Breath & Bloom: Trauma-informed breath, movement, and voicework

Breath & Bloom 15 November 2026 · One day · Paris

Is this for you?

• Maybe you've been told you can't sing, and you've carried fear and shame ever since.
• Maybe you feel disconnected from your voice after a difficult period.
• Maybe you're feeling down and want to do something to improve your wellbeing.
• Or maybe you're simply curious about what your voice can do, but have been too afraid to explore it.

If any of this sounds familiar, Breath & Bloom is for you.

Breath & Bloom is a full-day voice workshop for adults who want to reconnect with their voice, away from any pressure to perform. Through breathwork, movement, and vocal exploration, we discover what our voices can do (spoken, sung, and beyond). You'll be guided by a professional classical singer and trauma-informed voice educator. 

You don’t need to be a singer. There’s nothing to prepare and no hierarchy of ability. This workshop is all about connection and discovery!

If you enjoy mindfulness, yoga, somatic work, or breathwork, or you’ve been curious about wellbeing practices like these, this workshop will feel somewhat familiar. The structure is loose, evolving with the flow of the group.

Previous participants in this work often tell me they feel more at ease in their body and voice. They leave with tools to express themselves more freely, and many find they move through the world with more confidence and openness.

About me

Hi! I'm Kayla Collingwood. I’m a Paris-based professional classical singer and voice educator from New Zealand, with over ten years of teaching experience. My work is trauma-informed and grounded in voice science. I utilise elements from theatre, movement, and wellbeing practices to support confident, expressive voice use. I work with both performers and non-performers, and I’m especially passionate about creating inclusive, supportive environments where individuals can explore and develop their voice in their own way.

Find out more: www.kaylacollingwood.com

Date and pricing

15 November 2026 - Inspire Studio paris

€115

Financial difficulties? Pay what you can (minimum €50 - additional via the donation box). Just book at that amount; no explanation needed.

How the day runs:

Morning session

• Welcome, and collect your name tag and tote bag
• Initial sharing: who you are and what brought you to this work
• Breathwork, movement, and initial voicework, following the needs of the group
• One-hour break for lunch (own arrangements; participants often go together)

Afternoon session

• Text exploration, vocal exploration, and gentle ensemble singing (no singing skill necessary)
• Guided solo demonstrations, only if you’d like to
• We close the day with a reflection and sharing circle

Breaks are taken as needed throughout. Piano support (not accompaniment in the traditional sense) is used where appropriate.

A note:

Attending a workshop like this can feel incredibly scary and vulnerable. Most people arrive with a little fear or uncertainty, and that is completely normal. I expect it, and I plan the day around it.

Here is how I hold the space:

• You choose your level of participation. You can pause, sit out, or step away whenever you need to.
• Everything is guided and boundaried. You will be given clear direction and tools to explore your voice, and you will not be asked to “improvise”.
• There is no performance. Nobody is assessed, compared, or put on the spot.
• The day follows the group. We move at the pace the room needs.
• The room is protected. Everyone is asked to care for the space together (see the code of conduct below).
• Your story is yours. You do not need to disclose anything beyond where you are comfortable.
• I know my limits. I am a trauma-informed voice educator, not a therapist, and this day is not a substitute for therapeutic or medical support. If something comes up that needs that kind of care, I can point you towards appropriate support.

Reviews

See my Google reviews to read about some of the incredible transformations previous workshop participants and students have experienced: https://share.google/hyqAfiyXDtn72famX

Before you book - a few important things to know

Questions
If you have any questions at all, please get in touch. I'm passionate about this work, and very happy to answer your questions!

What to bring
Nothing to prepare and nothing specific to bring (except a bottle of water and snacks). Wear something you can move and breathe comfortably in. Full details will be sent closer to the date.

Payment
Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place. Places are limited to 15 and are allocated in order of payment received.

Cancellations and refunds
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the workshop are eligible for a full refund, minus a €25 administrative fee. Cancellations made fewer than 14 days before are non-refundable. You're welcome to transfer your place to someone else at no extra cost; just let me know in advance. If I have to cancel the workshop for any reason, you'll receive a full refund.

Health and participation
This workshop involves gentle movement, breathwork, and voicework. If you have any health conditions, injuries, or access needs I should know about, please get in touch before the workshop so I can make sure the space works well for you.

If you're unwell on the day, please stay home. Everyone's health and comfort in the room matters. Refunds in this situation are handled case by case, so please contact me as soon as you can.

Is this right for me?
This workshop is trauma-informed throughout. If you have any concerns about whether this day is right for you, given your personal history or circumstances, I warmly encourage you to reach out before booking.

I'm not a licensed therapist or medical professional, and this workshop isn't a substitute for therapeutic or medical support. If something comes up for you that needs that kind of care, I can refer you to the appropriate support.

Photography and recording
I may take photos during the day for use on my website and social media. You'll fill out a consent form about your preferences in advance, and your wishes will be respected. Nothing will be shared without your consent.

Code of conduct
Breath & Bloom is a space built on care and respect, and on the understanding that everyone in the room is doing something that takes courage. Every participant is expected to hold that space for others as well as for themselves. Critical or dismissive comments of any kind are not welcome. I reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if their behaviour is harmful to the experience of others, in which case no refund will be issued.

If you have any questions before booking, I'm always happy to hear from you. And if you already know it's for you, you can book your place whenever you're ready.