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Beach Volleyball Beginners Learn and Play New Season Open
Jun21
FREE

Beach Volleyball Beginners Learn and Play New Season Open

**Whats App Group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVhEOGKs4vnBQhcsOIvKcd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVhEOGKs4vnBQhcsOIvKcd) * **Welcome to beach volleyball Learn and Play Beginners Event New Season Open**. We have volleyball events in multiple cities. Small group 20 spots each time. All the equipment is prepared. This event is for come to meet new friends, improve your Volleyball skill and have fun. * We will **learn basic skills** **and practice drills** with our Host in the first hour. * Then we’ll **play on the court** in the second hour. **Book Flash Sale Season Pass or Apply Host** [https://www.extremelyshy.com/sydney](https://www.extremelyshy.com/sydney) * **Once the host is confirmed, we will notify you of the event start date via email.** * **The pass remains discounted and refundable any time** until the specific date is finalized **12 Weeks Season Pass Flash Sale $49, Regular $79** * Every Sunday (No Events in Holiday or Raining) **Once the host is confirmed, we will notify you of the event start date via email.** * Time: 11AM-1PM * Location: Maroubra Beach * Openings: 20 spots **Host: Reply the email after apply to confirm. Paid by Extremely Shy for your Effort.** * We prepare equipment for you to setup. Scan QR code to check them in. * Share your experience to our people in the first hour. * Have fun with them in the second hour. **Liability** * The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. * You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. * All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

location_onMaroubra Beach, Sydney

Magic Mind & Peak Consciousness: Cultivating Psychic Abilities - Dr. Alex de Foe
Jun21
FREE

Magic Mind & Peak Consciousness: Cultivating Psychic Abilities - Dr. Alex de Foe

**What if psychical abilities (psi) can be cultivated in earlier life?** What are the implications for modern society and our perception of the world? A new theory based on entropy and perception may hold the answers... After 70+ years of controlled studies into psychical phenomena, scholars still lack a cohesive theory of what makes them possible.... **In this presentation, Dr Alex De Foe** draws on his 15+ years of research to model psi as an emergent lifespan experience - understanding it in relation to neural development and entropy, experiences often reported by children. Drawing upon the "free energy model" in perception and social neuroscience, Alex will make the case for cultivation of psi in pivotal states of consciousness. Part 2 will focus on experiential analysis to support the argument, including case studies and a short practice task called 'Image Streaming' that engages aspects of the mind at the periphery of experience. **Image Streaming** is a technique that bridges the divide between the conscious, unconscious, and super-conscious mind, related to Michael Thalbourne's concept of 'transliminality', in which material flows between these dimensions of mind seamlessly. **Case studies will be presented from:** * Research into out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and lucid dreams * A new theory on archetypes and the collective unconscious * Speculative accounts at the bridge between spiritual emergence and spiritual 'emergency' **About Dr. Alexander De Foe (PhD, M Couns):** * Academic at Monash University (2021-2026). * Runs a research program on mindfulness/consciousness * At RMIT University (2016-2021), he managed a virtual reality lab focusing on embodied cognition and social neuroscience. * Published over 30 peer-reviewed studies/papers on consciousness, perception, and general psychology. * Chair of the Australian Centre for Consciousness Studies * Committee Member of the Australian Institute of Parapsychological Research * Associate Editor at the Anthropology of Consciousness Journal. **Post-Event Social Lunch Hangout (12.45 - 1.45pm)** NOTE: TRYING OUT NEW LUNCH VENUE... Afterwards, you are invited to lunch with everyone at **Gopal's Restaurant** (5min walk from the venue) **PLEASE NOTE:** * **11AM Start -** Please be considerate and arrive early. * **$10 Cover Charge:** Room hire, facilities, and running costs.

location_onMelbourne Theosophical Society, Melbourne

Magic Mind & Peak Consciousness: Cultivating Psychic Abilities - Dr Alex de Foe
Jun21
FREE

Magic Mind & Peak Consciousness: Cultivating Psychic Abilities - Dr Alex de Foe

**What if psychical abilities (psi) can be cultivated in earlier life?** What are the implications for modern society and our perception of the world? A new theory based on entropy and perception may hold the answers... After 70+ years of controlled studies into psychical phenomena, scholars still lack a cohesive theory of what makes them possible.... **In this presentation, Dr Alex De Foe** draws on his 15+ years of research to model psi as an emergent lifespan experience - understanding it in relation to neural development and entropy, experiences often reported by children. Drawing upon the "free energy model" in perception and social neuroscience, Alex will make the case for cultivation of psi in pivotal states of consciousness. Part 2 will focus on experiential analysis to support the argument, including case studies and a short practice task called 'Image Streaming' that engages aspects of the mind at the periphery of experience. **Image Streaming** is a technique that bridges the divide between the conscious, unconscious, and super-conscious mind, related to Michael Thalbourne's concept of 'transliminality', in which material flows between these dimensions of mind seamlessly. **Case studies will be presented from:** * Research into out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and lucid dreams * A new theory on archetypes and the collective unconscious * Speculative accounts at the bridge between spiritual emergence and spiritual 'emergency' **About Dr. Alexander De Foe (PhD, M Couns):** * Academic at Monash University (2021-2026). * Runs a research program on mindfulness/consciousness * At RMIT University (2016-2021), he managed a virtual reality lab focusing on embodied cognition and social neuroscience. * Published over 30 peer-reviewed studies/papers on consciousness, perception, and general psychology. * Chair of the Australian Centre for Consciousness Studies * Committee Member of the Australian Institute of Parapsychological Research * Associate Editor at the Anthropology of Consciousness Journal. **Post-Event Social Lunch Hangout (12.45 - 1.45pm)** NOTE: TRYING OUT NEW LUNCH VENUE... Afterwards, you are invited to lunch with everyone at **Gopal's Restaurant** (5min walk from the venue) **PLEASE NOTE:** * **11AM Start -** Please be considerate and arrive early. * **$10 Cover Charge:** Room hire, facilities, and running costs. **The MTS is committed to providing events that align with and further The three objects of The Theosophical Society:** * To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour. * To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. * To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in the human being. However this being stated, the MTS does not endorse any health, spiritual, science-related, philosophical or theological /other assertions or claims made by any facilitator we host.

location_onMelbourne Theosophical Society, Melbourne

The Sacred Pause - A Winter Solstice Ceremony
Jun21
FREE

The Sacred Pause - A Winter Solstice Ceremony

Winter solstice is the longest night of the year. The moment the earth stands still before the light begins its slow and gentle return. And this year the solstice arrives under a waning crescent moon - one of the most potent times in the lunar cycle for surrender and deep inner reflection. The waning crescent whispers to us to let go. To clear what no longer belongs. To make space for what is coming. This is not a coincidence. This is an invitation. Award winning Reiki Master 2025 Suzi (from Healing Moods) and Voice for Spirit Connie Rose are coming together to hold this sacred space for you. Two hours of deep nourishment for your mind, body and spirit at this powerful convergence of solstice and lunar energy. Together we will move through: Yoga nidra to bring you into a place of deep rest and surrender. A group deep healing reset with Reiki and Seichim to restore and realign your energy field. Intuitive movement to allow your body to express and release what words cannot. Spirit connection to open you to messages of love and guidance from those who walk beside you. Sacred space to rest, receive and come back to yourself. Come and be held as the darkness gives way to the returning light. Open to all. No experience necessary. Simply bring yourself and an open heart. Winter is asking you to stop. We are holding the space for you to actually do it. Spaces are strictly limited. - only 10 spaces Bring a friend for a discount x Book Now: [https://events.humanitix.com/the-sacred-pause-a-winter-solstice-ceremony/tickets](https://events.humanitix.com/the-sacred-pause-a-winter-solstice-ceremony/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawSYUbRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExT0dMZGkySWgyM3BmMTY4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhfiSLMQ9qziil5t_l-tnBoj3C79oNqyM4YBz_xRmX5zCQzB3qYt1vWciOrU_aem_HlQp65Lmp89iQMop-d4F_Q)

location_onYarrambat Park, Yarrambat, Melbourne

$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿
Jun21
From $15

$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a fun tour of Newtown – Sydney’s bohemian suburb – on Sunday, June 21. Explore fancy shops with retro items, vintage clothing, artisanal objects, even arcana. Discover vibrant street art – out on the main street and inside hidden alleys. Listen to the fascinating stories behind some of the murals. Relax in a popular picnic spot. Make new friends in the process! **MEETING TIME:** 11:15 – 11:30 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Meet outside "Hui Bro's Cafe & Skewers", 326 King Street, 1, Newtown, NSW 2042. Right next to Newtown station entry/exit off King Street. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:30 AM, moving towards the shops on King Street, then exploring a wide variety of street art. Later, a park. **END:** We will get back to Newtown station by 2:30 PM. You can stop for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $15 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $15. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Be careful when you explore fragile items in shops. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

location_onHui Bro's Cafe & Skewers, New South Wales

$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿
Jun21
From $15

$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a fun tour of Newtown – Sydney’s bohemian suburb – on Sunday, June 21. Explore fancy shops with retro items, vintage clothing, artisanal objects, even arcana. Discover vibrant street art – out on the main street and inside hidden alleys. Listen to the fascinating stories behind some of the murals. Relax in a popular picnic spot. Make new friends in the process! **MEETING TIME:** 11:15 – 11:30 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Meet outside "Hui Bro's Cafe & Skewers", 326 King Street, 1, Newtown, NSW 2042. Right next to Newtown station entry/exit off King Street. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:30 AM, moving towards the shops on King Street, then exploring a wide variety of street art. Later, a park. **END:** We will get back to Newtown station by 2:30 PM. You can stop for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $15 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $15. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Be careful when you explore fragile items in shops, * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

location_onHui Bro's Cafe & Skewers, New South Wales

$15🌈🎨Quirky Newtown: Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿
Jun21
From $15

$15🌈🎨Quirky Newtown: Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a fun tour of Newtown – Sydney’s bohemian suburb – on Sunday, June 21. Explore fancy shops with retro items, vintage clothing, artisanal objects, even arcana. Discover vibrant street art – out on the main street and inside hidden alleys. Listen to the fascinating stories behind some of the murals. Relax in a popular picnic spot. Make new friends in the process! **MEETING TIME:** 11:15 – 11:30 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Meet outside "Hui Bro's Cafe & Skewers", 326 King Street, 1, Newtown, NSW 2042. Right next to Newtown station entry/exit off King Street. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:30, moving towards the shops on King Street, then exploring a wide variety of street art. Later, a park. **END:** We will get back to Newtown station by 2:30 PM. You can stop for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $15 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $15. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Be careful when you explore fragile items in shops. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

location_onHui Bro's Cafe & Skewers, New South Wales

Winter Solstice Day Retreat
Jun21
FREE

Winter Solstice Day Retreat

The winter solstice marks a threshold moment. Cultures have gathered for eons to recognise cosmic events, not because we are promised some radical transformation, but because shared ritual cultivates fertile ground for a meaningful life through reflection, connection and growth. Rituals help us digest change, build resilience, and experience and express that which may not be so accessible in our day-to-day lives. This winter solstice day retreat is an opportunity to pause, reflect and explore what it means to loosen your grip, release a little clinging and grasping to open to a quality of presence with a little less of the magnetism of attachment. The longest night calls for an acknowledgement of darkness. Through recognition and ritual, we will embrace the darkness as part of the natural cycle of life, welcoming the perspectives it offers before orienting ourselves towards the illumination of the renewing sun. Through Asana, Kriya, Japa mantra and meditation, we will spiral inwards, using practices to encourage self-inquiry, release and mark transitions to more fully experience our own lives. **What to Expect** Cultivate tapas through asana. Cleanse and release with kriya. Reflect and integrate through journaling. Explore the potency of japa mantra. Soften and renew with meditation. Warming, nourishing vegan food, and time to connect and rest. **What to Bring** Bring a journal and pen. Come dressed in comfortable, layered clothing suited to movement and stillness. Mats, cushions and blankets are provided, though you're welcome to bring your own. *Cautions* If you are pregnant, have had recent surgery or have any other significant medical condition, please be in touch with Jessie before you book - 0477 166 867 [BOOK HERE](https://momence.com/l/R5hJnoAd)

location_onAnanda Yoga Belgrave, Belgrave

Philosophy Roundtable: Art
Jun21
FREE

Philosophy Roundtable: Art

A painting that brings a person to tears. A banana worth 6.4 million dollars. A photograph ending a war. What is behind these phenomena? Please join us this Sunday to discuss the Philosophy of Art, where it comes from, what makes it powerful and why it is a universal across time and cultures. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Socrates Cafe group. We will explore the topic through a range of questions, including: **What is Art?** * What comes to mind when we use the word ‘Art’? What are the categories of objects or activities that you would consider to be art? * Which of these are art?: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_1nl2_GKbGzzSbXsRRsnAZlkmNVqWPjm **Emotion** * Is art a luxury or necessity in life? Is it essential to happiness? * Why is art so effective at making us feel powerful emotions, even when we know it doesn’t represent reality? Are these ‘true’ emotions, or somehow different / simulated? * Why do we sometimes seek our art that makes us feel sad? **Objectivity** * Is there such a thing as objectively bad art? * Are there intrinsic properties that make something aesthetic (beautiful)? Are they universal? * Are there objective standards of ‘taste’? Can one person be said to have better taste than another? If so, on what basis or criteria? **Value** * What gives art its value? Why do we consider replicas differently? Is naturally occurring beauty different to art? * What compels humans towards art? Is there an evolutionary / biological explanation for the seemingly wasteful expenditure of resources on outputs that have no practical function? **Creativity** * Are only humans able to appreciate art? * Are only humans creative? * Is there such a thing as something truly new, or is every idea or expression a recombination of existing inputs into a different configuration of outputs? * Can a machine be creative? If not, what is the constraint? * Could we ever regard AI-creativity in the same way as that of a human? Hope to see you there!

location_onCaptain Melville, Melbourne

Her Trail | Women's Business Walk (Cronulla Loop Track)
Jun21
From $5

Her Trail | Women's Business Walk (Cronulla Loop Track)

Research shows walking boosts creativity by up to 60%. For women building a business, that's not a wellness perk, that's a competitive edge. Her Trail is our monthly business walk for women who are actively building something. Whether you're still figuring out your direction or already deep in the work, this is a space to think out loud, talk through what you're working on, and walk alongside other women doing the same. Most women come on their own, so don’t worry if you’re joining solo, new faces are always welcome 🤍 📍 **Meeting Point:** **Barefoot on the Beach Cafe** The Barefoot on the Beach Cafe is about a 5–10 minute walk from Cronulla train station. We’ll meet here first, grab a coffee or snack if you like, then head off together along the Cronulla Esplanade, a beautiful coastal path with ocean views the whole way. If you can’t find us, just send us a message here on Meetup. We’ll keep an eye on it. ⏱️ **Meeting Time:** **2:00 PM** Try to get there a bit early if you can. Public transport can be unpredictable, and we want to start on time without holding everyone up. 🏁 **End Point:** **Cronulla Train Station** From there, you can head home, or stick around for gelato with the group. 🥾 **Distance & Level:** **8 km / Easy** It’s a super relaxed, mostly flat walk. Perfect if you want something low-effort but still feel good after. 🎒 **What to bring:** Water refill stations are along the route, so just bring a bottle. Wear something comfortable. Hat and sunscreen depending on the weather. **See you on the trail! xx** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Want to learn more about Her Collective Space?** Follow us on Instagram: [@hercollectivespace](http://www.instagram.com/hercollectivespace/)

location_onBarefoot on the Beach Cafe, Cronulla

What is Art For? On Emotion, Aesthetics and Creativity
Jun21
FREE

What is Art For? On Emotion, Aesthetics and Creativity

A painting that brings a person to tears. A banana worth 6.4 million dollars. A photograph ending a war. What is behind these phenomena? Please join us this Sunday to discuss the Philosophy of Art, where it comes from, what makes it powerful and why it is a universal across time and cultures. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Philosophy Circle group. We will explore the topic through a range of questions, including: **What is Art?** * What comes to mind when we use the word ‘Art’? What are the categories of objects or activities that you would consider to be art? * Which of these are art?: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_1nl2_GKbGzzSbXsRRsnAZlkmNVqWPjm **Emotion** * Is art a luxury or necessity in life? Is it essential to happiness? * Why is art so effective at making us feel powerful emotions, even when we know it doesn’t represent reality? Are these ‘true’ emotions, or somehow different / simulated? * Why do we sometimes seek our art that makes us feel sad? **Objectivity** * Is there such a thing as objectively bad art? * Are there intrinsic properties that make something aesthetic (beautiful)? Are they universal? * Are there objective standards of ‘taste’? Can one person be said to have better taste than another? If so, on what basis or criteria? **Value** * What gives art its value? Why do we consider replicas differently? Is naturally occurring beauty different to art? * What compels humans towards art? Is there an evolutionary / biological explanation for the seemingly wasteful expenditure of resources on outputs that have no practical function? **Creativity** * Are only humans able to appreciate art? * Are only humans creative? * Is there such a thing as something truly new, or is every idea or expression a recombination of existing inputs into a different configuration of outputs? * Can a machine be creative? If not, what is the constraint? * Could we ever regard AI-creativity in the same way as that of a human? Hope to see you there!

location_onCaptain Melville, Melbourne

Coffee & Connections: Topic Finding Art Space
Jun21
FREE

Coffee & Connections: Topic Finding Art Space

Hi everyone, and welcome to our very first event! Since I’ve traveled to 50 countries before settling here in Melbourne, the idea of combining travel, daily living, and creating art is a massive passion of mine. To kick off our community of "dreamers and doers," we are hosting a relaxed weekend coffee meetup to connect, share, and get inspired. Whether you are a full-time professional artist or an entrepreneur exploring painting like I am, this is a casual space to meet face-to-face and build our local network over a great cup of Melbourne coffee. **Here is what we’ll be doing:** * 🎨 **Show & Tell:** Bring a sketchbook, your iPad, or just pull up some photos of your work on your phone. Let's celebrate what everyone is currently creating or exploring! * 🤝 **Network & Connect:** Swap Instagram handles, share industry contacts, and find your new creative accountability buddies. * 🌍 **Main Topic - Art Residencies & Coliving:** Have you ever done an art residency? Are you dreaming of joining a creative coliving space overseas or right here in Australia? Let's share resources, research, and dreams about blending travel with our artistic practices. **What to bring:** * A piece of your art (physical or digital) or a work-in-progress to share. * Your business cards, portfolio links, or social handles. * Any info, questions, or experiences you have regarding art residencies! I can't wait to meet you all and hear about your creative journeys. RSVP so I can make sure we grab a big enough table!

location_onCERES, Brunswick East

SHAMANIC BREATHWORK-For healing and psycho-spiritual growth
Jun21
From $50

SHAMANIC BREATHWORK-For healing and psycho-spiritual growth

DISCOVER SHAMANIC BREATHWORK An extraordinary experience for soul growth, healing, and transformation.🦋🐺 SUNDAY 21st June 2026 [VARSITY LAKES] This is a powerful **self-mastery process** to support major healing, transformation, and self-actualization. Throughout this 3-hour workshop, you will be guided through consciously connected breathing techniques to help you ascend into non-ordinary states of consciousness, beyond the ego mind. Into the unseen realms and dimensions of the unseen world. Unleash your extraordinary powers of infinite wisdom. Release any mental, physical, and/or emotional stress. While also supporting you to regulate your nervous system & rejuvenate on a cellular level. Allowing you to feel more relaxed, replenished & re-centred within your body, mind & spirit. **SOUND JOURNEY**🎵- Music is such a critical transformative part of the Shamanic Breathwork Journey. To help transcend into calmness, and groundedness and release something that can be transmuted into emotions. It can feel so profound and can flood us on a psychological and physiological level. To immerse in the cosmic sounds to expand your sense of space beyond the earth plane. Into a mystical world beyond. **WHO IS THIS FOR?** Anyone who is invested in their Self Growth & Healing Journey ✨ **BENEFITS OF SHAMANIC BREATHWORK:** ★ Re-oxygenates your body ★ Massages your organs through increased diaphragm movement ★ Stimulates blood flow to all parts of the body ★ Improves digestion ★ Detoxifies your body ★ Boosts your immune system ★ Activates your parasympathetic nervous system ★ Can help manage pain ★ Reduces anxiety and stress ★ Supports positive mental health ★ May help with depression ★ Releases past trauma ★ Balances your nervous system ★ Aides your relaxation and restful sleep ★ Improves your clarity and focus ★ Releases you from the past ★ Helps you feel more connected to yourself and others ★ Connects you to your higher self, wise elder, and inner healer and, manifesting dreams into reality. 🦋🐺 **WHERE:** School of Shamanic Transcendence 6 Tourangeau Varsity Lakes GOLD COAST. **TIME:** 2:45p.m. doors open to settle in for 3p.m. start - 6p.m. **SELF INVESTMENT** $50 or $40concession NOTE: If you are concession (student, disability, unemployed, pensioner), cash maybe paid on the door. Please text Krisy Conroy 0404058176 **BOOKINGS:** https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-shamanic-breathwork-for-healing-and-transformation-mant8y2p or Bank Deposit to Kristine Conroy Commonwealth Bank Account Number: 10101037 BSB: 063-414 Or Via Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/KristineConroy Or Cash maybe paid at the door. Please call or text Krisy on 0404058176 to reserve your spot Yoga mats, cushions, blankets, and eye masks are provided. Please bring your own bottle of water. Wear loose comfortable clothing **☆☆☆Please bring towel to lie on☆☆☆** **FACILITATOR:** Kristine Conroy: Former Registered Nurse & holds a Bachelor inPsychiatric Nursing of 30 years. Also, Ordained Shamanic Minister, and Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator, trained By Linda **Star Wolf**. Also, trained by **Leonard Orr**, founder of Rebirthing/Breathwork, Reiki Master, Intuitive Healer/lightworker, and holds a Diploma in Meditation. ### **Medical Disclaimer for Breathwork Practice** The information provided during this breathwork session is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Breathwork can be a powerful practice, but it is not a substitute for professional medical care, therapy, or medication. Before beginning any breathwork practice, you should consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider—especially if you have or suspect you may have a medical condition such as: * Cardiovascular disease * High or low blood pressure * Epilepsy or seizures * Respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD) * Psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) * A history of trauma or PTSD * Recent surgery or physical injury * Pregnancy Breathwork may involve intense physical and emotional experiences. Participants voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or outcomes that may result from engaging in breathwork practices. If at any point during the practice you feel uncomfortable, lightheaded, dizzy, or unwell, stop immediately and seek appropriate medical attention if needed. **By participating in breathwork, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer.** * A waiver of liability will have to be signed prior to the session. * If you are concerned about physical limitations on whether you can do this please get in touch to discuss. * Please refrain from eating anything heavy for at least 3 hours prior to the session. Krisy Conroy: Mobile: 0404058176 Connect with us on FB at @ShamanicTranscendenceVarsityLakes

location_onHome of Shamanic Transcendence, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast

Beginner/Intermediate soccer @ Tempe Reserve!
Jun21
FREE

Beginner/Intermediate soccer @ Tempe Reserve!

**Let's play beginner/intermediate casual soccer at Tempe Reserve**; they have a variety of pitches and it's waiting for you to have a game there. **Meet at the grass area next to the synthetic field - that isn't a comp game**. There will be two games each around 40m wide. There's plenty of free carparking around, and it's also a \~15min walk from Wolli Creek Station. ***Please note***: \- We'll play from 3pm\. Sign up properly\, don't come if only waitlisted\, and arrive on time or not long after or you will have to wait before playing\. \- This group is for beginner and intermediate levels only and we play respectfully\. **If you're advanced, this is *not* the group for you**. Go find some other group to play with. \- Only come if well\. Bring plenty of fluids\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\, hat etc as appropriate\. \- Spread out amongst the 2 games\. DO NOT CROWD IN THE MAIN GAME\. I shouldn't have to yell loudly every time about this one\. \- Downtomeet and Meetup are the main sources of truth for my soccer events\. We also spread the word on the Social Soccer in Southern Sydney and Banter Facebook page\. No other groups or chats should be relied on\. ***\- If you have a soccer ball and/or pump\, bring them along*** to ensure that we start relatively soon after the advertised start time. Also bring along a dark shirt and white shirt (NO GREY / BROWN) for even teams. \- This is **generally a free event** \- once in a blue moon we'll seek donations to help keep the group going or pay for goals\, but this will be disclosed if so\. Cheers! PS. If you liked the game, then support / leave a Review at [https://www.facebook.com/tempesoccer](https://www.facebook.com/tempesoccer) :)

location_onTempe Recreation Reserve, Tempe

Sunday Meditation | Community Building | Connection | Meet New People
Jun21
FREE

Sunday Meditation | Community Building | Connection | Meet New People

**Who We are..... 🤝** Our journey to bring people together began in January of 2022. The group was started with a simple intention to gather and meet some likeminded people - connecting through the powerful act of meditation and sharing our genuine selves while sitting in a circle that represents equality, harmony and wholeness( *we believe everyone in the circle is a teacher and a student at the same time)*. And over the last 4 years of consistently coming together, we have fostered a beautiful, loving, dependable community where members from all walks of life have experienced a sacred space to sit in silence together and meditate, share their authentic selves, give presence to others and forge meaningful and long lasting connections. The Meditations are guided by Sana(co-founder and host), who is a Trained and certified meditation teacher by the Meditation Association of Australia, and has been guiding meditations for 3+ years in corporate and community settings. ✨ **Do you wish to....** * Experience a simple yet powerful meditation and breathing practice to find calm, relaxation and clarity * Connect with like-minded people in your local community and foster meaningful connections * Meet others who are passionate about growing, uplifting themselves, and supporting others * Share insights from your personal journey (or simply listen and learn) Or maybe you just want to... ☮️ **Spend your Sunday evening in a peaceful, zen space and meet new people? Bring a friend (or two!) and let’s connect.** **What’s on the evening’s flow?** * **Open meet & greet** – connect and settle in * **5 min guided meditation** to land into the space and connect within * **Sharing circle** (totally optional!) – share your thoughts or simply listen * **20-30 min guided meditation** – for relaxation and deeper connection **Where?** 📍 **250 George St, Fitzroy VIC 3065** Enter through the church gates. You’ll see a small garden on the left and stairs on the right leading up to the **Dance of Life Yoga Studio (first door on your right upstairs).** **What to bring?** * **Donation:** A contribution of **$15 or more is recommended**. Your donations directly help us cover venue, meetup membership and other costs, provide valuable resources, and keep this meditation community alive and growing. * **Warm jumper/jacket** (just in case!) * **Water** * **Any books/resources/inspiration you’d love to share** **Important Notes:** * Spaces are **limited**, so if you can’t make it, please update your RSVP to “Not going” or send us a quick message. * **No-show policy:** To keep it fair for everyone, repeat no-shows without notice may not be able to RSVP in the future. * Attendees under 18 must have a guardian present. **Everyone is welcome!** All ages (with guardians for under 18), backgrounds, genders, and experiences – no meditation experience needed. The event runs for about **2.5 hours**, but you’re free to come and go as you need.

location_onDance of Life Yoga Studio, Melbourne

School of life - Sydney fan meetup, difficult questions deck
Jun21
FREE

School of life - Sydney fan meetup, difficult questions deck

This event is in person! To find the room, walk into the car parking area from the street at 14 Frances St, walk to the end of the car park (to the left of the building) and enter in the side pedestrian gate. Walk straight down the pathway to the back building and up the stairs. Look for the signs to Skyview Hall! As part of the school of life Sydney meetup we host a discussion focused on the difficult questions deck. We flip a difficult question and then ask the group to answer. Some examples include, "what makes a good listener?" and "if you could own any piece of art, what would it be?", "who was a childhood role model other than your parents?" Join us for questions like these and more. We hope to have you join us in this journey of self discovery. If you’re reading this, you’re invited. Please don’t feel like you “won’t be welcome” just because you’re new, demographically different from the average member, or hate the School of Life and everything it stands for. You’ll be fine! We usually meet every 3rd Sunday of the month at 4pm. 0438481143 to contact us if you get lost. This event is free for first time participants, then $10 if you are coming back for more! The cost covers the room hire, snacks and helps with making sure people are committed to attending. If you struggle to pay the cost, please get in touch to talk about it. You can also pay via Payid to 0438481143

location_onSkyview hall, Randwick

Soulful Mantra Meditation Evening
Jun21
FREE

Soulful Mantra Meditation Evening

**We invite you to The Mantra Room, a friendly community sharing spiritual practice of Mantra Meditation, Kirtan & Wisdom & Vegan Meal.** **\~\~** “Mantra” means transcendental sound vibration, sound which transcends the material world. It does not originate in the material world; it originates in the Spiritual World and descends to the material platform without losing any spiritual potency. By the simple process of mantra meditation, our mind and heart are gradually purified of all kinds of stress, worry, misconceptions and deep-seated fears etc. We begin to experience an ever-deepening inner peace and happiness and increasing insights into life. The easiest way of meditating on the mantras is by singing in a group accompanied with musical instruments , which is also known as Kirtan. Rather than being a type of performance, Kirtan is a journey of self discovery. It nourishes our deepest needs for inner peace, happiness, freedom from fear & spiritual love. Be a part of an immersive and interactive mantra meditation experience and join many other like minded people that come to Brisbane’s home of Kirtan [The Mantra Room](https://www.facebook.com/TheMantraRoom.Brisbane)! Everyone is welcome, whether you regularly engage in meditation or never before we encourage you to come along for a special night of chanting. Includes Community Veg/Vegan meal. Volunteering and Donations in supporting these events are greatly appreciated. Namaste! The Mantra Room Volunteers♥

location_onThe Mantra Room Brisbane, West End

Four Week Meditation Course
Jun21
FREE

Four Week Meditation Course

Join us a four week journey, where ancient knowledge meets neuroscience. This course goes beyond theory; you'll learn practical hands-on techniques from dedicated volunteers who live and breathe these practices * Based on the teachings of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in celebration of International Yoga Day * Guided meditations each session * No charge * **Register online** at [meditateforfree.au/belconnen](http://meditateforfree.au/belconnen) * all enquiries ring 0492 920 243 **Week** **1** **Neuroscience and Sahaja Yoga** Meditation helps to quieten the brain's 'overthinking network' (Default Mode Network),reducing constant thoughts and bringing a state of mental silence. Based on: [Aftanas LI, Golocheikine SA. Human anterior and frontal midline theta and lower alpha reflect emotionally positive state and internalized attention: high-resolution EEG investigation of meditation. Neurosci Lett. 2001 Sep 7;310(1):57-60.](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11524157/) **Week2** **Attention: How it works** The three aspects of attention; alerting, orienting and executive control play an important role being able to manage ourselves. Meditation elevates our attention onto deeper aspects of our lives. 🧠 Based on: [Petersen SE, Posner MI. The attention system of the human brain: 20 years after. Annu Rev Neurosci. 2012;35:73-89.](https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-neuro-062111-150525) **Week 3** **Ancient Wisdom & inspiration** Science gives us the tools to understand the mechanics of creation, but ancient wisdom inspires us to know our place within the collective power that supports us. 🧠 Based on: [Mascaró, J. (Ed. & Trans.). (1965). The Upanishads. Penguin Books.](https://archive.org/details/upanishads00masc) **Week 4** **Role of the Guru** Gu: "darkness" (ignorance, illusion, and confusion). Ru: "destroyer," "dispeller," or "that which removes." The right Guru dispels the darkness of ignorance and reveals the light of truth. 🧠 Based on: [Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, How to get the connection with the Divine power, 03 June 1990, Miami, USA](https://learnsahajayoga.org/en/post/6673).

location_onG03 Wayfarer, Belconnen

Volleyball Training and Games - Intermediate - B Level (SNHC)
Jun21
From $24

Volleyball Training and Games - Intermediate - B Level (SNHC)

Welcome to Melbourne Volleyball Academy! 🤗 **[[WHAT]]** This session will be broken into 2 halves, 1st half is training and the 2nd half is games. Please arrive on time as we will start exactly at 5:30 PM. Our intention is to have this training be the 'next step' after our beginner-level training at North Melbourne Community Centre. We will be focusing on learning what specific roles on the court entail, improving 'volleyball IQ', breaking bad habits, and building better techniques. **[[WHERE]]** The session will be held as State Netball Hockey centre. Please enter via the main entrance (the entrance with the larger parking lot), we will be on Court 3 & 4, please ask the person at the front desk if you need directions. **[[WHO]]** The training is intended for social volleyball players at the intermediate level or 'B' level (for more details on volleyball levels, please visit our site here: https://melbournevolleyballacademy.com.au/skill-levels-explained). Players are expected to: * pass freeballs and serve receive consistently * have some knowledge of 5-1 (1 setter all around) or 6-2 (back row setter only) systems * help others and have good sportsmanship If you are a high intermediate (BB) or advanced player (A) you are more than welcome to join but you may find our open play sessions for BB/A level players more suitable. For players that are at the beginner level, we suggest attending our training on Fridays at North Melbourne Community Centre 6-9PM as beginners may find the drills and level of play too difficult. Players will be asked to attend a different session if their play is deemed unsafe or if they are not of the appropriate skill level. **[[HOW MUCH]]** $24 card payment will be collected on the day via square (EFTPOS) payment. **[[WHEN]]** The stadium is booked for 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. However, feel free to come early and stretch as the stadium is open earlier. **Last-minute dropouts and no-shows will have a zero-tolerance policy going forward.** All players are expected to **update their RSVP at least 24 hours** in advance if they are unable to attend. This applies to players on the going list and the waitlist. **[[THINGS TO BRING]]** We ask that you bring: * Water bottle * Appropriate footwear for indoor court shoes - netball shoes, volleyball shoes, or basketball shoes would be suitable. * Wear contacts or sports glasses if possible. **[[OTHER DETAILS]]** Only those on the “going” list are permitted to play. If you are on the waitlist, or not registered at all, you will not be permitted to play.

location_onState Netball Hockey Centre, Melbourne

Reiki Fire & Pizza - open to everyone
Jun21
FREE

Reiki Fire & Pizza - open to everyone

Reiki is all about balance so we have six seats for men, six seats for women. These circles are open to anyone curious about Reiki or anyone in need of a deeply relaxing experience and a chance to throw something into the fire to let it go. Ronnie will lead you through an easy to follow meditation while her team of Reiki Students and practitioners give Reiki to everyone in the circle. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the relaxing, nurturing, balancing energy of Reiki. Reiki Master/Teacher Ronnie Maree will use her years of experience with circle work, meditation and Reiki to hold a safe supportive space for you to breathe, relax, expand and connect to create a moment in time to let go of something old and bring new dreams into your life. Choose something you want to let go of, by writing a few words down on a piece of paper to burn in the candle flame. We also write down things we want to bring into our lives. Arrive from 5.45pm ready to start the circle at 6.00pm. Stay on for Pizza and drinks from 7pm for great conversations with a friendly group of people. Feel free to enjoy a wine if you like. $20 donation on entry would be gratefully appreciated if you would like to enjoy some pizza or make a smaller donation if you can bring something to share for supper 🙏🏻 Ronnie embraces all forms of supportive energy work and invites other practitioners to support her in the circle work in their own way, so please let me know if you just want to receive, or if you would like to help. Address supplied when your seat is confirmed: click GOING then MESSAGE Ronnie on 0408050724. This event is also promoted on Noosa Reiki Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQ4rbDRWm/?mibextid=wwXIfr

location_onMessage Ronnie for Noosa Address, Noosa Heads

Social Pool 4PM session
Jun21
FREE

Social Pool 4PM session

Please come and play **8-ball pool** on Sunday. The group is casual and has varying skill levels but games are about learning and having fun. All are welcome. Hot & cold drinks including alcohol are also available. Teams rotate and split so you play with and against different people in teams of two. Free parking - Park at CPP Cultural center on Roe Street for three hours free parking, and then charged at $4 per hour after that. **Free Parking - the closest to Pot Black is #2** https://www.cityofperthparking.com.au/whats-new/3-hour-free-parking-weekends-public-holidays Transport - The Perth train and bus ports are within 5 minute walks. Cost - $7 cash. Thanks to the venue we have subsidised tables for up to two hours of pool. Stay as long or short as you like. Please bring cash and change is provided. We meet at the table and chairs at the entrance inside the building at 3.50 - 4pm. Just ask the staff for the Meetup group. Rules: Since there are so many variations of the rules around the world, here is what we play: 8 Ball rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-4URzvawhs&t=236s (International rules, with the exception of calling shots. Flukes welcome) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s-LCRkCKjvz-jer0K3NQD4FiyvLjvhYJb-5zUTC8fSk/edit?usp=drive_link ***By registering for this event, please take note of the following concerning attendance;*** * Please make sure to turn up when your name is reflected on the "Going" list. * If you require to pull out for any reason, please ensure to do so 24hrs before the session (4pm, Saturday) to give enough notice to the people on the waitlist. * Failing to do so and being absent on Sunday will be met with a warning and a strike. Receiving 3 strikes will result in a ban from attending 3 future sessions counted from the week following the third strike. * If you are registering onto the waitlist, please check back after 4pm on Saturday the day before to see if you have been bumped up onto the "Going" list. * On the day of the session, organisers will be grouping participants for play at 4pm sharp. If you are on the "Going" list, but late, you will not be given priority to jump onto the active tables. In the event we do not have enough tables subject to venue conditions, you will be asked to wait.

location_onPot Black Family Pool and Snooker Centre Northbridge, Northbridge