About this experience:
The Resonance Ritual is where we join together to share our voices in ritual. Where we call in new relationships, new chapters, and new ways of connecting to our world and the forces of nature by using our voices.
With the power and use of our unique resonance we gather to meet each other and the forces beyond us in ritual.
What to expect:
A Friendship with Death.
With the winter and its darkness approaching we gather with our voices to invoke a spirit that is forever at our side with a hand on its shoulder, but often avoided.
Death is always with us but forever shunned. Something we want to ignore. Something that only happens to other people, older folks or the unlucky ones.
But what if a friendship with Death could invite an entirely new appreciation and love for this life?
What could a new friendship with Death bring to our lives?
What could change if we sang Death’s song in celebration, humility, reverence and joy?
About your facilitator: Patrick Blooming - @bloomingmusic
Guiding you this evening will be Patrick Blooming, a local singer songwriter known as Blooming. Having become well known in the COY community with his facilitation of monthly Human Forest Experiences and sold-out live performances, he now brings over 15 years experience as a vocalist to help you find your voice. Renowned for his talent in creating spaces that are fun, warm and deeply nurturing, he asserts that everybody, regardless of their skill level, talent, experience or background can sing.
What to Bring:
Snacks to share after the event.
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. Chairs are available. A 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 4:45pm - 5:00pm. To preserve the experience for all involved, doors will close at 5:15pm. 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: $30.00