Jess and Dan are joining as a powerful force to facilitate an afternoon of transformation. Featuring two exquisite modalities: somatic shibari and sound healing.

It’s about summoning courage to explore beyond your comfort zone, fostering connections with your inner and higher self, and forming meaningful bonds with a like-minded tribe.

It’s about embracing vulnerability and openness, saying yes to self-discovery, and building a supportive community that uplifts and empowers each other.

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Discover the fundamental principles of the movement of flow rope alongside the immersive backdrop of various live sounds such as gongs and crystal healing bowls, crafting a unique space for profound grounding and the cultivation of life force energy.

In this moving meditation, we will activate the energy centres in the body to regulate the nervous system through somatic experiencing. This can unveil the depths of your physical and emotional bodies where unconscious patterns may reside. Dive into the exploration of ancestry, inner beliefs, stories, and bio-energetics through this unique and enriching experience.

You will leave with a sense of well-being, improved cognitive insights and feeling empowered for life.

About the Facilitators

Jess (@thesomaticexperiencestudio)

Jess (@starlove_shibari) is a Melbourne based Somatic Therapist, Rope Educator and Artist. Using ropes since 2015, their own journey of shibari practice has evolved into a modality that connects somatic principles, as a form of intuitive bodywork. She has also enjoyed rope as an artistic expression and way to create physical endurance or fitness aspects over the years.

"Rope is just one of the many forms of complex conduits that we can use for intuitive Bodywork, seemingly with profound results." she says. Jess is on track to being registered Somatic Therapist by 2025 specialising in adaptive Bodywork and Kinesthetics for women's health, chronic pain, sexual trauma, substance abuse/addictive behaviour & psychosocial/integrative therapy.

Jess currently tours Australia with this unique workshop: Shibari Soundscapes. Holds a residency with Peer Rope Melbourne and Sacred Primal Arts. She is the founder of their private practice, the Somatic Experience Studio incorporating movement, sound & aromatherapy as tools for holistic health.

Dan Byrne (@cymaticharmony)

Cymatic Harmony emerged from the depths of addiction, where amidst the shadows of despair, invaluable lessons in courage, discovery, resilience, and growth were unearthed.

As the owner and founder, Dan Byrne embarked on a transformative journey within the confines of a residential rehabilitation center. There, surrounded by the environment of self-exploration and communal support, he delved into modalities such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound healing.

In 2018, confronted with the stark realities of an unmanageable life Balancing on the edge of incarceration, institutionalization, or worse, Dan resolved to embrace the path of recovery. Amidst the tumult of rehabilitation, a pivotal moment unfolded when he encountered the Handpan—an instrument that became his conduit to meditation, mindfulness, and profound self-connection.

With the dawn of 2019, Cymatic Harmony was born, initially conceived to spread the resonance of handpans across the globe. Yet, Dan’s vision swiftly expanded as he uncovered the therapeutic potential of diverse instruments, leading him to share the healing essence of sound in yoga studios, markets, and beyond.

Today, Cymatic Harmony stands as a beacon of holistic wellness, offering a myriad of services ranging from breathwork to transformative sound healing experiences and adventurous retreats.

Dan’s journey has taken him to diverse corners of the globe, where he has lent his talents and held sacred space at wellness retreats, music festivals, fringe events, weddings, corporate gatherings, and fashion showcases. Additionally, Cymatic Harmony fosters community through an array of workshops and gatherings, including free communal events, family mindfulness sessions, serene forest and beach retreats, and captivating handpan concerts. Dan ardently believes in the transformative power of collaboration, recognizing its potential to magnify the impact of healing vibrations on all who partake.

Schedule of the Workshop:

Acknowledgement to Country
Opening Circle
History / Consent / Safety
Flow Rope Foundations
Energy Centre Activation
15 min break
45mins of uninterrupted exploration bringing in the workshop key elements.
Closing Circle

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PAY IT FORWARD TICKETS -- This will go toward either a solo attendee or a couple. We greatly appreciate you!

If you are interested in PIFT, please message your interest and we will notify you as they come up.

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FAQs (if there are any Qs not answered here please feel free to message)

- This is an inclusive space for exploration. We ask you to come with an open mind for growth and discovery. We ask that you respect other participants who are doing the same and create a supportive and welcoming space to do so.

- The opportunity to come solo suggests you will self tie - there are no guarantees or requirements of pairing on the day.

- No prior shibari experience is required - flow rope techniques will be our foundations and require no prior knowledge.

- House Rope is available to borrow.

- For experienced shibari enthusiasts, suspension points are available.

- Wheelchair access is available.

- Where comfortable clothing, yoga attire or dance wear.

- Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

- Doors will close 5mins after start time. No late comers please.