The Way of The Wound
Jun
12

The Way of The Wound

In this workshop with Jungian-based experiential psychotherapist, Andrew Lindsay, we will pay service to pain by firstly gathering as a group and not seek to banish it. From this edifice, we will begin a gentle inquiry, learning and playing with the intentional experiencing of our pain to facilitate a deeper understanding and relationship with it.

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Wild Breath
Jun
13

Wild Breath

The breath is our most powerful healing tool and the energetic link between mind, body, heart and soul. In this weekly session guided by Steve Beattie, you will use your breath to achieve a deep state of meditation and wellbeing.

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Kundalini Meditation
Jun
16

Kundalini Meditation

Weekly meditation session with Asher Packman that awakens the spiritual 'Kundalini' energy that resides at the base of the spine. Using a combination of breath, mantra, movement and focused attention, Asher's sessions stimulate and raise the Kundalini through the chakras, our body's energy centres.

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Mythic Musings (For Women)
Jun
18

Mythic Musings (For Women)

Hosted by Kristina Dryža, this is a monthly space for women to go as deep or as light into the mythic realm as they wish. Whether it’s a specific myth to explore – or maybe a mysterious calling from the archetypal world which has been too ephemeral to name.

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Elder Circle (For Men)
Jul
13

Elder Circle (For Men)

The Fifth Direction philosophy is firmly underwritten by the active presence of true elderhood. We are joined each month by Tim Young and Walton Stanley, the current convenors of the Minnesota Men's Conference, founded in 1984 by Robert Bly.

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The Wild Road Home
Aug
16

The Wild Road Home

Join Leon Cossar and Asher Packman for a soulful one-day retreat at Vine & Branches on Wurundjeri country, where the Birrarung flows through story-rich soil and ancient gum. At the heart of the day is Leon’s telling of Iron John—the beloved tale that became a cornerstone of mythopoetic understanding. All are welcome—people of all genders, faiths, backgrounds, orientations, ages and abilities.

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Story Circle
Jun
10

Story Circle

Join Asher Packman and his storytelling friends online at The Fifth Direction to discover the ancient and timeless wisdom that resides inside us. Each Tuesday night, stories are told and tended, providing an opportunity to listen deeply before ‘feeding’ the story by way of an open discussion.

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