At Centre of You, we’re committed to the consistent offering of Kirtan - a space to ground and connect through ceremony and devotional chanting in community.
About the experience:
In the creation of a nurturing ceremonial space, Grace Elizabeth of Centre of You will begin the evening with a heartfelt offer of the heart-opening medicine of ceremonial cacao. Inviting the spirit of cacao into our being and dropping into a state of pensive reflection will help enable the heart’s messages to become amplified from the stillness within throughout the remainder of the evening.
With ceremonial cacao now nestled within your being, be led by Sun Hyland into experiencing the blissful, rejuvenating power of the yogic practice of Kirtan: mantra and music. Kirtan, or call and response devotional chanting, is a meditative practice to move you into the heart space. Connect to your breath, give the mind a break and immerse yourself in soul-nourishing, uplifting, high vibrational sound.
Sun’s uplifting vocal melodies and beautiful musicianship create the ideal soundscape for this simple, magical, joyous practice.
It is our intrinsic birth right to gather in community and sing. No experience needed. Come as you are - all welcome.
About your musicians:
Sun Hyland - @sun_hyland
Sun is a Kirtanist, songwriter & music teacher based in Australia. His heartfelt devotion to yogic practice combined with many years of experience sharing and teaching music makes him the ideal person to guide you on your kirtan journey. For the last 15 years Sun has been leading soulful and uplifting musical mantra & meditation sessions at festivals and yoga centres around Australia & beyond.
Jessica Lyons - @in_tune_lioness
Jessica is a soulful singer and performance artist immigrated from Canada 20 years ago to study classical voice at VCA. She has shared the Kirtan love for many years and is highly sought after as a kirtanist singer and musician. She has played with many of the greats through Monthly Kirtan Chant Live, Sun Hyland, Kundalini House and Gertrude St Yoga events to but name a few. Her voice has the ability to unplug you from your thoughts and uplift you to the deeper heartfelt realms.
Grace Elizabeth - @centreofyou_chapelst
This special event heralds Grace's kirtan debut, a moment she has been preparing for over the last year under the support of her teacher Sun Hyland.
Things to note:
Centre of You has plenty of bolsters, blankets, and cushions for you to get cosy with though feel free to bring any personal items that may afford you a sense of greater comfort and familiarity.
You may dress up though as you will be invited to sit on the floor, so see comfort as a priority - loose clothing being most supportive. There are chairs available should you need or desire one.
Arrival: This event is a whole experience and presence throughout is intended. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 6:45pm commencement. Endeavour to arrive with enough time to visit the bathroom and settle in. To preserve the sacred container, doors will close upon commencement.
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. 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. 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 or via DM on Centre of You Instagram. Together we will find a way for your heart to receive this beautiful experience.
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 supporter tier / full cost
For the financially well-resourced. Supports those who are less financially resourced to be able to join.
$45.00 sustainer tier / general exchange
For those on medium incomes with reasonable access to financial resources now or in the future.
$35.00 community tier / reduced rate.
For those with low incomes and/or caring responsibilities navigating transient or long-term periods of financial need.