RITUALS OF SLOWING DOWN - A WINTER SOLSTICE SOUND GATHERING
About
A 2.5-hour immersive afternoon of rest, reflection, creativity and gentle connection to nature's and our own body's cycles.As winter deepens and we walk towards the darkest, longest nights of the year, find yourself a space to pause from the incessant busyness of life. Leave the chaos of the external world just for a moment for a chance to reconnect through sound, creativity, ritual and presence.
The Session's Flow:
💫 Arriving - Mini guided breath and body awareness and reflection meditation.
💫 Journeying - Deepen your intuition and playfulness through creating your own mandala from gathered natural items
💫 Grounding - Clearing and activation of your energetic centres through 45 minutes of 7 Chakra Meditation sound journey
💫 Integration - Reflection and sharing circles on practical rituals of slowing down to take home and incorporate into the next few months of wintering
💫 Closing & Farewell Blessings - aromatherapy, organic herbal tea and nibbles (plus a surprise tiny gift to take home)
BENEFITS?
💫deepens intuitive abilities
💫promotes deeper connection with your body, nature and creativity
💫facilitates awareness of seasons and nature's cycle
💫practical information to assist you with slowing down
💫reduces stress, anxiety and nervous tension
Details:
- Yoga mat, blankets and eye-mask provided
- Ingredients to create mandala will be provided but you are encouraged to bring anything you have gathered from nature surround you, any meaningful items/trinkets/memorabilia that you want to include
- Wear comfortable clothes. Socks recommended for extra warmth.
- For extra comfort: bring small pillow/rolled towel to support your knees
- Door opens 3:15 pm
- Sound begins 3:30 pm
- Session ends 6:00 pm
- Booking is essential as this event is limited to only 9 participants
No artistic, meditation or spiritual experience or inclination is required. Listen to your body as you read through the details, if you feel drawn, come along and join us! :-)
This session is NOT recommended for those with sound-induced epilepsy or in their first trimester of pregnancy.
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Date
Saturday 13 June 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
The Leafy Home Co Studio
1 Commercial St, Maidstone VIC 3012