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SUMMARY:AWAKENING THE BREATH - A Somatic & Bioenergetic Breathwork Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join us to Awaken the Breath! – a Bioenergetics Class with Breathwork Journey. Release Tension & Stress – Breathe in More Vitality! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAWAKENING THE BREATH WITH BIOENERGETIC ALCHEMY/ A Bioenergetic & Breathwork Experience –Somatics Class + Transformational Breathwork Journey. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\nBreathe Deeply…\nYou are warmly invited to join us for this transformational session combining 2-powerful methods. Inviting you into a deep experience of yourself\, and your life energy. \nWe’ll be exploring: \n1) Somatic Movement class with Bioenergetic Alchemy™ – Bioenergetic Exercises for Grounding & Releasing Tension & Stress.\n2) Bioenergetic Breathwork – Conscious Connected Breathwork – Recharge your System \n“A truly unique\, uplifting and beautiful experience!” \nAWAKENING THE BREATH – A Somatic & Bioenergetic Breathwork Journey\nJoin us for a 2.5-hour immersive experience in the beautiful Skylight Centre in Highbury & Islington. Here\, you’ll explore the profound connection between breath\, body\, and meditation. Through bioenergetic exercises\, guided meditations and movement\, and an hour of Bioenergetic Breathwork (Conscious Connected Breathwork) – a deeply transformative experience. \nThrough the Breath\, you’ll be invited to awaken your inner wisdom\, tap into your innate healing potential\, and connect with the deepest parts of yourself. \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awakening-the-breath-a-somatic-bioenergetic-breathwork-journey-tickets-925179766587 \nWe’re also offering a 4-week “closed group” to have time to go deeper and explore this powerful modality incl. Bioenergetics\, Breathwork and Group Processes: BREATH – ENERGY – ECSTASY \n💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS:\nWebsite: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events\nLinktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon \n🧡ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT\n9-13 OCTOBER\, GILLINGHAM\, DORSET \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecstatic-dance-autumn-retreat-dance-wellbeing-and-healthy-living-tickets-953595779647 \n💙RESTIVAL® – REST & RESET RETREAT\n13-17 NOV or 15-17 NOV\, GILLINGHAM\, DORSET\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restival-2024-yoga-meditation-nature-sauna-rest-reset-retreat-tickets-1010321497797 \n🤍INSTAGRAM: @ecstaticdance_london \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. \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nA Welcoming\, Safe Space: We’ll create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your inner landscape. \n\nSomatic exercises and warmups: Gentle Bioenergetic grounding practices and exercises (Similiar to Tai Chi / Chi Gong) that will help you connect with yourself and your body\nBioenergetic Breathwork: An hour of guided Conscious Connected Breathwork that will facilitate a deep dive into your inner world\, allowing you to release stagnant energy\, access your intuition\, and connect with your higher self.\nIntegration and Sharing: We’ll close with a gentle integration period and an opportunity to share your experiences in a supportive circle.\n\nNever Done Bioenergetic Breathwork Before? Here’s What to Expect:\n\nConscious Connected Breathwork is a powerful technique that involves breathing continuously in a connected circular pattern. This can lead to heightened physical sensations\, emotional release\, and insights into your subconscious.\nConscious Connected Breathwork serves as a bridge between body\, mind and spirit; between the conscious and the subconscious.\nConscious Connected Breathwork allows us to release and resolve emotions\, belief systems\, stresses and memories which are often inaccessible through the more conventional talking therapies.\n\nWho is this for?\nThis event is open to everyone\, including those new to breathwork. Whether you’re curious about breathwork\, somatic practices\, or the exploration of consciousness\, this journey is designed to meet you where you are and guide you deeper into your inner knowing. It’s a beautiful way to connect with your inner wisdom\, cultivate self-compassion\, and access your own inner psychedelic experience without any substances. \nWhat is AWAKENING THE BREATH all about?\nThis is a Bioenergetic Alchemy somatic movement and breathwork session. Come to release stress and tension\, nourish yourself with deeper breath and go on a transformational journey with the Breath! \nThrough the use of Bioenergetics grounding exercises\, tapping and conscious\, connected diaphragmatic breathing\, each individual is the leader of their own journey. \nOur facilitation includes space-holding\, sound healing\, affirmations and guided meditation to assist in this personal process. At the very least\, the experience will be relaxing and detoxifying… and at most\, it will be cathartically life-changing! \nIf you feel ready to treat yourself to this simple yet extraordinary work\, I invite you to join us.\nIf you have any questions please feel free to email me directly: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n♥ Are you ready for a transformational experience?\nIf yes\, join us at the beautiful Skylight Center for these Breathwork events! \nBIOENERGETIC BREATHWORK – Bioenergetic Alchemy + Breathwork Journey\n\nDiscover effective methods for releasing Stress & Tension through Bioenergetic Alchemy exercises.\nLearn the foundations of Bioenergetic Breathwork (circular\, connected breath) as a way to peel back the layers of the self\, connect to essence\, and embrace every part of yourself.\n\nFacilitated by: Seth Newman\nAddress: The Skylight Centre\, (closest Station Highbury & Islington)\nPrices: £50 Super Earlybird / £65 Earlybird / £75Normal price\nPayment: Please book via Eventbrite (very limited spaces\, advance booking is essential as we have very limited spaces!) \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE FACILITATOR\nSeth Newman: \nFor more than two decades now\, I have been practicing\, and exploring an unusual form of therapeutic bodywork. It is known as Bioenergetic Alchemy™ and has its origins in the bodywork philosophies that emerged originally from Alexander Lowen and John Peirrakos (the founders of Bioenergetics) and their interpretations of Reich\, Freud and Jung.\nSo in teaching Bioenergetic Alchemy™\, I am deeply grateful for all of my tutors\, trainers and therapists. \nI first discovered Bioenergetics in group therapy sessions in Pune\, India in 1994-96. And in the Active Meditations of the Indian Mystic Osho. I later deepened my knowledge of Bioenergetics with my therapists & teachers Guy Gladstone and Amadis Camell at the Open Centre\, the longest-running personal growth centre in the UK. \nI teach today an adaptation and development of my studies over the course of 8 years of therapy and trainings at the Open Centre. I am still developing this profound body of work\, and continue my studies. \nAs a coach\, I’m dedicated to helping people calm\, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. \nI’ve been running various body-mind integration classes and workshops for many years. \n“Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your Breathwork class… and the music was amazing! “ – Alison \nOur Bionergetic Alchemy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOrELWRAqkU \nTHE EVOLUTION OF BREATHWORK \nA variety of Conscious Connected Breathwork schools have evolved. With breathwork at their core\, they also combine a unique set of additional healing modalities\, including: sound\, bodywork and/or therapeutic touch\, water\, affirmations and coaching. Some psychotherapeutic modalities are: Rebirthing\, Bioenergetic Breath\, Transformational Breath® and Holotropic\, Integrative and Shamanic Breathwork. \nTHE BASICS OF CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATHWORK \nWhile many Conscious Connected Breathwork techniques have unique features and frameworks\, the majority include 5 universal components: \n\nNo pauses between the inhale and the exhale;\nActive inhale into the belly with relaxed expansion of the chest;\nThe exhale is passive (no forcing the air out);\nThe inhale and exhale is done through the same channel (mouth or nose);\nAn active intention that holds the breather\, as well as the breath itself\, as having an innate healing capacity.\n\nCCB \nConscious Connected Breathwork is a conscious\, intentional breathing pattern in which the inhale and the exhale are connected without any pauses. \nIt can: \n\nCreate changes in your physiology (e.g. alkalinity vs. acidity);\nIncrease your awareness of Self;\nProvide an opportunity for profound personal development;\nCreate altered states of consciousness. It can be practiced alone\, in a group or feel free to a book a one-on-one session with Seth.\n\nSeth Newman – Breathwork Facilitator \nMy role of the breathwork facilitator is to;1.) help you become aware of what is going on in your body; 2.) offer suggestions to support the process; 3.) help you maintain the breathing technique; 4.) observe you and provide general feedback; 5.) to alert you to signs of resistance; 6.) offer affirmations or remind you of your intention; 7.) suggest therapeutic touch or movement; 8.) mirror your breath or movements; 9.) help you to engage your body so that you can connect with your feelings\, remain grounded and present. \nLimitless Benefits:\nBreathwork has profound benefits and is an on-going practice.\nPracticing Bioenergetic Breathwork enables you to…. \n1) Oxygenate\n2) Restore\n3) Detox\n4) Gain Clarity\n6) Express suppressed emotions\n7) Release old tensions\n8) Amplify Energy\n9) Expand awareness\n10) Remove negative blocks\n11) Forgive past occurrences\n12) Feel empowered\n13) Cultivate inspiration\n14) Settle into a deep relaxed state\n15) Tap into your truest you\n16) To take a moment\, and really\, just really breathe. \nFeedback from our events: \n“A wonderful session\, very recommended! Seth and Dee create a calm\, magical space where you receive natural healing energy of relaxation and music. Flowing gently in the light hammock helps to recreate the atmosphere in the womb or in early childhood when you are loved\, safe and protected. This experience will bring you healing on several levels: physical\, emotional\, mental\, relaxation\, connection to your inner self and your angels. Many thanks for organising such a unique and absolutely fulfilling experience. I will definitely come again.” – M.Zhuravleva \n“Thank you so much Seth and Dee – I felt so comfortable in the hammocks\, I was worried that I might be claustrophobic as it looks tighter in the picture but not at all\, the material feels great and you can breathe freely. The music and singing were great and brought up emotions & different states: somewhere I actually forgot where I was. Also had some physical trembling in my body and movement of energy\, which surprised me. I left the session feeling relaxed and expanded and very present! Woke up feeling good in my body and very rested. A lovely experience.” – Alexandra \n“Being someone who is always on the move and finds it very difficult to relax\, I found this session to be really valuable ‘me time!’ Initially\, I found it difficult to let go and unwind where the muscles in my arms and legs were contracting. After a few minutes\, I started to drift away into a soft slumber which was deeply relaxing. Despite this my senses were heightened and I became very conscious of the sounds that seemed to travel through my ears\, vibrating all the way into my body. The gentle movements of the hammock with the music in the background made me feel like a young infant being rocked to sleep. A wonderfully calming and soothing experience\, with the added bonus of not having to put in any physical effort. Great! I look forward to more of this.” – Navpreet \n“Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your Aerial Relaxation Pod class… and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe\, suspended in the air\, slowly rocking\, with the crystal bowls and ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support\, allowing peace to flow into my entire being.” – Marrianne \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT YOU WILL NEED:\n1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. \n2 . Yoga mats\, blankets & cushions provided. \n3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue. \n4. A healthy snack to have after the session. \nSAFE SPACE \nThis class is an inclusive space focused on supporting each and every one of its participants. Please be respectful of others’ space\, property\, needs\, and process. Any display of antisocial or abusive behaviour will result in removal from the class without a refund. \nPERSONAL SAFETY \nA Bioenergetic Alchemy class might not be the most suitable setting for people with severe trauma\, PTSD\, CPTSD\, burnout\, and serious health conditions or those who find it very challenging to self-regulate (unable to calm down when emotionally distressed). It would be more supportive to initially work in individual sessions. 1-to-1 counselling sessions. \nPREGNANCY \nPlease do not attend if you are pregnant! \nRECENT INJURIES & SURGERIES \nIt is best to give your body at least 3 months to heal after a surgery or serious injury before doing Bionegetic Alchemy. Please contact us if you would like to discuss your circumstances. \n*PLEASE READ – IMPORTANT!!:\nBioenergetics and Breathwork should not be considered as a substitute for proper medical/psychotherapeutic treatment! \nIt may not be suitable for everyone. \nBreathwork Contraindications \nBreathwork and other techniques we use can result in intense physical and emotional release. \nTherefore\, it is not advised for persons with: \n\nepilepsy\,\ndetached retina\,\nglaucoma\,\nuncontrolled high blood pressure\,\ncardiovascular diseases (including prior heart attack)\,\nmental disorders (manic disorder\, bipolar disorder\, schizophrenia\, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)\, paranoia\, psychotic episodes\, depersonalization)\nstrokes\, TIA´s\, seizures or other brain/neurological conditions\,\na history of aneurysms in the immediate family\,\n\nBreathwork Contraindications \n\nuse of prescription blood thinners\,\nhospitalized for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the past 10 years\,\nosteoporosis or physical injuries that are not fully healed\,\nacute somatic and viral diseases\,\nchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-II and COPD-III)\,\nchronic diseases with symptoms of decompensation or terminal illness\,\nindividual intolerance of oxygen insufficiency\,\ncancer\,\nlow impulse control.\nPregnant women are advised against practicing Breathwork and some of our techniques without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician.\nPersons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with their primary care physician and the facilitator.\nBreathwork is not advised for persons who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.\nThis list is for guidance only and is not meant to be exhaustive. If in doubt\, first consult a trained medical professional for guidance.\n\nPlease feel free to contact us if you need more information. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS:\nWebsite: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events\nLinktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon\nEMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com\nINSTAGRAM: @ecstaticdance_london
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SUMMARY:Ecstatic Dance Autumn Retreat - Dance\, Wellbeing and Healthy Living
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ecstatic Experiences in October 2024 – Dance\, Active Meditations\, Breathwork\, Bioenergetics\, Yoga\, Sauna\, Cacao and much more!\n\n\n\nEcstatic Dance Autumn Retreat.\nTICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\nFind your path. Unlock your potential. Learn. Explore. Create. \n~ WHEN? Wed\, 9 October – Sun\, 13 October 2024 (arrival from 4pm on the first day\, departure after 4pm on the last day\, option to stay on site until Mon\, 14 Oct 10am) \n~ WHERE? Gillingham\, North Dorset (2h direct train from London Waterloo and then a 5 minute taxi drive from the station) \nAfter our sold-out Ecstatic Dance Festival® in July\, we are very excited to announce another Ecstatic Dance retreat in Autumn 2024! A retreat devoted to Ecstatic Dance\, Embodiment\, and a Down-to-Earth Spirituality. It’s Ecstatic Dance plus much\, much more!! \nThe Autumn retreat will be more of a personal growth retreat than a festival. It is simply an invitation into bringing more fun\, joy\, depth\, and expansion into our lives through a variety of transformational workshops. \nMake the most of the beautiful Autumn time of year and enjoy all that comes with it! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-autumn-retreat-dance-wellbeing-and-healthy-living-tickets-953595779647 \nACCOMMODATION: (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)\nBookings directly through Venues Website: https://app.workshop-angel.com/form.php?h=1&t=0&e=9915cf6358f88495 \nPlease scroll down and click on the link at the bottom of the page and see ‘Your Booking Details’ section for available accommodation from the drop down bar. \nCamping with your own gear or if you’re staying in your own campervan is included in the retreat ticket price unless you require an electric hook-up for for your campervan.\nAny questions about accommodation please contact the venue directly 01747 821221 \nIf you have any retreat related questions\, feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \nWHAT TO EXPECT?\n\nBeautiful heated Yurt and indoor dance/ workshop spaces with great sound systems! (weather permitting\, we will also run workshops outdoors\, surrounded by nature\, flowers and ancient oak trees)\nA variety of Transformational Embodiment\, Wellbeing\, Movement and Ecstatic Dance workshops with our main facilitator Seth Newman(Active Meditations\, Breathwork\, Bioenergetics\, Conscious Touch\, Hugging\, Singing\, Cacao Ceremonies\, Sound Journeys\, Authentic Movement\, Ecstatic Dance and much more!)\nAdditional musical performances & workshops with guest facilitators and DJ’s\nSaunas\, Cold Plunges & Campfires\nAlcohol and drug-free environment\nDelicious vegetarian meals\nIndoor Cafe (for coffee and cake)\nHangout on the sofas\n\nTEAM OF FACILITATORS/ DJ’S/ MASSAGE THERAPISTS\n\nSeth Newman – Retreat Host\, Main Facilitator & Workshop Leader\, DJ\, Musician\nDiana Upite – Retreat Host\,Organizer\, Musician\, Sound Journeys\,Sauna Rituals\, Cacao\, Chai\nGuest Facilitators/ DJ’s – TBC\nIsabell Jacobson – Yoga\nRachael – 1:1 Hand/ Feet Reflexology\nBridget – 1:1 Deep Tissue\, Lomi Lomi (4 handed)\nDiana – 1:1 Lomi Lomi (2 handed or 4 handed)\nMonica – 1:1 Deep Tissue\, Relaxing\nRoy – 1:1 Thai\nYvonne – Community & 1:1 Accupuncture & Fire Cupping\n\n(Bodywork session sign ups: at the retreat\, an upfront payment will be required to secure the session\, pay cash/card directly to therapists. Please note – most sessions will be in a shared space divided by currtains) \nPLUS FACILITATORS FROM OSHO LEELA COMMUNITY:\n\nTBA\n\n♥ EXAMPLE DAILY *SCHEDULE\n7:00AM – 8:00 AM Good Morning Active Meditation/ Yoga \n8:00 AM –9:30 AM Yummy Breakfast \n9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Morning Gathering\, Ecstatic Dance & Sharings\, Workshop \n1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Magnificent Lunch/ Dishes Help \n2:15 PM – 6:30 PM Free time/ Sauna/ Cold Plunges/ Nature Walk / Massages/ Workshops \n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Delicious Dinner/ Dishes Help \n8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Evening Ecstatic Dance / Workshop \n10:00 PM – 00:00 PM Campfire/ Sauna/Cold Plunges/ Dance Parties/ Concert /Gong Bath \n*PLEASE 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. \n\n\nWHAT ARE OUR ECSTATIC DANCE RETREATS ALL ABOUT?\n\nEcstatic Dance Festival® presents these retreats as an invitation to awaken the dancer within! Dance to feel alive\, find your creativity\, and free your body and mind through conscious dance!\nConnection with ourselves and our bodies explored through a cross-section of approaches.\nLearn powerful exercises for grounding\, releasing fear/stress/ tension/ trauma from the body and developing deeper presence and body awareness.\nExplore a wide variety of ecstatic dance and active meditation processes.\nUsing music\, movement\, ritual\, and connection to achieve a unified field of being.\nRest\, Relax & Rejuvenate with Sound journeys\, Yoga Nidra\, Massages & Saunas\nAttune to Nature and the living environment\, release stress and come home to your Ecstatic-Self!\nExperiential not-to-be-missed retreat!\nThis is an experiential playground for co-creating transformational experiences through dance and other movement and embodiment practices.\nIt is full of Life-affirming transformational workshops beyond the old Drug and Alcohol paradigm\n\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 based exercises\, dance & laugh\, meet and connect with new people\, relax in the sauna\, we invite you to explore the tools & practices during this deep dive of 4 days and discover the positive benefits for yourself. \nBELOW ARE VIDEOS OF OUR 2019 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® IN PORTUGAL AND 2020 ECSTATIC CAMPOUT IN UK . PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO WATCH THEM TO GET A TASTE OF WHAT TO EXPECT. \n\n\n\n\n<<<<<*~ PRACTICAL INFORMATION ~*>>>>>\nPRICES\nPRICES: Included in the retreat ticket price: All workshops\, 3 x vegetarian meals per day (12 meals in total)\, teas/coffees\, and evening 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– SUPER EARLYBIRD £420 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £320 due by 1st October via bank transfer\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra! \n– EARLYBIRD £470 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £370 due by 1st October via bank transfer\, details in order confirmation email) or as soon as if you’ve booked after 1st October\, via bank transfer\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra! \n– REGULAR £520 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £420 due by 1st October or as soon as if you’ve booked after 1st October\, via bank transfer\, 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 18’s. \nCANCELLATION POLICY (FOR RETREAT)\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 or sore cheeks from too much smiling. \nCANCELLATION BY ATTENDEES: \n-All retreat tickets are non-refundable and deposit of £100 is non-refundable/non-exchangeable\, please consider this when booking. 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-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. \nACCOMMODATION: (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)\nACCOMMODATION: Bookings directly through Venues Website: https://app.workshop-angel.com/form.php?h=1&t=0&e=9915cf6358f88495 \nPlease scroll down and click on the link at the bottom of the page and see ‘Your Booking Details’ section for available accommodation from the drop down bar. \nCamping with your own gear or if you’re staying on your own campervan is included in the retreat ticket price. unleass you require an electric hook for for your campervan. \nAny questions about accommodation please contact the venue directly 01747 821221 \nCAMPING/CAMPERVANS: Camping with your own gear or if you’re staying on your own campervan is included in the retreat ticket price. \nCAMPERVAN HOOKUP: £12 for 4 nights if you require an elextric hook up for campervan \nGLAMPING: £60 for 4 nights Female or Male glamping tents. \nSHARED DORMS: £40 for 4 nights Female or Male dorms. Please do not book a dorm if you snore. \nSHARED DELUX DORM: £80 for 4 nights Female or Male. Please do not book a dorm if you snore. \nPRIVATE ROOMS: £100-£180 for 4 nights (rooms in house\, mobile homes\, pods\, pine lodge) \nNEARBY ACCOMMODATION: Please check local Airbnb options if you prefer. \nCANCELLATION POLICY (FOR ACCOMMODATION)\n-If you cancel a booking giving more than 30 days’ notice\, we will charge an administration fee of 10% of your total booking price (per person) and refund the balance of your payment. \n-If you cancel a booking between 30 and 7 days before the start of the event\, we will charge an administration fee of 20% of your total booking price (per person) and refund the balance of your payment. \n-If you cancel a booking less than 7 days before the start of the event\, we will charge an admin fee of 50% of your total booking price (per person) and refund the balance of your payment. \n-If you cancel once the group has started or fail to show without giving us notice we reserve the right to retain full payment. \nCARS/ TRAINS/TRAVEL\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 two weeks prior to the retreat. \nTRAINS: Nearest train station Gillingham\, Dorset. Please check https://www.thetrainline.com for train tickets and train schedules. There are local taxi services. 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. \nFOOD\nAll meals are included (3 meals per day\, total 12 meals). 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/cake shop which is run by Osho Leela community and will be open at certain times during the day. \nPLEASE NOTE: 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. \nVENUE\nEcstatic Dance Spring Retreat 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 \nDIRECTIONS AND HOW TO GET THERE: https://osholeela.uk/getting-here/ \nWHEN: Wed\, 9 October – Sun\, 13 October\, 2024 \nARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: We ask participants to arrive between 4pm-6pm on the first day to allow time to check-in\, explore the grounds and settle in before we start. The retreat will start with dinner at 6:30pm followed by a welcome session from 8pm. The retreat will end at 3pm after lunch on the last day and there will be plenty of time to pack up and depart. Please do not leave before the end of the retreat. Aim to depart around 4pm to give yourself enough time. \nEXTRA NIGHT’S STAY: Option to stay on site until Monday 14 October\, 11am for a reduced rate of £23 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 after lunch. \nFACILITIES: 2 indoor workshop/dance spaces\, indoor dining areas\, tea/coffee available at any time\, coffee/cake shop\, plenty of outdoor spaces/beautiful nature for walks\, sauna in the evenings\, showers/toilets in the main house and also in the purpose build shower/toilet block\, power sockets available in all rooms\, hang out areas & sofas in the main house. \nMASSAGES: Available for additional cost\, card payments will be accepted. More details will be provided at the retreat. \nWHAT 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 meditations/yoga. \n-If you have booked accommodation\, please note that all bedding is provided . \n-Camping gear for those who choose to camp (tent\, pegs\, mattress\, insulating mat\, sleeping bag or duvet\, pillow\, extra blanket\, hot water bottle\, lights to put inside the tent etc) \n-Reusable water bottle \n-Yoga Mat & blanket \n-Ground coffee & cafetiere for coffee lovers (venue provides instant coffee and has limited cafetiere’s so please bring your own if you have one). Community run coffee & cake shop will be open at certain times so you will be able to buy a proper coffee/lattes etc if you wish to. \n-Torch (head torches are really useful) \n-Clothing in layers suitable for movement/ dancing \n-Clothing & boots/shoes suitable for hiking/ outdoors \n-Waterproofs or umbrella in case of rain \n-Warm jacket or jumper for evenings as temperature will drop during the night \n-Swimsuit/ swim shorts for sauna \n-Towel \n-Ear-plugs (if you’re a light sleeper) \n-Toiletries: (natural & biodegradable products if possible please) \n-Acoustic music instruments if you wish to such as guitar\, ukulele\, drums etc. \n-Snacks such as nuts/ dried fruit/ flapjacks/ chocolate\, avocados etc for when you get peckish or if you want extra yummy things \n-Personal items such as phone/ charger/ card/ keys etc. \n-Anything else you think will make the retreat more comfortable for you! \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 Upite:  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. \nShe is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others. Through her singing\, her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery\, reuniting you with the source of who you are. \nDiana also has a keen interest in making delicious raw chocolates and raw cacao drinks for cacao ceremonies\, private clients and is constantly experimenting with new flavours. She is a co-creator and co-facilitator of many URUBU wellbeing classes\, workshops\, retreats and festivals and is a multitasking fairy! \n\n\n\nMORE INFO ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS:\nECSTATIC DANCE – Enter 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. 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. Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a relaxation. WHAT MUSIC TO EXPECT: “Enlightened Electro\, World Beat\, Deep House and Downtempo Bliss\, plus a few surprises slipped in for good measure! Ecstatic Music Journeys for Conscious Movement and Sacred Celebration.” \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. \nBREATHWORK TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING – Release Energetic\, Emotional & Physical layers of negative imprints & conditioning. We will be exploring Neo-Reichian Breathwork- practice is a deep conscious\, circular connected breathing and is a beautiful way to peel back the layers of the self\, connect to essence\, and embrace every part of yourself. Each participant becomes the leader of their own healing journey\, towards wholeness and health. \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. \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 . \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! \nACTIVE MEDITATIONS / YOGA – Get present with a selection of powerful meditation practices\, wake up your body and ease your way into the day. \nTRIBAL TRANCE DANCE – Dive deep into your Wild Nature. It’s an invitation into deep liberation\, driven by our breath\, our intentions\, and energy\, and not controlled by our conditioned mind\, we let go. Natural body movements and intuitive expressive dance are simply forms of an ancient pre-verbal language. It is an expression of intelligence of our creative unconscious. Honouring the evolutionary intelligence encoded in our cells! \nGROUP SHARINGS / HEART CIRCLES – Speak your truth & let yourself be heard in Community. There will be many opportunities to share openly and intimately (small group sharings). \nTANTRA / CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS – For us\, Tantra is the total experience of life\, multi-dimensional human life! Of course\, sex and sexuality are a part of life\, we wouldn’t be here without it. But it is not the main focus of our work. The main focus is on deepening our connection to the Heart! Tantra is an invitation to slow down and bring your awareness back into the present\, back to your body and felt sense and to simple\, yet\, precious moments. Creating a safe and respectful space\, we will explore simple exercises aimed at strengthening our ability to connect to one another and to become more comfortable with honesty and vulnerability. Learn to honour your personal boundaries\, learn to enjoy your desire for intimate contact\, and to communicate both with authenticity. Become more grounded and vital\, more sensual and more connected with your feelings and your heart. Tantra is about: -Developing our sensitivity to ourselves and what we are experiencing\, – Allowing ourselves to be\, and to be seen\,- Developing love and acceptance for ourselves\, – Becoming aware of the ways we shut down. Physical contact: ‘You never have to do anything you don’t want to do” is our mantra. \nCACAO – Expansion of the Heart and Spirit through Cacao – the Elixir of the Gods! 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. \n… and much\, much more with amazing people who love Nature\, music and dance! \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\n💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS:\nWebsite: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events\nLinktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon\n \n🤍INSTAGRAM: @ecstaticdance_london \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.
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LOCATION:SP8 4RE\, Common Mead Lane\, Gillingham\, England\, SP8 4RE\, United Kingdom
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