Ecstatic Friday Dance & Cacao: As The Phoenix Rises – Crowthorne

Ecstatic Sound and Movement Journey with Cacao – As The Phoenix Rises

Join Ecstatic Dance Berkshire (founded by Alison from Just BE Sound and Movement Therapy) for this Ecstatic Dance Journey.

From the ashes, something powerful emerges. We’ve let go. We’ve released what no longer serves us. Now it’s time to embrace our full potential and shine. ‘As The Phoenix Rises’ this time of renewal brings fresh energy, a reclaiming of the self, and a new sense of clarity. No longer afraid to celebrate ourselves, we spread our wings, and with deep intention, we rise with confidence, ease and self trust.

Experience the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing benefits of sound and movement therapy, in a uniquely safe and sober space.

THE JOURNEY

Enter the hall space in sacred silence from 7.20pm and join us in meditation.

At 7.30pm, sitting in circle, you’ll be guided through a short centring practice, with an invitation to scan the body, emotions and mind. This practice is an oppportunity to bring more presence to your experience and to connect more deeply with your self and your heart.

As we move into our cacao ceremony, we pass our cacao around the circle with love, before practicing gratitude and setting intentions together.

We’ll begin our movement journey together with a little guidance to warm up.

Movement is conscious, intuitive and spontaneous as you allow the vibrations of the sound to resonate in whichever way feels right for you. The invitation is to disconnect the mind and connect with the body freely, noticing any self-judgement and any fears around judgement from others.

The evening will close with a mini sound bath and a short closing circle with fruit, and some optional time to socialise.

Together we co-create a safe container, offering respect to our fellow dancers and their space, keeping to the guidelines of no chat, no shoes, no drugs, no alcohol.

THE MUSIC

Each dance is a soundwave journey, with the music being intuitively chosen from an eclectic mix of different genres. The experience is less about the type of music and more about how all aspects of your being relates to it. You’ll be invited to be curious with your exploration of your body and movements, to bring moment by moment awareness to what’s moving through you.

IMPORTANT INFO

Please note that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Just BE Sound and Movement Therapy is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at this event (dancing only exactly as YOU feel to) & you agree to take full responsibility of yourself, your health, your wellbeing and all of your belongings whilst at the session -Thank you.

This is an over 18’s, respectfully alcohol and drug free environment. We move/dance barefoot or with grip socks, so gain a deeper connection between the body and the Earth. And to ensure we are safe and respectful of others on the dancefloor.

Photos/videos may be taken during the event.

WHAT OUR DANCERS SAY

‘What an experience, mind blowing, loved every minute of it!’

‘That was the best experience of my life! To feel no judgement in a room full of people!’

‘How does ecstatic dance feel? Like you are truly in your own world, letting your body take in and respond to wonderful music….to really FEEL the music and what that brings up in your body. ‘

‘Alison incorporates a few questions and prompts which guide you to really be in the moment and let go further. As a newbie to this type of dance, I’ve tried it a handful of times and am completely hooked. I had never danced before and was very self-conscious at first, I’m overjoyed at how liberating and natural this feels and it is now one of my core activities for self -and soul nourishment!’

PLEASE BRING

Wear comfortable clothing/layers/anything you feel like expressing yourself in. Bring a water bottle (and take it home with you) grip socks if you do not want to move barefoot.