Restorative Yoga with Live Harp - Finding Refuge

Saturday 23rd August, 5:30pm-7:00pm

SOBA Studio, Upper  359 Montague Road, West End (above Whole Life Pharmacy) Meanjiin/Brisbane

All bodies are welcome

There is an old Irish proverb:

"It is in the shelter of each other that the people live"

This rings true to the notion of 'Interbeing’. Acknowledging that we are all connected as part of a larger whole.

In these times of collective chaos, we invite the intention of seeking refuge in the here and now.

Starting with compassionate curiosity to the present.

We explore the possibility of finding shelter within the body.

The medicine of the breath.

The quiet courage to unfurl and open to 'here'.

Harp soundscapes will support us to soften and settle into each moment.

This is a moment of shared, skillful care.

So that we may feel more resourced to move through our uncertain world with presence.

Alleviating the marks that stress imprints on the mind, body, breath and heart.

Connecting to all minds, bodies, breaths and hearts.

"To greet sorrow today does not mean that sorrow will be there tomorrow. Happiness comes too, and grief, and tiredness, disappointment, surprise and energy. Chaos and fulfilment will be named as well as delight and despair. This is the truth of being here, wherever here is today. It may not be permanent but it is here. I will probably leave here, and I will probably return. To deny here is to harrow the heart. Hello to here"

Padraig O'Tauma

You may feel supported by this offering:

If you are feeling overwhlemed, and/or low in energy
If you feel you are inflexible and/or feel pain in your body

If you have been craving stillness & spaciousness

If you have never practiced yoga before or are an avid yoga practitioner

We look forward to sharing another moment of deep rest and cultivation of presence. A radical act of compassion in these world-windy times.

In warmth,

Lori and Janita

Transport:

Please try arrive at least 10mins before our starting time. This will support your safe arrival into the mind-body.

Bus: Montague Road near Victoria Street, stop 10

Car: Free ninety minute basement car parking available in the building

For those who are new to Lori and Janita's shared offerings (welcome!):

Lori is a Registered Yoga Teacher (350RYT Personalised Biomedical Yoga). She is also a Social Worker & Counsellor with 10yrs experience in trauma recovery. She is passionate about compassion-focused, embodied forms of healing. Honouring the wisdom of Eastern & Ancient, Earth-Based healing traditions alongside merging Western evidence informed understandings of Neuroscience/Interpersonal Neurobiology. She takes deep honour in bearing witness the human journey of hurting and healing.

Janita is a professional harpist who's musical journey began at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music over 10 years ago. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance. She is well versed in holding space whole heartedly with her soundscapes. Janita has experience offering her music therapeutically in hospital and healthcare settings. Janita improvises in our sessions and supports greater attunement with sound.

***An email will be sent out to you closer to the date to support your intention of refuge and our shared experience, as well as explaining the practice of restorative yoga if this is your first time. All questions and wonderings are welcome. Please feel free to reach out to Lori (contact host button).

We acknowledge that we live on what was, is and always will be Aboriginal land.

We offer our respects and reverance to Elders, past, present and emerging.

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