Join us for a 3-hour event exploring, conscious-connected breathwork, sound and mandala drawing.
This is a safe space for you to dive deep within, release your inner judgement and critic that says you can't, and explore your creativity as your mandala comes to life. The energy you put into creating this piece will provide you with the exact medicine you need, long after you take it home with you......
Breathwork:
“Until you make the unconscious conscious it will continue to direct your life and you will call it fate” – Carl Jung
Breathwork is an experiential activity that requires participants to hyperventilate whilst being supported closely by our workshop facilitators. In order for the experience to be of value to all present, it is vital that all people attending feel free to express themselves either vocally or through physical body movement. This event will focus on the use of conscious-connected breath to release emotion which may present as stress, tension and physical pain so often stored in the body.
We encourage you to come with an open heart, open mind and let your breath take you on a journey deep inside to release and grow.
Drawing:
When it comes to art, we get so caught up with what we want it to be that it often holds us back from finishing or putting it out there, rather than just letting the art come out, the way it wants to be. Art Is your gateway, to finally give up control, to truly let your subconscious speak. Drawing mandalas is a great way to learn to surrender to life's unexpected obstacles, and to just allow things to flow. When drawing a mandala, we are often intimidated and desire perfection, which in reality is impossible. Life certainly doesn't work that way either.
You will make a mistake, you will mess it up, and it's ok! It’s just all part of your story and what makes you uniquely you! Your mandala is no different.
Learn to surrender to the imperfection, the mistakes, and your own creativity. Drawing is a way to reconnect to our innocence and the playfulness of our childlike spirit. Creating something from nothing into existence, is one of the most beautiful and powerful things someone can do. Once we let go of the pressure, of the result or outcomes, we can tap into the purest form of our being and let our imagination run wild and free.
Through 90 minutes with Anna you will learn the history of Mandalas, how to layout the foundation with a compass and a grid, break down shapes and their placement, and how to symmetrically layer the mandala as you build in the complexities.
About Anna:
From a young age Anna has always used drawing as a way to express herself and get on to paper, through art, what she struggled to communicate through words.
For Anna drawing is a form of meditation, a form of expression of her authentic self. She discovered that creating is a way to release emotions, a way to open doors to parts of herself we so often push down, or judge, or are unaware of.
Anna’s love of drawing manifested into an incredible career as tattoo artist since 2016. She has a passion for listening to people, working with them to bring their creativity to life and produce the perfect piece that best represents them. She will guide you on this very same journey but this time with the pen in your hand.
Dan:
With a background in psychology and neuroscience, Dan's passion has led him down a path of extended study exploring the vast nature of the mind, behaviour and altered states of consciousness. Dan has extensively explored the impact events from the past have in shaping who you are, what we unconsciously take on, and how all of this becomes stored in the body and nervous system, mostly without conscious knowledge of it. Through his own trauma history and over a decade of exploration Dan shares from a place of lived experience and a passion for change.
He has grown up learning and playing music from a young age. From his study of music at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) to exploring sound and vibration in the Peruvian Amazon, learning from teachers from all around the world, he has spent the last 8 years working as a trauma-informed psychotherapist. Working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and PTSD, his holistic approach to healing encompasses, cognitive, somatic, and vibrational medicine to release limiting beliefs, stagnation, stress, tensions, and a whole range of other pathologies stored in the body. Dan’s own history and personal journey has led him to find a passion to educate and empower others, to share these learnings, giving people an experience of transcendence for their own exploration and evolution.
What to Bring / Prepare:
Yoga mat (will be provided for the Breathwork), cushion, eye pillow, blanket (all optional), water bottle, journal and pen (optional if you feel like you want to record anything before you forget). An open mind, open heart and open hands. Avoid caffeine on the day, eat lightly on the day (pre Breathwork). Snacks (post Breathwork), dress comfortably, bring anything that grounds you or makes you feel safe (essential oil, particular crystal, picture etc etc..), anything that inspires your creativity (drawing Inspo). We encourage you to bring your own coloured pencils, although paper and lead pencils will be provided…
Prep + Integration:
Breathwork is a powerful modality that has the potential to unlock emotions and memories from past experiences that are trapped in our bodies. We believe that pre- and post- journey care is vital for these experiences and integrating new-found learnings. Therefore, we will be providing a one-hour zoom call pre event for preparation and integration will be provided on the day. It is highly recommended that you attend the pre session, especially if you are not experienced with working with non-ordinary states.
In this one-hour ZOOM session, we will cover how to prepare for the journey, how to set a clear intention, what to expect and challenges one might face during a journey, the risks and benefits of working with non-ordinary states of consciousness and a Q&A.
Prep Session: (Online ZOOM link will be sent out after purchase)
Date: Tuesday April 12th
Time: 6:00pm
Integration will form part of the event and there will be a chance to debrief following the experience, discuss your experiences, adapt any lessons and insights from your experience into your present-day reality and how to access ongoing support if required. We will also host a short Q&A if time allows and create a space to share your Mandalas with the group
Disclaimer:
This event is intended as a personal growth experience and should not be looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy
It is important that our facilitators are aware of your state of health. Certain medical conditions may limit your participation in breathwork. Breathwork can involve dramatic experiences accompanied by strong emotional and psychical release.
Contraindications:
This process is not appropriate for pregnant women, or for persons with cardiovascular issues, severe hypertension, detached retina, glaucoma, high blood pressure that is not controlled by medication, severe mental health issues (Bipolar or Schizophrenia), epilepsy, seizures or other neurological conditions, recent surgery or fractures, acute infectious disease.
Nb: Asthma is not a contraindication, however we ask that you bring your inhaler to the ceremony if you have asthma.
If you have any doubt about if you should participate, consult your GP, physician or therapist as well as the facilitators prior to attending.
COVID:
During the breathwork event all participants will be classified as High-Risk close contact should anyone in the ceremony have COVID. With this in mind, please consider the following prior to your involvement. Refunds will be granted for a positive RAT test confirmed 24 hours prior to ceremony:
The following strategies suggested:
If you have had symptoms of a respiratory illness in the 7 days prior to ceremony you must have a negative RAT 24 hours prior to ceremony commencement.
You must not participate if you are under a public health order or have been a close contact with a confirmed case in the 7 days leading up to ceremony
The room will be set-up in the best-ventilated way by our team, however, all participants must be aware that the risk of acquiring COVID during this ceremony is NOT zero. All participants should consider their own participation in light of this.
A medical waiver will be provided on the day for signing prior to the event commencement. Should you have any questions about your participation, health, benefits or whether this event is right for you, please contact Dan at dan@kiwellness.com.au
Tickets:
$88 + BF – Very Limited Spots available book online (no door sales) at https://events.humanitix.com/mandala-medicine