You are invited to this gentle, unique experience of rest, restoration and reconnection combining the modalities of yoga, led by Donna Finch and sound immersion led by Julie from zeninn.space.
About this event:
You are invited into a supportive, unique experience of rest, restoration, and reconnection. Combining the modalities of yoga, led by Donna and a fluid sensory soundscape led by Julie from zeninn.space, we invite you to draw in the full moon’s energies - connecting, softening and giving yourself permission to let go and pause, utilizing this moment and sacred space to energise any of your intentions and to bring them to fruition. This subtly spacious combination of restorative yoga merged with sensory frequencies from alchemy crystal singing bowls, will drop you into deeper relaxation, facilitating a settled, grounded parasympathetic nervous system response.
Donna will guide you into restful restorative poses that invite and encourage the body and mind to settle, rest, breathe and reconnect to yourself. Restorative yoga restores what is natural and innate within us: the ability to relax. Relaxation is when our body and mind are at rest. This practice involves being in poses for periods of time while being completely supported by props such as blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps, and walls so you can release all muscular effort and relax.
Julie from zeninn.space is a Reiki frequency healing practitioner and a 1:1 SoulNar Sound and Energy therapist. Julie’s intuition guides her to help you tune into yourself through sound and energy practices. You will feel held and guided, physically, emotionally, and energetically through the vibrational healing frequencies created by the powerful angelic alchemy crystal singing bowls.
Open to all - no previous experience or flexibility is required.
**An important note - The value of touch and informed consent
Touch can soothe, calm, encourage, and immediately ground us in our bodies. Donna uses a lighter, mindful style of touch in restorative yoga with the aim to encourage relaxation in the body and mind.
Communication is the key, and if you'd prefer not to receive touch and hands-on assistance it would be appreciated if you could let Donna know before class, understanding the importance to honor your boundaries.
About your guides:
Donna: she/her
A yoga teacher for more than 10 years, Donna has studied somatics, Tibetan Buddhism, meditation, Tripsichore yoga & restorative yoga. Being passionate about restorative yoga Donna continues to study with some of the most respected and renowned international teachers - Judith Hanson Lasater, & Lizzy Lasater, Cindy Lee, and Caren Baginski. Her love for yoga is expressed in the attention to detail and hands-on assistance she offers to each student. Restorative yoga is about receiving, relaxing, and softening. Most importantly the asana pose is to fit the person – not the person fitting to the pose. Restorative yoga affects the parasympathetic nervous system – also known as the “rest-and-digest” system. The longer, calming poses allow the body to let go, slow the heart rate, and deepen the breath - a way to return to homeostasis. Using the support of blankets, blocks, and bolsters; both the body and mind can soften into a state of deeper relaxation and centeredness. Learn more via Donna’s instagram: yoga_with_donna, or to contact her, email yogawithdonnafinch@gmail.com
Julie: she/her
Julie is a Reiki frequency and sound healing practitioner heart-led president of zeninn.space. Julie founded zeninn.space as a safe, nurturing environment to warmly welcome you to receive universal healing energy, and have the opportunity to be immersed in the vibrational healing frequencies of sound. Purposely spelt with two ‘n’ s, to guide you to go deeper within yourself, Julie’s transformational offerings varies from meditation, energy and frequency healings and connecting with like-minded teachings of many modalities. Trusting in divine guidance, Julie’s holistic approach connects her to inner peace, love and harmony, and she is deeply passionate to share these profound experiences with kindred souls. In all of Julie’s offerings, you will be immersed in soothing angelic frequencies using her potent alchemy crystal and clear quartz singing bowls.
Julie offers private 1:1 Reiki frequency energy healing, 1:1 SoulNar energy and sound healing sessions in a sanctuary-like space in Bentleigh East. She also offers guided sound healings in group settings - ZENINN VIBRATIONS – A sound healing meditation, where you will be guided through a reiki-infused vibrational meditation journey and collaborative ceremonies with other beautifully connected heart-led souls. For more, visit Julie on Instagram: zeninn.space or email zeninn.space@gmail.com
What to bring:
An eye pillow is recommended to reduce light exposure and encourage deep relaxation. Wear comfortable loose, warm clothing in light colours if that feels right and cosy socks if your toes tend to get cold. You are also invited to bring along sacred or familiar items that will assist you in feeling grounded (your own blanket, crystal, feathers, cushion, teddy bear, etc.) In consideration of others with allergies, please refrain from using strong perfume/cologne where possible.
Things to note:
Please arrive by 6:15pm to allow spaciousness to visit the bathroom and settle in. There are plenty of bolsters, blankets and cushions to get cosy with, though feel free to bring your own for additional familiarity and groundedness.
Upon leaving home, ask the parking fairy for a Chapel St spot and believe one will be available for you! Spots are unmetered from 6pm. Alternatively park in Anchor Place - the side street which runs opposite the arcade Centre of You is in.
Tickets:
For accessibility, two-tiered pricing is available via the booking link below ($66.00 and $44.00). Should you be in a transient time of financial difficulty and unable to pay the ticket price comfortably, please reach out via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram. We will together find a way for your heart to receive this beautiful practice.