We each have a sound track to our lives. Simply hearing a chorus or the introduction to a particular peice of music will bring memories and feeling flooding back into our awareness. We associate important experiences with particular music or sounds. And it is well known that particular instruments can evoke specific emotions; film scores use music to set a scene and draw us into a particular emotion with subtlety and skill. The way we label our music broadly reflects the response the music will elicit; dance, relaxation, romantic. Healers, meditators and spiritual people such a shaman have used sound as part of their process for thousands of years. Hoop drums, rattles, singing bowls and bells are common sound tools. Sound is used for this meditation rather than music. Music can be anticipated and thus blocks the process of letting go and allowing the sound to transport you.

Serene Sound is the next step with my use of sound in meditation. For the last few years I have worked with Pete Blake under the name Sacred Balance. We offered a Sound Journey which was a enjoyed by many. Pete has moved to the other side of the city to me, so we no longer offer the Sound Journey. After many requests to contine with a similar event I have developed the Serene Sound Meditation.

To be serene is to find a harmonious stillness within. This is the aim of Serene Sound. Through the use of my many instruments I will offer you the opportunity to go within to be still and find your harmony.

We will begin with some thoughts about sound. We will then use chant to activate and "warm up" our hearing awareness, and help us connect to our spirit. After we get comfortable, I will lead you through a short relaxation before we go within transported on the beautiful sounds of my many instruments and then finally fall, gracefully, into the sound of silence.

The plan is to offer Serene Sound bi monthly to begin with. It will alternate with a Divine Dance on the last Friday of each month.

Max of 12 participants. Please book your place with Tamara 0439 471 346

Casual participation $20

5 prepaid $80

2008

February 29 - Divine Dance

March 28 - Serene Sound

April 25 - Anzac Day - Wendy Rule is scheduled to give a workshop more info

May 23 - Divine Dance

June 27 - Serene Sound

July 25 - Divine Dance

August 29 - Serene Sound

September 26 - Divine Dance

October 31 - Serene Sound

Novemebr 28 - Divine Dance

December 19 - Serene Sound

For more info contact Tamara