The Life Medicine Collective is proud to present Access The Beat

In collaboration with Alejandro Vega and DRUMTEK, we look forward to bringing this event to life and welcoming you on this journey.

Join us for a 3-hour event exploring, Conscious-Connected Breathwork, Sound and Drumming. Unlock your inner rhythm and start playing like a pro. Yes YOU playing the Djembe. This event is designed to bring the group together through rhythm, sound and play.

This is a safe space for you to dive deep within, release your inner judgement and hit that djembe like you never have before.

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.

Djembe:

Through the 90 minutes of drumming you will be introduced to the Djembe under the expert guidance of Alejandro Vega. He will guide you through hand placement, different techniques and sounds you can produce on the instrument and have you layering rhythms like a Brazilian samba band at 'Carnivale' or African Tribe dancing into the night. This is going to be truly EPIC!!!

Sound:

The power of sound in this event is designed to activate you both through listening but also actively feeling and being involved in the creating of vibration. The power of drumming creates a life affirming experience that focusses on self-transformation through group participation, non-verbal expression and playfulness. It has been hypothesised that the human body has an energy field surrounding it, and the vibrations we produce and feel help us release any tension from this bio-field.

Dan and Alejandro will take you on a journey deep inside yourself to help bring out your creativity and connect you with you inner rhythm. Binding you to the sound of your souls expression and leave your hands vibrating from the power of drumming like you've never experienced before.

The drumming circle will follow a deep breathwork to let go of your inner critic and allow you to express yourself with freedom and joy with the entire group. We find this to have an effect of vibrational attuning, increase inter-personal skills, communication, conscious listening and a resetting and aligning of the body to a more balanced homeostatic state.

Brain waves may be significantly altered during this time. Thus, brain waves may change from a normal or even agitated state (such as beta waves) to an exceptionally relaxed brain wave state (such as theta or even delta waves).

Alejandro:

Hailing from Santiago, Chile, Alejandro’s introduction into music started with his passionate pursuit on the drum kit. His professional musical career began at the age of 16 in South America, with television appearances and tours. In an ironic twist, Alejandro’s career in percussion only began when he pursued a musical career in Australia. He is now regarded as one of Australia’s leading percussionists with a strong and varied repertoire in all things percussion.

Career highlights include touring with the original voices and creators of the Little River Band. In 2010, Alejandro toured with The Motown Event, allowing him to perform with legendary artists such as Mary Wilson, Martha and the Vandalas, The Temptations, The Four Tops and The Miracles. He is best known as Dancing with the Stars (AU) long standing main percussionist since Season 1. Alejandro has had the opportunity to perform with renowned artists such as, Kylie Minogue, Olivia Newtown John, Michael Buble, Sara Bareilles, James Blunt, Jennifer Hudson and Michael Franti.

In 2013, Alejandro was selected as the main percussionist for the ground breaking original musical production, King Kong (AU). His involvement with the production gave him the opportunity to work under the close musical direction of Marius de Vries during the developmental process. Alejandro is soon to commence working in the musical production of Strictly Ballroom, under the direction of world renowned director, Baz Lurhmann.

You are not going to want to miss an opportunity to learn from the man!!

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 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.

This journey is for those who are looking to go within to listen and learn about what has been holding them back and provide a space for you to release so much more by being actively involved in the creation of rhythm. Come join us as we bang slap tap and bounce our way towards something new

What to Bring / Prepare:

Yoga mat (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)
Open mind, Open heart, Open hands
Avoid caffeine on the day
Eat lightly on the day (Pre Breathwork)
Light Snack (Post Breathwork)
Dress comfortably
Bring anything that grounds you or makes you feel safe (essential oil, particular crystal, picture etc etc..)
You are welcome to bring your own drum
Some drums will be available for purchase on the day

Event Details:

DATE: Saturday 16th APRIL

TIME: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

LOCATION:

Centre of You
217 Chapel Street, Prahran nestled above Chapel St, Bazaar VIC 3181, Australia

COST: $79 + BF – Very Limited Spots available book online only (No Door Sales)

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 this 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

During the event 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 offer a chance for people to share their experience on the day.

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 woman, or for persons with cardiovascular issues, severe hypertension, detached retina, glaucoma, high blood pressure that is not controlled by medication, severe mental health issues (Bi-polar or Schizophrenia), epilepsy, seizures or other neurological conditions, recent surgery or fractures, acute infectious disease.

Nb: Asthma is not a contraindicator 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 you please contact Dan

dan@kiwellness.com.au

Contact the host of Access the Beat