Sound of Being™ Retreats

Are you ready to reconnect with your true self, step away from the responsibilities of everyday life, and step into a space of deep nourishment and transformation?

We understand how modern life can leave your nervous system frazzled. Our retreat offers multiple practices specifically designed to calm and regulate your nervous system, moving you out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state of peace and balance. From sound healings that harmonize your body's frequencies to breathwork that soothes your mind, you'll find profound relief and renewal here.

Profound Relaxation and Stress Relief: You will experience deep relaxation through immersive sound healing sessions, helping to release tension and reduce stress. The serene environment and carefully curated activities will allow you to unwind and find peace, far from the demands of everyday life.
Emotional Healing and Balance: Our retreat provides a safe and supportive space to explore and release emotional blockages. Through sound healing, breathwork, and guided meditations, you will gain tools to process and heal from past traumas, fostering emotional balance and resilience.
Enhanced Self-Awareness and Clarity: The retreat offers opportunities for introspection and self-discovery. You will engage in practices that enhance your self-awareness, helping you gain clarity on your life’s purpose, goals, and personal growth journey.
Spiritual Connection and Growth: Through sound healing and other holistic practices, you will connect with your deeper self and the spiritual aspects of your being. This connection will support your spiritual growth, providing insights and a sense of alignment with your true nature.

Renewed Energy and Vitality: By the end of the retreat, you will feel revitalized and re-energized. The combination of rest, nourishing activities, and holistic healing practices will restore your vitality, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to embrace life’s challenges with renewed vigor. Deep Sense of
Community and Connection: You will share this transformative journey with like-minded individuals, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The shared experiences and connections made during the retreat will provide support and inspiration, extending beyond the retreat itself.
Integration and Lasting Impact: The retreat is designed to equip you with practical tools and practices that you can integrate into your daily life. You will leave with a deeper understanding of sound healing and other holistic practices, enabling you to continue your wellness journey and maintain the benefits gained during the retreat.

Seriya, a Byron Bay Yogini, was deeply influenced by her mother's Yoga and Healing practices, shaping her path early on. Her journey led her to study and practice Meditation & Healing across continents, enriching her understanding and deepening her intuitive connection with herself, the global community, and the Divine. Certified in Daoist Yin Yoga, traditional Sivananda Hatha Yoga, and trained in Kahuna Bodywork and Shamanism.

Seriya's skills also extend to Remedial Massage, Dry Needling, Liquid Crystal Therapy, Energy Healing, Soul Retrieval, and Sound Therapy.

She is a devoted Kirtan singer and instrumentalist, using devotional chanting as part of her healing practice. In her work. Seriya creates sacred spaces, aiming to respect, support, nurture, and inspire healing and personal growth in others.

Seriya spent six years as the Experiences Coordinator at The Crystal Castle, managing facilitators and leading workshops on Meditation, Yoga, Nature, Crystals, and Sound Healing. Seriya also served as the Operations Manager for Miimi and Jiinda, an indigenous artist and designer, drawing on her childhood and adult experiences with indigenous cultures to infuse her work with reverence for ritual and ceremony.

Seriya’s tertiary background in theatre, music and teaching, has given her a solid foundation to skilfully hold space. Regularly hosting womens’ healing events, international retreats, and facilitating large workshops and events, Seriya is highly skilled and experienced in group facilitation.

Seriya co-founded Sound Healing Australia in 2016 with Matty Rainbow, offering transformative Sound of Being experiences globally. Their modality, based on Vedic and Shamanic teachings, combines sound therapy, breathwork, energy medicine, and meditation.

Seriya teaches training programs for students worldwide, sharing her wisdom and offering foundational online programs and mentoring in various healing modalities. A mother, partner, and lifelong student, Seriya embodies authenticity, humility, spontaneity, compassion, and lightheartedness in her teachings and practices. To learn more about Seriya's offerings, visit www.akshayahealing.com and www.soundhealingaustralia.com.

Matty Rainbow is a multifaceted healer and teacher, specialising in meditation, Kinesiology, Reiki, and massage therapy. His journey with sound as a healing tool began in 2012, leading him to co-found Sound Healing Australia with Seriya Cutbush.

With a passion for helping others connect with their inner peace and vitality, Matty has dedicated himself to sharing the transformative power of sound healing. Together with Seriya, he has facilitated countless sound healing meditations at festivals, yoga studios, and corporate events, witnessing the profound positive effects of sound on participants' well-being.

Matty's approach to healing is holistic, drawing on a deep understanding of the body's energy systems and the mind-body connection. He is committed to making sound healing accessible to all, which inspired the creation of the Sound of Being workshops and facilitator trainings.

Based in the Byron Shire, Matty lives with Seriya and their two daughters. His work extends beyond teaching and healing sessions to include the creation of sound healing instruments and collaborations with a variety of events and organizations, all aimed at promoting wellness and harmony through the power of sound.

To learn more about Matty’s offerings visit www.soundhealingaustralia.com www.rainbowrising.com.au

Sound of Being is a transformative modality that intertwines sound therapy, breathwork, energy medicine, and meditation, rooted in Vedic and shamanic teachings. Seriya Cutbush and Matty Rainbow have meticulously crafted this approach to create a deeply healing and transformative experience, offering Sound of Being experiences to tens of thousands of participants worldwide.

Their passion is to create a safe and accessible space for sound healing in everyday life, believing in its power to help others find deep relaxation, stillness of mind, and emotional balance.

Sound Healing Australia provides a range of Sound of Being training programs, events, workshops, and retreats all designed to support personal growth, healing, and expansion. Their 700-hour training programs empower students to confidently share the Sound of Being modality in their communities.

In addition to training programs, they further offer accessible, foundational online workshops, courses, and mentoring for individuals seeking personal healing and growth. Whether it is learning to hold space as a facilitator or practitioner, or embarking on a personal healing journey, this work is profound and transformative.

The 1:1 sessions of Sound of Being integrate sound healing, muscle testing, energy healing, shamanic work, and the use of sacred instruments on the body and in the biofield. These sessions support clients in balancing physical and emotional blockages, which are often interconnected.

Utilising a variety of instruments, including crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls, gongs, tuning forks, a medicine drum, mantra, voice, harmonium, taboura, monolina, crystal harp, chimes, and a Native American flute, Sound of Being offers a comprehensive healing experience.

Their healing clinic in the Byron Shire provides individuals with the opportunity to experience Sound of Being in their daily lives. Through coaching techniques, they assist clients in integrating sound therapy, breathwork, meditation, and energy medicine into their daily rhythms and routines, aiding them in finding balance and harmony.

Sound of Being is a modality that can profoundly change lives, helping and supporting individuals discover the essence of BEING rather than just DOING. It teaches us how to lean into healing frequencies of vibrational medicine, understanding which sounds nourish our nervous systems.

Their work and training are trauma-informed, approaching healing with deep reverence, understanding, and compassion, meeting clients and participants where they are in the moment, and guiding the healing process with truth-seeking and integrity.

To learn more about Sound of Being and their offerings, visit www.soundhealingaustralia.com. Benefits and Contra-Indications for Sound of Being.

Your home away from home is an incredible villa called Gymea, nestled in a luscious tropical oasis just outside Byron Bay.

This luxurious haven features:

Sacred Octagonal Meditation / Yoga / Workshop Space
Fireplace in Octagonal Space
20 Metre Resort Style Magnesium Pool
Treatment room
Healing Spa

The Healing Spa offers treatments that you may enjoy during the retreat.

Here's a list of the treatments:

Sauna Room ~ dry heat experience
Steam Room ~ wet heat experience
Magnesium Plunge Pool ~ cold plunge experience
Ozone Hydrotherapy Spa Bath ~ warm spa experience

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in: Thursday, October 16, 2024: from 1pm-2pm and
Check-out: Sunday, October 19, 2024: at 10am after breakfast and the closing ceremony
Which airport should I fly into?
Fly into Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport. We offer a transfer option from Gold Coast Airport, which is a 45minute drive to Gymea Eco Retreat.
Where is the retreat being held?
The retreat is being held at Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa in Uki, Northern NSW. Learn more at https://www.visitgymearetreat.com.au/
How do I get to the retreat center?
We offer a shuttle bus transfer from Gold Coast Airport to the Retreat Center for $90 return. A booking link will be provided once you register for the retreat. We ask that you fly into the Gold Coast in the morning to be prepared for 12pm shuttle departure if you choose to book that.

Directions for travel by car can be found here: https://www.gymearetreat.com.au/directions/
Can guests arrive before the retreat start date?
No, you will need to seek accommodation outside of the retreat center.
Is there a town within walking distance?
No, the nearest town is Uki village, a 5minute drive away. We strongly encourage guests to stay on the grounds throughout the retreat and hit the pause button from the outside world.
Is there WIFI at Gymea?
Yes, but only in the main hall. We ask all guests to keep their phones on flight mode during activities to connect with nature. There will be designated times for checking phones for important calls and family communication. There is also limited phone signal.
Are meals included at the retreat?
Yes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided once the retreat starts. The first meal will be dinner on the eve of check-in, and the last meal will be breakfast at 7:30am on the final day.

Unlimited access to herbal and black teas will be available. Plus a simple morning and afternoon tea, and a bowl of seasonal fruit will on offer.
What kind of food is provided at the retreat?
The food is one of the highlights! You will be wellfed with vegetarian Ayurvedicinspired meals, glutenfree with dairyfree options. We will do our best to accommodate your dietary requirements. Please ensure you have submitted your Retreat Guest Information form so we can support you as much as possible.

We believe the choices of food we eat affect our health, environment, and communities. Byron Bay has an abundance of local fresh produce, allowing us to use organic and pesticidefree ingredients whenever possible. All food is prepared onsite, ensuring the freshest meals.
Can we cook on the premises?
No, there are no cooking facilities in the rooms, and the retreat kitchen is not available to guests.
Are massage appointments available?
Yes, a booking link for therapies will be provided after booking. These will be offered during your free time.
Is there a laundry service?
No, there is no laundry service available.
Are yoga mats and blankets provided?
Yes, yoga mats, blankets, and blocks are provided in the octagon. However, you are welcome to bring your own mat or blanket if preferred.
What do I need to bring?
• Water Bottle
• Comfortable clothes
• Lightweight long sleeve tops and pants for mosquito protection
• Natural mosquito repellent
• Raincoat
• Sunscreen & hat
• Toiletries (toilet paper, towels, slippers, toiletries, hairdryer provided)
• Swimmers / swimming shorts
• Sarong / light blanket (optional)
• Socks (optional for the octagon)
• Eye masks (optional)
• Torch
• Journal/Notebook and Pen
• Yoga mat (if preferred)
• Headphones for mp3 from phone/iPod
• Ear plugs (for sleeping with nature sounds)
I'm nervous about coming alone. Any advice?
We understand that leaning into uncomfortability and doing something new can be challenging. However, many people come to our retreats alone and leave with lifelong friends. Trust that there is a reason for you to be here with us. If you feel called to come along, we encourage you to follow your heart.
Does it matter if I've never done yoga?
Not at all. We can modify activities to suit your ability. Our yoga focuses on gentle yin style to support nervous system restoration, suitable for all levels.
I'm worried about my physical abilities and health.
We adapt our activities to suit individual needs. Please complete the questionnaire prior to attending to advise us of any health concerns. We understand that it can be big coming to a new place with new people when you have health concerns, but know that Seriya and Matty are well trained in many modalities and there is an incredible team at Gymea to support you.
I'm worried I am not “spiritual enough.”
Our retreat focuses on understanding your nervous system restoration and connecting with nature. Seriya and Matty create a safe space for play and rest, fostering spiritual growth naturally. Our interpretation of spirituality is not an external experience; we are all spiritual beings. This retreat invites you to understand yourself more deeply while being held by nature and others. It's about gentle exploration rather than diving into deep traumas.
Is alcohol, drugs, or smoking allowed on the retreat?
We encourage letting go of external crutches. Alcohol and drugs are not offered, and smoking is not allowed on the property. Smokers can leave the property during free time.
I'm nervous about sharing a room but can't afford a solo room.
Sharing a room with a stranger can be edgy, and we understand that. Seriya and Matty have both had the deepest connections in their lives birthed from sharing rooms at retreats or trainings. Rooms will be grouped by same sex as much as possible. We invite you to reach out to us if this is a high priority for you, as we want to honor your needs. You will mostly use your room to sleep and shower, as the stunning surroundings encourage exploration and relaxation in other areas.
Will I have my own shower and toilet?
Each room has an open shower, private if in a solo room, shared if in a shared room. The toilets are separate from the rooms.
I'm scared of being in the rainforest.
Originally in all of our ancestry, we lived in nature. This retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with stillness, quiet, deep listening, and spontaneous communication with the natural surroundings. The elements have much to teach us. We invite you to lean in and know that we will support you every step of the way.
I value chemical free living, will the sheets on the bed and cleaning products be organic and chemical free?
Yes, everything in the Gymea Retreat Centre is organic and chemical free. The sheets are 100% organic cotton, the mattresses and pillows are also high quality and organic.
Will there be any other time commitments, on top of the retreat weekend?
We will be running a zoom call 1 week prior to retreat and 2 weeks post retreat. This is an important way to drop into presence together, answer any practical questions, connect in with intentions and the group collective and support you in feeling safe emotionally and physically before arrival. The post call is to support the integration and connect back in with the group and Seriya and Matty. We are huge advocated for honouring the power of this work with frequency and part of that is keeping connected with you all post retreat immersion.
Will there be photography and videography at the retreat?
No, there will not be photography or videography during the retreat. We highly value your safety and want to keep you in a nurturing environment without distractions from the outside world. This retreat is an opportunity to truly honor the power of frequency and maintain the highest integrity in each moment, for both guests and facilitators. However, guests will be invited to offer a video testimonial at the end of the retreat, if they feel called to do so.

Are you considering the Sound of Being Retreat but have questions

or want to ensure it’s the right fit for you?

We understand that investing in yourself in this way is a significant decision, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Book a free 15-minute clarity call with Seriya, one of the co-founders of Sound Healing Australia. This call is your opportunity to:

Explore if the retreat aligns with your personal and healing journey.
Ask any questions you may have about the retreat’s offerings.
Gain clarity on what you can expect during your time with us. We promise to never try and convince you of something that doesn’t feel right.

Our goal is to ensure that you feel confident and aligned with your decision to join us. Take this step towards nourishing your soul and finding connection and restoration. We look forward to speaking with you!

Warm regards,

The Sound Healing Australia Team

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Terms and Conditions for Retreat Bookings

These terms and conditions outline the agreement between Sound Healing Australia ("we," "us," or "our") and the individual participant ("you" or "your") regarding your booking and participation in our retreats. By booking a retreat with us, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. Booking and Payment
1.1. A strictly non-refundable deposit of $600 AUD is required at the time of booking to secure your spot.
1.2. The remaining balance is due 14 days before the retreat start date. Failure to pay the balance by the due date may result in the cancellation of your booking without refund of your deposit or transfer to a future retreat.
1.3. All payments must be completed by the specified due dates.

2. Cancellation and Transfer Policy
2.1. Cancellation by You:
The $600 deposit is strictly non-refundable.

The full retreat amount is non-refundable under all circumstances; however, if you provide a minimum of 3 months' notice prior to the retreat start date, the amount paid (excluding the deposit) may be transferred to a future retreat or training of your choice, subject to availability.

Cancellations made less than 3 months before the retreat start date are not eligible for a transfer or refund. These conditions are strict and non-negotiable to ensure fairness to all participants and to maintain the integrity of our retreat planning process.

2.2. Cancellation by Us:
If we cancel the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full transfer of all payments made, including your $600 deposit, to a future retreat of your choice. We are not liable for any other expenses incurred (e.g., travel costs).

3. Changes to the Program
3.1. We reserve the right to make changes to the retreat schedule, facilitators, or venue due to circumstances beyond our control. Any significant changes will be communicated to you as soon as possible.

4. Health and Safety
4.1. It is your responsibility to inform us of any health conditions, dietary requirements, or special needs at the time of booking.
4.2. You are responsible for your own health and well-being during the retreat. Participation in activities is voluntary, and you agree to accept any risks involved.
4.3. We are not responsible for any injuries, illnesses, or accidents that occur during the retreat.

5. Travel and Insurance
5.1. You are responsible for arranging your own travel to and from the retreat venue.
5.2. We strongly recommend obtaining travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances such as cancellations, medical emergencies, or travel delays.

6. Code of Conduct
6.1. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive environment. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the retreat without a refund.
6.2. You agree to respect the retreat space, facilitators, staff, and fellow participants.

7. Liability
7.1. We are not liable for any loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings.
7.2. Our liability is limited to the retreat cost, and we are not responsible for any indirect or consequential losses.

8. Force Majeure
8.1. We are not responsible for cancellations or changes due to events beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, or government restrictions.

9. Agreement
9.1. By booking a retreat with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these strict terms and conditions.

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