped me feel at ease and feel free to express myself in such a fun and laid-back environment. The experience was enlightening and all together wonderful."
"Alana’s workshop is a beautiful combination of deep connection, play, vulnerability, music, and sweetness. She holds incredibly authentic space for her participants to find their voices in a safe, nurturing, and empowering way. I feel so inspired to trust in the impromptu, unwritten magic of the present moment. We all came together as strangers and left as family."
"Alana’s facilitation was loving, practiced and present. She preserved everyone's courage in a safe container and encouraged the naturalist to emerge in a process of creative sharing and story-telling. The workshop carried a backbone of structure that was relaxed but also stressed the significance of innovation that occurs through blending different learning styles such as observation, drawing and sound. Her energy never shifted. Her time management had a vision of inclusivity and space for the mind to rest between thoughts. Alana carried her exuberance tactic fully, not performing but coaching. Her voice was clear and communicative. I so enjoyed hearing of her own personal outtakes of what vocal liberation and songwriting techniques have worked for her. The theme to "keep going" and "accept" that what you set-out will be free of any form you ever imagined uplifted me to full expression. Now I hear the song that is behind, above, or alongside all the questions expressed in our daily lives."
“My take away is related to the freedom to be myself, tap into depths, and share with others. I have grown in being comfortable and unapologetic in my own vulnerability. I felt the container for both the weekly meeting and performance was incredibly safe. Thus I could birth myself anew.”
“I really liked the development of my skill set- learning to storytell as the basis of songs and support others in their stories and music has helped me in creating music with others. I’m more willing to take risks, explore edges. I’m unafraid to make a mistake. It’s helped me source from a relaxed and authentic place to discover how life can be relaxed artistically.”
"This space opened areas to reflect on. Allowing vulnerability. Expanding confidence. Blooming petals from just a stem. Shining colors that all blend together to highlight the unity and diversity of ONE."
"Being given the opportunity to work so closely with individuals that are like minded, I have felt the freedom to collaborate!! I brought my vulnerability to this space (as so many did as well), and it has COMPLETELY warmed my soul! I am so grateful for this community and I feel as if I have grown closer to everyone."
"My garden has been dormant for so very long. Coming out of my shell to create magic in this community has been so inspiring! I can feel so much light and growth in just these few short weeks, and I am so overjoyed to share this space! There is so much happiness here! What beautiful, blooming spirits!"
"I finally was able to get some juices flowing to write again. It’s been so many years! There is water in a garden that has been very dry for a very long time. An old part of me feels it’s coming alive again."
"I’ve discovered a new love and appreciation for the magic created by all of our journeys! So much joy, healing, hope and excitement is generated through our reflections of one another."
"I’ve discovered that I’m not alone in my search for understanding. Instead of asking why and basking in my own struggles, I’m now listening. My ears are to the ground and I’m listening- searching for the commonality and humanity all around. We are all connected, and these testimonies of survival weave a tapestry of love."
"I have discovered a new way of getting to know people... from the inside first! So beautiful!"
"It's still a process, but I am learning to love myself for who I am. I have always had an idea of who I should be. When I don't feel like I measure up, I close up. I was able to express myself, in this sacred space. Everyone has been so compassionate and loving. Thank you, Alana for creating a space in which I have found a group people that I feel truly connected with."
"I’m not afraid anymore to let my voice be heard. I feel like a different person than I was a month ago- fearless and worthy!"
"This space is so precious as are the beautiful spirits of those who share within its boundaries. It is safe , and it is magical, and it is healing."
Reflections from LIVE Workshop Participants:
"Alana’s playshop was fun, inspiring opening, healing and creative! It got me gently out of my comfort zone and created an awakened space inside that has been dormant."
"Alana is a master facilitator, bringing a group of mostly strangers into a sweet place of vulnerability, creative play, and love. I was able to come into a space of peace, presence, and wonder. I just want more! I’m inspired by the methodology and excited to continue the practice."
"I’ve always been embarrassed of speaking up and singing in public. Alana has helped me feel at ease and feel free to express myself in such a fun and laid-back environment. The experience was enlightening and all together wonderful."
"Alana’s workshop is a beautiful combination of deep connection, play, vulnerability, music, and sweetness. She holds incredibly authentic space for her participants to find their voices in a safe, nurturing, and empowering way. I feel so inspired to trust in the impromptu, unwritten magic of the present moment. We all came together as strangers and left as family."
"Alana’s facilitation was loving, practiced and present. She preserved everyone's courage in a safe container and encouraged the naturalist to emerge in a process of creative sharing and story-telling. The workshop carried a backbone of structure that was relaxed but also stressed the significance of innovation that occurs through blending different learning styles such as observation, drawing and sound. Her energy never shifted. Her time management had a vision of inclusivity and space for the mind to rest between thoughts. Alana carried her exuberance tactic fully, not performing but coaching. Her voice was clear and communicative. I so enjoyed hearing of her own personal outtakes of what vocal liberation and songwriting techniques have worked for her. The theme to "keep going" and "accept" that what you set-out will be free of any form you ever imagined uplifted me to full expression. Now I hear the song that is behind, above, or alongside all the questions expressed in our daily lives."
“My take away is related to the freedom to be myself, tap into depths, and share with others. I have grown in being comfortable and unapologetic in my own vulnerability. I felt the container for both the weekly meeting and performance was incredibly safe. Thus I could birth myself anew.”
“I really liked the development of my skill set- learning to storytell as the basis of songs and support others in their stories and music has helped me in creating music with others. I’m more willing to take risks, explore edges. I’m unafraid to make a mistake. It’s helped me source from a relaxed and authentic place to discover how life can be relaxed artistically.”