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Come join all the fun at the 50th Annual Aquarius Festival. We are thrilled that Flourish Sanctuary is a spiritual home for the 50th Aquarius Festival, and we invite you to join us for a truly transformative experience. As a sanctuary dedicated to spiritual growth, healing, and connection, Flourish is the perfect setting for this celebration of love, peace, and community. We are excited to host a wide range of events and workshops throughout the festival, each designed to help you explore your inner self, discover new ways of being, and connect with the world around you. Come join us in this magical journey of self-discovery and collective evolution.
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Sunday, May 14 - Alternative Health and Healing day
10.00 – 12.00 pm
An acknowledgement and acceptance to Country will be conducted by traditional custodians of Wiabal Country to open the program at Flourish Sanctuary.
3.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Sarah Schmiedler
Activating Our Innate Self-Healing Abilities, through rewriting our story, re-aligning with nature and remembering our divine power.
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Gigi Indigo
Discussion: Living a High Frequency, Healthy Lifestyle.
An acknowledgement and acceptance to Country will be conducted by traditional custodians of Wiabal Country to open the program at Flourish Sanctuary.
3.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Sarah Schmiedler
Activating Our Innate Self-Healing Abilities, through rewriting our story, re-aligning with nature and remembering our divine power.
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Gigi Indigo
Discussion: Living a High Frequency, Healthy Lifestyle.
7.30 - 9.00 pm
Shivam Rath
Mantra Hop
Shivam Rath
Mantra Hop
Monday, May 15 - Alternative Energy and Agriculture day
2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
John Button
Presentation: Regeneration, the Greening of Sacred Arunachala
John Button
Presentation: Regeneration, the Greening of Sacred Arunachala
4.00 pm – 6.30 pm
Karina Miotto
Workshop: Ecological Responsibility as a Spiritual Path.
Karina Miotto
Workshop: Ecological Responsibility as a Spiritual Path.
Tuesday, May 16 - Politics, Democracy and Disaster day
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Rich Latimer
Rich will be sharing his experiences and wisdom derived from working with and coordinating emergency services during the floods, and his current efforts to build a resilient community network in the face of uncertain times ahead. .
12.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Julian Robinson
Julian will share a framework for understanding how to apply spiritual values and principles in community development projects, drawing on his experiences of 9 months fieldwork in southeast Asia, and years running workshops, programs and retreats for co-creating conscious community in Australia.
4.00 pm - 6.00pm
Gary Dozier and Kathryn Riding
Radiance, uplifting warming Mantra music. Together Gary and Kathryn will sign their love for life and the divine energies within us and all around.
Rich Latimer
Rich will be sharing his experiences and wisdom derived from working with and coordinating emergency services during the floods, and his current efforts to build a resilient community network in the face of uncertain times ahead. .
12.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Julian Robinson
Julian will share a framework for understanding how to apply spiritual values and principles in community development projects, drawing on his experiences of 9 months fieldwork in southeast Asia, and years running workshops, programs and retreats for co-creating conscious community in Australia.
4.00 pm - 6.00pm
Gary Dozier and Kathryn Riding
Radiance, uplifting warming Mantra music. Together Gary and Kathryn will sign their love for life and the divine energies within us and all around.
Wednesday, May 17 - Art and Artists day
9.00 am – 9.30 am
Matarishvan (from Yoga Ecology Centre)
1/2 hour meditation on creativity and inspiration.
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Mac McGauley
Bringing meaning and depth to your environment and life through pottery, stained glass, architecture and building.
12.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Matarishvan (from Yoga Ecology Centre)
A guided session where you are taught the basics of creating mandalas. You will be encouraged to reflect on their own personal experiences and intentions as they create their art. The workshop is an enriching experience that combines creativity and spirituality and can be a powerful tool for spiritual growth.
Matarishvan (from Yoga Ecology Centre)
1/2 hour meditation on creativity and inspiration.
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Mac McGauley
Bringing meaning and depth to your environment and life through pottery, stained glass, architecture and building.
12.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Matarishvan (from Yoga Ecology Centre)
A guided session where you are taught the basics of creating mandalas. You will be encouraged to reflect on their own personal experiences and intentions as they create their art. The workshop is an enriching experience that combines creativity and spirituality and can be a powerful tool for spiritual growth.
6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Mark Robertson
The Power of Sound (Film presentation and Q & A)
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Matarishvan (from Yoga Ecology Centre)
2 hour Havan and Kirtan, healing meditation practice with a Vedic mantra followed by a sacred music concert featuring devotional songs.
Mark Robertson
The Power of Sound (Film presentation and Q & A)
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Matarishvan (from Yoga Ecology Centre)
2 hour Havan and Kirtan, healing meditation practice with a Vedic mantra followed by a sacred music concert featuring devotional songs.
Thursday, May 18 - Community day
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Julian Robinson (creator of Social Dhamma)
Mindful Communication & Conscious Community Development
12.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Toni, Steve, Taliesin & Jordan Hackett
Talk & Workshop: Family Life Partnering, A Conversation with Community and the Hackett Family
Julian Robinson (creator of Social Dhamma)
Mindful Communication & Conscious Community Development
12.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Toni, Steve, Taliesin & Jordan Hackett
Talk & Workshop: Family Life Partnering, A Conversation with Community and the Hackett Family
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Jazmin LJ Tassell
Biodanza: a profound and comprehensive yet simple and uplifting system of movement and music. $20
Jazmin LJ Tassell
Biodanza: a profound and comprehensive yet simple and uplifting system of movement and music. $20
Friday, May 19 - Day of the Dead
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Tim Wu
Talk: Taoist Perspectives on the Cycles of Life & Death
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Panel Discussion on the Intersection of Death, Spirituality & Social Change
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
Shunya & Friends
Original live music and chants situated at the pop end of the mantra rainbow. Come to move and groove.
Tim Wu
Talk: Taoist Perspectives on the Cycles of Life & Death
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Panel Discussion on the Intersection of Death, Spirituality & Social Change
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
Shunya & Friends
Original live music and chants situated at the pop end of the mantra rainbow. Come to move and groove.
Sunday, May 21 - Day of Renewal
9.30 am - 10:15 am
Haqiqa and Huseyn of the Nur Aski Jerrahi Sufi Tariqat.
A service from the Islamic tradition starting with the Adhan (Call to Prayer) followed by the 7 directions Ayat al Kursi chant and spiritual prayer of protection.
12:00 pm - 1.30 pm
Haqiqa and Huseyn of the Nur Aski Jerrahi Sufi Tariqat.
A Zhikrullah, traditional ceremony of Divine Remembrance within Islam combined with a candlelit walk keeping the fire of love awake in the heart.
Haqiqa and Huseyn of the Nur Aski Jerrahi Sufi Tariqat.
A service from the Islamic tradition starting with the Adhan (Call to Prayer) followed by the 7 directions Ayat al Kursi chant and spiritual prayer of protection.
12:00 pm - 1.30 pm
Haqiqa and Huseyn of the Nur Aski Jerrahi Sufi Tariqat.
A Zhikrullah, traditional ceremony of Divine Remembrance within Islam combined with a candlelit walk keeping the fire of love awake in the heart.
