SARAH FIELD
 

“We must be relaxed, at one with our instrument, in harmony, in tune.”

— Yehudi Menuhin

 

 

Life Class explores the connection between the musician, the body, the breath and the instrument. Inspired by the writings and philosophy of Yehudi Menuhin, Sarah developed Life Class from her experience as a professional musician, teacher and performer, together with her eighteen years of yoga practice and professional training.

 

Sarah is a qualified yoga teacher, trained at the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy, and has undertaken specialist study in breathing techniques with the Art of Living Foundation in New York.

 

Your Body as Your Instrument

 

The Touring Musician

 

For a musician, the body is part of the instrument.

 

How we breathe, stand, move, listen, focus and recover can have a profound effect on performance, communication and our ability to sustain a long and healthy musical life. Life Class gives musicians an opportunity to step outside the traditional practice room and explore the physical and mental aspects of being a performer.

 

Sessions can include:

 

• Breathing and breath awareness

• Posture and alignment

• Gentle movement and stretching

• Relaxation of mind and body

• Focus, awareness and readiness

• Developing consistency in performance

• Preparing for performance and managing the demands of touring

• Nutrition and the practical needs of the working musician

 

Life Class can be delivered as a lecture, workshop, practical class or bespoke programme, depending on the needs of the institution, ensemble or individual.
 

For Conservatoires, Universities & Ensembles

Life Class is designed for musicians at every stage of their development, from young musicians through to conservatoire students and professional performers.Sarah is available internationally for Life Class workshops, lectures, masterclasses and bespoke programmes, working with conservatoires, universities, music schools, orchestras, ensembles and summer schools.
 

The aim is simple:
to help musicians understand and use their greatest instrument, themselves.