Wunya/Welcome ॐ

This gathering is for adventerous spirits, those who are seeking a deeper connection with community and who wish to tap into their wild nature, dancing in a lush rainforest setting.

This Ecstatic Dance ceremony will be held with reverence and respect for the sacred land upon which we will gather. We will sit in ceremony and gather on Kubi Kubi/Yinabarra land and come together as a tribe to support one another in safe and healing environment with support of the Full Moon ♡

We will be sharing the ancient medicine of Cacao with respect for its cultural roots and mysterious/heart-opening spirit. We will weave ancient rituals into the ceremony to support the healing and transformation of our group and our wider community.

This journey includes 1 over-night stay, where we will camp in close connection with the earth and waters of this beautiful national park.

🖤💛❤️ We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, and honor their enduring connection to community, land, and water. We pay deep respect to Indigenous elders and peoples, past, present, and emerging, as we support the continuation of their rich cultural heritage

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-`♡´- Ceremony Facilitators - Mira & James -`♡´-
Ecstatic Dance In The Forest
✬ When: Monday 10th February 2025 9AM.
✬ Where: Majestic rainforest location (Sunshine Coast Hinterland),
Close to Charlie Moreland Camping Area (Imbil State Forest).
(Specific location given upon RSVP/Booking)
✬ Exchange: By Donation depending on your financial flow, we have 3 options:
♡ $20-$60: I’m feeling things out
♡ $60-$90: I trust in the return of my investment
♡ $90-$120: I am in financial flow and feeling at ease
Your generous donation supports us to cover our costs.

♡ There will be limited tickets available at each sliding scale, so please register early ♡

There will be 1-2 volunteer roles available for exchange in attending. If you are experiencing financial hardship and feel drawn to attend please reach out.
✬ RSVP/BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact James or Mira to confirm your commitment & Book online 'Get Tickets'
Exact location/welcome pack provided upon booking.
✬ 28 SPACES available: This will be an intimate gathering and to respect this we have limited the numbers.
✬ Children aged 14+ are welcome to attend.
✬ Please read ALL the event details so you understand the commitment required for attending this event.

Facebook EVENT Link. CLICK here: https://www.facebook.com/forestdance

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✡ Timetable of events ✡

Monday 10th Feb
✬ 9:00 am: Park and Meet at Charlie Moreland Camping Area (Please arrive promptly)
Exact meeting location will be provided upon booking.
Search into google Maps 'Charlie Moreland Camping Area’.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rREwPHTmLnMZCyv57
✬ We will all gather together and then car pool to a beautiful location where we will begin our hike to the ceremony location.
(Details re the hike provided upon RSVP).
✬ Our ceremony will begin in the late afternoon and conclude around sunset.
✬ 8:30 pm: Quiet time

Tuesday 11th Feb
✬ 7am-8am: morning yoga/meditation session (Optional)
✬ 9am: Leave camp site to hike back.

Note:
Camping over-night is a requirement of attending :)

✡ National Park ✡
This event requires a moderate level of fitness.
We suggest packing minimally and only bringing essential items.
There is a toilet on site and a water tank.
The national park is home to soaring picturesque eculyptic forests, scenic waterfalls, unspoilt scenery and is an important conservation habitat for local widlife.

✡ Car Access ✡
A good 2WD vehicle will be adequate for driving to Charlie Moreland Camping area.
It is a gravel road, so please take caution.
We will then car pool to get to the start of our hike location.

✡ Self-Sustainable ✡
We encourage you to bring enough water for yourself to the event and if you do fill up from the local waterfall, we encourage you to use water purification tablets (can be purchased from chemist).
We also suggest communicating with others who are attending so we can share resources (EG 1 tent for several people).
Once you have registered you will be added to the events' FB messenger group.
While you are welcome to bring your own food, you will be asked to select food items from our list to contribute to our potluck meal times.

✡ Leave NO trace ✡
This event is a LEAVE no TRACE gathering, so please have a bag/container for any rubbish and ensure you carry it with you back to the Charlie Moreland Meeting Area.
There are NO bins on the ceremony site.

✡ Sober Event ✡
Strictly NO drugs or Alcohol, this is a Sober event.
We ask you to kindly respect this and please no entheogens or hallucinogenic substances.
We trust that the natural setting, combined with cacao, dance and ceremony will provide plenty of opportunity for growth and expansion.

✦ Important Reminders ✦
Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive to Charlie Moreland Camp Area. [Meeting spot]
Please ensure you have appropriate clothing/sun protection, as it can get hot during Summer.
We will aim to leave as a group, however we appreciate some people may be running late and therefore will need to meet us at the site of ceremony.
Exact details of the Ceremony Location will be given upon Booking.

You may wish to familiarise yourself with the QLD National Parks website regarding visiting, access, emergency/first aid equipment and other important information.

✦ Phone Reception ✦
There is Minimal/NO phone reception in the National Park.
Please be prepared and make prior communications/arrangements the day before or very early in the morning.
The reception drops out about 10 minutes before arrival to Charlie Moreland.
There is some reception at Yabba Creek Park near the Entrance to Fig Tree walk.

This location can be easily found on Google Maps.
It is very close to the start of Sunday creek road.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GFL3Mn1X3tVLfiiG8

❉ Weather permitting ❉
If there is significant rain or stormy weather forecast, the date will be reschedueled.
This will be communicated several days before the event in this case.
Please keep an eye out for updates and event posts.

Essential items to bring ☆
✬ Water (At least 2 litres) )(Fresh water available from the creek and we suggest bringing purification tablets)
✬ Food/snacks for the duration (Food list will be sent out via email upon booking). Our vision is that we can all bring a little something to share together.
✬ Shelter/Tent for overnight stay
✬ Head Torch or Phone Torch
✬ Camping Mattress/sleeping bag/Pillow.

✬ Any medications you may need for your health/wellbeing.
✬ Any offerings for the land are welcomed, but not expected.(crystals, stones, flowers, herbs...)
*If

If you do NOT have a tent/camping mattress, we suggest borrowing from a friend or purchasing a cheap one on Facebook Marketplace (online) or going to Anaconda/BCF stores on the Coast. There will also be a shared online document listing all our resources, so we can share.
✬ If you are bothered by Mosquitos, we suggest bringing a natural repellant.

✧ Safety ✧
Your safety is our concern, however it is your responsibility.
We encourage you to do your research and read the information provided above.
If you have any questions please reach out prior to the event.

Facilitators/ceremony leaders ॐ

James ❁۪
James is a masters degree qualified psychotherapist/counsellor and a passionate group facilitator. His strength is to create spaces which embody authenticity, transparency and integrity. James has worked in the healing arts field for over half a decade and his passion lies in transpersonal psychology, group therapy and drawing on ancient wisdom to support healing and wholeness. His key interests lie in curanderismo (shamanism), plant medicine ceremony, pathways to awakening, meditation, sexuality and conscious expressive dance.
James runs a private psychotherapy clinic in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Below are a few examples of his personal growth journey:
Man Kind Project: New Warrior Training (Bellingen NSW)
ISTA (Institute Sacred Temple Arts) Level 1 (India)
Ecstatic Dance Journeys (Goa, India)
Buddhist Psychology Retreats in Dharamshala (India)
Tantra Retreats Led by Ma Anandra Sarita (Osho) (India)
Traditional Plant Medicine ceremonies (Peruvian Amazon/Andes)
Zen Buddhist Training (1 Month Intensive) (Brooklyn, NYC)
Cacao Ceremony Journeys (Cusco, Peru)

Mira ❁۪
Originally from the United States, Mira is a Mother, Earthkeeper, Cacaoista, Yogini and practitioner of the healing arts.
Mira passionately weaves the ancient teachings of plants with the timeless medicine of sound to help open and access higher states of consciousness. She incorporates traditions of the Kaqchikel & Tzutijil Maya of Guatemala, and the Laika of the Andes, into ceremonial space. Mira's enthusiasm for the healing arts invites others to explore their hidden potential for healing and enlightenment within ceremony space. She welcomes the full human experience to exist while simultaneously merging with divinity. Her intention is to build bridges between worlds, co-creating sacred spaces to re-member our true nature, and let it shine forth.

⛤ Special GUESTS TBC ⛤
Watch this SPACE ॐ

⛤ The medicine of Cacao ⛤
Cacao is a powerful elixr, an ancient plant medicine, that is both gentle and nurturing. We will prepare the medicine honouring the power of tradition, ritual and prayer. There are some important preparations we recommend to support the experience.
We suggest avoiding caffeine day of. There are some contraindications with ceremonial cacao, such as SSRI's (antidepressants), antipsychotics and heart medications. Please make contact with us prior so we can adjust accordingly.
Drink plenty of Fluids so you are well hydrated!

If you have any questions feel free to connect with us.

We look forward to welcoming you ♡
Aho

⛤ Photography ⛤
There will be a photographer joining us in the ceremony who is going to capture some shots for us.
We hope to capture the medicine of our events so we can share what we do with others.
If you do not wish to be photographed please let us know.

We look forward to sitting in circle ♡