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Dadirri (Deep Listening)

An Aboriginal Australian practice of deep inner listening and quiet awareness, taught by Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr.

Educational only
Format
Individual or group
Session
20 to 90 minutes
Touch
no
Cost
free

What this experience is like in depth

Dadirri (Deep Listening) is a spiritual and contemplative practice. It is a contemplative practice from the Ngan'gikurunggurr and Ngen'giwumirri peoples, stillness, deep listening, and quiet awareness of land, breath, and inner life. It works with the understanding that healing is not only about insight but also about what is felt, witnessed, and released in the body, relationships, and environment. In a session, you spend unhurried time outdoors or in a quiet space, listening, to birds, wind, breath, your own heart. You will sit outdoors, walk slowly, breathe, and listen without agenda. This is offered either one-on-one or in a group setting, typically 20 to 90 minutes, and this is a touch-free experience. People often choose this when they are carrying Burnout, Spiritual Disconnection, Nervous System Overload, and Loss of Purpose. Over time, this work can become a way of relating to yourself with less fear and more capacity.

Who it may help

BurnoutSpiritual DisconnectionNervous System OverloadLoss of Purpose

Overview

A contemplative practice from the Ngan'gikurunggurr and Ngen'giwumirri peoples, stillness, deep listening, and quiet awareness of land, breath, and inner life.

What happens during a session

You spend unhurried time outdoors or in a quiet space, listening, to birds, wind, breath, your own heart.

What you physically do

Sit outdoors, walk slowly, breathe, and listen without agenda.
Typical session length

20 to 90 minutes

Insurance

Rarely covered by insurance. Some sliding-scale options exist, ask.

Questions to ask before booking

  • ?Where did you learn dadirri?
  • ?How do you credit the Aboriginal Elders who share this?

Possible risks & safety notes

This is a cultural gift shared publicly by its Elders. Honor the source when you practice or teach.

Talk with a professional first if this applies to you

Some conditions call for extra care before starting this practice. Please review the following and share what applies with your practitioner.

  • Psychosis or severe mental health history

    If you have a personal or family history of psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar I, dissociative disorders, or are currently in an acute mental health episode, please consult a licensed mental health clinician before this practice. Intense inner experiences can be destabilizing.

These are general cautions, not medical advice. Always share your full health history with the practitioner and your regular healthcare provider before starting something new.

Licensing & who to search for

Self-guided or Aboriginal-led retreat

Try these search terms:

  • "dadirri practice"
  • "deep listening meditation"
  • "Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr dadirri"

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