Sacred Sound Healing Meditation, Castlemaine Fringe Festival

Marye has been facilitating sound bath meditations since 2014, after a heart opening experience that changed the course of her life. Her personal practice is grounded in the studies of sacred sound therapy and the Vedic sciences. At the Castlemaine Fringe Festival she led a journey through gong, shaman drum, crystal bowls, meditation chimes, monochord, voice, Tibetan bowls, percussion and sacred chants.

Patricia Mottram opened it with a guided meditation and shamanic drumming.

Sound has been utilised in various cultures for thousands of years as a tool for the body, mind and soul of a person for harmony and healing. You receive mantras, sound medicine melodies and other songs accompanied by sacred instruments, in order to move into a place of complete relaxation and peace. This sacred space is a conduit for building community.

In Marye's words: deep healing and transformation happens when a person is seen and held with love by others while they navigate life's challenges.

It was held at Wesley Hill Hall, 129 Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine, from 4pm to 5.30pm, for ages twelve and over, with people bringing their own mat, pillow and blanket, and chairs made available. Tickets were $40, or $35 for concession and Fringe members.