The heart is the key.
We live in transformational times, where the call to deepen into the medicine of the heart and out of the madness of the head is strongly felt. Over time, the energetic channels of the heart can close due to stressful experiences and heartbreak. The heart wants to protect itself, so its capacity to love unconditionally is compromised, and we build walls around it in the illusion of keeping ourselves safe.
But what if the heart is the key? And what if our capacity to feel and love deeply is a powerful gateway to energetic liberation and collective healing?
It is time to break down these walls, to lean deeper into the sensation of feeling, and to truly alchemize the pain of the past for deeper embodiment and stronger holistic health and well-being.
Join Poppy of SOL & Mike of Onayawellness for a powerful and soul-nourishing event, lovingly woven to guide you on a vibrational journey of radical self-love through the transformative power of Sound Healing, PLANT, and Energy Medicine.
What to Expect:
Sound has been used since the beginning of time to gently shift stagnant energy. During this event, Mike will use a wealth of incredible instruments and healing frequencies to lovingly reconnect and realign energetic networks in and around the body.
Weaving with the energy medicine of Reiki and Seichim, Poppy will visit participants throughout the evening while in rest offering the vibrational medicine of the earth and the stars. These beautiful and gentle light-based healing modalities have been channeled by healers and space holders over eons to support the rebalancing of the self and restore energetic flow through the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical parts of the self. They are ancient, powerful, and organic, which may leave one feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded. Energy medicine unifies all parts of ourselves through conscious focus, divine presence, and unconditional love.
A delicious, organic Rose tea will be served during the event to help with grounding into the heart. The Rose is a universal symbol of unconditional and everlasting love, gently working to open and activate the physical and sacred heart.
In attending participants may:
💫 Experience a profound sense of emotional release and renewal.
💫 Awaken their heart to receive and give love more freely.
💫 Heal past wounds, stress, and limiting beliefs.
💫 Deepen connection to the true self and spiritual path.
Who is this for?
💫 Those who desire a deeper connection to themselves and others.
💫 Those who are ready to shift the vibration of their cells into a place of inner alignment and illumination.
💫 Those who are moving through portals of transformation, endings, and new beginnings.
💫 Those who crave heart-based spaces and community.
💫 Those who are ready to deepen into the medicine and wisdom of their own heart.
💫 Those who are ready to claim radical self-love as a tool for individual and collective liberation.
Whether new to energy healing or a seasoned seeker, this sound and energy healing event will offer the space and tools to gently open the heart while sinking deeper into the magic of the body.
Space is limited to honour the energy of this experience. All welcome.
About you facilitators:
Mike Thompson founder of Onaya Wellness - @onayawellness
Mike has spent the last 8 years exploring healing modalities, eastern philosophies and spiritual practices. Having spent extended time in South America, China, India and other countries. Mike immersed himself in the practices of Tai Chi/Qigong, various schools of Yoga, studied
eastern philosophies and trained in several healing modalities such as Reiki, Sound healing, breathwork and Myofascial Energetic Release. Mike began his journey with sound in Nepal where he trained in the use of singing bowls, he then continued his training in India adding the Gong and tuning forks. Since then he has added an array of beautiful instruments and honed his craft through group workshops and 1 on 1 sessions.
Poppy Sophia Ridley of SOL - @school_of_light
Poppy Sophia Ridley is a London-born healer, mystic, ceremonial space holder, and teacher of the healing arts. She guides individuals through profound personal transformations with the support of subtle energy medicine.
Having initiated hundreds of people into the Usui Reiki healing system, Poppy is now gaining recognition for her work with Seichim—often referred to as the “power of powers” and the parent of all hands-off healing systems. Her passion lies in highlighting the role of energy healing systems like Reiki and Seichim as essential components of overall health and well-being.
Poppy’s work spans the globe, where she facilitates retreats, training programs, mentoring, and coaching. She is an established and well-known Reiki and Seichim Master Teacher, meditation guide, channel, and Ayurvedic doula. Deeply committed to the sacredness of birth work and earth-based spiritual practices, she bridges ancient traditions with modern healing techniques, inspiring others to connect with their innate power and vitality.
Things to note:
Centre of You has plenty of bolsters, blankets, and cushions for you to get cosy with. We recommend wearing comfortable, loose clothes to enable deep breathing and sitting/laying upon the floor with ease. Something to cover your eyes, if you wish to do so (eg. eye mask, scarf). A journal is recommended as are any familiar personal items that will aid you in feeling grounded (crystal, teddy, scarf, etc).
Personal responsibility: Please make an assessment on whether you are feeling stable and resourced enough to explore the practices on offer in this event.
Arrival: Endeavour to arrive between 3:45pm - 4:00pm. To preserve the experience for all involved, doors will close at 4:15pm. Truly, it breaks our heart to have to turn latecomers away yet the disruption to the whole group experience by virtue of lateness does require management. We ask that you find understanding and consideration for the timebound nature of the container and make every effort to arrive on time.
Driving: Centre of You is located upon Chapel Street and while you may get lucky with an untimed spot, particularly on a Sunday (try High Street) predominantly 1 and 2 hour parking is available (unmetered from 5pm). So you can fully settle into the practice, we suggest you avoid the need to move your car or risk a fine and park at the CARe multilevel carpark (8-14 King Street Prahran), a 140-metre walk from COY. 3 hours parking will be charged at $6.90.
Public transport - tram: Both the number 6 tram & 78 tram stop on the corner of High St/Chapel St. This is stop 31 on the number 6 tram (Moreland/Glen Iris) & stop 45 on the number 78 tram (North Richmond/Balaclava).
Public transport - train: Both Prahran & Windsor stations along the Sandringham Line will get you walking distance to Centre of You.
Finding Centre of You: Centre of You is nestled within the arcade that Chapel St Bazaar is in (217 Chapel St). It is up a flight of stairs with a wide landing at the half-way-point. Unfortunately, this current version of Centre of You does not have a wheelchair accessible lift. If you could use support in getting up the stairs or would like to discuss ways to make your experience at Centre of You more comfortable, please reach out via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Accessibility: At COY we aim to ensure our community and events are inclusive and accessible while alongside upholding the needs and responsibilities of our business and the businesses of our collaborating facilitators. Should you be in a time of financial challenge and unable to pay the full ticket price comfortably, please reach out via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram
Ticketing T&Cs: We get it, life happens, therefore we will gladly refund you up until 24hrs before the event start time. After that, we have a strict no refund/no transfer to future events policy. If you are no longer able to attend and wish to pay forward your ticket to someone within the community, be in touch via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Questions? Email grace@centreofyou.com.au or reach out via Instagram DM.
Tickets: $65.00 early bird, $75.00 general exchange.