Upcoming events.
GROUNDED 2025 5RHYTHMS IN EASTERN ARRERNTE DESERT
There is nothing else like being under the Arrernte desert sky. It is magical, mystical, vast, raw, abundant, nurturing, engulfing, powerful and present. All that you need is there, all that you know will be remembered, all that you carry will be held.
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2025 will be GROUNDED #5
8 day dance camp for wxman, dancing with the elements, 5Rhythms and earth-based somatics, fully catered immersion, on the soft red earth
under the big starry sky
Friday 3 October- Friday 8 October 2025
Inteye-Arrkwe, Eastern Arrernte Country, Ross River Resort , Alice Springs
Join Rivka Worth. certified 5Rhythms teacher, and guests, Lucia Swift & Evelyn Switajewski, in the heart of our country for a Wxmen's 5Rhythms dance and moving meditation, bush camping retreat, reconnecting us with the ‘grounding’ and ‘spaciousness’ that being in nature provides.
Are you ready to remember your wildness?
Are you ready to de-program and re-earth?
Are you ready to reignite your relationship with the spirit of this country?
Meet you there.
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Rivka Worth - 5Rhythms, Eco Somatics, Work that Reconnects
Lucia Swift - Sound
Evelyn Switajewski - 5Rhythms assistant
Emilybellish - Catering
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Program includes:
Participation in private facebook group
4 x online gatherings
Preparatory Session 1 - August
Preparatory Session 2 - September
Integration session 1 - October
Integration session 2 - November
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All tickets include truly delicious catering, camping outdoors or in bunk room, your swag, (bring own bedding) and your transport to and from the airport or Mparntwe (Alice Springs)
There are 3 payment options. All of them come with an Early Bird Special 10% discount
Pay in Full Upfront via website or Humanitix $1960 /Early Bird $1764 B4 1/4
Pay in Full upfront via AfterPay (over 4 x instalments) via Website $1960 /Early Bird $1764 B4 1/4
Pay via Payment plan (includes fees)to be completed 22/09/2025 $2160 /Early Bird $1944 B4 1/4
PAYMENT PLAN LINK:
https://events.humanitix.com/grounded-2025
What is not covered:
Your flights and/or travel to Mparntwe (Alice Springs)
personal accident insurance
specific medical requirements such as epipens or other personal medications
your bedding
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We realise the unexpected happens and sometimes you need to cancel your ticket.
Please read below the cancel and refund policy that is attached with your ticket purchase.
We appreciate your understanding
Your Initial deposit of $500 is non-refundable.
Cancellation requests submitted before 1/7/25 – refunded all payments less $500 deposit and less 2% per each payment on plan fees if using a plan
Cancellation requests before 1/9/25 – refunded 50% of balance less $500 deposit and less 2% per each payment on plan fees if using a plan
Cancellation requests submitted after 1/9/25 - no refunds given
You can exchange your ticket with another person. This needs to be self organised and notified via email with new persons email and mobile contacts provided before 19/9/2025
the people danced...
""""the people danced..."""
is returning Feb 14-16 2025
BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN...
https://events.humanitix.com/and-the-people-danced-l7m3lks2
the people danced….
💫Taungurung Welcome to Country and Cultural Sharing
💫Opening Dance:: Ganga Giri
💫5Rhythms:: Stephen McInnes
💫Open Floor:: Henry Fowkes
💫Ecstatic Dance:: Ben Templestep
💫Dancing Freedom :: Caitlin Wood
💫The 360 Emergence:: Rivka Honeybee
💫Body-Mind CENTERING®::Olive Bieringa & Otto Ramstad
💫Onsite Body Workers
We acknowledge the First Nations Peoples of this Country and their connection with land, sea, community and story. We offer our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. We work humbly and respectfully with the land as teacher and ally towards better listening and caring. Mob are welcome to attend at no cost.
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Please join us for a Community Dance Dance Weekend with some of the country’s finest facilitators
Lake Nagambie, Taungurung Country, Nagambie Mechanics Institute, 286 High St Nagambie
14 Feb 1pm -16 Feb 5pm 2025
💫 First Nations Traditional
💫 5Rhythms
💫 Open Floor
💫 Ecstatic Dance
💫 Dancing Freedom
💫 The 360 Emergence
💫 Somatic Movement
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and the people danced….
bringing community together in shared practice of conscious dance embodiment
with the energy of celebration, rigour, differentiation and unity, evoking healing, action & collective care
2025 Theme:
heal ourselves
heal relationship with country
heal the system
FULL LINE UP ANNOUNCED SOON....
This is a non-residential dance gathering held in Nagambie Victoria
Weekend Tickets only
First Release $295
Second Release $345
Door Release if avail $365
BOOKINGS:
https://events.humanitix.com/and-the-people-danced-l7m3lks2
Name Changes to be done through the organiser by 7/2
Refunds close 7/2. Full Refund Policy available via Humanitix
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Nagambie is 1.5 hrs drive from Melb up Hume hway or catch the train to the heart of town!
Event is located in one of country Victoria's best old halls and right opposite you can go swimming in the lake in between sessions.
Accommodation is participant organised and recommended to book sooner rather than later as small town gets busy.
There are various options for accommodation including caravan park, air bnb and even house boats! Make a holiday, share a place with friends.
Below are some suggestions...
https://www.nagambiecaravanpark.com.au/
https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/.../nagambiewate...
https://theboathousenagambie.com.au/
http://www.findacamp.com.au/camp-site.php?camp=238
Please note**The Nagambie Discovery park campground currently says closed on their website however they will be open from December with plenty of camp sites available and some cabins as well.
Ethos, Values, Policy
This event is…
CHAT FREE
The Dance Floor is a sacred silent space. Please talk in the foyer before or after class.
Your silence on the dance floor makes all the difference
SUBSTANCE FREE (this means no drugs, alcohol or plant medicines)
We get high on being alive!
PHONE FREE
If you must check your phone, please leave the hall and do so in the Foyer
SHOE FREE
bare feet or dance shoes please
JUDGEMENT FREE
All people are welcome. We all evolve in our own timing
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Each Facilitator is an expert in what they do and they will be holding space for the collective group to journey together through their specific embodiment practice through the use of music and guided facilitation.
Sessions will be offered from 6-10pm Fri, 9am-10pm Sat & 9am-6pm Sunday with short breaks between plus long lunch and dinner breaks.
There are many local eateries to try or you can bring your own food.
Please pace yourself where you need to be. You know your body best.
Dance YOUR dance, for you, your body holds the medicine you need.
Together, the space is held sacred and safe.
You can always ask if you are unsure.
Touch always requires consent.
Personal Space must be respected at all times.
Please take responsibility for your own needs around personal space and respect others.
This is a clothes on practice
LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Disability friendly space
Covid Safety:
Do not attend if unwell or exposed to someone with Covid. You will be issued a full refund.
The organisers have the right to refuse participation at their discretion
DANCE CAMP
Dance Camp’ is a weekend of dancing outdoors with nature & ecosomatic practice exploring the body-nature connection.
Spend the days connecting with Country through embodiment practices.
Spend the nights dancing under the full moon then camp out under the starry sky.
Special dance workshop with The People of the Rivers and Mountains-Buk-Ngarrgi-Biik • Taungurung Dance
Friday 15 Nov 2pm- Sunday 17 Nov 5pm
Bhumi 115 acres protected bushland
Tickets include camping and nourishing catered meals
This is an intimate small group dance camp
limited tickets available
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/ecosomatic-migration-a...
$555
Camp on site
BYO Camping gear
Dance & Embodiment sessions
Rest and Wander
GROUNDED
There is nothing else like being under the Arrernte desert sky. It is magical, mystical, vast, raw, abundant, nurturing, engulfing, powerful and present. All that you need is there, all that you know will be remembered, all that you carry will be held.
🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
2025 will be GROUNDED #5
8 day dance camp for wxman, dancing with the elements, 5Rhythms and earth-based somatics, fully catered immersion, on the soft red earth
under the big starry sky
Friday 3 October- Friday 8 October 2025
Inteye-Arrkwe, Eastern Arrernte Country, Ross River Resort , Alice Springs
Join Rivka Worth. certified 5Rhythms teacher, and guests, Lucia Swift & Evelyn Switajewski, in the heart of our country for a Wxmen's 5Rhythms dance and moving meditation, bush camping retreat, reconnecting us with the ‘grounding’ and ‘spaciousness’ that being in nature provides.
Are you ready to remember your wildness?
Are you ready to de-program and re-earth?
Are you ready to reignite your relationship with the spirit of this country?
Meet you there.
🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Rivka Worth - 5Rhythms, Eco Somatics, Work that Reconnects
Lucia Swift - Sound
Evelyn Switajewski - 5Rhythms assistant
Emilybellish - Catering
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Program includes:
Participation in private facebook group
4 x online gatherings
Preparatory Session 1 - August
Preparatory Session 2 - September
Integration session 1 - October
Integration session 2 - November
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All tickets include truly delicious catering, camping outdoors or in bunk room, your swag, (bring own bedding) and your transport to and from the airport or Mparntwe (Alice Springs)
There are 3 payment options. All of them come with an Early Bird Special 10% discount
Pay in Full Upfront via website or Humanitix $1960 /Early Bird $1764 B4 1/4
Pay in Full upfront via AfterPay (over 4 x instalments) via Website $1960 /Early Bird $1764 B4 1/4
Pay via Payment plan (includes fees)to be completed 22/09/2025 $2160 /Early Bird $1944 B4 1/4
PAYMENT PLAN LINK:
https://events.humanitix.com/grounded-2025
What is not covered:
Your flights and/or travel to Mparntwe (Alice Springs)
personal accident insurance
specific medical requirements such as epipens or other personal medications
your bedding
🧡
We realise the unexpected happens and sometimes you need to cancel your ticket.
Please read below the cancel and refund policy that is attached with your ticket purchase.
We appreciate your understanding
Your Initial deposit of $500 is non-refundable.
Cancellation requests submitted before 1/7/25 – refunded all payments less $500 deposit and less 2% per each payment on plan fees if using a plan
Cancellation requests before 1/9/25 – refunded 50% of balance less $500 deposit and less 2% per each payment on plan fees if using a plan
Cancellation requests submitted after 1/9/25 - no refunds given
You can exchange your ticket with another person. This needs to be self organised and notified via email with new persons email and mobile contacts provided before 19/9/2025
and the people danced...
and the people danced….
furious times call for furious dancing, and then some!
Please join us for an Intentional Dance Weekend with some of the country’s finest facilitators
16 Feb 6pm -18 Feb 6pm 2024
This is a non-residential dance gathering held in Nagambie Victoria
Weekend Tickets for Sale only
LINE UP SO FAR...
Taungurung Opening Ceremony & Dance
The People of the Rivers and Mountains-Buk-Ngarrgi-BiikLucine Eusani 5Rhythms
Evelyn Switajewski 5Rhythms
David Juriansz 5Rhythms
Anna Du Ve Open Floor
Jo Woods Open Floor
Phoenix Onesong Marolda Dancing Freedom
DJ Dakini Ecstatic Dance
Madhu Honey Ecstatic Dance
Rivka Honeybee Worth The 360 Emergence
Nagambie is 1.5 hrs from Melb up Hume hway or catch the train!
Event is located in one of country Victorias best halls ever
and right opposite you can go swimming in the lake in between sessions
Accomodation is participant organised. There are various options for accommodation including caravan park, air bnb and even house boats!
Conscious Dance DJ Short Course for Beginners
Taking Expressions of Interest for 2025 program. Please email movingcommunity@protonmail.com
Break down the basics so you have the tools to feel confident creating and delivering seamless dance journeys
Each will week will run 60 mins 7-8pm AEDT and include instruction with demonstration and live home practice
Participants need to have Traktor installed and running with access to music library
Small groups for personalised support
Get in quick, these courses sell out fast!!
Week 1-
Music Selection
Intentional Playlists
Sequencing Tracks
Week 2 -
Getting to know Traktor
Basic mixing
Looping
Cues
Week 3 -
Effects
Recording
Harmonic Mixing
Beginner DJ Training for Dance Facilitators
Beginner DJ Short Course for Dance and Movement Facilitators
CLICK IMAGE 4 INFO & BOOKINGS
'Repatterning Mother' Eco Somatic Bush Immersion
Eco Somatics explores embodiment in relationship with nature. Who we are and How we are in symbiotic and physiological conversation with the natural world.
In The April Bush Immersion, ‘Repatterning Mother’, we will be delving into Earth as womb space, the environment where we are nourished, sheltered and contained in our ongoing process of development. Through somatic practice, we will explore our original story, our conception and implantation through bonding with Mother as Nature. We each have a mother story. This weekend will allow space and time to reflect on our beginnings from before we were even born, cultivating a cellular sense of deep belonging.
Program will include:
Eco Somatic practice
Solo Nature connection
Caring for Country session with Isobel Morphy-Walsh
Quiet time for contemplation, journaling, rest, deep listening
Community meals and connection
Repatterning Mother will be held at Bhumi- 115 acres of Trust for Nature bushland, full of protected flora and fauna species in Bailieston near Nagambie, Taungurung Country
No experience is necessary
All you need is a willingness to slow down and listen
Land is entirely off grid
All inclusive, Disability, Bipoc, LGBTIA+ Friendly
No Furry Friends please
No seeds, plants or soils to be brought onto property
Bhumi is drug and alcohol free
Get in touch if you have any questions, otherwise secure your spot via booking link
10 places only
Eco Soma TREE CODES
Tree Codes is an Eco Somatic Immersion to deepen our embodied relationship with Trees
Taungurung Country, Bailieston & Nagambie Victoria
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 January 2023
Working in somatic relationship with nature supports us to regulate our nervous system, attunes us into greater sense of Being and Belonging that in turn provides meaning and purpose on a soul level. With nature we are reverent. This is holy work, a ceremony of reuniting nature as wise elder, reminding us how to live in harmony and balance with the natural world.
The Intention is to cultivate deeper relations with trees and nature, caring for country through a felt sense and embodied knowing that we are made of earth. Healing, renewal and deep system rest can be experienced through physical connection with the natural world. Through respiration, nervous system symbiosis, blood-sap-marrow connection and more, we will practice different ways of being in relationship with trees.
Our care and attention to our own physical body is reflected in how we care for Earth and vice versa.
Tree Codes creates the space to practice caring for your own body in context of caring for body of earth.
Meet the land.
115 acres of Trust for Nature bushland, full of protected flora and fauna species.
Meet the community.
Nagambie, said to mean still water or lagoon is surrounded by weaving waters of rivers and lakes.
PROGRAM:
Saturday 7 Jan 10am-5pm
We will work in the absolutely gorgeous Nagambie hall with somatic practices to support our awareness and presence in our bodies
Sat night we dance in the earth circle on the ground under the stars in Bailieston
Sunday we spend the whole day with the land and meet the tree families including, 150+ year old Grey Box family of Grandparent, parent and children trees. We will practice Eco Somatics, wanderings and share a fire circle (weather permitting for fire)
COST:
First 10 tickets at ridiculously affordable value are $200 after that $250. Intentionally keeping prices as low as possible so more people can access this work and more healing with nature can occur. 10% of all Eco Soma projects are donated to the fabulous Djirri Djirri Wurundjeri women's dance group
ACCOMMODATION:
There are plenty of gorgeous places to stay in Nagambie including hotels, air bnb, caravan park, even boat houses. There are great restaurants and wineries in the area as well as water activities like boating, swimming and kayaking. It gets busy over summer so booking accomodation ASAP is highly recommended.
GETTING THERE:
Super easy. Drive straight off Hume highway and exit to Nagambie or catch the V Line train for a lovely country journey and we will meet you in Nagambie.
THINGS TO KNOW:
No experience is necessary
All you need is a willingness to slow down and listen
Ground work requires you bring a mat
Bring a chair if you need to sit
Land is off grid- please bring water and take all rubbish home with you
All inclusive, Disability, Bipoc, LGBTIA+ Friendly
No Furry Friends please
Property is drug and alcohol free
Join the Facebook Group Here https://www.facebook.com/events/2366919656808248
Get in touch if you have any questions, otherwise secure your spot by booking below.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Working outdoors in nature is a risk. Whilst all care is taken to manage your safety it is important to know that you are responsible for your well being. We will be offering very low risk activities but outdoors there is always a possibility of the unpredictable. You may wish to consider your own personal accident insurance. Your ticket purchase confirms your acknowledgement of participation at your own risk.
COVID
BE RESPONSIBLE & HONEST for the safety of others
If you are unwell at all, have any Covid 19 symptoms or have been around anyone who has been exposed to Covid 19 DO NOT ATTEND. There will always be more chances to dance.
Be respectful of personal space and social distancing
Wash your hands thoroughly and often
Do not share crockery, cutlery and cups
Report to crew any symptoms should they arise
Day on the Floor
'Day on the Floor' is a full day Embodiment Immersion for you to experience a range of modalities to support your connection with your physical self in relationship with the foundation of ground.
Our theme is Ease & Flow.
SCHEDULE:
9a-Yoga with Willow
10.30a- Body Mind Centering (BMC) with Kim
Green Smoothie break
12p - Pilates with Brad
Lunch Break
2.30p -Pranayama with Onkartej
3.30p - 5Rhythms with Rivka
Chai Break
5.30p - Kirtan with Jessica & Paul
SPACE IS LIMITED
BOOKINGS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Sat 3 September, 9am-7pm, Oktopia Space, High St Thornbury
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
$100 includes all sessions, smoothie & Chai
Individual sessions, if space available $25
Your body is going to LOVE you for this
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MEET THE FACILITATORS:
Brad Innes
Insta: @bradinness / @atoem_
Web: www.atoem.com.au
Australian born Brad Inness comes from a long international career, working in London, Berlin, Hong Kong, Belgium, and the US. He left Australia in 2007 for his first contract with Royal Caribbean, which then led him to London to work in the commercial and theatre scene for artists such as Franz Ferdinand and The Kooks.
He’s performed in London’s venues such as the Adelphi Theatre, West End, and Twickenham Rugby Stadium, and has Toured England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Egypt, and the Middle East working in various theatre production and company shows. In between work and enjoying the UK, Brad began teaching and choreographing around some of London’s studios while also working for companies such as Nike, Sweaty Betty & Lululemon. He began to curate Barre and Movement classes for various London studios, where he then continued to develop these programs in Berlin and Belgium.
Since being back in Melbourne, Brad has continued to develop his love for Pilates by furthering his education in an Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology on top of his Diploma in Dance and in 2022, Brad will begin a Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies.
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Kim Sargent-Wishart
Kim Sargent-Wishart (RSME, RSMT, PhD) is an artist, researcher, educator & writer specializing in somatic education, physical practices & contemplative photography. Research interests include experiential embryology and physiology as models for creative practice, the life cycle, and things we leave behind. Kim loves teaching somatic and creative methodologies for a range of audiences in support of personal, professional and creative development.
A Certified Teacher of Body-Mind Centering® and Registered Somatic Movement Educator & Therapist (ISMETA), Kim has practiced movement education and bodywork since the early 1990s. Her arts practice is influenced by Miksang contemplative photography and dance/movement improvisation. Kim is the co-editor of The Art of Embodiment(2021), and the Administrative Director of Somatic Education Australasia (SEA), offering the Body-Mind Centering® licensed Somatic Movement Education program in Melbourne. kimsargentwishart.com
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Willow Conway
I have 25+ years of yoga, theatre, movement & dance practice and 15 years of teaching yoga, theatre skills, burlesque, feathered fan dancing, cabaret chair dancing, solo performance, sensual dance and embodied movement practices. As a teacher my aim is to allow and provide space for students of all levels to practice and experience the many benefits that movement, dance and yoga has to offer, for students to let go, go within and explore in a safe and nurturing environment.
My personal practice in yoga began in 1990 when I was drawn deeply into the traditions of both Iyengar and Ashtanga. With a 350hr Yoga Teaching Training certification, I teach from traditional roots of yoga incorporating breath (pranayama), poses (asana - both moving and static poses) and meditation to help participants experience connectedness through integration of the mind, body and spirit. Yoga has profoundly enhanced my life and theatre/dance practice, providing techniques on how to become more present and step into 'being' as opposed to 'doing.'
I have taught a wide range of dance and theatre practices to1000's of people, not only in Australia but also in Japan and USA. As a dancer and actor I have worked extensively in various disciplines including theatre, film, TV, burlesque, cabaret, butoh, clowning and contemporary dance. In 2002 I discovered the joy and freedom of Burlesque, strutting and stripping my way around the globe and in 2016 was crowned Miss Burlesque Australia!
As a passionate teacher and performer I am dedicated to sharing skills with others, to assist students in finding the joy and healing energies that yoga, dance, and movement practices bring. I have witnessed so many students gain many positive benefits from these practices, and I am committed to holding space for students to explore, discover and enjoy these benefits!
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Onkartej Kaur
https://www.facebook.com/Onkartej
https://www.instagram.com/onkartejkaur/
Onkartej’s intention is to facilitate spaces where inner exploration and relationship with self harmonizes with that of Nature. Her focus is to cultivate well rounded and grounded experiences of activation and self regulation, for an awakened and balanced sense of being.
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Rivka Worth
https://www.rivkaworth.com
https://www.instagram.com/rivkaworth/
Rivka has devoted the past 30 years to facilitating dance and embodiment with a diversity of people. She thrives on bringing humans together in ceremonial dance, where freedom, connection and transformation are individually and collectively embodied in the dance. She is passionately dedicated to connecting us back to nature through our own embodiment.
Her current main long-term project is Co-Director of ‘In Your Arms’, a sensory performance project tending to the relationship between new babies and the natural world.
Rivka has decades of experience working in Disability Youth Arts, Community Cultural Development practice, improvisation practice, early childhood expressive arts. She was previous artistic director of the following companies with and for artists with disabilities; Restless Dance Theatre, Boilover Inclusive Performance Ensemble, Founder Artistic Director of Company CHAOS and StArts with D Performance Ensemble. Rivka has directed work for Weave Movement Theatre and worked with Incite Arts on Southern Ngalia Intergenerational women’s dance camps.
Rivka, BA Dance, is a certified 5Rhythms teacher, Futuring Trainer of Trainers, Yoni Bodywork Therapist, Author and Somatic Coach. Currently in training as a Somatic Movement Educator- Body-Mind Centering (R) and an Apprentice to the The 360 Emergence. Rivka is the proud founder of Eco Soma™, a new body of work, sharing eco somatic practices that guide you home to grounding in your body on planet earth.
She is currently working on her new book ‘Wildling, a field book for remembering’
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Paul Stevens: I've been practicing yoga for nearly 30 years and now teach regular Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation classes. Mantra singing is one of my favourite practices, having powerful mind/body benefits and opening the heart to joy and peace.
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Jessica Lyons: I've sang all my life and formally studied classical voice. After such structured learning I went on a journey to discover what my authentic voice sounds like. Kirtan has played a big part of that unfolding. Mantra meditation and Kirtan, for me, is a way to connect with my body and my best self. I've been involved with leading Kirtan in Melbourne for about 5 years now.