The Life Medicine Collective is excited to announce our first GOLD COAST event for 2023.
We firstly recognise the continuous and deep connection to Country, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the first people of this nation. In this way, we respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, waters, sea, and sky.
We pay tribute to the Elders past and present and respect the collective ancestry that has brought us all here today. It is a privilege to be teaching, working, sharing, and connecting on Country and we hope that our work here in some way supports true custodianship of this land, as we walk gently together.
Dan and his team are excited to connect with you all for a deep journey into presence.
Join us for a 4.5-hour ceremony exploring Conscious-Connected Breathwork and the Sonic Sounds of Gongs, Handpan, native-American flute, alchemy sound bowls and more followed by an embodied dance practice to bring you back into your body, heart and mind.
This ceremony is a safe space for you to dive deep within to reflect, connect and cultivate a sense of space. Space from life, space from thoughts, space from yourself, space from expectation and judgement. Feel the expanse of space in time.
CAN YOU FIND THE SPACE TO BE YOURSELF
NB: This event is strictly for 18+ years and over
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 and open mind and let your breath take you on a journey deep inside to release and grow.
Dan's introduction to Breathwork started on his travels around the world whilst in South America and India. His self-exploration took him through endless personal journeys exploring the many styles of Breathwork from, Shamanic, Holotropic, Re-Birthing and more. These experiences in conjunction with his studies in psychology lead him to train as a 'Breathwork Facilitator' originally with Alchemy of Breath, then on to deepen his knowledge with amazing mentors and teachers from around the world with connections to Stan Grof, Dan Brule, Scott Schwenk, The Buteyko Method, MDH Breathing Co-ordination, Wim-Hof and more. He also explored the Art and Science of Breathing with Exercise Physiologists, Free-diving Instructors, and Professional Singers of how the breath supports how we live, express and experience life. Dan's approach is founded on theories of Transpersonal Psychology, Integral Theory, Social Cognitive Theory and Mindfulness with his studies connecting him to prolific teachers such as Dan Brown, Ken Wilbur, Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. However, despite all of this, he is forever a student of the breath. Come experience the expanse and wisdom of your own breath as Dan brings these teachings together in a way for you to access the space within
"The Breath is the greatest teacher...... and we are forever a student of the Breath!"
Sound:
The power of sound in this ceremony is designed to be sonically multi-dimensional, creating a life-affirming experience that focuses on self-transformation through conscious listening and breathing. It has been hypothesised that the human body has an energy field surrounding it, and the vibrations of these instruments interact with this bio-field.
Dan will weave in planetary gongs, drumming, rattles, medicine drums, didgeridoo, native-American flute, Handpan, strings and more, having you drift and transport into alternate realities. Traverse the landscape of your unconscious and bring yourself back to life. This sound healing following deep breathwork tends to have an effect of vibrational attuning, 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). This is where we get a chance to achieve deep nervous system rest and resetting. Often a feeling we have desired but are unable to achieve through other forms of relaxation.
The sound provides a place to soften and find our centre again. Letting everything settle into its new form. From here the path forward emerges.
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. He has explored the nature of behaviour, the importance of these behaviours and how it impacts the way we show up in life. He has developed a strong psychoanalytic and psychodynamic framework that he teaches from and guides you through, with a focus on integrating back into the whole. His approach is holistic but focused on the reintegration of past experiences so you can start living more fully from the present and less from the past.
His approach to breathwork explores the stuck energy that keeps us recursively looping, reminiscing and re-living our shame, blame, guilt sadness etc. etc.... he helps you find your voice again, to express the things you never have. He guides you and gives you permission to release the feelings of anger and frustration you may not have been able to access, or even know was present. He does this by teaching you and then guiding you into practice in a safe and supported way.
Dan has extensively explored the impact that events from the past have in shaping who you are. We unconsciously take on so much from our environment often not knowing the full extent of how we have been impacted. This becomes stored in the body and nervous system, mostly. Through his own trauma history and over a decade of exploration Dan shares from a place of lived experience and a passion for change.
"If you could think your way through it.... wouldn't you have done it by now?" --- so maybe it's time to try something else instead.
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, and 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 from 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, and deeply listen and learn about how we truly perceive the world.
Come join us on a journey into sound, conscious connected breath, exploration, and deep awareness.
What to Bring / Prepare:
Yoga mat
Cushion, eye pillow, blanket (optional)
Water Bottle
Journal and pen (optional if you feel like you want to record anything before you forget)
Open mind, Open heart,
Avoid caffeine on the day
Eat lightly on the day
Dress comfortably and with layers
And... anything that grounds you or make you feel safe (essential oil, particular crystal, picture etc etc..)
Event Details:
DATE: Saturday 24th June
TIME: 1:00pm – 5:30pm (approx. finish time allow time after to ground) (AEST, Queensland Time)
LOCATION: Tennis on 11th – Palm Beach
22-38 Eleventh Ave, Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia
COST: $142 – 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 and post ceremony for preparation and integration. It is highly recommended that you attend these sessions, especially if you are not experienced with working with non-ordinary states.
In these one-hour ZOOM sessions, 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.
In our one-hour follow-up, there will be a chance to debrief following the experience, discuss how to ground after the experience, 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 time if time allows.
The zoom link will be sent out via email. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT - it may end up in your "JUNK FOLDER" or "SPAM"
Prep Session: (Online ZOOM link will be sent out after purchase)
Date: Tuesday 13th June
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm (AEDT)
Integrations Session: (Online ZOOM link will be sent out after purchase)
Date: Tuesday 27th June
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm (AEDT)
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 or a recent respiratory infection such as COVID.
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 Policy:
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. If you contract COVID prior to the ceremony, your ticket fee will be credited to a future Life Medicine Collective event. Please contact Dan directly if you have any questions regarding the COVID policy.
An online medical waiver is required to be signed prior to the ceremony's commencement. Please click the link and have this filled out and ready to go: https://form.jotform.com/221917821402854