TWO Ocean Grove yogis and musicians have created an experience that will celebrate life and happiness at Queenscliff\u2019s coming Sacrededge festival next week.<\/p>\n
Tara Lynch and Lauri Phyland will offer two yoga and music sessions at the festival, which this year has the theme \u201cOpening Doors to Diversity\u201d.<\/p>\n
Sacrededge, which will be held from May 3-5 at Uniting Church in Queenscliff, is an opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n
Rather than debate and argue about issues Q&A style, this unique festival listens to people from the edge\u2026 their stories, music and poetry.<\/p>\n
The presenters, artists and performers come from a variety of backgrounds – Indigenous, Refugee, LGBTIQ people, Carers for the Earth.<\/p>\n
They are the voices from the edge who are vulnerable and not normally heard.<\/p>\n
With a bunch of people from different spiritual traditions and none, people who love stories, justice, ideas, music and the arts, community is created.<\/p>\n
Tara said she and Lauri had been working together to create heart opening songs that focus on love and embracing diversity, compassion and kindness.<\/p>\n
The women will offer their sessions on Saturday and Sunday between 8-9am.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth music and yoga provide healing and therapy for most unseen ailments,\u201d Tara said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBe inspired by a selection of beautiful heartfelt songs and live music throughout the practice.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe aim is to enhance the connection between sound and movement, between body, mind and spirit.<\/p>\n
\u201cClearing the mind of thought, fully relaxing, healing and moving from one state to another. \u201cWe will incorporate moments of fun and celebration to boost the emotional state.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tara said she hoped the experience would inspire thought, reflection and reconnection.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n