Welcome, fellow travellers, to an evening unlike most Friday evenings you've experienced before. A shared journey through emotional, embodied movement, shamanic breathwork and inner awakening with a tribe of like-minded humans.
A Red Pill Ritual is an invitation to show up in your truth. It is an opportunity to disconnect from the Matrix and reconnect to your authentic self. It is a safe space to be deeply human, whatever that means to you in the moment.
We will provide the music, some tools and our experience of what helps us on the journey. Where you take it from there, is up to you - this often includes ecstatic dance, emotional release, embodied stillness - everything is welcome.
Shamanic Breathwork is a dynamic, somatic, feeling-focused modality of transformation that anchors us into our centre, facilitating access into the subconscious mind, awakening the inner-healer within, or inner-shaman. Arrive willing to commit to the process and surrender to the experience as you are guided to breathe until you are surprised.
Using a connected, circular, breathing technique in conjunction with attuned music, deep healing and transformation on a spiritual, mental, emotional and physical level unfolds.
Note: Shamanic Breathwork requires commitment to a cyclical breathing pattern and has the potential to bring about intense feelings which may result in strong physical and/or emotional release. This practice involves voluntarily hyper-oxygenating your bloodstream, paving the way for reaching an altered state of consciousness where you may experience possibilities that are not grounded in this reality (dependant on your level of output - you are always in control).
It is not recommended for pregnant women though if you are pregnant and wish to join, please alert us and you will be offered a gentler breathing pattern.
An art-therapy process and integration circle will follow your journey to assist you in making sense of all presented for you.
"I can only show you the door. You are the one that has to walk through it" - Morpheus
About your facilitators:
Patty - @pattymac.truth
After years in the corporate arena as an entrepreneur, accountant and executive, Patty began to wake up to the reality that life can be so much more than we are told. Through a spiritual journey that's unfolded over more than a decade, and has led to him living in 7 different countries, Patty has explored the far reaches of our human experience. Through profound experiences with 10-day silent meditation, plant medicine, tantra, cold water immersion, breathwork and philosophical study, he has cultivated a deep curiosity for how to optimise our lives, alongside an ever-growing sense of faith and gratitude for the magic of life all around us. He is passionate about helping men claim their power, and step into the true King that lives within every one of us.
Jehan - @jehany_army
Jehan is a frequent facilitator at COY. He leads with authenticity and displays an unassuming confidence that forms a strong foundational container of safety and spaciousness for inner exploration. His approach invites you to fully surrender to your felt experience whilst being held by his steadfast guidance and grounded presence. Jehan has a natural ability to drop into deep, heart-focused leadership, enabling you to explore, navigate and integrate any insights or realisations that arise, knowing you will be seen and met with wholehearted compassion and humanity.
Frankie - @frankiep.me
Frankie is the co-founder of Centre of You and an avid student and teacher of healing arts. Previously living in the business world, Frank went on a long healing journey to find Frankie, a journey to get in touch with his true self. He has studied extensively with various teachers from different traditions around the world. Studies & qualifications include Breathwork, Reiki, Bodywork, Yoga, Hypnosis, Nero Linguistics, Meditation & Inner Guidance.
As well as events, Frankie is a philanthropist & intuitive healer. He works with clients from all walks of life for private guidance & healing sessions to bring them back to themselves so they can thrive in all they do.
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. A journal and an eye mask is recommended as are any familiar personal items that will aid you in feeling grounded (crystal, teddy, scarf, etc).
Arrival: Endeavour to arrive between 5:15pm - 5:30pm. To preserve the experience for all involved, doors will close at 5:45pm. 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 upholding the needs and responsibilities of our business and partnering facilitators. Should you be in a time of financial challenge and unable to pay the full ticket price comfortably, please be in contact via grace@centreofyou.com.au. Together we will find a way.
Ticketing T&Cs: There is a no refunds/no transfer to future events policy in place for this event. 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. Please refrain from contacting Grace or Sophia to find someone to sell your ticket to. Their focus and time will be upon making preparations to serve those committed to attending. Thank you for your respect of our policy.
Questions? Email grace@centreofyou.com.au or reach out via Instagram DM.
Tickets: $49.00.