# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Art of Softening – A Sound of Being™ Journey - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Sound of Being™ - A holistic, trauma-informed, & powerful approach to healing, wellness, & self-awareness. Here is your invitation to self.About this EventThe Art of Softening – A Sound of Being™ JourneyThe Art of Softening invites you into a deeply embodied experience where sound moves through the body, easing tension, quietening the mind, and signalling safety to the nervous system. This is a space to melt out of holding and return to a felt sense of ease.Wrapped in sound, you’ll be guided into a state of deep rest where the body can recalibrate and the mind can finally switch off. Many participants leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded — as though something has gently unclenched from within.Join Byron Bay–based Matty Rainbow, Co-Founder of Sound Healing Australia, for this very special experience.This 90-minute Sound of Being™ Journey is a multi-instrumental immersion designed to restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit. You’ll be bathed in layers of sound and guided through a blend of:Crystal and Himalayan singing bowlsPaiste gongs, medicine drums, and crystal harpsNative American flute, ngoni, monolina, and handpanHarmonium, mantra, ritual, and breathworkRooted in Vedic and shamanic traditions, this journey is both ancient and contemporary.A space where science and spirit meet. Whether you are new to meditation or seasoned in sound healing, Solace offers freedom from mind-chatter, stress, and overwhelm, leaving you grounded and renewed.What to ExpectA deeply restorative experience that down-regulates the nervous systemMoments of release, stillness, and profound calmA renewed sense of presence and energy to carry forwardA deep sense of safety that supports complete surrender and trustWhat to BringYoga mat, blanket, and pillow/bolster for comfortAn eye covering for deeper restAny personal items that support your relaxation (crystals welcome)A light meal beforehand and a water bottleAbout Sound HealingSound Healing is an ancient practice now widely recognised in modern science as a powerful therapy for body and mind. Specific sound frequencies bring the body into resonance and coherence, supporting deep relaxation, emotional release, and energetic balance.Sound Healing has been shown to support:Stress and anxiety reliefSleep and mood regulationLowering blood pressurePain managementTrauma release and emotional healingBy engaging both the nervous system and the subtle body, sound creates a holistic pathway back to equilibrium.About Matty RainbowMatty is a meditation teacher, sound therapist, Kinesiologist, Reiki practitioner, and massage therapist. Together with his partner, Seriya, he co-founded Sound Healing Australia after years of offering sound journeys to thousands across the globe.Matty’s approach blends practical science with the energetic realms of consciousness. With warmth and presence, he creates a safe and powerful container for healing, guiding participants into theta states of deep meditation where renewal becomes possible.At home in the Byron Shire, Matty and his partner Seriya raise their two daughters while continuing to offer trainings, workshops, and events through their modality Sound of Being™ — an integrative practice of sound therapy, breathwork, and energy medicine.What Others SayAmelia W.“Nothing can quite explain what it feels like to hear and feel vibration and energy through sound healing. From start to finish I felt mesmerised and left with a deep sense of peace.”Julia S.“I have never experienced such restfulness and stillness. Matty’s warm and nurturing presence created a space where I felt completely safe — being held by a man in this way was profoundly healing.”Sarah T.“This was my first sound healing. After losing my husband, I tried many therapies to release my grief, but nothing brought me peace until now. For the first time since his passing, I no longer blame myself. I am so grateful.”? Where: Varsity Lakes Community Centre? When: Sunday 8th Feb, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (please arrive 15 mins early)ContraindicationsSound Healing is safe and accessible for most people, however there are a few situations where extra care is needed. If you are pregnant, have a pacemaker, epilepsy, a serious heart condition, or experience acute mental health challenges, please let us know before attending.Matty will personally support you with adjustments and refinements to ensure your experience is safe and beneficial. If you have any questions about whether this journey is suitable for you, we encourage you to reach out directly — Matty is honoured to guide you with care.For more about Sound Healing Australia, visit: www.soundhealingaustralia.comhttps://youtu.be/r2fYZO_5tCs - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/varsity-lakes/the-art-of-softening-a-sound-of-being-journey/100001981818138401 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, meditation, workshops, yoga, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 48.96, max: 96.61, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Varsity Lakes - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre - **lat**: -28.0980776 - **long**: 153.4192232 - **full address**: Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, 20 Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Art of Softening – A Sound of Being™ Journey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/18f2f24d5f1f952d68baf1edbe6c1333d758b012328a30bde0cd000c4463ffd5-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf6edd8-gmir.jpg?v=1770965710 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Art of Softening – A Sound of Being™ Journey being held? - **A:** The Art of Softening – A Sound of Being™ Journey takes place on Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, 20 Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Art of Softening – A Sound of Being™ Journey? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Art of Softening – A Sound of Being™ Journey range from AUD 49 to AUD 97 depending on the ticket type. 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