“All those years forgetting how easily you can belong to everything simply by listening.” - David Whyte
Guided by a certified Somatic Ecotherapy Guide, Arya Padey, this nature-based immersion uses presence, gentle movement and sensory awareness to slow down the nervous system and to connect with something much bigger than ourselves.
The Traditional Owners of this land and waterways have always had a strong spiritual connection with the Birrarung. The banks of the Birrarung is home to countless important birthplaces, ceremonial and burial grounds. Ceremonies were held on its shores, with dancing and singing by firelight.
We honour this lineage of reverence for the Birrarung by creating a space to honour inner deep listening and awareness.
This session will include:
Nature based activities
Gentle wandering (based on given activities)
Embodiment and meditation practices
Optional reflection through sharing circles
No prior experience needed. Come as you are. All parts of you are welcome here.
This event is being generously hosted by Arya Padey, Somatic Ecotherapy Guide.
Most Riverfest events are free, and many have limited places with long waitlists. Please only book if you're confident you can attend, so others don't miss out. Bookings are limited to 2 tickets for smaller events and 4 tickets for larger events.
Can't make it? Please cancel your ticket by opening your Humanitix confirmation email and selecting 'Manage Order'. Your place will then be released to someone on the waitlist. If you need assistance, contact us by email: riverfest@yarrariver.org.au
Events will proceed unless severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require a change. If this happens, registered participants will be notified by email.
Able to alternate sitting on the ground and to have a gentle wander
We welcome people of all abilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or need assistance to participate, please contact us before the event so we can discuss how we can support your attendance.
Celebrate the Yarra, Birrarung at one of 70+ events hosted over three weeks from 27 September to 18 October. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops, wildlife spotting or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by Yarra Riverkeeper Association with thanks to our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Water4Good. Check out the full Riverfest program here.
Yarra Riverkeeper Association acknowledges that the lands and waterways of the Yarra, Birrarung catchment, are the unceded territories of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung peoples. We pay respect to Traditional Owners, who have, and continue, to care for Country. We acknowledge that the river now called Yarra has always been known as the Birrarung by its custodians.
