Breath, Sound & Fire.
The Full Moon marks a build-up of energy, both light and dark. At the Full Moon, like the tides, our emotions can be pulled to the surface and feelings may be heightened. Connecting to yourself & harnessing the power of the lunar energy presents an opportunity for mental, spiritual and physical cleanse.
When there is a full moon, we release the old to make space for the new. This full moon in Taurus is taking place near the communications planet Mercury and the lucky planet Jupiter. It is also an Eclipse.
Eclipses prompt us to let go and move on from something we've been holding onto that no longer serves us. This eclipse may help us detox from a particular situation. Expect energies to be turbulent.
This 1.5 hour Full Moon Ritual and Sound Healing offers you the time and space to be present with yourself, to feel supported and held, to allow you to rest, release & restore. The Ritual invites you to connect inward then throw out the dead wood, expand, transform & grow. Join us to release with breath, sound and fire in this full moon ritual and sound healing. Snuggle under your blanket, surrender into relaxation and travel deep within soothed by the gentle dreamy sound scape.
The sounds created follow the principles of using Sound as Medicine. The sounds are created in a therapeutic way. The soundscape can take you from a Beta brainwave state into an Alpha, Theta or even Delta state. During these lower brainwave states your breathing may slow down, your heart rate may slow down, your mind can take a well-deserved break and your parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest) is activated.
When the load is removed from our nervous systems healing can occur. That is why this technique is called Sound Healing. The healing may be physical, mental, spiritual or emotional.
About this experience:
Upon arrival we'll settle into the space by connecting to ourselves with a short, simple breathing exercise. We'll then release with a second stronger breath technique. Following our breathing exercises, there will be an invitation to write down (in private) on a piece of paper anything that would be best to let go of - the things that are holding us back that no longer are in service to our highest evolution. We will be placing these writings into a pot at the end of the evening so they may be burned into ashes before being returned to the soil. We then snuggle down with bolsters, blankets and eye pillows to be guided into a deeply restorative soothing meditative sound journey by a variety of gentle flowing instruments played in a therapeutic way. The invitation here is to allow ourselves to surrender into a trance-like, deep state of relaxation. This event is offered to a group no more than 15 participants so as to create an intimate, personal experience for you.
About your Facilitator: Romy Paltoglou - @soulsoundsmassage
Romy offers sound in a therapeutic way that focusses specifically on your nervous system. She is a Sound Massage Practitioner and Sound Bath Facilitator trained by the Peter Hess Institute (Germany). She creates immersive sound experiences, with frequencies that relate to nature and the human body, to soothe and calm the nervous system.
Her Sound Baths present sound as medicine. The instruments she plays are therapeutic grade, certified by the Peter Hess Institute.* The sounds they create are pure and clear and create a deeply relaxing environment leading one into a deeply relaxed state where re-connection to self can occur. The intention of Romy's sound work is to provide time and space for mental stillness and self-presence allowing brain waves to slow down and the parasympathetic nervous system to activate. When the body and mind are at rest, healing may occur.
Romy also offers one-on-one "Sound Massage" treatments. This incredible methodology was created by Peter Hess in the 1980's and has been researched and refined over the last 40 plus years. It is like a complete body and mind presence with yourself (physical & mental “pause"). You can feel your body heavy but at the same time as if you are floating. It has been likened to the state we are in when in our mother’s womb. For more information visit Instagram: @soulsoundsmassage or www.soulsoundsmassage.com *Peter Hess is a pioneer in sound work who has extensively researched the effects of sound on people. His Institute is in Germany.
Things to note:
Centre of You has plenty of bolsters, blankets, and cushions for you to get cosy with. Wear comfortable, lose clothes. An eyemask and journal is recommended as are any familiar personal items that will aid you in feeling grounded (crystal, teddy, scarf, etc).
Arrival: Endeavour to arrive between 7:00pm - 7:15pm. To preserve the experience for all involved, doors will close at 7:15pm. 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: Know Centre of You is on Chapel St and ample time to find a car spot is best to be factored into your plans. Park direct on Chapel St (spots unmetered after 5pm) or in Anchor Place, the open-air parking lot in the side street that runs opposite Centre of You (unmetered after 4pm).
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 to grace@centreofyou.com.au.
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: $55.00