Resonance is an intimate Rise towards Spring Equinox rite of passage – a chance to tune into this rebirth and balance point of the year and into a carefully held space where breath, sound, movement, dance and voice become your guides.
As the light builds again, you’ll be gently invited to do the same: Rise towards Spring Equinox & meet the energy guiding you, tuning in for the insights that this seasonal point of balance has to reveal.
From the moment you arrive and lay down your mat, you’ll be welcomed into a warm, grounded space held by four experienced facilitators – Holly Brocklebank and Zoe Konovalov from the Canberra Ecstatic Dance Collective, breathwork therapist Shelby Trevillian (Alpenglow State), and Qi Gong an crystal bowl facilitator Angie Liu (Piniri Wellbeing).
Together, they will create a safe, trauma-aware container where you can soften your guard, feel deeply supported, and surrender into the journey.
What you can expect:
You’ll begin in shared circle, arriving in your body, meeting the group, and setting your Solstice intention – what has called you here, and what you are ready to meet, release, or invite in. Shelby will prepare & guide you into Breathwork Mastery: a gentle, guided practice using relaxed, connected breathing through the nose that opens a doorway into the unconscious.
About Breathwork Mastery:
During a breathwork session you’ll lie comfortably on a mat while being guided through the breath at your own pace.
There is nothing to achieve and no “right” experience. Each session unfolds differently, shaped by your own intention and what your psyche is ready for.
Many people describe leaving with a greater sense of calm, clarity, presence and connection—not because someone told them what they should experience, but because they were finally given the space to listen to themselves.
✔ Stress release & nervous system regulation
✔ Clarity in decision-making
✔ Emotional healing & integration
✔ Expanding capacity for joy & love
No contraindications. This modality is safe for all – including beginners & expecting mothers
About the movement and dance:
Holly from the Canberra Ecstatic Dance collective will guide the sonic landscape into a rich, dynamic soundscape that gradually builds from grounded presence into waves of expression—think tribal rhythms, earthy downtempo, ethno-electronica, organic textures, deep bass, and then softer, spacious chill beats.
The playlist is crafted to mirror the inner journey: supporting you as you move and flow out of the breathe into further softening and release, arriving in a meditative, spacious state of integration where your system can settle and absorb what has unfolded.
You can move as you feel, actively or stay lying or sitting down- guided by your body and what calls you.
From there, you’ll be invited to lie down and completely surrender into a restorative sound healing journey.
About the sound healing:
Angie will share a Crystal singing bowl experience complemented by Holly on hand-pan and additional live healing instruments to bathe the room in vibration, helping to soothe your nervous system, harmonise your energy, and gently weave your experience back together. The resonance of sound works deeply and subtly, inviting the body to relax, the mind to quieten, and awareness to rest in stillness.
To gather the threads of the day and call the group back into a shared field, you’ll then move into a guided Kirtan guided by Holly, Zoe, Cher and friends.
About the Kirtan & Heart Songs:
Traditional Indian kirtan is a devotional practice of call-and-response singing, where a leader offers a chant – often simple phrases or mantras – and the group responds, gradually building energy, connection, and heart-opening through repetition.
Accompanied by guitar, harmonium, and percussion, you’ll be invited to lend your voice (or simply listen) as we move through a blend of traditional chants and a couple of modern “heart songs” – lyrical prayers for the soul that celebrate connection, healing, and remembrance.
Closing integration and snacks;
We’ll complete the journey by gently closing the space and inviting grounded integration. You’ll be welcomed to share in small groups or simply sit quietly, journal, or rest as you wish.
To anchor you back into your body and the warmth of community, we’ll close with nourishing tea, soup, and treats – a simple, heartful way to land together after a powerful inner journey, and to step back into the winter night feeling resourced, connected, and accompanied by the wisdom Solstice has revealed.
About your hosts:
Holly Brocklebank
Holly is co-founder of the Ecstatic Dance Collective & 5 Element Acupuncturist, a budding ecstatic dance Deejay, dance facilitator & loves exploring & weaving seasonal themes into her dance journeys.
Holly will be shaping immersive soundscapes to support the breath work journey, to guide and expand into embodied movement, integration process.
Holly has been singing with Mandala Kirtan for over a year-bringing heartfelt mantra and devotional presence & enjoys playing hand-pan in collaboration with crystal bowl and sound healers in Canberra. Holly also collaborates with Angie Lui to co-create seasonal Sacred Rhythms Women's Retreats to share Chinese Medicine wisdom, Ecstatic dance and sound healing.
Shelby Trevillian:
In 2022, Shelby discovered Breathwork Mastery RBM and was drawn to its gentle, conscious approach to breath, body awareness, intention, and integration. A trained yoga teacher, she later became a breathwork practitioner and completed two years of professional training with Eleanor Mann through The School of Breathwork. Through Alpenglow State. Shelby weaves together breathwork, yoga, somatics, environmental education, snowsports education, motherhood, and facilitation to support others in slowing down, reconnecting, and building the inner resources to meet life with more presence, resilience, and joy.
Zoe Kanovolov:
Zoe is a yogi, mother, acrobat, and tea devotee who has spent her life exploring diverse paths to the Divine is passionate about helping people reconnect with the joy and peace within and looks forward to sharing kirtan with the group at the event.
Zoe has a firm foundation in yoga, has since taught and studied around the world-including as a resident teacher at Hariharalaya Yoga and Meditation Centre in Cambodia, and leading workshops in India, Thailand and Taiwan.
Zoe has a strong foundation in breath and alignment, expands into intuitive, embodied flow, is an Acro Yoga teacher, a member of the Canberra Ecstatic Dance Collective, sings with Mandala Kirtan, and has trained in traditional Thai massage, Ayurveda, qi gong, and Tea ceremony.
Angie Liu
Angie is a Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong and Medical Qigong practitioner, sound practitioner and Integrative Nutrition Coach, and the founder of Piniri Wellbeing. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in movement, energy practices and women’s wellbeing, she creates gentle, nurturing spaces for people to return to their bodies and reconnect with their natural vitality.
**Please note, although we are using a church hall, this is a non-religious, non-denominational event.
ABOUT CEDC:
The Canberra Ecstatic Dance Collective has been offering monthly dances for 9 years in Canberra. They hold a safe and supportive space to express, release, and experience joy through movement.
MORE ABOUT THE DANCE:
These dances are lovingly curated to take you on a journey which rises to a peak through to a gentle return and integration.
Whatever is intrinsically and authentically emerging from within is what we are opening up to and creating space for. Uninhibited movement is encouraged, whilst being respectful of others in the space.
Sound Healing Disclaimer
Crystal bowl sound healing is a complementary relaxation and wellbeing experience, not medical or psychological treatment. Please advise the facilitator of any pregnancy, sound sensitivity, migraine, tinnitus, epilepsy or seizure history, significant medical condition, or implanted electronic medical device before participating.
You may pause or leave at any time. Consult your healthcare professional if unsure whether the session is suitable for you
During sound healing, some people may experience emotional release, changes in body sensations, or altered states of awareness. You are always welcome to adjust your position, sit up, leave the room briefly, or let a facilitator know if you need support at any time.
By attending, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own wellbeing and agree to participate within your own limits. If you are unsure whether sound healing is appropriate for you, please contact the facilitator prior to the event.
