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SUMMARY:Desert Grooves-Ecstatic Dance London\, Cacao\, PLUS Belly Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony in London! An infusion of Mystical | Uplifting | Indian | Middle Eastern Dance Music\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents:\nDESERT GROOVES – an evening of Mystical & Uplifting Dance Music\, Cacao Ceremony & Fruit Social 7pm-9:45pm\n*PLUS* Belly Dancing Workshop 6pm-7pm\nEcstatic Dance London – Pioneers of the Ecstatic Dance scene in the UK since 2009 are super thrilled to be offering a brand new event for all those lovers of dance music! You are warmly invited to join us for our freestyle\, expressive dance & moving meditation sessions. This is a unique sober Saturday night dance in London! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/desert-grooves-ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-ceremony-belly-dance-workshop-tickets-700708186047?\nWHAT IS ” DESERT GROOVES” ALL ABOUT?\nMany of us know that certain music genres can take us into deep states of bliss. tuning us to aspects of ourselves that we have lost touch with. And that\, through dance\, we can reconnect with the wonder\, openness\, and ecstatic nature of our being. \nThis kind of dance-as-meditation has been practiced throughout the ages\, connecting us with something far greater than our individual selves. \nThis event is an invitation to come and dance to OPEN-UP\, to release city stress\, dance in more light and joy\, and make new friends – all accompanied by a transformational mystical euphoric & uplifting dance music set to connect us deeply with our dance\, our hearts\, and our creativity. \nWe’ll be including delicious ceremonial grade cacao and a beautiful cacao ceremony/guided meditation facilitated by Seth to connect us with our body\, our heart\, and positive intention. \nNo prior experience of ecstatic dance is necessary. All are welcome. \nOur Ecstatic Dance sessions have guidelines of: No booze\, No Shoes\, No phones\, No Chit Chat\, Move However You Wish\, Respect yourself and others. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance – further down)  \nNo late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session\, unfortunately you won’t be able to join the session\, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you \n****Alcohol\, drug\, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!*** \n***Please note: this is a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing on a Saturday night in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this\, and please don’t come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!*** \nBELLY DANCING WORKSHOP WITH MR ÖZGEN 6PM-7PM\nBelly dancing classes offer a fun\, low-impact workout for anyone who wants to learn the beautiful art of belly dance. Belly dancing provides a fun and comprehensive workout for the body. The dance isolates and moves every body part\, from the head to feet\, and as a continuous exercise\, is great for the heart and lungs\, and bones and joints. Belly dancing is the ideal activity to take you away from your everyday stresses. It requires total concentration\, leaving little room for your mind to think about anything else. Tuning in to your sensual side\, this uplifting dance helps to reduce mind and body tension. Come along\, no experience necessary! 🙂 \nMr Özgen is a professional Turkish style oriental dancer and instructor\, and has performed\, taught\, choreographed and directed for the last 18 years. His reputation as a performer and teacher has taken him across the world. In Istanbul\, he joined the cast of Night of the Sultans combining contemporary dance\, ballet and oriental dance. He taught for several years at the Tolgahan Dance School in Istanbul\, and is now based in London\, teaching and performing Turkish Oriental & Romani (Gypsy) dance internationally. He is also a regular attendee at Ecstatic Dance London events. \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 5:45pm-6pm Doors Open/ Check in for Belly Dance workshop(No entry after 6:10pm sorry\, this is so we can all journey together) \n◈ 6pm-7pm Belly Dance workshop with Mr Özgen \n◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check-in For Ecstatic Dance/ Warm up (No entry after 7:30pm sorry\, this is so we can all journey together) \n◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony\, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave \n◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance \nWHAT YOU WILL NEED:\n1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms. \n2. We dance barefoot\, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. \n3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water & lemon water refill available at the venue. \n4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. \nVENUE:\n2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!)  \n-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. Please check tfl.gov for latest travel updates. \n-If you are driving\, please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. \n-Find parking on parkopedia and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue. \n-There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling. \n-Venue is accessible to wheelchair users. \n-Toilets are available at the venue. \nPRICES: \n+Eventbrite fee. Book online or pay cash/ card on the door. \n\nLow waged/concession £15 (limited availability)\nRegular £20\nAbundance £25\n\nCHILDREN: unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children. \nEVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: Email might be in the spam folder. Please check the email you used to purchase the ticket\, might not be your primary email account. Do not print any paper tickets\, we will check you in by your name. \nFREE CREW SPACES: \nWe also offer limited FREE *crew spaces in exchange of you helping us set up and/or pack down. (*Requirement – you need to have attended at least two of our indoor events before you can join the crew) Please complete the crew sign up form and we will get in touch: https://forms.gle/uXVr8kK9Eos7hjbK6 \nCANCELLATION POLICY:\nWe do not offer refunds. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend\, colleague or family member however please let us know the date & time of the booked session\, name and email address of the person attending in your place. Send us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms\, please DO NOT attend the session.  \nIf we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances\, we will issue a full refund.  If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n\n\n\nWHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?\nMUSIC – MOVEMENT – COMMUNITY! \nBrought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform!  \nEcstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting your body\, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body\, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think\, claim your freedom\, open your heart & touch the infinite! \nOur Ecstatic Dance sessions create a safe and respectful environment that embraces ‘all ways’. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration\, connection\, fun\, healing\, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. \nEnter an open space…and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting your body\, in this space that we co-create together. \nPRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch\, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance. The Practice:  freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music\, the community and our own inner space direct our steps\, our movements\, our expression\, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. \nECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:\nNo late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers.  \n1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk\, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the main dance space). When we dance without the chitchat\, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free\, contained within ourselves And connected to something much\, much greater than our individual selves. \n2. Drug-Free\, Smoke-Free\, Alcohol-Free environment \n3. No photos or videos\, Mobile phones muted and out of sight \n4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other \n5. Move your body however you wish \n6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body\, sensations\, emotions\, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions! \n7. You can dance alone\, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone\, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste. Thank you\, no thank you.) \n8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone’s contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone\, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no. \n“Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad\, right or wrong. However\, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy\, without denying our anger or sadness?  Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way\, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another\, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way.” ~ Abigail Harris \n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation\, @ecstaticdance_london\n\nFACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London\, URUBU\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\, Ecstatic Dance Festivals\n\nFACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU - Ecstatic Dance London\, Ecstatic Dance London\n\nMEETUP: Urubu's Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\n\nYOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts\n\nWEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com\n\nEMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com\n\nURUBU - YOU ARE YOU\, BE YOU!
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LOCATION:2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (full address in order confirmation email\, scroll down in the email please)\, Burghley Road\, London\, England\, NW5 1UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:OUR HOUSE - House Music infused Ecstatic Dance and Cacao
DESCRIPTION:Join us for OUR HOUSE- Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony Experience! OUR HOUSE is a Celebration of House Music in all of its Uplifting Glory! TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: OUR HOUSE – an uplifting evening of House Music *Plus Cacao Ceremony & Positive Intention Ritual!\nWe are chuffed to be announcing the 10th edition of “OUR HOUSE” event\, dedicated to all those lovers of Dance Music! \nWe celebrate the Rave scene in all it’s uplifting and heart-opening glory! Including the Deep\, the Funky\, Disco\, and Afro-house. *No alcohol\, drugs or psychedelics are needed\, we get a natural euphoria and high through the music\, the dance and the connection. We’ll also be including magical ceremonial grade cacao to connect us deeply with our dance and our creativity. No experience necessary. All welcome. \nCome along for a club -like dance experience -but not in the club! Held in an awesome dance space in Tufnell Park. Just steps from the station! So there is no bar\, no one is selling you drinks\, and the main guideline is no talking on the dancefloor! You come to just dance! Everyone comes to Dance!! \nSomething magical\, alchemical\, transformational even\, can happen on a dancefloor\, where everyone who is there\, is there to dance to House Music!! Come to dance\, come to sweat\, come to move\, play\, connect\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, contact dance\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. \nNo prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome. \nOur Ecstatic Dance sessions have guidelines of: No booze\, No Shoes\, No Phones\, No Chit Chat\, No Spectating\, Move However You Wish\, Respect yourself and others. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance – further down) \nNo late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session\, unfortunately you won’t be able to join the session\, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you \n***PLEASE NOTE: this is a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing on a Saturday night in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this\, and please don’t come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!*** \nSCHEDULE:\n◈7pm-9:45pm Dance Warm-up/ Cacao/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave (No entry after 7:30pm sorry\, this is so we can all journey together) \n◈ 9:45pm Session ends \n◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-house-house-music-infused-ecstatic-dance-and-cacao-tickets-726742455247\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n-Next-level\, conscious\, inspiring House Music infused ecstatic dance journey \n-A unique conscious clubbing experience! \n-A beautiful\, sacred\, heartful\, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in \n-Yummy\, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual \n-Superb sound system and optional silent disco headphones for more immersive experience \n-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! \n-Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance \n-Best Saturday night out and no hangover! \nWHY CACAO?\nAt Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate\, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener\, it will give you energy\, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express\, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best\, velvety tasting cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced\, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala\, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer. Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation! \nWHAT YOU WILL NEED:\n1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers\, changing rooms are located on the 1st floor. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Showers are available in the changing rooms. \n2. We dance barefoot\, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. \n3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water & lemon water refill available at the venue. \n4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. \nVENUE:\n2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!) \n-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. Please check tfl.gov for latest travel updates. \n-If you are driving\, please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. \n-Find parking on parkopedia and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue. \n-There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling. \n-Venue is accessible to wheelchair users. \n-Toilets are available at the venue. \nPRICES:\n\nLow waged/concession £15 + Eventbrite fee (limited availability)\nRegular £20 + Eventbrite fee\nAbundance £25 + Eventbrite fee\n\nEVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: Email might be in the spam folder. Please check. Do not print any paper tickets\, we will check you in by your name. \nFREE CREW SPACES:\nWe also offer limited FREE crew spaces in exchange of you helping us set up and pack down. Please complete the crew sign up form and we will get in touch! \nCANCELLATION POLICY:\nWe do not offer refunds if you cannot attend; however we can transfer your ticket to another dance if you contact us via email or Eventbrite at least 48h prior to the event. Alternatively\, you are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend\, colleague or family member. If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms\, please DO NOT attend the session. If we need to cancel the session due to unforeseen circumstances\, we will issue a full refund. \nIf you have any questions\, please send us an email to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \nDJ & FACILITATOR:\n◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman – the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009! \nSeth Newman: As the founder of the URUBU School of Transformational Arts and Ecstatic Dance London\, he integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies\, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy\, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops\, retreats and trainings. As a coach\, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm\, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces. \nHis in-depth studies\, trainings\, personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities such as Humanistic & Body Psychotherapy\, the Human Potential Movement\, 5 Rhythms\, Active meditations and the teaching of the Indian Mystic Osho who he grew up with in India in the 1970s\, infuse his approach to living a creative\, holistic & embodied life and sharing his unique offerings with others. Seth has been facilitating regular workshops for many years. \nAs a musician\, Seth is very passionate about rhythm & drumming\, has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College\, worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years\, created URUBU collective back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians and started his journey as an avid DJ with a love for Afro-Beat\, Cuban and Brazilian music and created an Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth has a life-long passion for 5 Rhythms and other movement and Ecstatic Dance practices. \nURUBU has since evolved into a School of Transformational Arts – offering a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?\nMUSIC – MOVEMENT – COMMUNITY! \nBrought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform!  \nEcstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting your body\, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body\, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think\, claim your freedom\, open your heart & touch the infinite! \nOur Ecstatic Dance sessions create a safe and respectful environment that embraces ‘all ways’. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration\, connection\, fun\, healing\, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. \nEnter an open space…and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting your body\, in this space that we co-create together. \nPRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch\, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance. The Practice:  freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music\, the community and our own inner space direct our steps\, our movements\, our expression\, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. \nECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:\nNo late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers.  \n1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk\, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the main dance space). When we dance without the chitchat\, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free\, contained within ourselves And connected to something much\, much greater than our individual selves. \n2. Drug-Free\, Smoke-Free\, Alcohol-Free environment \n3. No photos or videos\, Mobile phones muted and out of sight \n4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other \n5. Move your body however you wish \n6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body\, sensations\, emotions\, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions! \n7. You can dance alone\, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone\, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste. Thank you\, no thank you.) \n8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone’s contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone\, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no. \n“Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad\, right or wrong. However\, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy\, without denying our anger or sadness?  Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way\, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another\, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way.” ~ Abigail Harris \n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation\, @ecstaticdance_london\n\nFACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London\, URUBU\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\, Ecstatic Dance Festivals\n\nFACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU - Ecstatic Dance London\, Ecstatic Dance London\n\nMEETUP: Urubu's Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\n\nYOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts\n\nWEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com\n\nEMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com\n\nURUBU - YOU ARE YOU\, BE YOU!
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/our-house-house-music-infused-ecstatic-dance-and-cacao/
LOCATION:2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (full address in order confirmation email\, scroll down in the email please)\, Burghley Road\, London\, England\, NW5 1UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:THE BIG LOVE EXPERIENCE: Bioenergetics\,  Breathwork Journey\, Ecstatic Dance
DESCRIPTION:A One-of-a-Kind Transformational Urban Retreat: The BIG Love Experience -Bioenergetic Alchemy\, Breathwork Journey\, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao!\n\n\n\nYou are warmly invited to join us for THE BIG LOVE EXPERIENCE – BLISS BEYOND FEAR: a beautiful day full of transformational experiences. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE. \nYou’ll be exploring 3 x wonderful practices: \n1) Bioenergetic Alchemy Embodiment & Stress Release Workshop\n2) Bioenergetic Breathwork Journey\n3) Ecstatic Dance & Cacao in the evening! \nYou’re welcome to come for the whole day or drop into individual sessions. All are welcome! \nWHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?\nEach of our Sunday Sessions offers Londoners a kind of sanctuary space to come and dance\, be themselves\, dive deep\, have fun\, release stress\, connect with their body\, and stretch themselves beyond their usual way of being. You can attend the whole day or just drop-in for single workshops. No experience necessary. \nDuring the day you will have the chance to dance and dive into a selection of some very beautiful and unique movement & relaxation practices. \nJoin us for this one-of-a-kind transformational retreat combining three powerful modalities!\nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 11:45am-2:30pm The BIG LOVE Experience – Bliss Beyond Fear – Learn powerful Bioenergetic Alchemy exercises for releasing stress\, fear and shock from the body. This workshop is designed to teach you how to gently release tension and stress held in the body. \nDuring this workshop you will learn a series of carefully designed Bioenergetic Alchemy™ exercises and postures (similar to Yoga or Tai Chi) where we will release fear and tension from our body to re-experience our natural state\, what the Kalahari Bushmen call\, “The Big Love”. \n“My classes follow a format of checking in with the body\, warm-ups\, grounding and building the body’s energy\, then discharging the energy through movement and expression. This is followed by relaxation. The immediate result is a felt sense of security\, vibrancy and exhilaration.” – Seth Newman \nVarious spiritual teachings\, such as A Course in Miracles\, say that there are only two fundamental emotions: love and fear. If we can begin to safely & gently release tension\, shock & fear from the body\, we then open to an experience of the body in its natural state\, deeply relaxed\, at ease\, and with a sense of peace and wellbeing. The Kalahari Bushmen call this natural state\, the BIG LOVE. (Please bring a yoga mat & blanket) \n◈ break 60 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 3:30-5:15pm Breath of Love Breathwork Session – Deep connected breathing  \nOur Breath of Love Breathwork sessions are a wonderful way to deeply relax and rejuvenate your body\, your mind\, and your entire nervous system. It is also a safe and healthy way to reach creative states of consciousness\, allowing a participant to access their deeper/higher consciousness. Resulting in improved physical\, mental\, emotional and spiritual well-being. \nThrough the use of grounding exercises\, tapping and conscious\, connected diaphragmatic breathing\, each individual is the leader of their own journey. \nOur facilitation includes space-holding\, affirmations\, aromatherapy and Reiki to assist in this personal process. At the very least\, the breathwork will be relaxing and detoxifying… and at most\, a Big Love experience! \n◈ break 45 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway ) \n◈ 6pm – 8:15pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with Cacao Circle (with sound system and optional of Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy\, the best in London for sure! ) \n ◈ 8:15pm -8:45pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance \n–> More details about individual workshops\, prices\, facilitators – please scroll down.  \nWHAT YOU WILL NEED:\n1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the dance session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms. \n2. The main workshop space is a shoe free zone\, you can wear soft indoor shoes or grip socks. \n3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue\, outside the Roof Studio. \n4. Yoga mat and blanket (essential for the Bioenergetics and Breathwork!) \n5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks\, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby. \nPlease consult your medical practitioner first if you experience any of the below: \n\nAny pre-existing heart conditions\nEpilepsy/ seizures\nHigh or low blood pressure with history of fainting\nPregnancy\nBi-polar disorder\, schizophrenia\, psychosis\, personality disorder\nUntreated/ severe PTSD\nPre-existing lung disease\nRecent major surgery\nHistory of stroke\nGlaucoma/ detached retina\nAsthma – please ensure you bring your inhaler with you\n\nIf you have any medical conditions or concerns\, please get in touch via youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n💙 RESTIVAL – REST & RESET RETREAT\, DORSET (25-29 Oct or 27-29 Oct). JOIN US FOR: Yoga\, Sound Journeys in Hammocks\, Guided Meditations\, Kirtan\, Nature Walks\, Saunas\, Massages\, Ecstatic Dancing & Vegetarian Feasts! More details & tickets here. \n💛FREE CREW SPACES: We offer limited free crew spaces at our events. Requirement – you need to have attended at least two of our indoor events before you can join the crew. Please complete the CREW SIGN UP FORM and we’ll be in touch. \n\n\nVENUE:\n2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!) \n-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. Please check tfl.gov for latest travel updates. \n-If you are driving\, please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. \n-Find parking on parkopedia and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue. \n-There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling. \n-Venue is accessible to wheelchair users. \n-Toilets are available at the venue. \nPRICES:\n+ Eventbrite fee (or pay cash/card on the door) \nALL-DAY WORKSHOPS: \n\n\n\n£45 Concession\n£55 Regular\n£65 Abundance\n\n\n\nREFUND POLICY: Unfortunately\, we are not able to make refunds but it may be possible to transfer your ticket to another event. \nINDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS (Low waged & Regular prices): \n\nBioenergetics- The Big Love Experience £25\nBioenergetics + Breathwork Journey £40 (combined ticket) PLEASE NOTE: we do not offer Breathwork only session\, as we will create a safe container for the Breath Journey and Bioenergetics is a key preparation for the Breath journey.\nEcstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8:15pm £15/£20/£25\n\nCHILDREN: unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children. \nEVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: Email might be in the spam folder. Please check the email you used to purchase the ticket\, might not be your primary email account. Do not print any paper tickets\, we will check you in by your name. \nFREE CREW SPACES:\nWe also offer limited FREE crew spaces in exchange of you helping us set up and pack down. Please complete the crew sign up form and we will get in touch! \nCANCELLATION POLICY:\nWe do not offer refunds if you cannot attend; however we can transfer your ticket to another dance if you contact us via email or Eventbrite at least 48h prior to the event. Alternatively\, you are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend\, colleague or family member. If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms\, please DO NOT attend the session. If we need to cancel the session due to unforeseen circumstances\, we will issue a full refund. \nIf you have any questions\, please send us an email to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \nFACILITATOR:\nSeth Newman: The heart of Bioenergetic Alchemy seeks the cultivation of awareness in our participants. Awareness can lead to greater health and well-being\, creativity\, choice\, and responsibility. Through developing awareness\, the often hidden sources of inner knowledge\, creativity\, intuitive wisdom\, and healing can be contacted. And most of us need help in contacting and learning to trust our inner mentors and healers\, few of us have been encouraged to do this in the past. \nI see the primary role of my work as a humanistic psychology practitioner & embodiment coach to be that of facilitating participants in the process of discovering their innate wisdom and potential for healing\, growth\, and creativity\, and supporting them as they learn to trust\, use wisely and celebrate those innate powers. \nMy fundamental belief is that the deepest\, ultimate nature of each individual is essentially loving\, wise\, compassionate\, and full of joy. \n“In a culture that is primarily oriented towards mental and verbal processing and communication\, as ours is\, bringing awareness to the subtleties of bodily processes\, sensations\, and unconscious movement patterns offers a particularly powerful way into accessing the lost or hidden messages of the unconscious…” – Linda Hartley \nOur body’s own innate intelligence and healing powers can be accessed through Bioenergetics and somatic movement processes. Working with the body is an effective approach for many people. This is especially so in our modern culture where historically the body has been repressed and disavowed… \nUltimately\, the seeds of healing\, wisdom\, and transformation can be most directly contacted through unlocking the innate powers within. \nMORE DETAILS ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS:\n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗Bioenergetic Alchemy® Workshop∗ ─ ⋙\n11:45am-2:30pm \nWhat Is Bioenergetic Alchemy®? \nBioenergetic Alchemy® is a very powerful body-mind approach to psychological\, physical and emotional health and well-being. \nBioenergetic Alchemy® works to melt the frozen history in the body\, through a series of gentle and powerful exercises\, bringing to consciousness the holding patterns\, and releasing the energy that has been blocked. Tense areas of the body are gradually opened so that the energy can begin to move more freely\, allowing the body to regain its natural aliveness and vitality\, harmonising the relationship between the body\, mind and spirit. \nAt the personal level\, the highly experiential nature of Bioenergetic Alchemy® is a catalyst for transformation\, as participants work in the laboratory of their own process and their relationship to others. The work opens the heart\, brings grounded empowerment to the personality\, and a deeper connection to the core; center of your authentic self. \nThese Bioenergetic Alchemy™ sessions are for individuals interested in their own self-development and/or healing processes. The classes offer deep experiential learning about the body-mind and participants are encouraged to develop skills in present-moment listening\, sensing\, and emotional/feeling awareness related to the body-mind. \nThe class is an experiential\, deep-dive into yourself and your relationship with your body\, and your life energy! \nFeedback from our previous workshops: \n“Thank you Seth. The weekend was an exceptional experience of deep healing\, awakening\, and opening. I feel so light\, peaceful\, and full of Love. Through the journey we took\, I touched some of my wounds\, gently but deeply releasing and healing what was ready to be alchemised. Thank you to all the other lovely participants. Please organise the next one soon :-)” Tanja \n“A truly awesome experience. A wonderful and safe space to learn and experience bioenergetic alchemy. Thanks again to Seth for the expert guidance and support.” Amo \n“Like the Bioenergetic Alchemy classes\, but better. The weekend gave me the opportunity to go deeper into my body and discover new experiences which I hadn’t been able to tap into before. It was a good mix of different exercises\, and I had a really blissful experience with the breathwork.” Vijay \n” I feel so grateful I had the opportunity to attend this weekend event. I felt that Seth\, through his presence\, allowing\, way of being\, created a very unique\, safe space in which I could release\, discover\, explore and meet different aspects of myself. I was amazed how during the two days I was – often unexpectedly and gently – led to bring forth and embrace a child\, an ancient woman\, an animal\, a spoiled brat\, a mother\, a lover\, a goddess… Also through Seth’s guidance and suggestions I felt within very short spaces of time both my immense sorrow/yearning/pain and my immense joy/gratitude\, realising how close to each other these seemingly opposites are. Today I feel a more solid belonging in the world\, and a heightened awareness of the soles of my feet on the floor\, like the earth was more magnetic!” Maria \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗Breath of Love – Breathwork Journey∗ ─ ⋙ \n3:30pm-5:15pm \nUnlimited Benefits:  \nBreathwork has profound benefits\, and is an ongoing practice. \nPracticing Breathwork enables you to……  \n1) Oxygenate 2) Restore 3) Detox 4) Gain Clarity 5) Express suppressed emotions 6) Release old tensions 7) Amplify Energy 8) Expand awareness 9) Remove negative blocks 10) Forgive past occurrences 11) Feel empowered 12) Cultivate inspiration13) Settle into a deep relaxed state 14) Tap into your truest you \nTechnical Aspects of Bioenergetic Breathwork:  \nThere are a few key parts to the breathing pattern:  \n1. It is conscious\, so you are very aware of the fact you are breathing \n2. It is connected; so that the natural pause between the inhale and exhale is merged\, creating a continuous loop of breath. \n3. It is relaxed\, meaning the exhale is relaxed\, and there is an emphasis on the inhale. \n4. It is open\, meaning it is performed with a wide open mouth. \n5. It is deep\, meaning you are breathing fully into the lower belly\, and all the way up into the chest. \nWhat a typical session looks like:  \nAfter some initial warm-up movements\, stretches\, and grounding exercises. You will be invited to lie on a yoga mat and breathe for about an 3/4 of an hour\, and in this time we will offer positive affirmations\, as well as support for deeper breathing. We may also use hands-on bodywork to enhance a deeper & fuller breath. We will end the session with a final relaxation\, with further guidance and meditation. \nWalking away with a feeling of lightness\, vitality\, and love… \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗ ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO CEREMONY ∗ ─ ⋙\n6PM – 8:15PM \nBrought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform!  \nDiscover dance as a moving meditation\, body ritual\, awareness practice & ceremony \nIn our Sunday Ecstatic Dance sessions\, the musical focus will be more of a World/Medicine music\, Afro-House & a Tribal Flow vibe. Our Saturday Ecstatic Dance sessions tend to be more of a celebration with a light-hearted party atmosphere\, in these new Sunday Dances\, you’re invited to explore “movement as meditation” with beautiful music to accompany your journey… \nEcstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting your body\, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body\, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think\, claim your freedom\, open your heart & touch the infinite! \nOur Ecstatic Dance classes create a safe and respectful environment that embraces ‘all ways’. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration\, connection\, fun\, healing\, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. \nEnter an open space…and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting your body\, in this space that we co-create together. \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \n-World/ Medicine\, Afro-House\, Tribal Flow conscious\, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion! \n-A unique movement mediation experience! \n-A beautiful\, sacred\, heartful\, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in \n-Yummy\, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual \n-Superb sound system and optional silent disco headphones for more immersive experience \n-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! \n-Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance \nPRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch\, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice:  freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music\, the community and our own inner space direct our steps\, our movements\, our expression\, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. \nECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES: \nNo late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late\, arriving after 6:30pm\, we won’t be able to let you join the session\, this is so we can all journey together. \n1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk to\, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the building). When we dance without the chitchat\, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free\, contained within ourselves And connected to something much\, much greater than our individual selves. \n2. Drug-Free\, Smoke-Free\, Alcohol-Free environment \n3. No photos or videos\, Mobile phones muted and out of sight \n4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other \n5. Move your body however you wish \n6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body\, sensations\, emotions\, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions! \n7. You can dance alone\, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone\, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste.) \n8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone’s contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone\, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no. \n“Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad\, right or wrong. However\, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy\, without denying our anger or sadness?  Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way\, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another\, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way.” ~ Abigail Harris \nNo experience necessary. All welcome.  \nCACAO CIRCLE \nAt Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate\, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us! \nCacao is the ultimate heart opener\, it will give you energy\, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express\, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! \nOur Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best\, velvety tasting cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced\, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala\, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer. \nJoin us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation. After the dance warm up we will take a moment to attune and connect to what we are grateful for\, giving thanks for all the abundance in our life. \n\n\nINSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation\, @ecstaticdance_london\n\nFACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London\, URUBU\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\, Ecstatic Dance Festivals\n\nFACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU - Ecstatic Dance London\, Ecstatic Dance London\n\nMEETUP: Urubu's Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\n\nYOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts\n\nWEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com\n\nEMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com\n\nURUBU - YOU ARE YOU\, BE YOU!\n\n💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS\, FESTIVALS: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
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SUMMARY:RESTIVAL 2023 - Yoga\, Meditation\, Nature-Sauna\, Rest & Reset Retreat!
DESCRIPTION:Yoga\, Sound Journeys in Hammocks\, Guided Meditations\, Kirtan\, Nature Walks\, Saunas\, Massages\, Ecstatic Dancing & Vegetarian Feasts! Join us!\n\n\n\nRESTIVAL® 2023 – the Rest and Reset retreat\n\n~ WHEN? Wed 25 Oct – Sun 29 Oct 2023 (or join us for the *weekend only Fri 27 Oct- Sun 29 Oct\, *weekend tickets on sale from 11 October to prioritise whole retreat bookings due to limited accommodation)\n~ WHERE? Gillingham\, North Dorset (5 min drive from the train station)\n\nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restival-2023-yoga-meditation-nature-sauna-rest-reset-retreat-tickets-704449506437 \nACCOMMODATION & CAMPERVANS ARE EXTRA: *PLEASE BOOK HERE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY\, YOU CAN ALSO FIND A LOCAL AIRBNB) \n>>>Any questions\, please email Diana: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \nWe are super excited to announce RESTIVAL® this October! It is a retreat devoted to Rest\, Relaxation\, Nervous System Reset\, Sound Journeys\, Yoga\, and Radiant Wellbeing! \nA busy summer has flown by and you long to relax\, rest and rejuvenate? Are you feeling tired\, stressed and sluggish? Is your immune system struggling? Is your mind\, body and soul hankering for a reset? If the answer is ‘YES’\, then Restival® – is for you! Join us on this beautifully created retreat! \n  \n💙Restival® is an invitation to rejuvenate your entire body and awaken your life-force energy! Restore creative\, mental\, physical\, social\, emotional\, sensory and spiritual balance.  \nIn this 2 or 4 day retreat be nourished\, re-centre\, calm & ground whilst becoming more motivated\, inspired\, and empowered. Enjoy and breathe in the fresh countryside air\, rest\, meditate\, ground\, move\, feel more centered\, calm\, strong and radiantly healthy from the inside out as you feel stresses and strains melt away. The aim of the Restival® is to de-stress\, create space for self-care\, self-love and learn practices to tackle exhaustion & burn-out.  \nMake the most of the beautiful Autumn time and enjoy all that comes with it—the crisp air\, falling leaves\, misty mornings\, cozy atmosphere\, saunas\, campfires and lot more we’ve included in this transformation retreat! \n“Steam rising underneath a canopy of whispering\, changing aspens; starlight in the clear\, dark night\, and wondrous beauty in every direction. If only all could feel this way\, to be so captured and enthralled with autumn.” -Donna Lynn Hope \n💛WHAT TO EXPECT?\n\nAn array of mind-body modalities: variety of yoga\, movement\, meditation\, relaxation workshops in beautiful indoor spaces\, weather permitting we will run workshops outdoors\, surrounded by nature\, ancient oak trees and crisp Autumn air!\nNext level\, unique sound journey/ gong bath and yoga nidra guided meditation sessions in our Aerial Relaxation Pods – hammocks! \nSaunas\, cold showers\, venik sessions\, body scrubs\nHeart-warming Chai! Made from fresh spices\, vegan\, caffeine/sugar/ gluten free\nCampfires\, Live music performances and singing\nRevitalising Nature walks in Dorset countryside\nAlcohol and drug-free environment\nDelicious vegetarian/ vegan meals – breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\nImmune boosting juice and healthy snack cafe (additional cost)\nAn assortment of bodywork/massage professionals for 1:1 sessions (additional cost)\nCoaching guides for 1:1 sessions (additional cost)\n\n💛WHAT IS RESTIVAL® ALL ABOUT & WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN: \nWhether you are looking for a way to better deal with the everyday stresses of life\, get away from the City life and connect to Nature or whether you just simply want to try new body-mind and relaxation practices\, move & rest\, meet and connect with new people\, relax in the sauna\, treat yourself to a massage\, at Restival® we invite you to explore Rest & Reset tools & practices during this deep dive of 2 or 4 days and discover the positive benefits for yourself!  \n\nLearn transformational exercises for grounding\, releasing fear/stress/ tension/ trauma from the body\, and developing deeper presence and body awareness\nConnect with your body and mind through a cross-section of approaches\nExperience powerful Somatic Psychology & Humanistic Embodiment Practices\nFind your creativity\, free your body and mind through yoga and relaxation\nAttune to Nature\, the living environment and come home to your Ecstatic-Self\nExplore a wide variety of Yoga and Meditation processes\nUnleash vitality and activate your subtle body systems to heal\nDiscover how to use the power of energy to harness your own biology for healing\nPractise techniques to increase your vitality\nAn opportunity for a a Digital Detox!\nExperiential\, immersive and not-to-be-missed retreat! Rest\, Relax & Rejuvenate\n\nAll welcome! RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook!  \n💛RESTIVAL® RETREAT TEAM\n\nSeth Newman – Retreat Host\, Guided Creativity and Yoga Nidra Mediations\, Bioenergetics & Qigong\, Shaking Medicine\, Dance of Awareness\, Ecstatic Dance\, Sound Journeys\, 1:1 Coaching\nDiana River – Retreat Co-Host\, Organizer\, Sound Journeys\, Sauna Venik Rituals & Body Scrubs\, Singing\, Chai\nEmilia & Pamela – Yoga (Yin & Vinyasa)\nYvonne – Acupuncture/ Fire cupping\nMonika – Deep Tissue Massage\nLuciana – Lomi Lomi Massage\nEmilia – Thai Massage\nRachael – Foot Massage/ Reflexology\nRamana – Chair Massage\nTBC – Other Facilitators/ Musicians\n\n💛 EXAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE \n8:00AM – 9:00 AM Morning Yoga / Qigong\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Yummy Breakfast\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Guided Meditation\n11:00AM – 1:00 PM Free Time/ Massages/ Nature Walk / Outdoor Ecstatic Dance\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Magnificent Lunch\n2:00PM – 3:00 PM Guided Yoga Nidra / Sound Journey in Hammocks\n3:00 PM – 6:30 PM Free Time/ Sauna/ Massages / Coaching / Nature Walk\n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Delicious Dinner\n8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Guided Yoga Nidra / Sound Journey in Hammocks/Partner Thai Massage or Partner Yoga/ Ecstatic Dance\n9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sauna/ *Campfire\, Caffeine free Chai & Storytelling/ Music (*Campfire weather depending) \nPLEASE NOTE: this is just an example schedule\, all workshops and timings might change slightly as we want to offer some flexibility with the schedule during the retreat. Full itinerary to be published closer to the time.  \n\n\n\n<<<<<*~ PRACTICAL INFORMATION ~*>>>>>\n♥ PRICES\nPRICES: Included in the retreat ticket price: All workshops\, 3 x vegetarian meals per day (12 meals in total)\, teas/coffees\, daily afternoon sauna sessions. Please note camping is included in the ticket price\, but indoor accommodation/campervan space is an additional cost\, see more info below. \n-*WEEKEND TICKETS (*on sale from 11 October to prioritise whole retreat bookings due to limited accommodation): £220 (Food\, Workshops + Saunas) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £120 due by 27 October\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra!  \n-FIRST RELEASE (limited spaces): £400 (Food\, Workshops + Saunas) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £300 due by 11 October\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra!  \n-SECOND RELEASE: £450 (Food\, Workshops + Saunas) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £350 due by 15 October\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra!  \n-FINAL RELEASE: £500 (Food\, Workshops + Saunas) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £400 due by 25 October\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra!  \nEVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: Email might be in the spam folder. Please check. Do not print any paper tickets\, we will check you in by your name. \n– Unfortunately no dogs/ other pets are permitted on site. \n– Children/kids: Unfortunately this year’s retreat will not be suitable for under 16’s. \n♥ ACCOMMODATION\nACCOMMODATION & CAMPERVANS ARE EXTRA: *PLEASE BOOK HERE \n*Weekend only booking – please see availability on the booking link and PHONE DIRECTLY Osho Leela Bookings office on 01747821221 and pay over the phone for the 2 nights.  \nCAMPING: Camping is included in the ticket price however it’s not advisable to camp at this time of the year. \nSHARED GLAMPING: £60 for 4 nights Female or Male glamping tents. Please don’t book this if you snore. \nSHARED DORMS: £40 for 4 nights Female or Male dorms. Please don’t book this if you snore. \nSHARED DELUXE DORMS: £80 for 4 nights Female dorms (with double beds & privacy curtains). Please don’t book this if you snore. \nPRIVATE ROOMS:  £100-£200 for 4 nights (private rooms in house\, mobile homes\, caravans\, single/ double pod\, pine lodge) \nCAMPERVAN SPACE: £40 for 4 nights (stay in your own live-in vehicle\, hook up available for extra £12) \nNEARBY ACCOMMODATION: Please check local Airbnb options in Gillingham if you prefer. \n♥ VENUE\, ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES\nRESTIVAL® site is located 10 minute drive by car from Gillingham train station in North Dorset \nADDRESS: Osho Leela Personal Development Centre\, Thorngrove House\, Common Mead Ln\, Gillingham SP8 4RE \nGOOGLE MAPS: https://goo.gl/maps/4h35B1mBQSjACieZ6 (same road turn as the Thorngrove Garden Centre so look out for signs) \nARRIVAL: Please aim to arrive between 4pm-6.30pm on the first day to allow time to check-in\, explore the grounds and settle in. There will be a welcome grounding yoga sessions from 5.30pm followed by dinner at 6:30pm. (Weekend arrivals: please also aim to arrive between 4pm-6.30pm) \nDEPARTURE: The retreat will end with a sauna & guided meditation after lunch on the last day and there will be plenty of time to pack up and depart. Aim to depart between 4pm-6pm to give yourself enough time. Please do not leave before the end of the retreat. \nEXTRA NIGHT’S STAY: Option to stay on site until Monday 30 Oct\, 11am for a reduced rate of £22 including dinner & breakfast. If you’re staying in any accommodation\, there will be a charge for extra night accordingly. Sign ups and payments – please go to the Osho Leela office directly on Sunday\, 29 Oct after lunch. \nFACILITIES: 2 indoor workshop spaces\, indoor & outdoor dining areas\, tea/coffee available at any time\, juices/coffee & snacks available to purchase in the cafe\, plenty of outdoor spaces/beautiful nature for walks\, sauna in the afternoons\, showers/toilets in the main house and also in the purpose build shower/toilet block\, power sockets available in all accommodation\, hang out areas & sofas in the main house. \n♥ MASSAGES\nAvailable for additional cost\, card payments will be accepted. Sign ups and more details will be provided closer to the retreat time. \n♥ TRAVEL/ CARS/ TRAINS/TAXI\nTRAINS: Nearest train station Gillingham\, Dorset (not Kent!!!) Please check https://www.thetrainline.com for train tickets and train schedules. There are local taxi services and we will send a list closer to the retreat time with contact details to all participants. One way journey from station to venue will cost under £10. We do encourage car & taxi sharing if possible as it’s more eco friendly. \nCAR PARK ON SITE FREE OF CHARGE: there is a car park available on site free of charge to all retreat attendees. As much as possible\, please arrange car shares to limit the carbon footprint and reduce the amount of cars on site. \nLIFT SHARES: Attendees will receive a link to a WhatsApp group & a spreadsheet to arrange lift shares and train journeys. Link will be sent closer to the retreat time.  \nTAXI: There are local taxi services and we recommend booking taxi in advance. One way journey from station to venue will cost under £10. We do encourage car & taxi sharing if possible as it’s more eco friendly. Some taxi numbers: \n♥ FOOD/ DISHES HELP\nMEALS: All meals are included (3 meals per day\, total 12 meals) or if coming for weekend only it’s 6 meals in total. Venue runs a vegetarian/vegan kitchen and does its best to meet the most common food requirements for guests such as gluten free/ lactose free/ vegan and all dishes will be clearly labelled. Venue might not be able to cater for other special diets. Please complete dietary requirement section in the Eventbrite booking form. Teas/coffees available at anytime with a selection of alternative milks. Filtered drinking water also available to refill your water bottles. There is also a coffee/ shop which is run by Osho Leela community and will be open at certain times during the day. \nDISHES HELP: Retreat takes place at Osho Leela and there is a community of people who already live there or have joined one of their live-in programmes. To support the community and help with the practicalities\, retreat participants will be required to help once during the retreat with the dishes- either one day after lunch or dinner. Many thanks in advance for your support with this. \n♥ WHAT TO BRING\nWe encourage all participants to have a Digital Detox during the retreat and to switch off phones. Maybe bring a simple alarm clock so you can wake up for morning yoga.  \n\nIf you have booked accommodation\, please note that all bedding is provided\, however please do bring your own towel.\nCamping gear for those who choose to camp (tent\, pegs\, mattress\, insulating mat\, sleeping bag or duvet\, pillow\, extra blanket\, hot water bottle\, camping light etc)\nReusable water bottle\nYoga Mat & blanket (we will also provide these as well as cushions and blindfolds)\nGround coffee & cafetiere for coffee lovers (venue provides instant coffee and has limited cafetiere’s so please bring your own if you have one). Cafe will be open at certain times so you will be able to buy a proper coffee/lattes etc if you wish to.\nTorch (head torches are really useful)\nClothing in layers suitable for movement/ dancing\nClothing & boots/shoes suitable for hiking/ outdoors\nWaterproofs or umbrella in case of rain\nWarm jacket or jumper for evenings as temperature will drop during the night\nSwimsuit/ swim shorts for sauna\nTowel\nEar-plugs (if you’re a light sleeper)\nToiletries: (natural & biodegradable products if possible please)\nAcoustic music instruments if you wish to such as guitar or ukulele\nSnacks such as nuts/ dried fruit/ flapjacks/ avocados etc for when you get peckish or if you want extra yummy things (there is a cafe on site)\nPersonal items such as phone/ charger/ card/ keys etc.\nAnything else you think will make the retreat more comfortable for you!\n\n♥ CANCELLATION POLICY\nWe offer this retreat in order to support the growth of physical and mental wellness of attendees and it requires many hours of organisation and planning. We ensure we have sufficient funds to do this with the following policy: \n– Participants join the retreat at their own risk. Urubu School of Transformational Arts accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy\, open-heartedness\, calm & rest. \nCANCELLATION BY ATTENDEES:  \n-All retreat tickets are non-refundable and deposit of £100 is non refundable. If you cannot attend the retreat due to any reason or personal matter including covid\, we will not be able to issue a retreat ticket refund\, sorry. \n-Accommodation bookings are refundable if minimum of 30 days notice is provided (through external provider) \n-You are welcome to pass on your retreat ticket to a friend\, colleague or family member\, resell your ticket or consider gifting your place to someone\, there are many people in our network who do not have the funds to attend such a retreat. Please let us know name and email address of the person attending in your place by sending us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \nCANCELLATION BY THE ORGANIZER/VENUE: \nDue to situations beyond our control\, Ecstatic Dance London reserves the right to change booking or cancel the retreat and shall inform the customer as soon as possible. You may transfer your full payment to another retreat or you may request a refund of your payment to us\, constituting a full settlement. Alternative arrangements will be offered but we do not accept responsibility for any costs incurred\, including travel. Ecstatic Dance London is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled retreat such as travel costs\, loss of work\, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip. As organizers of this retreat\, we do not take any responsibility for any matters beyond our control or for any covid related matters that occur during the retreat. \n\n\n\n\nRETREAT ORGANISERS & HOSTS: \n♥ Seth Newman: As the founder of the URUBU School of Transformational Arts\, he integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies\, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy\, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops\, retreats\, festivals and trainings. As a coach\, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm\, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces. His in-depth studies\, trainings and personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities infuse his approach to living a creative\, holistic & embodied life and sharing his unique offerings with others. Seth has been facilitating regular workshops for many years. \nAs a musician\, Seth is deeply passionate about rhythm & drumming\, has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College\, worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years and started URUBU collective back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians\, started his journey as an avid DJ with a love for Afro-Beat\, Cuban and Brazilian music and created an Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth has a life-long passion for 5 Rhythms and other movement and Ecstatic Dance practices. \nURUBU has since evolved into a School of Transformational Arts – offering a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices. \n♥ Diana River:  Trained in classical music from a young age\, and later in contemporary music\, Diana carries a life-long passion for singing\, improvising and re-imagining traditional Celtic and folk songs with her own melodic vision.  A singer at heart\, she connects deeply with the melodies and harmonies of ancient Europe and beyond. She is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others and has a keen interest in wellbeing and body therapy. Through her singing and Sound Journeys\, her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery\, reuniting you with the source of who you are. \nShe will be offering short Sauna Venik treatments (during sauna sessions). Drawn on the elements of wood\, fire and water\, the venik is the instrument that brings all three together in the ritual of the venik massage. The venik is a bundle of small leafy branches harvested during the summer when the trees/ plants are in flower and tied together to form something resembling a crude broom (veniks are usually made from birch\, oak or eucalyptus leaves) and soaked until supple and used in the sauna to massage the body and to direct the steam from the stove\, capture and move the steam and to massage the body in the right way. A Beautiful\, sacred ritual in which the venik is used to invoke the gods of wood\, fire and water. Essential oils will also be used in the venik sessions for deeper experience. \nDiana is a co-creator and co-facilitator of many Ecstatic Dance London wellbeing classes\, workshops\, retreats\, festivals. She will also be offering complimentary Chai! Heart-warming home made from fresh spices\, vegan\, caffeine/sugar/ gluten free. Super yummy! \n\n\n♥ MORE INFO ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS: \nAERIAL RELAXATION PODS – Breathwork\, Meditations\, Yoga Nidra\, and Sound Journeys in our beautiful Hammocks. \nBIOENERGETIC ALCHEMY® – We work with our bodies to transform and to heal. A unique movement experience\, where we begin to soften the muscular tension and chronic holding in our bodies through a series of gentle stretches\, grounding and self-expression exercises. \nSOUND JOURNEYS – Multi-sensory sound journey experience with live ambient music\, and aromatherapy to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit! An immersive restorative experience inviting your body and nervous system into a deeply relaxed state. An opportunity to relax and reconnect with yourself through deep relaxation and guided meditation while basking in Cosmic\, Ethereal Vocals and Electronic Soundscapes\, Textures\, Crystal Singing Bowls\, Gongs and much much more. \nHAMMOCKS – We all instinctively know about the power of a soothing\, repetitive rocking motion and this in combination with live ambient soundscapes and aromatherapy is a potent synthesis for deep relaxation. The gentle rocking of a hammock will boost brain wave oscillations associated with better sleep and has been shown to provide a fertile ground for deep relaxation. More specifically\, the rocking fortifies the brain waves that are naturally present during sleep which help maintain deep relaxation. \nYOGA NIDRA – Conscious Sleep Guided Meditation for Deep Body Relaxation and Mind Alertness. Yoga Nidra is an ancient form of guided meditative practice that focuses on breathing techniques\, body sensing\, emotional relaxation\, and guided consciousness meditation. We often combine Yoga Nidra with Live Music Sound Journey. A very unique experience! \nMEDITATIONS / YOGA – Get present with a selection of powerful meditation practices\, wake up your body and ease your way into the day. More info will be added about different types of Yoga. \nSINGING – As everything is vibrating so are we. There can be no sound without a vibration. Explore and let your voice be heard in a safe environment. Discover the joy of singing\, the non-judgmental aspect of singing\, the communal part of it\, the part where differences are reconciled and we’re all just in it together\, that’s the truly uplifting power of singing. The history of music and singing has always been communal. Meditate\, sing or listen. Yes\, even just listening can activate some of the oxytocin release\, that social bonding hormone. A beautiful and powerful way to start/end our day together at the retreat. \nSAUNA VENIK SESSIONS – Drawn on the elements of wood\, fire and water\, the venik is the instrument that brings all three together in the ritual of the venik massage. The venik is a bundle of small leafy branches harvested during the summer when the trees/ plants are in flower and tied together to form something resembling a crude broom (veniks are usually made from birch\, oak or eucalyptus leaves) and soaked until supple and used in the sauna to massage the body and to direct the steam from the stove\, capture and move the steam and to massage the body in the right way. A Beautiful\, sacred ritual in which the venik is used to invoke the gods of wood\, fire and water. Essential oils will also be used in the venik sessions for deeper experience. \n… and much\, much more with amazing people who look to Rest & Reset their bodies & minds! \n\n\n♥ FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS/FESTIVALS:\n“That was a very beautiful experience. An amazing journey inward & out. To express in a free space filled with joyful vibes & gorgeous smiling faces. In sound\, in rhythm\, in motion\, in colour\, in sweat\, the Dance\, the Soul.” Cath \n“The smiles\, the kind eyes\, the bits when I lost myself in the music\, the joy of the moments when it felt as if the whole room was jumping in unison.” Salvo \n“ What a profound experience! The music was so beautiful … it carried me effortlessly inward facilitating a deep connection to Spirit\, moving my body in a way that I felt I had little control over. It was magical! Thank you ” Ashley \n“Thank you guys. This was an exceptional experience of deep healing\, awakening\, and opening. I feel so light\, peaceful\, and full of Love. Through the workshops we took\, I touched some of my wounds\, gently but deeply releasing and healing what was ready to be alchemised. Thank you to all the other lovely participants. Please organise the next one soon! ” Tanja \n“ The workshop gave me the opportunity to go deeper into my body and discover new experiences which I hadn’t been able to tap into before. It was a good mix of different exercises\, and I had a really blissful experience with the breathwork.” Vijay \n” I feel so grateful I had the opportunity to attend this workshop. I felt that Seth\, through his presence\, allowing\, way of being\, created a very unique\, safe space in which I could release\, discover\, explore and meet different aspects of myself. I was amazed how during the two days I was – often unexpectedly and gently – led to bring forth and embrace a child\, an ancient woman\, an animal\, a spoiled brat\, a mother\, a lover\, a goddess… Also through Seth’s guidance and suggestions I felt within very short spaces of time both my immense sorrow/yearning/pain and my immense joy/gratitude\, realising how close to each other these seemingly opposites are. Today I feel a more solid belonging in the world\, and a heightened awareness of the soles of my feet on the floor\, like the earth\, was more magnetic!” Maria \n\n\nINSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation\, @ecstaticdance_london\, @aerialrelaxationpods\n\nFACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London\, URUBU\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\, Ecstatic Dance Festivals\n\nFACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU - Ecstatic Dance London\, Ecstatic Dance London\n\nMEETUP: Urubu's Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\n\nYOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts\n\nWEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com\n\nEMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com\n\nURUBU - YOU ARE YOU\, BE YOU!
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/restival-2023-yoga-meditation-nature-sauna-rest-reset-retreat/
LOCATION:Restival 2023\, (Exact address provided in the event description)\, Gillingham\, Dorset\, SP8 4RE\, United Kingdom
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