The Medicine of your Voice Method™
Transformation through Voice Work & Plant Medicine!
28th Jan–3rd Feb 2026
In its fifth annual edition, this retreat blends evidence-based vocal practices with moderated plant-medicine work to foster emotional resilience, self-leadership and embodied expression. Hosted in English by Bettina Maureenji and Ann Vervoort, the programme unfolds in La Senda’s 74-acre tropical dry-forest sanctuary.
Who Should Attend
- Women and men wishing to explore the full expressive range of their voice for healing or professional use.
- Anyone interested in the scientific and therapeutic effects of vocal practice on the nervous system, emotional regulation and overall wellbeing.
- Participants keen to integrate vocal and breathwork techniques—rooted in the Indian musical scale—into personal or professional toolkits.
- Speakers, facilitators, teachers and leaders seeking a stronger, more authentic vocal presence.
- Individuals ready to deepen self-awareness, cultivate embodied communication and connect with a growth-oriented community in nature.
Learning Focus
- Guided meditations reconnecting you to the natural instrument of your voice.
- Vocal inquiry to transform limiting beliefs and shadow patterns.
- Breath- and voice-work grounded in Sargam for resonance and awareness.
- Singing devotional songs from global traditions to invite connection and joy.
- Voice as a self-healing tool for nervous-system regulation and emotional release.
- Embodied emotional awareness—shifting bodily contraction into vitality.
- Integrative voice work for clear, compassionate expression in daily life.
- Practices for living fully and expressively in a disconnected world.
No musical or singing background is required.
Programme Highlights
- The Medicine of Your Voice sessions & transformational sharing circles
- Inner Critic Workshop with Ann Vervoort
- Temazcal (sweat-lodge) guided by Aya Natan
- Five-hour vocal exploration with moderate plant-medicine dosage
- Sound bath & cacao ceremony with Andrea Carboni
- Daily yoga with Catherine Paulson
- Labyrinth walk guided by Ann Vervoort
- Lectures & dialogues on Diamond Approach teachings and systemic change
- Spa, pool & beach day with lunch at Cala Luna Hotel
- Free entrance to Bettina Maureenji & Friends concert on 24 January
- Post-retreat online gathering and discounted follow-up sessions
Ample rest time is built in for reflection and connection.
Venue
La Senda offers luxury glamping tents with private bathrooms (double occupancy; limited singles). The property’s hills, tropical forest, resident howler monkeys and abundant birdlife create a secluded atmosphere. Meals are farm-to-table, with two dinners prepared live in the vegetable garden by Cala Luna’s chef. A stone labyrinth on site provides a contemplative path symbolising the inward journey.
Lead Facilitators
- Bettina Maureenji – Voice alchemist, author and musician; trained in Indian Classical Music, sound therapy and transpersonal psychology; founder of Samasound Association for Healing Music.
- Ann Vervoort – Co-creator of La Senda and Cala Luna Hotel; Diamond Approach practitioner; facilitator of inner-critic work based on Soul Without Shame.
Supporting team: Catherine Paulson (yoga & Ayurveda), Aya Natan (temazcal, herbal wisdom), Andrea Carboni (sound healing & cacao).
Pricing & Booking
- Per person (double occupancy): US $2,760 — all-inclusive.
- Special discount: US $2,484 each when you register with a full-paying companion or as a couple.
- Reservation deposit: US $950 (non-refundable). Balance due by 20 January 2026.
- Group size: limited to 12 participants.
- Singles: limited availability; enquire for pricing.
Schedule
Start: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 5 pm
End: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 12 noon
New participants must complete a brief interview with Bettina and submit an intake & inquiry form by 20 January 2026.
Reserve your place or arrange a 15-minute discovery call:
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: +1 808 346 7645
- Online scheduler: link in retreat page
Unlock your voice, awaken your presence and return home with practical tools for lasting transformation.
