Health, Why Singing Makes you Happy by Serena Allott
"To test the theory that everyone has a voice, I approached Nikki Slade www.freetheinnervoice.com who believes that we should all be singing or chanting for the good of our health. She predicts singing will become as popular as yoga and – having done a class with her – I think she could be on to something.
Following Slade's strong, melodious voice and the rich hum of her harmonium, I found myself mixing Indian scales and Sanskrit chanting with pure, joyous improvisation. By the end of an hour, during which I laughed and cried, it seemed perfectly natural to be moving to the music without inhibition. I left glowing and feeling energised. It was easier and more fun than yoga and, as a stress-buster, much more effective.
Slade, a former actress and singer, hit on the creative and healing powers of the voice after singing her way back to health after a nervous breakdown. She now teaches individuals, groups and even corporations (including Orange and Deutsche Bank). "
The Telegraph, Health, Why Singing Makes you Happy by Serena Allott March 2009
Vogue - December 2008
The Secret Address Book
Nikki's work is recommended in this month's Vogue. You'll find her in the Secret Address Book, an extra magazine described as "an A to Z of all those need-to-know things". This is what it says:
Yogoloji is now offering chanting classes which might just change your life in the space of an hour. Using voice work, movement and a very healing nature, Nikki Slade hits directly at your emotional core as she guides you through the empowering process.
Vogue, The Secret Address Book Dec 2008
Daily Mail - Autumn 2008
Daily Mail, Voicework by Beauty Guru
Beauty Guru road tests Voicework:
I went for a private one-hour session at London's Yogologi centre. As someone who is almost tone-deaf and lives in mortal fear of public speaking, I was not looking forward to the class. But with her serene demeanour and non-judgmental air, Nikki immediately put me at my ease.
She asked me to close my eyes and think of an 'intention' for my daily life. This could be anything from moving on from past loves to changing jobs or asking for more money. She then encouraged me to chant with her. Her wonderful, strong voice accompanied by the lyrical hum of the harmonium soon had me singing at the top of my voice. After a while I was also swaying to the music and swinging my arms around wildly to the beat.
What had, an hour before, seemed embarrassing and weird felt absolutely marvellous; a total emotional release. One minute I would be crying like a small child, the next laughing with abandon. I was shocked and delighted by how profoundly the session had affected me and left feeling I definitely wanted to come back for more.
The Independent's Dr Feelgood tried a 1-to-1 session with Nikki atYogoloji, read about her experience by clicking here.
—— Independent, The New Review, Can Singing Save Your Soul by Dr Feelgood 28 Sept 2008
Guardian - Autumn 2008
Nikki Slade, who runs chanting and voice-work classes for everyone from City bankers to addicts at The Priory, believes that the benefits of singing are linked to the primacy and power of the human voice - and our basic instinct to use it. "People are naturally free and expressive," she says, "but it's something that has been lost on a day-to-day basis."
"There are many reasons to remember the name 'Nikki Slade', [she is an] inspirational woman...
"I went complaining of not having enough fun and, after an hour of intelligent and sympathetic guidance (which in itself was enormous fun), I emerged feeling genuinely pampered and strong enough to begin the process of ousting my resident kill-joy. I'm definitely going back for more, to make sure that my gremlin doesn't take up residence again. Group sessions (in Teddington or Tuffnell Park) last two hours and are likely to leave you feeling great, but also wanting more - knowing that you are giving space to emotional baggage that you'd be glad to get rid of...
"This is better that a course of massages, a weekly facial or a subscription to the gym."
—— Time Out, December 2005 Article 'Chanting by Candlelight', by Sarah Kent.
Eve Magazine - December 2003
"The deep breathing and ritual-like voice exercises helped me focus, and gave me confidence to assert my opinions. Now after each session I feel more communicative and settled. And my relationships with friends and family have become more open too."
— Eve Magazine, December 2003 Article 'Something to believe in', by Alexandra Shakespeare. Page 106 devoted to testimonial of Nikki's work by Annabel Davis
Style Magazine, Sunday Times - July 2001
"Soon, chanting will be a fundamental part of everyone's day, like drinking water"
"The serene encouragement of our teacher compels me to get up and twirl, stomp, groan and yell like the best of them"
—— Life Magazine, The Observer, Sunday 11 February 2001 Exclusive article about Nikki's work entitled 'Good Vibrations' by Wendy Moore Click here for the full article
Daily Telegraph - January 2001
"Not only did she help my voice as an actor, but she gave me confidence on a personal level. Nikki taught me to move away from the forced voice I used because I was desperately anxious to please, and to express myself without embarrassment. Gradually my confidence in my own voice grew."
—— Daily Telegraph, January 2001 An extensive article about finding your real voice, Nikki is one of three voice pioneers featured in this article. 'Walk Tall, Speak Out' by Barbara Lantin
Time Out (London) - March 1999
"Apart from her wonderful voice, the best thing about Nikki Slade is her non-judgemental approach. How well you can sing is not an issue. This is teaching at its very best."
—— Time Out Magazine edition No. 1493, 31 March 1999 Free The Inner Voice. A rave write-up by Sarah Kent
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