Saturday 23rd August, 5:30pm-7:00pm

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

All bodies/identities are welcome.

It has been a hard season, collectively. More pronounced and pointy for some. A quiet carrying of grief and witnessing of world events for others.

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’. Challenging the 'separate self'. 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 finding shelter within the community of 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 collective, skillful care and rest.

Together, we alleviate the marks that stress has left on the mind, body, breath and heart.

Finding shelter within and out. Extending to the larger whole.

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

Spots are limited to support safety of those present.

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

Come as you are.

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 (350YTT). She is also a Social Worker & Counsellor with 10yrs experience in the trauma recovery space . She is passionate about compassion-focused, embodied forms of healing. Honouring the wisdom of Eastern Ancient, Earth-Based healing traditions alongside merging with western scientific, evidence informed understandings. 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).