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This class began in February of 1995 and has been ongoing weekly since. 
So much of the is work is about what comes up, 
and i’d like to offer you a few insights that may be helpful as you begin.

Please honor our guidelines: Barefeet or dance shoes only, 

turn off cell phone and refrain from taking pictures.

You are entering Sacred Space as you come into this room, 
and your observance of this is important to everyone present. 
If you feel called to talk with someone please take any verbal conversation out of the room,  or convert it to movement. 

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We set up an “alter”, often reflecting the natural world, sometimes with humor, 
at times you may feel called to contribute something to this space; 
people have brought  a picture of someone going through a healing crisis, 
a loved one missed, an object of inspiration, 
or sometimes fruit to share.

 

The class is a Sweat Your Prayers™; where music is the primary teacher 
encompassing a 5Rhythms® wave:

flowing: inhale....earth based, curving receptive feminine energy
staccato: exhale.. creating boundaries  masculine  with punctuated movement
chaos: a grounded surrender into expansive free dance the integration of polarities
lyrical; the ecstatic embodied lightness of being danced
stillness: the spaciousness of inner listening as movement breath, space meeting and becoming form

 

Your dance is unique and you can’t get it ‘wrong,' 
There may be people in the space who seem more practiced; let them inspire you… 
maybe they’ve been dancing for years, maybe it’s their first time.
This is a cauldron of infinite possibilities and you may transform yourself here.

We will go on a guided journey together,

exploring breath, 
becoming fascinated with our bodies, our movements, 
our dance, our relationships to self, others, and the tribe.
Each class is unique, so much of it comes from who shows up.

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Everyone's space is respected, if you feel your boundaries are not respected, simply  indicate that through a simple gesture: a bow, or hands on heart or turn away. Always let the teacher know if you are feeling in any way challenged by another in the space. Your wellbeing is primary.

This is movement as a spiritual practice. It can be the most fun you have ever had, 
and it can bring up a flood of other emotions equally easily. 
A major tenet of the work is to keep moving. Even if the movement is tiny to the outer eye.
The impulse may be to let old feelings that get triggered engulf you. 
We suggest that you let the dance continue its process, follow it and acknowledge it but don’t let emotions stop you from going on to your next level.

We invite you to meet others, exchange numbers, have friendships blossom. 
If things come up for you from dancing, either in the class, or afterwards, tell us! 
We most especially want to hear from you if something is challenging to you –– 
physically, emotionally, spiritually.  

Your feedback is welcomed, not only the positive. 

Many times people have come in and danced, had extraordinary experiences, and later at home had a flood of old feelings 
and memories that were uncomfortable. Call or email me; this is where community comes in.

Amazing people are dancing around you , people who do bodywork, counseling, 
we are doctors, chiropractors, artists, teachers, writers, actors, computer experts, 
business owners, athletes, as well as dancers and dreamers and drummers…..
Let us know your chosen profession, and let us post it on our community referral page
Refer to one another for services, guidance, expertise.

We are constantly amazed by the magic in our lives,
and hope that you may find some of it here as well.

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