The Elements That Connect Us: Sound Healing & Art Making (SOLD OUT)
Location
Initiatives of Change Australia
About
Ground yourself with the elements of earth in an experience crafted to nourish your nervous system. Experience a sound healing journey, connecting us to Country, creativity and intercultural stories.
On Sunday 11 October the event will begin with a heartful Acknowledgment by First Peoples culturalist Kirstine Wallis . You will then be treated to the gentle creative facilitation of Chrissie Theodorou, trained in architecture and ikebana, the art of Japanese floral art. Chrissie will guide you in making a native bark, earth and floral mandala in an enriching process of making a heartfelt collective intention weaving together stories of our intercultural heritages.
You will then be invited into the ballroom to lie down, close your eyes and be guided through a restorative sound journey with master sound facilitator: Christina Davidson from Sound Healing Academy. Expect to be grounded with flowing tones of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, medicine drums, rain stick and an angelic voice. A precious time to press pause and discover spacious moments of inspiration in a deep state of relaxation.
Limited to 22 guests only.
Recommendations:
Please bring something small you found in nature to contribute to the mandala. Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, pillow and eye pillow or contact the organiser if you need assistance with equipment or have any health concerns. Please note to maintain a peaceful environment for all attendees, any snorers will be woken during the session, avoid wearing strong perfumes and drinking coffee two hours before the session.
About the Venue and social impact:
Initiatives of Change is a non-profit movement of changemakers building bridges across the world's divides in over 60 countries. Initiatives of Change Australia began in Melbourne over 70 years ago and Armagh, a 120-year-old heritage home in Toorak was gifted to the organisation. This enabled grassroot programs to flourish with a focus on ethical leadership, peace building, trust building, healing and reconciliation which continue today. Armagh has been an important gathering place of belonging for intercultural and intergenerational communities.
The Elements that Connect Us promotes intercultural collaboration weaving together sound healing, artmaking and dance with stories of ecology, astronomy, neuroscience and social impact. In the spirit of generosity, we suggest if you purchase a ticket and cannot attend, we can gift your ticket to our community of First Peoples and volunteers as we do not offer refunds.