Yoga and music the perfect pairing at Sacrededge

TWO Ocean Grove yogis and musicians have created an experience that will celebrate life and happiness at Queenscliff’s coming Sacrededge festival next week.

Tara Lynch and Lauri Phyland will offer two yoga and music sessions at the festival, which this year has the theme “Opening Doors to Diversity”.

Sacrededge, which will be held from May 3-5 at Uniting Church in Queenscliff, is an opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.

Rather than debate and argue about issues Q&A style, this unique festival listens to people from the edge… their stories, music and poetry.

The presenters, artists and performers come from a variety of backgrounds – Indigenous, Refugee, LGBTIQ people, Carers for the Earth.

They are the voices from the edge who are vulnerable and not normally heard.

With a bunch of people from different spiritual traditions and none, people who love stories, justice, ideas, music and the arts, community is created.

Tara said she and Lauri had been working together to create heart opening songs that focus on love and embracing diversity, compassion and kindness.

The women will offer their sessions on Saturday and Sunday between 8-9am.

“Both music and yoga provide healing and therapy for most unseen ailments,” Tara said.

“Be inspired by a selection of beautiful heartfelt songs and live music throughout the practice.

“The aim is to enhance the connection between sound and movement, between body, mind and spirit.

“Clearing the mind of thought, fully relaxing, healing and moving from one state to another. “We will incorporate moments of fun and celebration to boost the emotional state.”

Tara said she hoped the experience would inspire thought, reflection and reconnection.

Artists, presenters and musicians at the festival include, Mojo Juju – a troubadour, a soothsayer, a shapeshifter and a darn good songwriter; Fadak Alfayadh – a community lawyer, advocate and a refugee 15 years ago; and Chris Csabs – an LGBTI+ advocate and survivor of Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE).

The festival of arts, music and ideas will be held at the Uniting Church in Queenscliff, corner Hesse and Stokes Street, from May 3-5.

For more information, head to unitingqueenscliff.org.au.