
May 2007=
*Wonderful start to first half of 2007* Hi everyone, What a great st= art we have had this year with some excellent workshops, Moon evenings at Parkerville and especially the Mass Sound Healing Concert over Easter. The visit by Don Conreaux from New York was a very special time of learning, with so much = of his wisdom passed on to all of us at the Quiet Cones, plus Shashona and Shobha from Mt Romance, Kali from Yahayoga and Jaye from Sydney. Don's wonderful= case of sound instruments and his deep toned singing method produced an awesome range of sounds designed to reach out to all who were present in many different ways! The support we = and Don received from others at the Concerts was fantastic. A BIG thank you= to the following... Richard Whalley amazed everyone with his phenomenal skills and many people commented that= his performances on the Didgeridoo were probably the best they had ever heard= of anyone playing this instrument. Despite not feeling too well on the weeke= nd, Richard threw every bit of effort into ensuring the success on the nights= was assisted by his contribution.Carol's ability= to chant, tone and vocalise through the concerts in harmony with Don & Richard was beautiful. Despite having little time to rehearse with Don, s= he intuited with him and Richard to produce the most incredible results! All the Gongmas= ters who contributed to the night with their playing of the many gongs in synchronicity with the stage could not be faulted in their performances - Lynn, Shashona, Paul, Maya, Maureen, Michelle and Jaye. The Drummers produced an incredible setting after the interval with their beating of t= he drums - Steve on the big Pow Wow Drum on Friday and John, Penny, family &= amp; friends on Saturday with the Hoop drums, had everyone pounding & movi= ng to the sounds. Kitsuri and his athletic dance performance on the stage had everyone limbering up in a way that had to be witnessed to be believed. The video cam recorded it all, a= nd what an enthusiastic reaction to Kitsuri's encouragement! To the others w= ho helped behind the scenes - Matt, Stan, Peter, Cheryl, Mark, Rob - we could never have done it without you!We have received many wonderful calls and emails thanking us for organising the concerts, however it is we who must thank all of you who attended for supporting th= is event, and the thousands of dollars raised for the Cancer Support Association!!!!! We are hoping to have a DVD of the event completed soon, and will advise you all of it's availability once completed. The sound track came though incredibly well - Spirit & digital recording - what a combination! Don Conreaux (in purple jacket) and his Gongmasters at completion = of training Special Sacred Sound concert for the babies of Bali= Many of you will have read of the sound concert "" Kali Shu= b of Yahayoga is organising for the orphans and babies of Bali. It is being he= ld next *Friday evening May 18th at The Woolaston Chapel, Woolas= ton Conference Centre, Woolaston Rd, Mt Claremont.* = We are supporti= ng this very worthwhile cause and will be there with our Gongs and drums, we would love to see as many of you join us as can make it. *Lots of wonde= rful door prizes to make it a really FUN night also!* The night promi= ses to be a very interesting one with an array of sacred sounds and lovely pe= ople attending, so make it a date for a different Friday night out! Only $30 p= er person, with proceeds to *'Crisis Care Foundation Bali'.* Bookings: Larina 9448 5284 0407 870050 *New & Full Moon evenings at Parkerville.* The popularity = of the recently introduced New Moon sessions this year has been astounding a= nd a joy for all those visiting. Our feedback indicates we are doing it right = and the offer of the Chakra Crystals in place of the scarves on these nights,= add a wonderful new dimension to the evening. The Shamanic healing ceremony beforehand is a wonderful way to start the session and adds to the overall appeal of a very different night. These nights are always well attended so please book early to avoid missing out. Only $30 = pp. For dates of these special nights please go to our web site. <= /span> We are all look= ing forward to seeing you soon at the Quiet Cone and thank you for your conti= nued support. Peter, Lynn, Ma= ya, Maureen & Michelle www.quietcone.com ....Contact & bookings 9496 3433=	*Tasmania's new 10 metre cone.* Due to be opened officially on the 10th June so if you are visiting Tassie, then this a wonderful place to stop over for a night or so and enjoy the sights and scenes of Northern Tassie (only a short drive from Cradle Mountain and 20 minutes to Devonport Ferry terminal). Neil and Jan can be contacted on 03 6426 2797 - Quiet Cone Latrobe and Sherwood View B & B. beautiful acc= om with great people. *Parkerville makeover* The Cone and reception area has recently undergone a transformation. New panelling and paint in the cone and attention to the grounds that surround it, has lift= ed the appearance to an even more relaxing and inviting place to spend some quality time. The reception area has been painted out and this has result= ed in a far brighter and appealing place to sit & relax after a rejuvena= ting session in the Cone. Tuition on Gong Therapies from Don Conreaux = The main purpos= e of bringing Don all the way from New York was to teach all our Gong Masters = and those from Albany, the *. His expertise= is world renowned and the results for all of us was just amazing. Already we have been practicing the* *and endeavourin= g to put into practice the instructions from Don.* The Gong MUST be played 'free of all ego' The Gong is an amazingly spiritual instrument and is recogised as having the most impact= on a person after the human voice - such is its range of vibrations and ener= gy levels. We were merely taught how to let the gong weave its magic in the environment it is placed. Having an open mind and heart is the key to receiving the most the Gongs have to offer. Releases from= the Gongs.... Experiencing a = GONG BATH - especially in the Quiet Cone with it's energies, often has a very special influence on the visitor. We are all VIBRATION BEINGS, being comp= osed of 100% energy and up to 80% water. Therefore the effects of the vibratio= ns coming from the Gongs and other sound instruments we use, work to align y= our Chakra Points (energy centres within the body) and promote a healthy body (cells) and mental state. Sometimes there= is a blockage, it can be either mental (emotional usually) or physical (ofte= n an illness) and in seeking to repair the energy centre with the vibrations, there can be a release within you. Should you be in a position to experie= nce a release, just know nothing will cause you any harm, it is only your body letting go of the blockage. The best way to overcome any discomfort is to focus on your breathing - breathe deep and slowly and soon it will pass. = Let the experience be a positive one, we have witnessed many, and it is often= a turning point for the receiver. Visitor feedb= ack The most common feedback we have from visitors to the cone is how wonderfully relaxed they feel after a session. If you are looking for a way of escaping from the stress in your life and maybe even finding some solutions - come along and enjoy a Gong Bath - you will be rewarded with a feeling seldom experie= nced these days - peace and harmony within!