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SUMMARY:JAKARE - LIVE: DJ and Live Music infused Ecstatic Dance and Cacao
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Ecstatic Dance with JAKARE\, Delicious Cacao\, & Epic Music! No booze\, No Shoes\, No Chit Chat\, Move However You Wish!!\n\n\nEcstatic Dance London presents: JAKARE – LIVE\na DJ and Live Music infused Ecstatic Dance and Cacao Experience in North London. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\nWe are thrilled to announce that JAKARE will bless us with their beautiful music \n– Musical Vibe: Electronica meets South American Shamanic Soundscapes. \nJoin us Friday\, December 8th for a one-off ecstatic dance experience with JAKARE – LIVE\, plus raw vegan cacao & positive intention-setting ceremony! 7:45PM-10:15PM! \nWhat is JAKARE?\nJAKARE is a musical duo from Italy\, standing out as a truly unique music project that seamlessly merges the realms of electronic dance music with traditional world instruments. A fusion of the electronic with organic realms! \nTheir euphoric sets take dancers on an extraordinary sonic expedition where pulsating beats and field-recordings of nature and jungle soundscapes\, coalesce harmoniously with the captivating melodies of organic instruments like charango\, quena\, guitar\, panflutes. \nJakare’s compositions\, while taking inspiration from folkloric latin music\, surpass conventional genres\, immersing us in a captivating tapestry of sound that sparks both heart-opening times\, movement and introspection. \nTheir music transcends cultural boundaries\, appealing to a diverse range of audiences and unifying people through the universal language of sound; their tunes are on constant rotation around the globe\, getting special love from the worldwide ecstatic dance community. \nGet a feel for their music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2yJw1uXLOs \n \nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON: The Sober ReLOVEution! Pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009 \n💙 NYE SOBER RAVE & CONSCIOUS CLUBBING. JOIN US FOR OUR NEW YEARS EVE EVENT: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/755422317487 \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \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. \nNo prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome. We also offer limited free crew space\, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. \nOur Ecstatic Dance sessions have guidelines of: No booze\, No Shoes\, No phones\, No Chit Chat\, Move However You Wish\, Respect yourself and others. \nPRACTICE SPECIFICS: \nWarm-up: stretch\, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. \nThe 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. \nRelaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. \n(More info about what is Ecstatic Dance – please scroll further down). \n****Alcohol\, drug\, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!*** \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n-Next-level\, conscious\, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion ! \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 fruit social to nourish you after the dance \n-Best Friday 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 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! \n“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 7:45pm-8:15pm Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up (No entry after 8:15pm sorry\, this is so we can all journey together) \n◈ 8:15pm-10:15pm Cacao Ceremony\, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave \n◈ 10:15pm-10:30pm 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  \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. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:\nWe do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 \nIf 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\n\n\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 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. \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. \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\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation\, @ecstaticdance_london \nFACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London\, URUBU\, Ecstatic Dance Temple\, Ecstatic Dance Festivals \nFACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London\, Ecstatic Dance London \nMEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community\, Ecstatic Dance Temple \nYOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts \nWEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com \nEMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \nURUBU – YOU ARE YOU\, BE YOU! \n💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS\, FESTIVALS: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/jakare-live-dj-and-live-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:EMBODY - Dance of Awareness\, Bioenergetic Alchemy + Ecstatic Dance + Cacao
DESCRIPTION:A One-of-a-Kind Transformational Urban Retreat: EMBODY -Dance of Awareness\, Bioenergetic Alchemy & Ecstatic Dance + Cacao\n\n\nYou are warmly invited to join us for EMBODY: a beautiful day full of transformational experiences. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\nYou’ll be exploring 3 x wonderful practices:\n1) The Dance of Awareness™\n2) Bioenergetic Alchemy Embodiment & Stress Release Workshop\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!\nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embody-dance-of-awareness-bioenergetic-alchemy-ecstatic-dance-cacao-tickets-763345756707 \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 11:45am-2:30pm DANCE OF AWARENESS: a new approach to working with movement\, dance\, and awareness. It is a dance and movement practice that aims to increase self-awareness and self-acceptance. The phases of the cycle follow themes of human development from pre-birth through to around five years. This is the time period associated with the growing sense of self which becomes embodied through early experience\, and which sets the patterns for adulthood. Sensing\, Grounding\, Expressing\, Releasing\, Connecting and Completing following an energetic wave of charging and releasing over the course of a session. Doors open at 11:45pm\, no entry after 12pm. \n◈ break 60 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 3:30-5:15pm BIOENERGETIC ALCHEMY – Learn powerful Bioenergetic Alchemy exercises for releasing stress\, Grounding\, and Empowering. These 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. (Please bring a yoga mat & blanket) Doors open at 3:20pm\, no entry after 3:40pm \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 class) \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💙 NYE SOBER RAVE & CONSCIOUS CLUBBING. JOIN US FOR OUR NEW YEARS EVE EVENT: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/755422317487 \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \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£45 Concession\n£55 Regular\n£65 Abundance\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 (Concession /Regular price / Abundant): \n\nDance of Awareness £15/£20/£25\nBioenergetic Alchemy £20/£25/£30\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 EMBODY seeks the cultivation of awareness in our participants. Awareness can lead to greater health and well-being\, creativity\, choice\, and responsibility. Through developing an embodied 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⋘ ─ ∗DANCE OF AWARENESS∗ ─ ⋙\n11:45AM – 2:30PM \nDance of Awareness™ is a new approach to working with movement\, dance\, and awareness. It is a dance and movement practice that aims to increase self-awareness and self-acceptance. And when practiced regularly\, can be a very powerful resource for our well-being – body\, heart\, and soul. \n“This is a dance process for self-expression and personal discovery in a safely held space.” \nDance of Awareness™ has five main streams of influence: Neo-Reichian body-centred psychotherapy; Five Rhythms dance; Authentic Movement; Dance Movement Psychotherapy; and the experiential exploration of Awareness itself. \nROOTS IN DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY \n“How did you\, become you?” \nThe Dance of Awareness™ is similar in structure to the Five Rhythms wave developed by Roth (1999)\, but has been adapted to take account of psychodynamic theory and developmental psychology. The phases of the cycle follow themes of human development from pre-birth through to around five years. This is the time period associated with the growing sense of self which becomes embodied through early experience\, and which sets the patterns for adulthood. This gives the mover the opportunity to re-experience the formative years of early development\, explore old imprints\, and discover new patterns of moving and relating. \nThe Dance of Awareness™ works with 6 cycles: \nSensing\, Grounding\, Expressing\, Releasing\, Connecting and Completing following an energetic wave of charging and releasing over the course of a session. \nDance of Awareness™ is an open and allowing space where the dancer-mover can express and explore both 1) old adapted ways of moving and being and 2) new possibilities in moving\, being\, and relating. \nAs you journey through the cycles\, and with some direction from the facilitator\, explore the creative movement impulses which are ready to emerge. \nDance of Awareness will help you to explore both\, dancing out all that is ready to be released\, and dancing in more of your life-giving\, life-affirming creative potential! \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗Bioenergetic Alchemy® Workshop∗ ─ ⋙\n◈ 3:30-5:15pm Bioenergetic Alchemy  \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⋘ ─ ∗ 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
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/embody-dance-of-awareness-bioenergetic-alchemy-ecstatic-dance-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:DESERT GROOVES: Ecstatic Dance London\, Cacao Ceremony\, 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\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: DESERT GROOVES – an evening of Mystical & Uplifting Dance Music\, Cacao Ceremony & Fruit Social 7pm-9:45pm *PLUS* Belly Dancing Workshop 6pm-7pm. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\nEcstatic Dance London – Pioneers of the Ecstatic Dance scene in the UK since 2009 \nYou are warmly invited to join us for our freestyle\, expressive dance & moving meditation sessions. This is a unique sober Saturday night dance in London! \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \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. \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desert-grooves-ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-ceremony-belly-dance-workshop-tickets-750673995127\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. \nLow waged/concession £15 (limited availability) + £5 for Belly dance \nRegular £20 + £5 for Belly dance \nAbundance £25 + £5 for Belly dance \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 \nIf 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: @ecstaticdance_london\, @urubu_school_of_transformation\,\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/desert-grooves-ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-ceremony-belly-dance-workshop/
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:ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE & CACAO CEREMONY @ the Round Chapel\, Hackney
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony at the beautiful Round Chapel in Hackney! An awesome dance space with sound system & headphones! TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE. \nECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® – an evening of Shaking Medicine®\, Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao Ceremony\, Chai Social @ the Round Chapel\, Hackney\nJoin us for Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony 7:15pm-10pm and optional Shaking Medicine® workshop 5:50pm-7pm before the dance to bring balance into our bodies & life\, release deep-seated muscular tension and stress. A unique dance-movement-meditation experience here in London in a stunning Grade II listed venue! An awesome dance space with sound system & headphones! \nOur Ecstatic Dance events are Celebrations\, A Call to Dance\, Sweat it Out\, Have Fun\, Transform & Heal! In all our Ecstatic Dances\, we offer delicious Raw Vegan Cacao ceremonies with a guided positive intention setting ritual to unite us all\, bring us into our hearts\, to open ourselves to new beginnings and manifest our dreams. \nJust being in the Round Chapel is awe-inspiring and with the combination of a Shaking Medicine workshop\, Ecstatic Dance\, heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony\, intention setting\, delicious heart-warming vegan chai social (caffeine & sugar free) and yummy treats – it’s going to be a magical & powerful evening! Come along! \n| Shamanic | Folk | Medicine | Global Bass | Drum & Bass| Tribal | Organic Beats Infused Dance Journey. \nUPCOMING DATES: \n\nWED\, 18 OCT\nWED\, 22 NOV\nWED\, 20 DEC (Winter Solstice Celebration)\n\nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-temple-cacao-ceremony-the-round-chapel-hackney-tickets-503374365277 \n💙 NYE SOBER RAVE & CONSCIOUS CLUBBING. JOIN US FOR OUR NEW YEARS EVE EVENT: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/755422317487 \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \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\n\nECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE®\, WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?\nImagine yourself entering an open space… \nand with bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. \nYou are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, contact dance\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. \nThis is a safe and respectful environment that embraces ‘all ways’. It is a practice that supports the free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. \nOur intention is self-exploration\, connection\, healing\, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. No experience necessary. \n“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell \nOUR ECSTATIC DANCE SESSIONS HAVE GUIDELINES OF:\nNo Alcohol or Drugs\, No Shoes\, No Phones\, No Talking on the Dancefloor\, No Spectating\, Move However You Wish\, and 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!*** \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 5:50pm doors open for Shaking Medicine session (Optional workshop\, please see ticket type. Scroll down to read more about the Shaking Medicine) \n◈6pm-7pm Shaking Medicine / Active Meditation session (Bring a yoga mat & blanket\, blindfolds provided) Due to the nature of Shaking Medicine being a process that needs to be followed from the beginning\, late arrivals of more than 10 minutes\, unfortunately\, can not be admitted. \n◈ 7:15pm Doors open for Ecstatic Dance/ Arrival Check in \n◈ 7:15pm – 9:30pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with Cacao Positive Intention Circle(No entry after 7:45pm at the latest\, sorry\, this is so we can all journey together). Our sessions are with sound system and optional Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao with natural sweetener – super yummy\, the best in London for sure! \n◈ 9:30pm Session ends \n◈ 9:30pm-9:45pm Optional Chai Social (chai is brewed from fresh spices\, caffeine & sugar free\, made with gluten free oat milk) \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n-Next-level\, conscious\, fun\, deep & inspiring music journey.\n-A unique ecstatic dance/movement meditation experience in a beautiful\, and awe-inspiring space!\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 Chai Social \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\, Gluten Free\, Nut Free 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. Our Raw Cacao drink has added natural sweetener. Please email Diana on youareyoubeyou@gmail.com if you’d like a non-sweetened raw cacao. 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. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session.\n2. We dance barefoot\, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.\n3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.\n4. A healthy snack to have after the dance.\n5. For Shaking Medicine -please bring a yoga mat & blanket. Blindfolds will be provided. Now when it’s getting colder perhaps a pair of socks and an extra layer so that you are comfortable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE:\nRound Chapel\, 1D Glenarm Rd\, Lower Clapton\, London E5 0LY\, United Kingdom \n-Overground: the nearest station is Hackney Central. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates. Venue is a short 10 min walk from the station (which is connected to Stratford and Highbury & Islington underground stations) and Hackney Downs (which is connected to Liverpool Street and Seven Sisters underground stations). \n-Underground: the nearest station is Bethnal Green\, and buses 106\, 253 and 254 all go from Bethnal Green station to the Round Chapel. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes. \n-Bus: available bus routes 242\, 253\, 254\, 425\, 488\, 48\, 55\, 106\, 38 & 394. \n-Drive: If driving\, please use postcode E5 0NP. There is limited parking available on the side streets around the Round Chapel. Please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. Find parking on parkopedia. \n-Venue is accessible to wheelchair users with a ramp to the main space and toilets. \nPRICES:\n\nLow waged/concession £15 + Eventbrite fee (limited availability)\nRegular waged £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/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/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 \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 \nDJ & FACILITATOR:\n◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman \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. Seth has been facilitating regular workshops for many years. \nAs a musician\, Seth is passionate about rhythm & Afro-Brazilian music\, he 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\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\n\n\n5:50pm-7pm SHAKING MEDICINE® (optional workshop\, see ticket types)\nShaking Medicine® Stress Release System for Self-Development and Personal Growth \nJoin us before the dance\, 5:50pm-7pm for Shaking Medicine® session \nWHAT IS SHAKING MEDICINE®?\nShaking Medicine® is seen as one of the “rituals of resilience”. It is way to develop resilience and release and let go of built-up stress\, tension and trauma. It is is a body based (somatic) approach to stress\, tension and trauma release. It helps us to activate shaking\, which despite common misconceptions is a very good thing. Tremoring is our body’s natural stress recovery response. \nPracticing Shaking Medicine® not only helps to bring balance into our bodies (and life!) but releases deep-seated muscular tension\, stress\, and mild trauma. These monthly classes will enable you to understand your nervous system\, and you will have a chance to learn and practice Shaking Medicine® method. \nCome\, shake it off and shake your way to good health! \nShaking Medicine® is sometimes referred to as Bioenergetics or Trauma Release. It is one of the world’s oldest self-help medicines. \nShaking\, rocking\, vibration and oscillation are natural human reactions to: Stress\, Trauma & Ecstatic states. Shaking Medicine® is\, in short\, the healing power of ecstatic movement. Inspired by and brought to us by nature. The practice of Shaking is known by many: Quakers\, Gnostics\, Taoists\, Yoginis\, First Nations peoples\, Sufis\, Druids\, Zen Buddhists and more. \nWe are inspired by teachers such as Peter Levine\, Bradford Keeney\, Osho\, Wilhelm Reich\, Alexander Lowen\, John Peirakkos\, David Bercelli. \n“Trauma recovery work has got to develop a new paradigm\, because the paradigm that we have now is based on post-traumatic stress disorder and you go to a one to one therapist. You cannot do that with large groups of people. So there has got to be a new paradigm shift in the realization of “how do we do recovery from PTSD on a large scale population?” How do we get whole groups of people\, like villages for example\, or an entire school system healed? So that’s the first paradigm shift\, we have to change our concept of PTSD recovery so that we can work on a large scale.” \n– Dr. David Bercelli \nBelow is our video: \n \n\n\n\n\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 Shaking Medicine® 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. \nPREGNANCY \nShaking Medicine is not recommended. \nRECENT INJURIES & SURGERIES \nIt is best to give your body at least 3 months to heal after a surgery or serious injury before doing Shaking Medicine®. Please contact us via email if you would like to discuss your circumstances but we would advise that consult your doctor. \n\n\n\n\nSAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:\nWe are working closely with the venue and are taking appropriate steps to ensure our indoor dance sessions are covid-secure. We kindly ask that you respect and follow our safety guidelines. \nIf you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms\, please DO NOT attend the session. \n\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!\n\n\n  \n 
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LOCATION:Round Chapel\, 1D Glenarm Road\, (ENTRY on Lower Clapton Road\, big round building\, look for Ecstatic Dance sign on the door)\, London\, England\, E5 0LY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:THE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance\, Conscious Connections\, Ecstatic Dance
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to an Immersive Experience of Somatic Embodiment\, Conscious Connections & Boundaries Workshop\, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\n\n\n\nTHE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance\, Conscious Connections\, Embodied Ecstatic Dance & Cacao. \n“An exceptional day event- everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence\, inner stillness\, sacred connection with other people\, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful” – Alison \n“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!” – Grace \nWHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?\nWe offer 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. A deep dive journey. 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 & connection practices. \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ritual-tantric-trance-dance-conscious-connections-ecstatic-dance-tickets-739582239387 \nTHE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance\, Conscious Connections\, Embodied Ecstatic Dance & Cacao. \n\n“An exceptional day event- everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence\, inner stillness\, sacred connection with other people\, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful” – Alison \n“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!” – Grace \nWHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?\nWe offer 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. A deep dive journey. 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 & connection practices. \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 11:45am-2:30pm TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE RITUAL \nJoin us for this Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey! Through this unique transformational dance process\, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature\, your Hearts deep longing\, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery. \nAn Active Meditation and Alchemical Practice for the 21st Century! This is a very unique dance experience\, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools\, including: Bioenergetics\, Ecstatic Dance\, Emotional Release (Catharsis)\, Chakra Journeying\, Vipassana Meditation\, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together to invite you into a deep state of presence\, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are. Our video of the Tantric Trance Dance Ritual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0 \n*Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice\, blindfolds will be provided.(No entry after 12:15pm very sorry\, this is so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat\, cushion & blanket\, blindfolds will be provided!) \n◈ break 60min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 3:30pm-5:15pm CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS – Open to new possibilities in connection and authentic relating. During this workshop\, you will be invited to first tune into yourself\, your body\, and your sensations\, to create safety\, and then meet others in a non-traditional and heart-centered way. Learn to honour your personal boundaries\, learn to enjoy your desire for connection\, and communicate both with authenticity. Become more grounded and vital\, more sensual\, and more connected with your feelings and your heart. \n◈ break 45 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 6pm-8:15pm ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE – Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude 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! ) Doors open at 6pm\, no entry after 6:30pm.  \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. \n SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \nFREE CREW SPACES: We 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! \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. Yoga mat\, cushion & blanket (essential for Tantric Trance dance) Blindfolds will be provided. \n5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks\, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby. \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. \nALL-DAY WORKSHOPS:  \n\n£45 Lower waged\n£55 Regular\n£65 Abundance\n\nINDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS: \n\nTantric Trance Dance 11:45am-2:30pm £30\nConscious Connections 3:30pm-5:15pm £15-£25\nEcstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8:15pm £15-£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 \n\n\nFACILITATOR:\nSeth Newman: ”My purpose is to facilitate rituals that empower “the whole human being” through dance and music. Like Bioenergetics and other somatic processes\, for me\, Trance Dance was another door to inner discovery and transformation. I have always been passionate about contemporary forms of music and dance that reclaim our vital energy and our creative potential. I believe that “letting go into life” is synonymous\, with our “surrender to the body”. Letting go to the natural flow that moves through us. Letting go\, to let flow! It is through “the flow experience” that we express\, feel and find ourselves\, without being connected to “flow” nothing creative happens.” – Seth Newman \nAs 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. He integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies\, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy\, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops\, retreats and trainings. \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. \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙\n11:45AM – 2:30PM \nThrough this transformational dance process\, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature as man or woman\, your Heart’s deep longing\, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery. \nThis is a very unique dance experience\, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools\, including: Bioenergetics\, Ecstatic Dance\, emotional release (Catharsis)\, Chakra Journeying\, Vipassana Meditation\, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together invite you into a deep state of presence\, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are. \nEnter into the life of the Body – Guided by our unique musical soundtracks created specifically for this healing modality. Tantric Trance Dance takes participants on the journey within. \nThis is an active meditation for deeply connecting with your Being. Through the stages\, you will begin to strip off layers of muscular armouring\, surrendering to the dance of the body\, letting go of baggage you may of been carrying for years\, and connecting with your Souls calling. \n“You are the fusion of Nature and Spirit\, the meeting point of Earth & Sky” \n“Between the head and feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness. . . . We dance to shed skins\, tear off masks\, crack molds\, and experience the breakdown – the shattering of borders between body\, heart and mind . . .” – Gabrielle Roth \n“WE have come to be danced not the nice invisible\, self conscious shuffle but the matted hair flying\, voodoo mama shaman shakin’ ancient bones dance the strip us from our casings\, return our wings sharpen our claws & tongues dance the shed dead cells and slip into the luminous skin of love dance…” -Jewel Mathieson \nThe Tantric Trance Dance process is a unique opportunity to connect with all the wild energies of your Nature\, with your Heart and Spirit. \nFeedback from previous Trance Dance events: \n“An exceptional evening – everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence\, inner stillness\, sacred connection with other people\, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful”  \n“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!”  \n“It was a very powerful\, letting go\, ritual experience. Brilliant!” \n“I’m really surprised that I could feel so “high” without having to “intoxicate” myself!!! A great night and no hangover!” \n“Wonderful experience. A magical journey into yourself\, and an opportunity to just enjoy dance with a lovely group of soul dancers at the same time. Every movement body was a blessing. Thank you to Seth Newman to create this fantastic dance\, it has helped me lot after a hard week. May Love connect us all. xxx” \n“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!” \n“Such a beautiful evening; powerful experience! Feeling blessed.” \n“That was\, excellent\, friendly\, well lead very different experience. Thank you” \n*Please watch our video below to give you a taste of the Tantric Trance Dance experience\, and so you get a clear picture of what the journey is about: \n \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS∗ ─ ⋙\n3:30pm-5:15pm  \nCreating 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. \nThis workshop is an invitation to the total experience of life\, multi-dimensional human life! The main focus of our work is on deepening our connection to the Heart! The workshop 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. \nThe Conscious Connections workshop is about:  \n\nDeveloping our sensitivity to ourselves and what we are experiencing\,\nAllowing ourselves to be\, and to be seen\,-\nDeveloping love and acceptance for ourselves\,\nBecoming aware of the ways we shut down.\n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE & 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 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: \n1. Next-level\, conscious\, inspiring electronic dance music \n2. A beautiful\, sacred\, heartful and fun dance journey \n3. A safe space for you to dance freely in \n4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! \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\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: ecstaticdanc\n\nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 11:45am-2:30pm TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE RITUAL \nJoin us for this Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey! Through this unique transformational dance process\, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature\, your Hearts deep longing\, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery. \nAn Active Meditation and Alchemical Practice for the 21st Century! This is a very unique dance experience\, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools\, including: Bioenergetics\, Ecstatic Dance\, Emotional Release (Catharsis)\, Chakra Journeying\, Vipassana Meditation\, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together to invite you into a deep state of presence\, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are.  \nOur video of the Tantric Trance Dance Ritual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0 \n*Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice\, blindfolds will be provided.(No entry after 12:15pm very sorry\, this is so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat\, cushion & blanket\, blindfolds will be provided!) \n◈ break 60min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 3:30pm-5:15pm CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS – Open to new possibilities in connection and authentic relating. During this workshop\, you will be invited to first tune into yourself\, your body\, and your sensations\, to create safety\, and then meet others in a non-traditional and heart-centered way. Learn to honour your personal boundaries\, learn to enjoy your desire for connection\, and communicate both with authenticity. Become more grounded and vital\, more sensual\, and more connected with your feelings and your heart. \n◈ break 45 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 6pm-8:15pm ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE – Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude 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! ) Doors open at 6pm\, no entry after 6:30pm.  \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. \n SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \nECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT Wed 6 Sept – Sun 10 Sept 2023 Dorset\, Gillingham https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631417686297 \nECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT Wed 25 Oct – Sun 29 Oct 2023 Dorset\, Gillingham (tickets available soon) \nFREE CREW SPACES: We offer limited free crew spaces\, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. \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. Yoga mat\, cushion & blanket (essential for Tantric Trance dance) Blindfolds will be provided. \n5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks\, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby. \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. \nALL-DAY WORKSHOPS:  \n\n£45 Lower waged\n£55 Regular\n£65 Abundance\n\nINDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS: \n\nTantric Trance Dance 11:45am-2:30pm £30\nConscious Connections 3:30pm-5:15pm £15-£25\nEcstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8:15pm £15-£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 \n\n\nFACILITATOR:\nSeth Newman: ”My purpose is to facilitate rituals that empower “the whole human being” through dance and music. Like Bioenergetics and other somatic processes\, for me\, Trance Dance was another door to inner discovery and transformation. I have always been passionate about contemporary forms of music and dance that reclaim our vital energy and our creative potential. I believe that “letting go into life” is synonymous\, with our “surrender to the body”. Letting go to the natural flow that moves through us. Letting go\, to let flow! It is through “the flow experience” that we express\, feel and find ourselves\, without being connected to “flow” nothing creative happens.” – Seth Newman \nAs 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. He integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies\, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy\, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops\, retreats and trainings. \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. \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙\n11:45AM – 2:30PM \nThrough this transformational dance process\, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature as man or woman\, your Heart’s deep longing\, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery. \nThis is a very unique dance experience\, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools\, including: Bioenergetics\, Ecstatic Dance\, emotional release (Catharsis)\, Chakra Journeying\, Vipassana Meditation\, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together invite you into a deep state of presence\, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are. \nEnter into the life of the Body – Guided by our unique musical soundtracks created specifically for this healing modality. Tantric Trance Dance takes participants on the journey within. \nThis is an active meditation for deeply connecting with your Being. Through the stages\, you will begin to strip off layers of muscular armouring\, surrendering to the dance of the body\, letting go of baggage you may of been carrying for years\, and connecting with your Souls calling. \n“You are the fusion of Nature and Spirit\, the meeting point of Earth & Sky” \n“Between the head and feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness. . . . We dance to shed skins\, tear off masks\, crack molds\, and experience the breakdown – the shattering of borders between body\, heart and mind . . .” – Gabrielle Roth \n“WE have come to be danced not the nice invisible\, self conscious shuffle but the matted hair flying\, voodoo mama shaman shakin’ ancient bones dance the strip us from our casings\, return our wings sharpen our claws & tongues dance the shed dead cells and slip into the luminous skin of love dance…” -Jewel Mathieson \nThe Tantric Trance Dance process is a unique opportunity to connect with all the wild energies of your Nature\, with your Heart and Spirit. \nFeedback from previous Trance Dance events: \n“An exceptional evening – everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence\, inner stillness\, sacred connection with other people\, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful”  \n“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!”  \n“It was a very powerful\, letting go\, ritual experience. Brilliant!” \n“I’m really surprised that I could feel so “high” without having to “intoxicate” myself!!! A great night and no hangover!” \n“Wonderful experience. A magical journey into yourself\, and an opportunity to just enjoy dance with a lovely group of soul dancers at the same time. Every movement body was a blessing. Thank you to Seth Newman to create this fantastic dance\, it has helped me lot after a hard week. May Love connect us all. xxx” \n“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!” \n“Such a beautiful evening; powerful experience! Feeling blessed.” \n“That was\, excellent\, friendly\, well lead very different experience. Thank you” \n*Please watch our video below to give you a taste of the Tantric Trance Dance experience\, and so you get a clear picture of what the journey is about: \n \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS∗ ─ ⋙\n3:30pm-5:15pm  \nCreating 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. \nThis workshop is an invitation to the total experience of life\, multi-dimensional human life! The main focus of our work is on deepening our connection to the Heart! The workshop 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. \nThe Conscious Connections workshop is about:  \n\nDeveloping our sensitivity to ourselves and what we are experiencing\,\nAllowing ourselves to be\, and to be seen\,-\nDeveloping love and acceptance for ourselves\,\nBecoming aware of the ways we shut down.\n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE & 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 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: \n1. Next-level\, conscious\, inspiring electronic dance music \n2. A beautiful\, sacred\, heartful and fun dance journey \n3. A safe space for you to dance freely in \n4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! \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\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: ecstaticdanc
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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:MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY: Euphoric\, Uplifting Dance Music- Ecstatic Dance London
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony! A Celebration of Dance Music that Opens the Heart! Awesome Dance Space & Sound System!\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY – an evening of Euphoric & Uplifting Dance Music *PLUS* Cacao Ceremony & Fruit Social! TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\nEcstatic Dance London – Pioneers of the Ecstatic Dance scene in the UK since 2009 are super thrilled to be offering their 7th ‘My Ecstatic Odyssey’ event on Sat\, 18 Nov 7pm-9:45pm! For all those lovers of dance music! \nYou 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/my-ecstatic-odyssey-euphoric-uplifting-dance-music-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-757135341187 \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n💙 NYE SOBER RAVE & CONSCIOUS CLUBBING. JOIN US FOR OUR NEW YEARS EVE EVENT: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/755422317487 \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 IS “MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY” ALL ABOUT?\nMy Ecstatic Odyssey is inspired by some of our summertime outdoor Sunset ecstatic dances. There is something magical about a sunset or sunrise that takes us deep into The Now. That mystical threshold between past and future\, where the world starts to feel alive! We’ll be channelling the spirit of Ibiza\, Goa\, and inspiring Sunset/Sunrises worldwide in this potent time of year. \nCome and dance to OPEN-UP\, to release city stress\, dance in more light and joy\, and make new friends – all accompanied by a transformational 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 dance necessary. All 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!*** \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / 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. \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 \nIf 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: @ecstaticdance_london\, @urubu_school_of_transformation\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/my-ecstatic-odyssey-euphoric-uplifting-dance-music-ecstatic-dance-london-2/
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:CATHARSIS - Electronica and Psychedelic Trance - Ecstatic Dance London
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CATHARSIS – Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony Experience! A Celebration of Rave Culture featuring Electronica & Psytrance Music!\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: CATHARSIS – an evening of Electronica & Psytrance.. Plus Cacao! TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\nBack by popular demand!! We are chuffed to be bringing back Catharsis on Sat\, 11 November! For all those lovers of Electronic Dance music! \nOnce upon a time\, way back in 2019\, we ran an awesome ecstatic dance event in Camden\, called Catharsis! It was a celebration of Rave culture\, and all things Electronica & Psytrancey. We ran this monthly event for a couple of years in Camden\, right up to the start of the Covid Pandemic. And so we are proud and psyched to bring it back “due to popular demand!” We’ll be including magical ceremonial grade cacao and hypnotic electronic music to connect us deeply with our dance and our creativity. No experience necessary. All welcome. \nBrought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music! We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform! \n*No drugs or psychedelics are needed\, we get a natural high through dance and breathwork\, and cacao! \n*VERY LIMITED SPACES – ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY\, NO TICKETS ON DOOR!* \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catharsis-electronica-and-psychedelic-trance-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-738332952737 \nWHAT IS CATHARSIS?\nCatharsis is about Liberation\, Purification\, Freedom and Fun! It’s about getting in touch with the wild dancer who doesn’t give a F*** what people think. To open up and make friends with our anger\, our power\, our passion\, our playful nature\, and our tender heart – all accompanied by a scorching psytrance and electronica soundtrack. \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!*** \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON: The Sober ReLOVEution!\nWe are super excited to be back offering Ecstatic Dances & Cacao Ceremonies on Saturday nights in 2023! Ecstatic Dance London – Pioneers of the Ecstatic Dance movement here in the UK since 2009! \nYou are invited to join us for freestyle\, expressive dance & moving meditation sessions. An Evening of Ecstatic Dance with No Alcohol\, No Drugs – Just Music\, Amazing Rhythms and Cacao! This is a unique sober Saturday night dance in London! \nNo prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome. We also offer limited free crew space\, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. \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 \nFREE CREW SPACES: We offer limited free crew spaces\, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\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 fruit social 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 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! \n“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 7:00pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up \n◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony\, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave (No entry after 7:30pm sorry\, this is so we can all journey together) \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\n\n\nLow waged/concession £15 (limited availability)\nRegular £20\nAbundance £25\n\n\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/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 \nIf 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\n\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 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. \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. \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\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\nURUBU – YOU ARE YOU\, BE YOU! \n💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS\, FESTIVALS: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/catharsis-electronica-and-psychedelic-trance-ecstatic-dance-london/
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:SUNDAY SOUND SANCTUARY - Sound Journey / Gong Bath & Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to let go & reconnect with yourself through guided meditation while basking in sounds of Gongs\, Singing Bowls\, Voice & more!\n\n\n\nYou are warmly invited to join us for Sunday Sound Sanctuary! TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\n⋘ ─ ∗ SOUND JOURNEY & GUIDED RELAXING MEDITATION∗ ─ ⋙ 3:30PM – 5:15PM\nWe’re providing Londoners with a kind of sanctuary space on Sundays\, to deeply relax their nervous system\, be themselves\, release stress\, and rest their body. \nAn opportunity to let go and reconnect with yourself. We will begin with a short guided meditation to prepare your mind and body and then bask in a variety of sound- Cosmic\, Ethereal Vocals and Electronic Soundscapes\, Textures\, Crystal Singing Bowls\, Gongs\, Handpan and much much more . Soothing sounds will help to release the stress and tension. \nA Unique Experience! \nAs everything is vibrating so are we\, sometimes we can become out of tune in either mind body or spirit and dis-ease can start to take hold. Through the healing frequencies of sound therapy our bodies can be brought back in tune and we can begin to feel healthy and balanced once more. \nThe deep complex harmonics of multiple instruments quickly silence the mind and resonate through your body melting away boundaries between being awake and being asleep\, between inside and outside. \nMeditate and relax into the deepest conscious rest\, cleansing\, releasing\, healing and harmonizing on all levels. \nNow is always the perfect time to journey inward… \nA beautiful way to spend a Sunday afternoon! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunday-sound-sanctuary-sound-journey-gong-bath-guided-meditation-tickets-749519502007 \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 3:20-3:40 Doors Open/ Check In (No entry after 3:40pm\, sorry! Please arrive on time) \n◈ 3:30pm-5:15pm Sound Journey/ Gong Bath and Guided Relaxing Meditation (Please bring a yoga mat\, blanket & cushion\, ensure you are warm and comfortable) \n◈ 5:15pm-5:30pm Optional complimentary teas \nTHIS EVENT IS PART OF ALL DAY WORKSHOP\, SEE MORE INFO AND LINK BELOW: TRYBE: Tantric Trance Dance 11:45am-2:30pm\, Sound Journey 3:30pm-5:15pm\, Ecstatic Dance 6pm-8:15pm \n\n\n\nFACILITATORS/MUSICIANS\nSeth Newman:”My purpose is to facilitate rituals that empower “the whole human being” through dance and music. Like Bioenergetics and other somatic processes\, for me\, Trance Dance was another door to inner discovery and transformation. I have always been passionate about contemporary forms of music and dance that reclaim our vital energy and our creative potential. I believe that “letting go into life” is synonymous\, with our “surrender to the body”. Letting go to the natural flow that moves through us. Letting go\, to let flow! It is through “the flow experience” that we express\, feel and find ourselves\, without being connected to “flow” nothing creative happens.” – Seth Newman \nAs 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. He integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies\, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy\, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops\, retreats and trainings. \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. \nDiana 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. Diana is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others and her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery\, reuniting you with the source of who you are. \nShe is a co-founder of London Aerial Relaxation Pods and co-creator of many Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU wellbeing classes\, workshops\, retreats & festivals. \nDiana also has a keen interest in making delicious raw chocolate and drinks for cacao ceremonies\, events\, private clients and is constantly experimenting with new flavours and also makes amazing chai brewed from fresh spices! \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 YOU WILL NEED:\n1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for relaxation. Dress in layers and ensure you’re warm. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms. \n2. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water & lemon water refill available at the venue. \n3. Yoga mat\, blanket & cushion (essential for Sound Journey). Blindfolds will be provided. \n4. Complimentary teas will be available after the session. \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-Gong Bath/Sound Journey 3:30pm-5:15pm £15-£25 (honestly based pricing depending on your income level) +Eventbrite fee. Book online or pay cash/ card on the door. \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/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 \nIf 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\nInstagram: @aerialrelaxationpods\, @ecstaticdance_london\, @urubu_school_of_transformation \nEmail : youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS\, FESTIVALS ON OUR WEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \nWe look forward to welcoming you! \nURUBU – YOU ARE YOU\, BE YOU!
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/sunday-sound-sanctuary-sound-journey-gong-bath-guided-meditation/
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:TRYBE - Trance Dance\, Sound Journey and Ecstatic Dance + Cacao
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to join us for TRYBE – an exploration of Trance Dance & Cacao\, Sound Journey/Gong Bath\, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao! TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE. \n\n\nJoin us for this transformational day of 3 x wonderful experiences: Ecstatic Trance Dance & Cacao\, Deep Relaxation Gong Bath & Sound Journey\, Plus Ecstatic Dance & Cacao in the evening! \nDance\, Move\, Connect\, Release\, Meditate & Celebrate! You’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. \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trybe-trance-dance-sound-journey-and-ecstatic-dance-cacao-tickets-734533398167 \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 11:45am – 2:30pm Ecstatic Trance Dance with *Cacao Intention Setting Ritual* Trance Dance is an invitation to a dance journey into yourself. You go inwards with your eyes closed and with the help of a blindfold\, to see with your heart and connect with the wisdom inside you. *Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice!(No entry after 12pm sorry\, this is so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat & blanket\, blindfolds will be provided!) \n◈ break 60min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway)a \n◈ 3:30pm-5:15pm Sound Journey/ Gong Bath with Dee & Seth:  Soothing sounds to support deep relaxation\, calm and wellbeing. Release the stress and tension of daily life in London. Our Sound Journeys are an opportunity to let go and reconnect with yourself through deep relaxation practices and guided meditation while basking in Cosmic\, Ethereal Vocals and Electronic Soundscapes\, Textures\, Crystal Singing Bowls\, Gongs and much much more .  A Unique & Beautiful Experience on Sunday afternoon! \n◈ break 45 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 6pm – 8:15pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude 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! ) Doors open at 6pm\, no entry after 6:30pm.  \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 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. Yoga mat and blanket (essential for Trance dance & Sound Journey). Blindfolds will be provided. \n5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks\, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby. \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. \nALL-DAY WORKSHOPS:  \n\n£45 Lower waged\n£55 Regular\n£65 Abundance\n\nINDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS: \n\nTrance Dance & Cacao 11:45am-2:30pm £30\nGong Bath/Sound Journey 3:30pm-5:15pm £15-£25\nEcstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8:15pm £15-£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/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 \nIf 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\nFACILITATORS/MUSICIANS\nSeth Newman: ”My purpose is to facilitate rituals that empower “the whole human being” through dance and music. Like Bioenergetics and other somatic processes\, for me\, Trance Dance was another door to inner discovery and transformation. I have always been passionate about contemporary forms of music and dance that reclaim our vital energy and our creative potential. I believe that “letting go into life” is synonymous\, with our “surrender to the body”. Letting go to the natural flow that moves through us. Letting go\, to let flow! It is through “the flow experience” that we express\, feel and find ourselves\, without being connected to “flow” nothing creative happens.” – Seth Newman \nAs 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. He integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies\, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy\, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops\, retreats and trainings. \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. \nDiana 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. \nDiana 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 chocolate and drinks for cacao ceremonies\, events\, private clients and is constantly experimenting with new flavours and also makes amazing chai brewed from fresh spices! Diana is a co-creator of many wellbeing classes\, workshops\, retreats and festivals. \nURUBU has since evolved into a School of Transformational Arts – offering a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices.  \n\n\n\nMORE DETAILS ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS:\n⋘ ─ ∗TRANCE DANCE & CACAO∗ ─ ⋙\n11:45AM – 2:30PM \nA beautiful experience including Cacao Ceremony & Blindfolded Trance Dance Ritual. \nThrough the use of a blindfold\, raw ceremonial cacao\, a transforming breathing technique and dynamic rhythms\, percussion and ecstatic movements\, we enter into the consciousness of our body\, to feel\, to express\, to come home… to be completely Alive! \nTHE INVITATION \nTrance Dance is an invitation into deep liberation\, driven by our breath\, our intentions\, and energy\, and moving deeper than our verbal intellect\, we let go. \n⋙ Our consciousness can then flow\, liberating itself into the dance… and then the ecstasy happens… \nNatural body movements and intuitive expressive dance are simply forms of an ancient pre-verbal language. It is an expression of the intelligence of our creative unconscious. Honouring the evolutionary intelligence encoded in our cells! \nWe all seek something to complete us and give us a feeling of fullness and meaning in our lives … – The answer is inside us! \nCACAO INTENTION SETTING RITUAL \nWe will set our intentions for Trance Dance with ceremonial grade cacao. 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. This rich velvety elixir is a doorway to the heart\, celebrated and honoured by the Incas\, Aztecs\, Mayans and in many ancient traditions. Cacao\, chocolate in its purest form\, is a heart opening & totally natural NON-psychedelic medicine\, containing an abundance of nutritional goodness & natural happy chemicals. \nRelease what no longer serves you\, and invite in what you want more of in your life! \nFeedback from previous Trance Dance events: \n“An exceptional evening – everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence\, inner stillness\, sacred connection with other people\, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful”  \n“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!”  \n“It was a very powerful\, letting go\, ritual experience. Brilliant!” \n“I’m really surprised that I could feel so “high” without having to “intoxicate” myself!!! A great night and no hangover!” \n“Wonderful experience. A magical journey into yourself\, and an opportunity to just enjoy dance with a lovely group of soul dancers at the same time. Every movement body was a blessing. Thank you to Seth Newman to create this fantastic dance\, it has helped me lot after a hard week. May Love connect us all. xxx” \n“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!” \n“Such a beautiful evening; powerful experience! Feeling blessed.” \n“That was\, excellent\, friendly\, well lead very different experience. Thank you” \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗ SOUND JOURNEY∗ ─ ⋙ \n3:30PM – 5:15PM \nWe’re providing Londoners with a kind of sanctuary space on Sundays\, to deeply relax their nervous system\, be themselves\, release stress\, and rest their body. \nSoothing sounds will help to release the stress and tension. An opportunity to let go and reconnect with yourself. We will begin with a short guided meditation to prepare your mind and body and then bask in a variety of sound- Cosmic\, Ethereal Vocals and Electronic Soundscapes\, Textures\, Crystal Singing Bowls\, Gongs\, Handpan and much much more .  A Unique Experience! \nAs everything is vibrating so are we\, sometimes we can become out of tune in either mind body or spirit and dis-ease can start to take hold. Through the healing frequencies of sound therapy our bodies can be brought back in tune and we can begin to feel healthy and balanced once more. \nThe deep complex harmonics of multiple instruments quickly silence the mind and resonate through your body melting away boundaries between being awake and being asleep\, between inside and outside. \nMeditate and relax into the deepest conscious rest\, cleansing\, releasing\, healing and harmonizing on all levels. \nNow is always the perfect time to journey inward… \nA beautiful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!  \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE & 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 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: \n1. Next-level\, conscious\, inspiring electronic dance music \n2. A beautiful\, sacred\, heartful and fun dance journey \n3. A safe space for you to dance freely in \n4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! \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\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
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/trybe-trance-dance-sound-journey-and-ecstatic-dance-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:MVMNT - Drum and Bass infused Ecstatic Dance and Cacao Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MVMNT: Drum and Bass infused Ecstatic Dance & Cacao journey with a guest DJ James Buchanan! It will be EPIC! TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: MVMNT® – an evening of Drum and Bass infused Ecstatic Dance journey + Cacao Ceremony with a guest DJ James Buchanan! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mvmnt-drum-and-bass-infused-ecstatic-dance-and-cacao-ceremony-tickets-736636167607 \nWe’re psyched to welcome back our guest DJ James Buchanan to the decks on Saturday night for MVMNT! This will be the 3rd Drum and Bass offering in our new dance space in North London! James also joined us at the Ecstatic Dance Festival this year with his awesome sets and sound system! \nCome along for a club-like dance experience -but not in the club! Held in a spacious dance space. 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. Come to dance\, come to sweat\, come to move\, play\, connect\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, contact dance\, improvise\, and transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. \nWith a scorching soundtrack of Drum and bass to empower your journey. You’re invited to come discover MVMNT for yourself! \n♥DJ JAMES BUCHANAN: His passion for drum & bass was born growing up in London and was influenced by the music of the day. Pirate radio\, Drum & Bass clubs\, and the UK Bass Music scene. His creativity was kindled with the potential of the finely detailed dynamics of high-quality speakers with which to deliver a digital sound experience in the best possible way. Once he lovingly built the sound system\, he realised only certain music translates to his finely detailed speakers. That there is his mission\, and deep intention.. to combine great music with high-quality speakers that deliver the detail and sonics that our very fine ears deserve! And so\, we are in for a real treat. As well as Blowfelts’ delectable taste in Drum & Bass\, we will be offered the ecstatic experience and sonic delight of his sound system! Instagram: @ecstatica._ \n \nWe’ll be including delicious ceremonial grade cacao and a beautiful cacao ceremony/guided meditation facilitated by Seth Newman to connect us with our body\, our hearts and positive intention. \nNo prior experience of dance necessary. All 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***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-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / 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 \nIf 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\nINSTAGRAM: @ecstaticdance_london\, @urubu_school_of_transformation\, \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/mvmnt-drum-and-bass-infused-ecstatic-dance-and-cacao-ceremony/
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:ECSTATIC DANCE and Cacao  @ Deptford Town Hall - ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON
DESCRIPTION:ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON in collaboration with Goldsmith College\, University of London presents:\nECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO – an evening of Ecstatic Dance and Cacao Circle @ Deptford Town Hall\, New Cross Gate on the first Wednesday of the month!  TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.\nJoin us for Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony 7:30pm-9:30pm – A unique dance-movement-meditation experience here in London in a stunning Grade II listed venue! \nOur Ecstatic Dance events are Celebrations\, A Call to Dance\, Sweat it Out\, Have Fun\, Transform & Heal! In all our Ecstatic Dances\, we offer delicious Raw Vegan Cacao ceremonies with a guided positive intention-setting meditation to unite us all\, bring us into our hearts\, to open ourselves to new beginnings\, and manifest our dreams. \n| Shamanic | Folk | Medicine | Global Bass | Drum & Bass| Tribal | Organic Beats Infused Dance Journey \nUPCOMING DATES: \n-Wed\, 1 November 7:30pm-9:30pm\n-Wed\, 6 December 7:30pm-9:30pm \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \nFREE CREW SPACES: We offer limited free crew spaces\, please complete the form and we’ll be in touch. \nSCHEDULE: (NO LATE ARRIVALS PLEASE\, SEE BELOW INFO)\n◈ 7:30pm Doors open for Ecstatic Dance/ Arrival Check in \n◈ 7:30pm – 9:30pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with Cacao Positive Intention Circle(No entry after 7:45pm at the latest\, sorry\, this is so we can all journey together). We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao with natural sweetener – super yummy\, the best in London for sure! \n◈ 9:30pm Session Ends \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-and-cacao-deptford-town-hall-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-720309634507 \n\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE®\, WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?\nImagine yourself entering an open space… \nand with bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. \nYou are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, contact dance\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. \nThis is a safe and respectful environment that embraces ‘all ways’. It is a practice that supports the free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. \nOur intention is self-exploration\, connection\, healing\, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. No experience necessary. \n“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell \nOUR ECSTATIC DANCE SESSIONS HAVE GUIDELINES OF:\nNo booze\, No Shoes\, No phones\, No Chit Chat\, Move However You Wish\, Respect yourself and others. \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. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance – please scroll further down). \n****Alcohol\, drug\, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!*** \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n-Next-level\, conscious\, fun\, deep & inspiring music journey.\n-A unique ecstatic dance/movement meditation experience in a beautiful\, and awe-inspiring space!\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! \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\, Gluten Free\, Nut Free 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. Our Raw Cacao drink has added natural sweetener. Please email Diana on youareyoubeyou@gmail.com if you’d like a non-sweetened raw cacao. 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. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. \n2. We dance barefoot\, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. \n3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue. \n4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. \n\n\n\n\nVENUE:\nDeptford Town Hall\, New Cross Rd\, London SE14 6NW(2 minute walk from New Cross Gate Station!) \nPRICES:\n-Student at Goldsmith Uni £8 + Eventbrite fee (STUDENT ID REQUIRED UPON ARRIVAL)\n-Low waged/concession £15 + Eventbrite fee (limited availability)\n-Regular waged £20 + Eventbrite fee\n-Abundance £25 + Eventbrite fee \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/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/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 \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 \nDJ & FACILITATOR:\n◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman \nSeth Newman: Goldmith College Alumni – Seth studied to be a workshop facilitator at Goldsmith College for a number of years as both part of the Music Workshop Skills and then the MA in Community Music program. \nNow 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. \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. Seth has been facilitating regular workshops for many years. \nAs a musician\, Seth is passionate about rhythm & Afro-Brazilian music\, 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\n\n\n\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: \n\nWarm-up: stretch\, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance.\nThe 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.\nRelaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation.\n\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\n\n\n\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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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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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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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: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!
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/https-www-eventbrite-co-uk-e-desert-grooves-ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-ceremony-belly-dance-workshop-tickets-700708186047/
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:URUBU DANCE TRIBE - TRIBAL ECSTATIC DANCE - LIVE + CACAO + SOUND JOURNEY
DESCRIPTION:Our Pioneering Live Music Afro-Brazilian Ecstatic Dance Journey is back! Celebrate Live Music Ecstatic Dance & Cacao in One Awesome Event!\n\n\nURUBU DANCE TRIBE – is a Tribal Ecstatic Dance Journey with Live Music + Cacao Ceremony in One Epic Gathering! BOOK ON EVENTBRITE.\n“Enter an open space… and with bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, contact dance\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together.” \nURUBU started Ecstatic Dance in the UK way back in 2009 with their amazing live musicians. And since then have offered Londoners safe\, alcohol and drug-free spaces to dance\, move and feel free in. So we are super excited to announce that the pioneering live music\, ecstatic dance journey of the URUBU Collective is back! Come and Celebrate with us\, more than 14 years of our epic tribal ecstatic dance events here in London!  \nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON & URUBU Dance Tribe presents: \n\n3-hour Live/DJ’d music Ecstatic Dance experience featuring our master Afro-Brazilian percussionists\nCacao Ceremony with Seth Newman\nGong Bath /Sound Healing Journey\nFruit Social\n\nJoin us for this very special Live & DJ’d Music Ecstatic Dance / Conscious Rave event featuring our outstanding Afro-Brazilian percussionists\, saxophone player plus* Raw Cacao + Sound Journey and More! You’re gonna love it! \nCome Dance your Freedom – Ignite your Creativity – Open Your Heart!\nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors open/ Arrival/ Optional Face Paints by our creative artist team \n◈7:30pm -10pm URUBU Dance Tribe presents: Drum Mantra Live – Ecstatic Dance & Cacao (Strictly no entry after 7:45pm sorry\, this is so we can all journey together) \n◈ 10pm -10:45pm Gong bath & Sound Healing Journey + Closing circle \n◈ 10:45pm-11:15pm Optional celebration social with refreshing fruit\, cakes & chai to nourish you after the dance! \n*VERY LIMITED SPACES – ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY\, NO TICKETS ON DOOR!* BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/urubu-dance-tribe-tribal-ecstatic-dance-live-cacao-sound-journey-tickets-693106408927? \nWHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT ☆? \nJoin our resident band URUBU Dance Tribe\, who’ve spearheaded the Ecstatic Dance movement from way back in 2009\, for a wild evening of live music\, ecstatic dance meditation\, a beautiful cacao ceremony\, and a relaxing gong bath\, in celebration of life in London. \nURUBU is the call to dance. Through the medium of rhythm\, and with the power of the Drum\, we turn our attention inwards towards this body\, these feet\, this earth. Breath by breath arriving into our human experience\, here now\, here now. \nThis will be a beautiful & powerful evening of conscious & ecstatic dance\, featuring outstanding professional musicians assembled for your dancing delight. \nThe evening will end with a Crystal Singing Bowl and GONG bath where you’re invited to just lay down and let the sounds wash over you. It’s incredibly relaxing and a fantastic way to end an evening of ecstatic dance! Please bring a blanket so that you are warm and cozy!! \n“Global music phenomenon the URUBU Collective has taken London by storm with their monthly ecstatic dance events!! URUBU delivers a captivating blend of exotic improvisational world grooves from ambient\, meditative piano & vocal pieces through to high octane Afro-percussion. Expect tribal wildness and beautiful songs\, Gongs\, sound healing and more. You’re gonna love it!” – Time Out \n\n\nFeaturing URUBU’s amazing Brazilian Master drummers:\n♥ SETH NEWMAN (Urubu Collective\, Ecstatic Dance London): Dj & Facilitator. As 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 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. \n♥ ALUA NASCIMENTO (Urubu Collective): Alua is a multi-instrumentalist\, music teacher and performer who studied popular Brazilian percussion and vibraphone at Free Music University of Sao Paulo and classical percussion at Sao Paulo Municipal School of Music. Alua is an ex-member of STOMP. His first public performance was at the age of 8\, having learnt percussion from his father\, the percussionist Dinho Nascimento. \n♥ JANSEN SANTANA (Urubu Collective): Percussionist multi-instrumentalist from Salvador-Bahia-Brazil based in London.Love to afro-jazz\, soul\, R&B and of course Brazilian flavours. He began his music career very early\, with only 3 years of age he accompanied his father\, the Artist Peu Meurray on his shows\, who is his biggest musical influence\, as well as his mother\, Cida Nunes\, who is also a singer. Jansen has been involved in projects with different concepts and music genres\, national and international percussion festivals\, cultural and environmental projects. MUSIC is his 1st priority and way of life! \n♥ CARL DAVIES (Urubu Collective): Saxophone supremo\, vocalist\, songwriter\, keys player & producer at Horman\, an East London based four piece band who create Alt-pop. Carl has have worked in various school\, youth centre\, residential and day centre settings since qualifying as a music therapist in 2006\, currently works as a Clinical music therapist in schools and for Chroma arts therapies and the Edpsy practice Marylebone. \n\nPlus: a beautiful Sound Journey Seth Newman & Diana Upite.\n\nSo you are invited to Dance Your Body Electric with amazing live music then lay down and receive a gorgeous Gong Bath/Sound Healing Meditation. \n\n\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: (limited availability\, no tickets on the door)\n\nConcessions £25 (limited availability)\nLow waged £30 (limited availability)\nRegular waged £35\nAbundant £40\n\nPAYMENT: Honesty-based pricing in effect!! Please only book a concession or low waged ticket if you really need it\, as we have a limited number available. Please leave these tickets for people who genuinely need them. Thank you \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 \nTHE SMALL PRINT – ALWAYS READ THE SMALL PRINT!\n\nDancers enter at their own risk. Urubu School of Transformational Arts accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy\, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling.\nWe do not refund tickets. Any questions\, please contact us directly.\nWaste is not cool – please remember to BYO reusable water bottle!\nSmile! Urubu School of Transformational Arts will be recording this event. Please be aware that by entering the event\, you irrevocably consent to and authorise without compensation USTA\, its successors\, assigns and licensees to use your voice and likeness and to photograph you and/or make sound\, audio and/or audio-visual recordings (“recordings”) of you and to use the same worldwide for exploitation in any and all media\, whether now known or hereafter devised\, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity. All such photographs and recordings to be the sole property of USTA\, and you release USTA its successors\, assigns and licensees from any liability on account of such usage.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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! \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! \n\n\n\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\, 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\nOur youtube videos:\n\nURUBU’s 10-Year anniversary celebration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwM2H2OJpHE\nEcstatic Dance Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfkBWdMIV4o\nCacao Dance Tribe https://youtu.be/PGC7pkS9sHU\nWhat is Drum Mantra? https://youtu.be/WoUyu7-x1is\nA taste of Drum Mantra https://youtu.be/Z24qFGWByDo\nUrubu @ Festival of Life https://youtu.be/rh0mbrlQKkI\nAnother Taste of Drum Mantra https://youtu.be/we0bVCp049U\n\nUPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS: \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT Wed 6 Sept – Sun 10 Sept 2023 Dorset\, Gillingham https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631417686297 \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT Wed 25 Oct – Sun 29 Oct 2023 Dorset\, Gillingham (tickets available soon) \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 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. \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. \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\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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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 RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance\, Conscious Connections\, Ecstatic Dance
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to an Immersive Experience of Somatic Embodiment\, Conscious Connections & Boundaries Workshop\, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao\n\n\nTHE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance\, Conscious Connections\, Embodied Ecstatic Dance & Cacao. BOOK ON  EVENTBRITE. \n“An exceptional day event- everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence\, inner stillness\, sacred connection with other people\, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful” – Alison \n“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!” – Grace \nWHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?\nWe offer 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. A deep dive journey. 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 & connection practices. \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 11:45am-2:30pm TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE RITUAL \nJoin us for this Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey! Through this unique transformational dance process\, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature\, your Hearts deep longing\, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery. \nAn Active Meditation and Alchemical Practice for the 21st Century! This is a very unique dance experience\, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools\, including: Bioenergetics\, Ecstatic Dance\, Emotional Release (Catharsis)\, Chakra Journeying\, Vipassana Meditation\, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together to invite you into a deep state of presence\, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are.  \nOur video of the Tantric Trance Dance Ritual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0 \n*Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice\, blindfolds will be provided.(No entry after 12:15pm very sorry\, this is so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat\, cushion & blanket\, blindfolds will be provided!) \n◈ break 60min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 3:30pm-5:15pm CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS – Open to new possibilities in connection and authentic relating. During this workshop\, you will be invited to first tune into yourself\, your body\, and your sensations\, to create safety\, and then meet others in a non-traditional and heart-centered way. Learn to honour your personal boundaries\, learn to enjoy your desire for connection\, and communicate both with authenticity. Become more grounded and vital\, more sensual\, and more connected with your feelings and your heart. \n◈ break 45 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n◈ 6pm-8:15pm ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE – Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude 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! ) Doors open at 6pm\, no entry after 6:30pm.  \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. \n SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \nECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT Wed 6 Sept – Sun 10 Sept 2023 Dorset\, Gillingham https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631417686297 \nECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT Wed 25 Oct – Sun 29 Oct 2023 Dorset\, Gillingham (tickets available soon) \nFREE CREW SPACES: We offer limited free crew spaces\, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. \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. Yoga mat\, cushion & blanket (essential for Tantric Trance dance) Blindfolds will be provided. \n5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks\, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby. \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. \nALL-DAY WORKSHOPS:  \n\n£45 Lower waged\n£55 Regular\n£65 Abundance\n\nINDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS: \n\nTantric Trance Dance 11:45am-2:30pm £30\nConscious Connections 3:30pm-5:15pm £15-£25\nEcstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8:15pm £15-£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 \n\n\nFACILITATOR:\nSeth Newman: ”My purpose is to facilitate rituals that empower “the whole human being” through dance and music. Like Bioenergetics and other somatic processes\, for me\, Trance Dance was another door to inner discovery and transformation. I have always been passionate about contemporary forms of music and dance that reclaim our vital energy and our creative potential. I believe that “letting go into life” is synonymous\, with our “surrender to the body”. Letting go to the natural flow that moves through us. Letting go\, to let flow! It is through “the flow experience” that we express\, feel and find ourselves\, without being connected to “flow” nothing creative happens.” – Seth Newman \nAs 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. He integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies\, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy\, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops\, retreats and trainings. \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. \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙\n11:45AM – 2:30PM \nThrough this transformational dance process\, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature as man or woman\, your Heart’s deep longing\, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery. \nThis is a very unique dance experience\, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools\, including: Bioenergetics\, Ecstatic Dance\, emotional release (Catharsis)\, Chakra Journeying\, Vipassana Meditation\, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together invite you into a deep state of presence\, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are. \nEnter into the life of the Body – Guided by our unique musical soundtracks created specifically for this healing modality. Tantric Trance Dance takes participants on the journey within. \nThis is an active meditation for deeply connecting with your Being. Through the stages\, you will begin to strip off layers of muscular armouring\, surrendering to the dance of the body\, letting go of baggage you may of been carrying for years\, and connecting with your Souls calling. \n“You are the fusion of Nature and Spirit\, the meeting point of Earth & Sky” \n“Between the head and feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness. . . . We dance to shed skins\, tear off masks\, crack molds\, and experience the breakdown – the shattering of borders between body\, heart and mind . . .” – Gabrielle Roth \n“WE have come to be danced not the nice invisible\, self conscious shuffle but the matted hair flying\, voodoo mama shaman shakin’ ancient bones dance the strip us from our casings\, return our wings sharpen our claws & tongues dance the shed dead cells and slip into the luminous skin of love dance…” -Jewel Mathieson \nThe Tantric Trance Dance process is a unique opportunity to connect with all the wild energies of your Nature\, with your Heart and Spirit. \nFeedback from previous Trance Dance events: \n“An exceptional evening – everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence\, inner stillness\, sacred connection with other people\, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful”  \n“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!”  \n“It was a very powerful\, letting go\, ritual experience. Brilliant!” \n“I’m really surprised that I could feel so “high” without having to “intoxicate” myself!!! A great night and no hangover!” \n“Wonderful experience. A magical journey into yourself\, and an opportunity to just enjoy dance with a lovely group of soul dancers at the same time. Every movement body was a blessing. Thank you to Seth Newman to create this fantastic dance\, it has helped me lot after a hard week. May Love connect us all. xxx” \n“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!” \n“Such a beautiful evening; powerful experience! Feeling blessed.” \n“That was\, excellent\, friendly\, well lead very different experience. Thank you” \n*Please watch our video below to give you a taste of the Tantric Trance Dance experience\, and so you get a clear picture of what the journey is about: \n \n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS∗ ─ ⋙\n3:30pm-5:15pm  \nCreating 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. \nThis workshop is an invitation to the total experience of life\, multi-dimensional human life! The main focus of our work is on deepening our connection to the Heart! The workshop 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. \nThe Conscious Connections workshop is about:  \n\nDeveloping our sensitivity to ourselves and what we are experiencing\,\nAllowing ourselves to be\, and to be seen\,-\nDeveloping love and acceptance for ourselves\,\nBecoming aware of the ways we shut down.\n\n\n\n⋘ ─ ∗ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE & 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 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: \n1. Next-level\, conscious\, inspiring electronic dance music \n2. A beautiful\, sacred\, heartful and fun dance journey \n3. A safe space for you to dance freely in \n4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! \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\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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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:MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY: Euphoric\, Uplifting Dance Music- Ecstatic Dance London
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony! A Celebration of Dance Music that Opens the Heart! Awesome Dance Space & Sound System!\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY – an evening of Euphoric & Uplifting Dance Music *PLUS* Cacao Ceremony & Fruit Social!\nEcstatic Dance London – Pioneers of the Ecstatic Dance scene in the UK since 2009 are super thrilled to be offering their 6th ‘My Ecstatic Odyssey’ event on Sat\, 23 Sept 7pm-9:45pm! For all those lovers of dance music! \nYou 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/my-ecstatic-odyssey-euphoric-uplifting-dance-music-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-695897216307? \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT\, DORSET\, UK Wed\, 06-10 SEPT 2023: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631417686297 \nWHAT IS “MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY” ALL ABOUT?\nMy Ecstatic Odyssey is inspired by some of our summertime outdoor Sunset ecstatic dances. There is something magical about a sunset or sunrise that takes us deep into The Now. That mystical threshold between past and future\, where the world starts to feel alive! As we move towards the Summer – we’ll be channelling the spirit of Ibiza\, Goa\, and inspiring Sunset/Sunrises worldwide in this potent time of year. \nCome and dance to OPEN-UP\, to release city stress\, dance in more light and joy\, and make new friends – all accompanied by a transformational 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 dance necessary. All 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!*** \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / 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:AUTUMN EQUINOX CELEBRATION -ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE\, CACAO CEREMONY\, SHAKING MEDICINE @ the Round Chapel\, Hackney
DESCRIPTION:AUTUMN EQUINOX CELEBRATION WITH ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® – an evening of Shaking Medicine®\, Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao Ceremony\, Chai Social @ the Round Chapel\, Hackney. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE. \nJoin us for Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony 7:15pm-10pm and optional Shaking Medicine® workshop 5:50pm-7pm before the dance to bring balance into our bodies & life\, release deep-seated muscular tension and stress. A unique dance-movement-meditation experience here in London in a stunning Grade II listed venue! An awesome dance space with sound system & headphones!  \nOur Ecstatic Dance events are Celebrations\, A Call to Dance\, Sweat it Out\, Have Fun\, Transform & Heal! In all our Ecstatic Dances\, we offer delicious Raw Vegan Cacao ceremonies with a guided positive intention setting ritual to unite us all\, bring us into our hearts\, to open ourselves to new beginnings and manifest our dreams.  \nJust being in the Round Chapel is awe-inspiring and with the combination of a Shaking Medicine workshop\, Ecstatic Dance\, heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony\, intention setting\, a beautiful Solstice ritual to honour the light within ourselves and each other\, delicious heart-warming vegan chai social (caffeine & sugar free) and yummy treats – it’s going to be a magical & powerful evening! Come along! \n| Shamanic | Folk | Medicine | Global Bass | Drum & Bass| Tribal | Organic Beats Infused Dance Journey. \nUPCOMING DATES: \n\nWed\, 20 Sept (Autumn Equinox Celebration)\n\n\n\n\n| Shamanic | Folk | Medicine | Global Bass | Drum & Bass| Tribal | Organic Beats Infused Dance Journey. \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-solstice-celebration-ecstatic-dance-cacao-the-round-chapel-tickets-644854285527 \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT Wed 6 Sept – Sun 10 Sept 2023 Dorset\, Gillingham https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631417686297 \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT Wed 25 Oct – Sun 29 Oct 2023 Dorset\, Gillingham (tickets available soon) \nFREE CREW SPACES: We offer limited free crew spaces\, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. \n\n\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE®\, WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?\nImagine yourself entering an open space… \nand with bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. \nYou are invited to move\, play\, connect\, sweat\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, contact dance\, improvise\, transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. \nThis is a safe and respectful environment that embraces ‘all ways’. It is a practice that supports the free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. \nOur intention is self-exploration\, connection\, healing\, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. No experience necessary. \n“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell \nOUR ECSTATIC DANCE SESSIONS HAVE GUIDELINES OF:\nNo Alcohol or Drugs\, No Shoes\, No Phones\, No Talking on the Dancefloor\, No Spectating\, Move However You Wish\, and 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!*** \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 5:50pm doors open for Shaking Medicine session (Optional workshop\, please see ticket type. Scroll down to read more about the Shaking Medicine) \n◈6pm-7pm Shaking Medicine / Active Meditation session (Bring a yoga mat & blanket\, blindfolds provided) Due to the nature of Shaking Medicine being a process that needs to be followed from the beginning\, late arrivals of more than 10 minutes\, unfortunately\, can not be admitted. \n◈ 7:15pm Doors open for Ecstatic Dance/ Arrival Check in \n◈ 7:15pm – 9:30pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with Cacao Positive Intention Circle(No entry after 7:45pm at the latest\, sorry\, this is so we can all journey together). Our sessions are with sound system and optional Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao with natural sweetener – super yummy\, the best in London for sure! \n◈ 9:30pm Session ends \n◈ 9:30pm-9:45pm Optional Chai Social (chai is brewed from fresh spices\, caffeine & sugar free\, made with gluten free oat milk) \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n-Next-level\, conscious\, fun\, deep & inspiring music journey. \n-A unique ecstatic dance/movement meditation experience in a beautiful\, and awe-inspiring space! \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 Chai Social \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\, Gluten Free\, Nut Free 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. Our Raw Cacao drink has added natural sweetener. Please email Diana on youareyoubeyou@gmail.com if you’d like a non-sweetened raw cacao. 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. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. \n2. We dance barefoot\, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. \n3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue. \n4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. \n5. For Shaking Medicine -please bring a yoga mat & blanket. Blindfolds will be provided. Now when it’s getting colder perhaps a pair of socks and an extra layer so that you are comfortable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE:\nRound Chapel\, 1D Glenarm Rd\, Lower Clapton\, London E5 0LY\, United Kingdom \n-Overground: the nearest station is Hackney Central. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates. Venue is a short 10 min walk from the station (which is connected to Stratford and Highbury & Islington underground stations) and Hackney Downs (which is connected to Liverpool Street and Seven Sisters underground stations). \n-Underground: the nearest station is Bethnal Green\, and buses 106\, 253 and 254 all go from Bethnal Green station to the Round Chapel. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes. \n-Bus: available bus routes 242\, 253\, 254\, 425\, 488\, 48\, 55\, 106\, 38 & 394. \n-Drive: If driving\, please use postcode E5 0NP. There is limited parking available on the side streets around the Round Chapel. Please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. Find parking on parkopedia. \n-Venue is accessible to wheelchair users with a ramp to the main space and toilets. \nPRICES:\n\nLow waged/concession £15 + Eventbrite fee (limited availability)\nRegular waged £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/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/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 \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 \nDJ & FACILITATOR:\n◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman \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. Seth has been facilitating regular workshops for many years. \nAs a musician\, Seth is passionate about rhythm & Afro-Brazilian music\, he 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\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\n\n\n5:50pm-7pm SHAKING MEDICINE® (optional workshop\, see ticket types)\nShaking Medicine® Stress Release System for Self-Development and Personal Growth \nJoin us before the dance\, 5:50pm-7pm for Shaking Medicine® session \nWHAT IS SHAKING MEDICINE®?\nShaking Medicine® is seen as one of the “rituals of resilience”. It is way to develop resilience and release and let go of built-up stress\, tension and trauma. It is is a body based (somatic) approach to stress\, tension and trauma release. It helps us to activate shaking\, which despite common misconceptions is a very good thing. Tremoring is our body’s natural stress recovery response. \nPracticing Shaking Medicine® not only helps to bring balance into our bodies (and life!) but releases deep-seated muscular tension\, stress\, and mild trauma. These monthly classes will enable you to understand your nervous system\, and you will have a chance to learn and practice Shaking Medicine® method. \nCome\, shake it off and shake your way to good health! \nShaking Medicine® is sometimes referred to as Bioenergetics or Trauma Release. It is one of the world’s oldest self-help medicines. \nShaking\, rocking\, vibration and oscillation are natural human reactions to: Stress\, Trauma & Ecstatic states. Shaking Medicine® is\, in short\, the healing power of ecstatic movement. Inspired by and brought to us by nature. The practice of Shaking is known by many: Quakers\, Gnostics\, Taoists\, Yoginis\, First Nations peoples\, Sufis\, Druids\, Zen Buddhists and more. \nWe are inspired by teachers such as Peter Levine\, Bradford Keeney\, Osho\, Wilhelm Reich\, Alexander Lowen\, John Peirakkos\, David Bercelli. \n“Trauma recovery work has got to develop a new paradigm\, because the paradigm that we have now is based on post-traumatic stress disorder and you go to a one to one therapist. You cannot do that with large groups of people. So there has got to be a new paradigm shift in the realization of “how do we do recovery from PTSD on a large scale population?” How do we get whole groups of people\, like villages for example\, or an entire school system healed? So that’s the first paradigm shift\, we have to change our concept of PTSD recovery so that we can work on a large scale.” \n– Dr. David Bercelli \nBelow is our video: \n \n\n\n\n\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 Shaking Medicine® 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. \nPREGNANCY \nShaking Medicine is not recommended. \nRECENT INJURIES & SURGERIES \nIt is best to give your body at least 3 months to heal after a surgery or serious injury before doing Shaking Medicine®. Please contact us via email if you would like to discuss your circumstances but we would advise that consult your doctor. \n\n\n\n\nSAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:\nWe are working closely with the venue and are taking appropriate steps to ensure our indoor dance sessions are covid-secure. We kindly ask that you respect and follow our safety guidelines. \nIf you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms\, please DO NOT attend the session. \n\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:Round Chapel\, 1D Glenarm Road\, (ENTRY on Lower Clapton Road\, big round building\, look for Ecstatic Dance sign on the door)\, London\, England\, E5 0LY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat - Dance\, Wellbeing and Healthy Living
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ecstatic Experiences this Summer – September 2023 – Dance\, Active Meditations\, Breathwork\, Yoga\, Sauna\, Cacao\, and much more!\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® presents:\nEcstatic Dance Summer Retreat\nFind your path. Unlock your potential. Learn. Explore. Create. \n ~ WHEN? Wed\, 6- Sun\, 10 September 2023 (or join us for the weekend only Fri 8 Sept – Sun 10 Sept)  \n~ WHERE? Gillingham\, North Dorset  (2h direct train journey from London\, 5 min drive from train station)  \nWe are super excited to announce our Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat 2023 this September! It is a retreat devoted to Ecstatic Dance\, Embodiment\, and a Down-to-Earth Spirituality. It’s Ecstatic Dance plus much\, much more! PLUS we have a very special musical guest joining us: PRAFUL – multi-instrumentalist\, singer\, producer\, sound healer and charismatic performer. He embraces Jazz\, Soul\, Dance\, Indian and New World Fusion with grace and passion. We’re in for a real treat! 🙂  \nThe Summer retreat will be more of a deep-dive personal growth retreat\, than a festival. With loads of opportunities to dance\, plus many transformational workshops to dive into if you wish. Our retreats are an invitation into bringing more embodiment\, joy\, depth\, and expansion into our lives through a variety of our unique transformational workshops: Ecstatic Dance\, Active Meditations\, Trance Dance\, Bioenergetics\, Breathwork\, Yoga\, Sharing Circles\, Conscious Touch\, Sound Journeys\, Sauna\, Cacao\, and much more! \nCamping is included in the retreat ticket price.  \n⏩RETREAT TICKETS\, BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-summer-retreat-dance-wellbeing-and-healthy-living-tickets-631417686297 \nACCOMMODATION & CAMPERVANS ARE EXTRA! PLEASE BOOK HERE. (for weekend only accommodation\, please select the available options for 4 nights and in the checkout comments section mention ‘Weekend only booking’ so you can get a refund for the 2 nights). \nWHAT TO EXPECT?\n\nBeautiful indoor dance and workshop spaces with great sound systems! (weather permitting\, we will also run workshops outdoors\, surrounded by nature 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\, Intimacy\, 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 & Campfires in the evenings\nAlcohol and drug-free environment\nDelicious vegetarian meals\nIndoor Cafe (for coffee and cake)\nHangout on the sofas\n\n💛RETREAT TEAM\n\n\n\nSeth Newman – Retreat Host\, Main Facilitator & Workshop Leader\, DJ\, Musician\nDiana River – Retreat Co-Host\, Organizer\, Musician\, Singer\, Sound Journeys\, Saunas\nPRAFUL – Multi-instrumentalist\, Singer\, Producer\, Performances & Sound Journeys\nOmnivibes – Sitar Concert\nNiraj – Biodanza\nDavid Rhein – Mush Cuddle Party & Consent\nAssamiya – Song Medicine\nSachin – Kirtan\nIsabell\, Monika K – Yoga\nYvonne – Acupuncture\nMonika M\, Juli – Deep Tissue Massages\nOther Guest Dj’s & Facilitators – TBC \n\n\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 Ecstatic Dance & Sharings\, Workshops \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Magnificent Lunch \n2:30 PM – 6:30 PM Workshops/ Sound Journeys / Nature Walks / Massages/ \n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Delicious Dinner \n6:50 PM – 7:50 PM Dishes Help (only have to help once during the retreat) \n8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Evening Ecstatic Dance / Workshop \n10:00 PM – 00:00 PM Campfire/ Sauna/ Dance Parties/ Concerts \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.\nExperience powerful Somatic Psychology & Humanistic Embodiment Practices\nLearn transformational exercises for grounding\, releasing fear/stress/ tension/ trauma from the body\, and developing deeper presence and body awareness.\nExplore a wide variety of 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– WEEKEND TICKET £220 Fri evening 6pm-Sun after lunch 2pm (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £120 due by 1 Sept via bank transfer\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra!  \n– SUPER EARLYBIRD £400 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £300 due by 27 March via bank transfer\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra!  \n– EARLYBIRD £450 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £350 due by 27 March or as soon as if you’ve booked after 27 March\, via bank transfer\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra!  \n– REGULAR £500 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Eventbrite Fee (balance of £400 due by 27 March or as soon as if you’ve booked after 27 March\, 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\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. 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. \nACCOMMODATION/ CAMPERVANS:\nACCOMMODATION & CAMPERVANS ARE EXTRA! PLEASE BOOK HERE. (for weekend only accommodation\, please select the available options for 4 nights and in the checkout comments section mention ‘Weekend only booking’ so you can get a refund for the 2 nights). \nCAMPING: Camping is included in the ticket price! \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. \nCAMPERVAN SPACE: £40 for 4 nights (stay in your own live-in vehicle\, hook up available for extra £12) \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. \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 closer to the retreat time.  \nTRAINS: Nearest train station Gillingham\, Dorset. 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 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. \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/ \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 11 Sept\, 11am for a reduced rate 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\, 10 Sept 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\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© 2009 URUBU & ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON All rights reserved.
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SUMMARY:Ecstatic Dance Festival® 2023 - Conscious Dance\, Music and Healthy Living
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ecstatic Experiences – Dance\, Live Music\, Meditations\,Workshops\, Singing\, Sauna\, Campfire\, Massages\, Cacao\, and much\, much more!\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® 2023\nFind your path. Unlock your potential. Learn. Explore. Create. \n ~ WHEN? July 26th-30th\, 2023 \n~ WHERE? Gillingham\, North Dorset \nThis is a wonderful invitation to get your dancing feet ready! Our very own festival devoted to Ecstatic Dance\, movement and holistic wellbeing! No experience required to join the festival. All welcome! We invite you to co-create this unique experience of togetherness with us! Attune to Nature\, Dance on the Earth and beneath the Summer Sky. A transformational adventure and personal growth gathering with around 250 -300 fellow conscious dancers! \nFestival takes place in the North Dorset countryside\, at Osho Leela Personal Development Centre\, situated on 18 acres of land\, with ancient trees\, small forests and a wildflower meadow\, vegetable gardens created with permaculture principles\, and an apple orchard. They have been creating a community here since 2000 by developing the land\, building cabins and expanding a little more every year and we are really excited to host our retreats and festivals here! \nGet your camping gear ready & join fellow conscious dance\, music\, nature\, and healthy living enthusiasts!  \nAfter a sold out festival in 2022\, we recommend booking in advance. Super Earlybird tickets available NOW! Ticket includes all festival workshops\, camping\, 3x veggie meals per day & unlimited saunas! \nFESTIVAL TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-2023-conscious-dance-music-and-healthy-living-tickets-496299433967 \n ACCOMMODATION & CAMPERVANS ARE EXTRA – please see available accommodation and book via the venue’s website.  \n****APPLICATIONS TO BE PART OF THE FESTIVAL TEAM ARE OPEN!****\nWe are super excited to invite the wider community to co-create this amazing festival with us! Our intention is to make this a really beautiful gathering and we would love to hear from you and welcome you to the Ecstatic Dance Festival team! Please click on the links to apply: \n\nECSTATIC DANCE DJ/ WORKSHOP FACILITATOR/ MUSICIAN/ PERFORMER\nBODYWORKER/ MASSAGE THERAPIST\nCREW\n\nWe will be in touch with offers in June. If you purchase a festival ticket and are selected to be part of the festival team\, we will contact you to discuss this as you might qualify for a ticket refund. \nFull line up and website will be announced in June \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to send us an email: ecstaticdancefestivaluk@gmail.com \n\nWHAT TO EXPECT?\n\nBeautiful dance and workshop spaces with great sound systems including 2 indoor spaces\, large Marquee\, large Geo Dome\, plus dancing outdoors and around the campfire (we will also have Silent Disco Headphone outdoor dances!)\nGreat Ecstatic Dance DJ’s and daily Live Music with the amazing URUBU Collective: Alua\, Jansen\, Carl & Seth plus awesome DJ’s\, we’re also bringing some great DJ’s from California! Full line up will be announced closer to the time!\nMVMNT Drum & Bass & Breakbeat sessions with James Buchanan and his powerful sound system!\nA variety of Transformational Embodiment\, Wellbeing\, Movement and Ecstatic Dance workshops with different facilitators (Active Meditations\, Yoga\, Breathwork\, Bioenergetics\, Playfulness\, Connection\, Intimacy\, Conscious Touch\, Hugging\, Drumming\, Singing\, Cacao Ceremonies\, Sound Journeys\, Contact Impro\, Authentic Movement\, Ecstatic Dance and much more!)\nRelaxing and Rejuvenating Massage/ Bodywork offerings\nAlcohol and drug-free environment\nDelicious 3x vegetarian meals per day (we all eat together at set meal times)\nIndoor / Outdoor Cafe & Healthy Bar (for coffee\, cake and other yummy creations!)\nHangout on the sofas\nCampfire & Storytelling\, Singing\nSaunas at lunchtime & evenings\nBeautiful nature walks\nCamping (bring your own camping gear)\nCampervan (stay in your own campervan) or Indoor Accommodation (limited availability) for additional cost\, please book on venue’s website.\nFacilities: Shower & Toilet block with hot running water\, covered indoor/outdoor dining areas\, tea/coffee available at any time\, phone charging stations\, 2 indoor workshop/dance spaces + large Marque\, large Geo Dome and plenty of outdoor space for outdoor activities (slacklining\, frisbee etc) and camping!\nPhotos/Videos: We live in the age of social media and so to capture our alcohol and drug free festival\, we want to share to the world that we can have a great time without intoxicants. We will be photographing and videoing this festival. We thank you in advance for accepting this fact\, and we ask please not to attend if you’re not happy being captured. Our media team\, will of course be sensitive\, and will only use the best shots of you.\n\n♥ EXAMPLE DAILY *SCHEDULE\n7:00AM – 8:15 AM Good Morning Active Meditation/ Yoga\n8:00 AM –10:00 AM Yummy Breakfast\n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Morning Gathering\, Ecstatic Dance & Sharing\, Workshop\n1:000 PM – 3:00 PM Magnificent Lunch\n3:00 PM – 6:30 PM Free time/ Nature Walk / Massages/ Sound Journey/ Yoga Nidra\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Delicious Dinner\n8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Evening Ecstatic Dance / Workshop\n10:00 PM – 00:00 PM Campfire/ Sauna/ Dance Parties \n*PLEASE NOTE: there will be a few different workshop/dance spaces and schedules\, 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 festival. \n\n\nWHAT IS THE ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL ABOUT: \n\nEcstatic Dance Festival® is an invitation to awaken the dancer within! Dance to feel alive\, find your creativity and freedom through conscious dance!\nAn 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\nLive music with outstanding musicians\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 as individuals and a group\, 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\nAttune to Nature and the living environment\, release stress and come home to your Ecstatic-Self!\nExperiential not-to-be-missed festival!\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 or day/weekend and discover positive benefits for yourself. \n \n\n\n<*~ PRACTICAL INFORMATION ~*>\nPRICES\nPRICES: Included in the festival ticket price: All workshops\, 3 x vegetarian meals per day (12 meals in total)\, teas/coffees\, lunchtime and evening sauna sessions. Remaining Balance due 1 months prior to the festival. 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 £400 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Fee (Balance of £300 due by 26 June. Option to pay the remaining balance in 2x £150 payments. Please pay via bank transfer\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra! \n– EARLYBIRD £450 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Fee (Balance of £350 due by 26 June or as soon as if you’ve booked after 26 June. Option to pay the remaining balance in 2x £175 payments. Please pay via bank transfer\, details in order confirmation email) Accommodation is Extra! \n– REGULAR £500 (Food\, Workshops + Sauna) DEPOSIT £100 + Fee (balance of £400 due by 26 June or as soon as if you’ve booked after 26 June. Option to pay the remaining balance in 2x £200 payments. Please pay 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 festival will not be suitable for under 18’s. \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nWe offer this festival 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 festival at their own risk. Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy\, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling. \nCANCELLATION BY ATTENDEES: \n-All festival tickets are non-refundable and deposit of £100 is non refundable. If you cannot attend the festivaldue to any reason or personal matter including covid\, we will not be able to issue a festival ticket refund\, sorry.\n-Accommodation bookings are refundable if minimum of 30 days notice is provided.\n-You are welcome to pass on your festival 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 festival. 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: ecstaticdancefestivaluk@gmail.com\n– If you cannot attend the festival and less then 30 days notice is provided\, we can try to resell your ticket to someone on the waitlist (only if the festival is sold out) and partially refund your festival ticket fee if the ticket gets sold (£100 deposit is non refundable) \nCANCELLATION BY THE ORGANIZER/VENUE:\nDue to situations beyond our control\, Ecstatic Dance London reserves the right to change booking or cancel the festival and shall inform the customer as soon as possible. You may transfer your full payment to another festival/ 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 festival such as travel costs\, loss of work\, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip. As organizers of this festival\, we do not take any responsibility for any matters beyond our control or for any covid related matters that occur during the festival \nACCOMMODATION/ CAMPERVANS: EXTRA COST!\nPlease book on the venue’s website. Accommodation still available: Shared Dorms\, Shared Glamping Tents\, Private Single & Double Pods. See link for all details and to book. \nCAMPING: Camping is included in the ticket price!\nGLAMPING: £60 for 4 nights Female or Male glamping tents.\nSHARED DORMS: £80-£120 for 4 nights Female or Male dorms. Please do not book a dorm if you snore.\nCAMPERVAN SPACE: £40 for 4 nights (stay in your own live-in vehicle\, hook up available for extra £12)\nPRIVATE ROOMS: £120-£220 for 4 nights (rooms in house\, mobile homes\, pods\, pine lodge)\nNEARBY ACCOMMODATION: Please check local Airbnb options if you prefer. \nCARS/ TRAINS/TRAVEL\nCAR PARK ON SITE FREE OF CHARGE: there is a car park available on site free of charge to all festival 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 at the beginning of July.  \nTRAINS: Nearest train station Gillingham\, Dorset. Please check https://www.thetrainline.com for train tickets and train schedules. There are local taxi services and we will send a list in July 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. \nFOOD: All 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 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/healthy bar which is run by Osho Leela community and will be open at certain times during the day. \nPLEASE NOTE: Festival 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\, festival participants will be required to help once during the festival with the dishes- either one day after lunch or dinner. Many thanks in advance for your support with this. \nVENUE: Ecstatic Dance Festival 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\, 26 July – Sun\, 30 July\nWe might also release weekend tickets closer to the festival start date\, depending on capacity. \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 festival will start with dinner at 6:30pm followed by a welcome session from 8pm. The festival will end after lunch 1pm-3pm 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 festival. Aim to depart around 4pm to give yourself enough time. \nEXTRA NIGHT’S STAY: Option to stay at the venue until Mon\, 31 July 11am for a reduced rate and have 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 Sun\, 30 July after lunch. \nFACILITIES: 2 indoor workshop/dance spaces plus + large Marque\, large Geo Dome\, indoor and outdoor dining areas\, tea/coffee available at any time\, coffee/cake shop & healthy bar\, plenty of outdoor space for outdoor activities (slacklining\, frisbee etc) and camping\, beautiful nature for walks\, sauna at lunchtime and in the evenings\, showers/toilets in the main house and also in the purpose build shower/toilet block with hot running water\, power sockets available in all accommodation\, hang out areas & sofas in the main house. \nMASSAGES: Available for additional cost\, card payments will be accepted. More details and sign up at the festival. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe encourage all participants to have a Digital Detox during the festival 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 festival more comfortable for you! \n\n\n\nFESTIVAL FOUNDERS\, 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\, festival 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 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 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. She 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\, festivals \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.” With various Ecstatic Dance DJ’s and Live Musicians! \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. \nDRUMMING – this is an off-grid Eco-Camping workshop. There is no power! We will have drumming & percussion workshops\, drum circles. Experience the uplifting power of rhythm. Realign with yourself\, aligning with others and go deep through rhythm & trance. Drums have been utilised in every culture down through the ages\, for many purposes from religious rituals\, ceremonies\, and as a way to communicate. There is this interesting phenomenon called “Entrainment” which occurs when different vibrating objects/ particles/ or even people come into proximity: they will often start\, after a little time\, to vibrate together at the same frequency. They “sync up/entrain\,” sometimes in ways that can seem mysterious. \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 festival. \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. Be supported by our Aerial Relaxation Hammocks while you dive deep into the relaxation 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: all exercises are designed not to involve any physical contact due to Covid\, however if guidelines are eased at the time of festival\, physical contact will be optional. ”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\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: ecstaticdancefestivaluk@gmail.com\n\nURUBU - YOU ARE YOU\, BE YOU!
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LOCATION:ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® 2023\, Osho Leela Personal Development Centre\, Thorngrove House\, Common Mead Ln\, Gillingham\, Dorset\, SP8 4RE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® in the City!
DESCRIPTION:ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® welcomes you to our all-day London event!\nAn ecstatic experience of embodiment with two Legendary DJ/producers\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® in the City! All-day London event! \nAn all-day gathering for the London Ecstatic Dance community! Whether you are first timer or a seasoned dancer\, all are welcome! An ecstatic experience of embodiment with two Legendary DJ/producers from the states: SCOTT NICE & YEMANJO! Plus dance warm up\, cacao\, guided meditation and yoga!  \nYou are warmly invited to join us for a taste of Ecstatic Dance Festival in London before our annual epic Ecstatic Dance Festival® UK in Dorset\, Wed 26 July – Sun\, 30 July. Both Scott & Yemanjo are performing at the 1 day festival in London and the main 4 day festival in Dorset\, come along! \nWe wanted to offer a little glimpse of the festival to Londoners who are unable to commit to the whole 4-day festival in Dorset.. Come to Dance\, Move\, Connect\, Release\, Meditate & Celebrate with us! \nJoin us for the whole day or drop into individual sessions. All are welcome! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-in-the-city-tickets-631615658437\nSCHEDULE:\n1) ◈ 1:15pm-3:15pm Seth Newman (DJ & Facilitator) Dance Warm Up\, Opening Ceremony\, Guided Meditation & Cacao\, Yoga Practice Vinyasa Flow with Georgie Hare. Please bring your own yoga mat. \n◈ break 45min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n2) ◈ 4pm-6:30pm Scott Nice (DJ & Producer) Ecstatic Dance (no entry after 4:30pm) \n◈ break 45min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway) \n3) ◈ 7:15pm-9:45pm Yemanjo (DJ & Producer) Ecstatic Dance (no entry after 7:45pm) \n◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional complimentary fruit social to nourish you after the dance \n❤️We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao in the first session and also during the both ecstatic dance sessions! \n\n\n\nDANCE WARM-UP/ CACAO CEREMONY/ FOUNDER OF ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON – SETH NEWMAN\n”My purpose is to facilitate rituals that empower “the whole human being” through dance\, music and meditation. Like Bioenergetics and other somatic processes\, for me\, Ecstatic Dance was another door to inner discovery and transformation. I have always been passionate about contemporary forms of music and dance that reclaim our vital energy and our creative potential.” – Seth Newman \n We LOVE chocolate\, RAW unprocessed chocolate aka CACAO! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener\, it will give you energy\, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express\, release & unleash your creativity! Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best 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 + Yoga & Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation and kick start the festival program! \nInstagram: @ecstaticdance_london@urubu_school_of_transformation \n\n\nYOGA PRACTICE \, VINYASA FLOW – GEORGIE HARE\nWarming up your muscles before the ecstatic dance maximizes blood flow and prepares your joints for movement\, increasing the benefits of your practice and reducing your likelihood of injury. Yoga practice before the dance also allows you to renew your awareness of your body and connect with your breath. \nVinyasa Flow Yoga: All levels are welcome to Georgie’s Vinyasa Flow style yoga class. Here you can explore your body and give appreciation for your own personal journey\, all in a safe space without judgement. Expect her classes to work up a burn\, encouraged by good tunes\, focused on increasing strength in the middle\, with a deep restorative stretch at the end. Ideal for those who have a basic understanding of yoga and want to progress their abilities with a slight challenge\, or perhaps for the more experienced student who wants to enjoy a flow with various options for more challenging variations. \n♥ Georgie is a fully YAI qualified and insured yoga instructor as well as a professional dancer. Having studied yoga for over 5 years\, Georgie swears by the life changing benefits of a regular practise\, which teaches us to listen to our bodies and self-reflect. Teaching us to listen to our bodies and self-reflect\, Georgie guides you through a flow that works on both strength building and restorative stretching. Encouraging you to move intuitively and be kind to yourself. You can find her teaching regular classes in London\, as well as events\, festivals and retreats\, across the UK and abroad. She will also be joining us at the Ecstatic Dance Festival UK in Dorset! \nInstagram: @yogawithgeorgie_ @georgie_hare \n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE – SCOTT NICE (DJ & PRODUCER)\nWorld sounds soar over lush hip-hop beats as Scott merges electronic with acoustic dipping into Afro-Latin\, tropical and middle eastern sounds in the process. Scott’s roots in Turntablism and Hip-Hop shine with his remix/mash-ups of classic tunes accompanied by live scratching to create a one-of-a-kind sonic journey. \nSince 2016 Scott has released 6 full-length albums and countless remixes working with many amazing collaborators such as The Polish Ambassador\, Liquid Bloom\, Poranguí\, Alex Serra\, Wildlight\, El Buho\, Mose\, Ayla Nereo\, Uji\, Yemanjo\, Volo\, DJ Taz Rashid\, Equanimous\, and many more. \nInformed by his personal healing journey\, Northern California producer Scott Nice brings a union of electronic and acoustic sounds to both move the body and feed the soul. World prayers\, flute\, and hand drum samples are a hallmark of Scott’s sound while the juxtaposition of his hip-hop turntablist roots create a unique dance journey. \nInstagram: @scottnice \nSpotify: Scott Nice \nSoundcloud: Scott Nice \n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE – YEMANJO (DJ & PRODUCER) \nYemanjo is a project of producer\, DJ\, and singer/multi-instrumentalist Ben Harris. Born and raised in the rich cultural stew of California’s Bay Area\, Harris has called Lake Atitlan\, Guatemala home since 2016. His original music is a polyrhythmic concoction of downtempo/ethnic house beats blended with traditional instruments and tribal chants from Latin America\, Africa and the Middle East-influences drawn from Harris’ near-constant world travels. \nYemanjo’s all-original live set is a singular fusion of hard-hitting electronic beats with organic instrumentation and singing in multiple languages. He will be joined this evening by Nate Levin\, an SF-based musician\, producer and live looping artist specializing in multiple exotic world instruments. \nYemanjo is an embodiment of the ancient concept of “music as medicine”\, and brings an intention of healing and transformation to every production and live set. \nInstagram: @yemanjo \nSpotify: Yemanjo \nSoundcloud: Yemanjo \n\n\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. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks\, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby. \n5. For Yoga practice – please bring a mat.  \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. \nALL-DAY ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL:  \n\n£45 EARLYBIRD 1:15pm-9:45pm\n£55 REGULAR 1:15pm-9:45pm\n£65 FINAL 1:15pm-9:45pm\n\nINDIVIDUAL SESSIONS: \n\n1) WARM UP/ CACAO/ YOGA: 1:15pm-3:15pm £20-£30\n2) SCOTT NICE: 4pm-6:30pm £20-£30\n3) YEMANJO: 7:15pm-9:45pm £20-£30\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: \nCancellation by Attendee – We 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 72h 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. \nCancellation by the Artist – In the highly unlikely event that the Artist is unable to fulfil the engagement due to circumstances beyond reasonable control\, the organizer will make reasonable efforts to find suitable substitute performers under such circumstances. \nCancellation by Organizer – In the highly unlikely event that we need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances\, we will issue a full refund and will notify all attendees as soon as possible. \nPHOTOS/ VIDEOS:  \nSmile! Ecstatic Dance London will be recording this event. Please be aware that by entering the event\, you irrevocably consent to and authorise without compensation Ecstatic Dance London\, its successors\, assigns and licensees to use your voice and likeness and to photograph you and/or make sound\, audio and/or audio-visual recordings (“recordings”) of you and to use the same worldwide for exploitation in any and all media\, whether now known or hereafter devised\, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity. All such photographs and recordings to be the sole property of Ecstatic Dance London\, and you release Ecstatic Dance London its successors\, assigns and licensees from any liability on account of such usage. \nTHE SMALL PRINT\, ALWAYS READ THE SMALL PRINT:  \nDancers enter at their own risk. Urubu School of Transformational Arts accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy\, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling. \nWaste is not cool – please remember to BYO reusable water bottle! \nIf you have any questions\, please send us an email to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \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
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/ecstatic-dance-festival-in-the-city/
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 &  Cacao
DESCRIPTION:Join us for OUR HOUSE- Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony Experience!\nOUR HOUSE is a Celebration of House Music in all of its Uplifting Glory!\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 9th “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. \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-house-house-music-infused-ecstatic-dance-cacao-tickets-646130181767 \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 \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-cacao-2/
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:OPEN-AIR Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao & Picnic with Ecstatic Dance London
DESCRIPTION:Join us to dance in Nature\, on Earth\, to celebrate life & set positive intentions with cacao ceremony. Plus a picnic social after the dance!\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao & Picnic-Outdoors\nWed\, 5 July 6:15pm-8:30pm\nWe are so excited to offer our outdoor ecstatic dance & cacao ceremony plus a picnic social! Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform! With the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!  \nDance on the Earth and beneath the Summer Sky! Using our Silent Disco – Head-Phones based sound system\, we will journey together with the music to inspire our movements and expression. Enjoy our outdoor Ecstatic Dance sessions\, and keep the wonderful spirit of ecstatic dance awake\, alive\, and aligned this Summer! \nIMPORTANT – We dance in a beautiful\, secluded location surrounded by Nature\, trees\, birds\, wild grass & flowers! Don’t expect a manicured lawn.. as we like to really immerse and dance in the wild of Nature! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-air-ecstatic-dance-cacao-picnic-with-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-668106333027\nThis is a unique outdoor Ecstatic Dance experience in London! Our 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)  \nMusic – a mix of everything | World | Funk | Drum and Bass | Uplifting & Deep House | Enlightened Electro | World Beat | Downtempo Bliss | Plus a few surprises slipped in for good measure!  \n*Alcohol\, drug & smoke free environment* \n*Please remember this is an Ecstatic Dance class and not a party! If you are coming with friends\, please ensure they understand what Ecstatic Dance is\, see further below Ecstatic Dance explanation & guidelines. \nLimited spaces available\, online registration only! No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.  \nLOCATION:\nExact location coordinates will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’\, section\, scroll down in order confirmation email. Please check your spam folder for the order confirmation email. We will send another email via Eventbrite with location & map 1h before the start time. \nORDER 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-Nearest stations: Swiss Cottage\, Baker Street\, Chalk Farm and then it’s a 15 minute walk to the dance location in Regent’s Park. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates. \n-If cycling\, you can bring your bike to the dance location. \n-If driving\, please check the parking parkopedia.com \n-There are toilets/ cafe and water refill available few minutes from the dance location. \nSCHEDULE: \n◈ Feel free to come along earlier for pre-dance picnic or to simply soak up the sun 🙂 \n◈ 6pm-6:15pm Meet at the dance location and receive headphones \n◈ 6:15pm-8:30pm Ecstatic Dance SoundWave & Cacao Circle \n◈ 8:30pm Picnic/Social (we might dance a bit longer) \nWHAT TO BRING: \nWe will check the weather forecast closer to the time and will send an email update via Eventbrite to all registered attendees\, however do dress in layers and bring waterproofs with a hood/umbrella in case of a light rain to protect the headphones. In case of a heavy rain forecast\, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event . \n1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Dress in layers in case you get warm/cool. Bring a warm jumper/ jacket and waterproof jacket with a hood in case of a light rain. \n2. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and your feet are warm though you are welcome to dance barefoot. Please note that were we dance is a bit wild\, has long grass so don’t expect a perfect lawn.  \n3. Reusable water bottle\, extra water to keep hydrated and maybe a flask with a hot drink and something to eat after the dance. \n4. Towel or Blanket for picnic\, snacks & non-alcoholic beverages.  \n5. Bug spray (citronella works great!) \n6. Sun cream/ hat in case of a very hot weather! \n7. Flashlight as it might be dark on the way back from the location. \nCOST:\n£13 Lower Waged\, £18 Regular \nCHILDREN: under the age of 9 yrs can join for free\, 9yrs-16yrs is £8\, limited availability\,1 adult per child. \nDOGS: You are welcome to bring beloved pets\, however please keep them on the leash. Unless they are vey well behaved and won’t disturb the dancers. Thank you. \nBROKEN/ DAMAGED HEADSETS: We would like to remind all participants to look after our headphones and take extra care to ensure they don’t get dropped/ stepped on/ broken etc otherwise we will charge additional £25 for any damaged headsets. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \nWe do not offer refunds or ticket transfers to another date if you cannot attend and you give us less than 72h notice. If we need to cancel the dance due to a *heavy rain\, we will issue a full refund . *In case of a heavy rain forecast\, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event and notify all attendees via Eventbrite. \nANY QUESTIONS? Please email us: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL\, DORSET\, UK Wed\, 26 July – Sun\, 30 July 2023: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/496299433967 \n\n\n\nFEEDBACK FROM OUR OUTDOOR DANCES:\n“Blissful! The open skies above\, the bountiful trees surrounding the periphery\, the grass and earth beneath my feet. There was a moment when I wanted to have a little cry\, because of the abundance of beauty… And then there were those moments when I was completely lost in the music… Thank YOU. ♥ ”  \n“It was amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon with amazing tunes in a splendid environment!! Thank you everyone for your lovely presence and jubilant energy!!”  \n” Thank you! it was amazing to dance in the nature and connect with so many wonderful people! ”  \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/open-air-ecstatic-dance-cacao-picnic-with-ecstatic-dance-london-3/
LOCATION:a Secret Location in beautiful Central London Park.\, Exact Location will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email 'Additional Information' section\, Scroll down in email to see location. Please check spam folder.\, London\, England\, NW1 5LJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:MVMNT - Drum and Bass infused Ecstatic Dance &  Cacao Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MVMNT: Drum and Bass infused Ecstatic Dance & Cacao journey with a guest DJ James Buchanan! It will be EPIC!\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: MVMNT® – an evening of Drum and Bass infused Ecstatic Dance journey + Cacao Ceremony with a guest DJ James Buchanan!  \nWe’re psyched to welcome back our guest DJ James Buchanan to the decks on Saturday night for MVMNT! This will be the 2nd Drum and Bass offering in our new dance space in North London! James also joined us at the Ecstatic Dance Festival last year with his awesome sets and sound system! \nCome along for a club-like dance experience -but not in the club! Held in a spacious dance space. 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. Come to dance\, come to sweat\, come to move\, play\, connect\, stretch\, sound\, unwind\, renew\, release\, contact dance\, improvise\, and transform. Be true to yourself\, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. \nWith a scorching soundtrack of Drum and bass to empower your journey. You’re invited to come discover MVMNT for yourself! \n⏩BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mvmnt-drum-and-bass-infused-ecstatic-dance-cacao-ceremony-tickets-646126721417 \n♥DJ JAMES BUCHANAN: His passion for drum & bass was born growing up in London and was influenced by the music of the day. Pirate radio\, Drum & Bass clubs\, and the UK Bass Music scene. His creativity was kindled with the potential of the finely detailed dynamics of high-quality speakers with which to deliver a digital sound experience in the best possible way. Once he lovingly built the sound system\, he realised only certain music translates to his finely detailed speakers. That there is his mission\, and deep intention.. to combine great music with high-quality speakers that deliver the detail and sonics that our very fine ears deserve! And so\, we are in for a real treat. As well as Blowfelts’ delectable taste in Drum & Bass\, we will be offered the ecstatic experience and sonic delight of his sound system! Instagram: @ecstatica._ \nWe’ll be including delicious ceremonial grade cacao and a beautiful cacao ceremony/guided meditation facilitated by Seth Newman to connect us with our body\, our hearts and positive intention. \nNo prior experience of dance necessary. All 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***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-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / 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\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/mvmnt-drum-and-bass-infused-ecstatic-dance-cacao-ceremony-2/
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:OPEN-AIR Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao & Picnic with Ecstatic Dance London
DESCRIPTION:Join us to dance in Nature\, on Earth\, to celebrate life & set positive intentions with cacao ceremony. Plus a picnic social after the dance!\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao & Picnic-Outdoors\nWed\, 28 June 6:15pm-8:30pm\nWe are so excited to offer our outdoor ecstatic dance & cacao ceremony plus a picnic social! Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform! With the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!  \nDance on the Earth and beneath the Summer Sky! Using our Silent Disco – Head-Phones based sound system\, we will journey together with the music to inspire our movements and expression. Enjoy our outdoor Ecstatic Dance sessions\, and keep the wonderful spirit of ecstatic dance awake\, alive\, and aligned this Summer! \nIMPORTANT – We dance in a beautiful\, secluded location surrounded by Nature\, trees\, birds\, wild grass & flowers! Don’t expect a manicured lawn.. as we like to really immerse and dance in the wild of Nature! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-air-ecstatic-dance-cacao-picnic-with-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-662307328047\nThis is a unique outdoor Ecstatic Dance experience in London! Our 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)  \nMusic – a mix of everything | World | Funk | Drum and Bass | Uplifting & Deep House | Enlightened Electro | World Beat | Downtempo Bliss | Plus a few surprises slipped in for good measure!  \n*Alcohol\, drug & smoke free environment* \n*Please remember this is an Ecstatic Dance class and not a party! If you are coming with friends\, please ensure they understand what Ecstatic Dance is\, see further below Ecstatic Dance explanation & guidelines. \nLimited spaces available\, online registration only! No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.  \nLOCATION:\nExact location coordinates will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’\, section\, scroll down in order confirmation email. Please check your spam folder for the order confirmation email. We will send another email via Eventbrite with location & map 1h before the start time. \nORDER 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-Nearest stations: Swiss Cottage\, Baker Street\, Chalk Farm and then it’s a 15 minute walk to the dance location in Regent’s Park. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates. \n-If cycling\, you can bring your bike to the dance location. \n-If driving\, please check the parking parkopedia.com \n-There are toilets/ cafe and water refill available few minutes from the dance location. \nSCHEDULE: \n◈ Feel free to come along earlier for pre-dance picnic or to simply soak up the sun 🙂 \n◈ 6pm-6:15pm Meet at the dance location and receive headphones \n◈ 6:15pm-8:30pm Ecstatic Dance SoundWave & Cacao Circle \n◈ 8:30pm Picnic/Social (we might dance a bit longer) \nWHAT TO BRING: \nWe will check the weather forecast closer to the time and will send an email update via Eventbrite to all registered attendees\, however do dress in layers and bring waterproofs with a hood/umbrella in case of a light rain to protect the headphones. In case of a heavy rain forecast\, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event . \n1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Dress in layers in case you get warm/cool. Bring a warm jumper/ jacket and waterproof jacket with a hood in case of a light rain. \n2. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and your feet are warm though you are welcome to dance barefoot. Please note that were we dance is a bit wild\, has long grass so don’t expect a perfect lawn.  \n3. Reusable water bottle\, extra water to keep hydrated and maybe a flask with a hot drink and something to eat after the dance. \n4. Towel or Blanket for picnic\, snacks & non-alcoholic beverages.  \n5. Bug spray (citronella works great!) \n6. Sun cream/ hat in case of a very hot weather! \n7. Flashlight as it might be dark on the way back from the location. \nCOST:\n£13 Lower Waged\, £18 Regular \nCHILDREN: under the age of 9 yrs can join for free\, 9yrs-16yrs is £8\, limited availability\,1 adult per child. \nDOGS: You are welcome to bring beloved pets\, however please keep them on the leash. Unless they are vey well behaved and won’t disturb the dancers. Thank you. \nBROKEN/ DAMAGED HEADSETS: We would like to remind all participants to look after our headphones and take extra care to ensure they don’t get dropped/ stepped on/ broken etc otherwise we will charge additional £25 for any damaged headsets. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \nWe do not offer refunds or ticket transfers to another date if you cannot attend and you give us less than 72h notice. If we need to cancel the dance due to a *heavy rain\, we will issue a full refund . *In case of a heavy rain forecast\, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event and notify all attendees via Eventbrite. \nANY QUESTIONS? Please email us: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL\, DORSET\, UK Wed\, 26 July – Sun\, 30 July 2023: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/496299433967 \n\n\n\nFEEDBACK FROM OUR OUTDOOR DANCES:\n“Blissful! The open skies above\, the bountiful trees surrounding the periphery\, the grass and earth beneath my feet. There was a moment when I wanted to have a little cry\, because of the abundance of beauty… And then there were those moments when I was completely lost in the music… Thank YOU. ♥ ”  \n“It was amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon with amazing tunes in a splendid environment!! Thank you everyone for your lovely presence and jubilant energy!!”  \n” Thank you! it was amazing to dance in the nature and connect with so many wonderful people! ”  \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/open-air-ecstatic-dance-cacao-picnic-with-ecstatic-dance-london/
LOCATION:a Secret Location in beautiful Central London Park.\, Exact Location will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email 'Additional Information' section\, Scroll down in email to see location. Please check spam folder.\, London\, England\, NW1 5LJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:OPEN-AIR Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao & Picnic with Ecstatic Dance London
DESCRIPTION:Join us to dance in Nature\, on Earth\, to celebrate life & set positive intentions with cacao ceremony. Plus a picnic social after the dance!\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao & Picnic-Outdoors Sat\, 24 June 5:15pm-8pm\nWe are so excited to offer our outdoor ecstatic dance & cacao ceremony plus a picnic social! Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform! With the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!  \nDance on the Earth and beneath the Summer Sky! Using our Silent Disco – Head-Phones based sound system\, we will journey together with the music to inspire our movements and expression. Enjoy our outdoor Ecstatic Dance sessions\, and keep the wonderful spirit of ecstatic dance awake\, alive\, and aligned this Summer! \nIMPORTANT – We dance in a beautiful\, secluded location surrounded by Nature\, trees\, birds\, wild grass & flowers! Don’t expect a manicured lawn.. as we like to really immerse and dance in the wild of Nature! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-air-ecstatic-dance-cacao-picnic-with-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-662279785667\nThis is a unique outdoor Ecstatic Dance experience in London! Our 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)  \nMusic – a mix of everything | World | Funk | Drum and Bass | Uplifting & Deep House | Enlightened Electro | World Beat | Downtempo Bliss | Plus a few surprises slipped in for good measure!  \n*Alcohol\, drug & smoke free environment* \n*Please remember this is an Ecstatic Dance class and not a party! If you are coming with friends\, please ensure they understand what Ecstatic Dance is\, see further below Ecstatic Dance explanation & guidelines. \nLimited spaces available\, online registration only! No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.  \nLOCATION:\nExact location coordinates will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’\, section\, scroll down in order confirmation email. Please check your spam folder for the order confirmation email. We will send another email via Eventbrite with location & map 1h before the start time. \nORDER 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-Nearest stations: Swiss Cottage\, Baker Street\, Chalk Farm and then it’s a 15 minute walk to the dance location in Regent’s Park. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates. \n-If cycling\, you can bring your bike to the dance location. \n-If driving\, please check the parking parkopedia.com \n-There are toilets/ cafe and water refill available few minutes from the dance location. \nSCHEDULE: \n◈ Feel free to come along earlier for pre-dance picnic or to simply soak up the sun 🙂 \n◈ 5:15pm-5:30pm Meet at the dance location and receive headphones \n◈ 5:30pm-8pm Ecstatic Dance SoundWave & Cacao Circle \n◈ 8pm Picnic/Social (we might dance a bit longer) \nWHAT TO BRING: \nWe will check the weather forecast closer to the time and will send an email update via Eventbrite to all registered attendees\, however do dress in layers and bring waterproofs with a hood/umbrella in case of a light rain to protect the headphones. In case of a heavy rain forecast\, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event . \n1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Dress in layers in case you get warm/cool. Bring a warm jumper/ jacket and waterproof jacket with a hood in case of a light rain. \n2. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and your feet are warm though you are welcome to dance barefoot. Please note that were we dance is a bit wild\, has long grass so don’t expect a perfect lawn.  \n3. Reusable water bottle\, extra water to keep hydrated and maybe a flask with a hot drink and something to eat after the dance. \n4. Towel or Blanket for picnic\, snacks & non-alcoholic beverages.  \n5. Bug spray (citronella works great!) \n6. Sun cream/ hat in case of a very hot weather! \n7. Flashlight as it might be dark on the way back from the location. \nCOST:\n£13 Lower Waged\, £18 Regular \nCHILDREN: under the age of 9 yrs can join for free\, 9yrs-16yrs is £8\, limited availability\,1 adult per child. \nDOGS: You are welcome to bring beloved pets\, however please keep them on the leash. Unless they are vey well behaved and won’t disturb the dancers. Thank you. \nBROKEN/ DAMAGED HEADSETS: We would like to remind all participants to look after our headphones and take extra care to ensure they don’t get dropped/ stepped on/ broken etc otherwise we will charge additional £25 for any damaged headsets. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \nWe do not offer refunds or ticket transfers to another date if you cannot attend and you give us less than 72h notice. If we need to cancel the dance due to a *heavy rain\, we will issue a full refund . *In case of a heavy rain forecast\, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event and notify all attendees via Eventbrite. \nANY QUESTIONS? Please email us: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL\, DORSET\, UK Wed\, 26 July – Sun\, 30 July 2023: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/496299433967 \n\n\n\nFEEDBACK FROM OUR OUTDOOR DANCES:\n“Blissful! The open skies above\, the bountiful trees surrounding the periphery\, the grass and earth beneath my feet. There was a moment when I wanted to have a little cry\, because of the abundance of beauty… And then there were those moments when I was completely lost in the music… Thank YOU. ♥ ”  \n“It was amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon with amazing tunes in a splendid environment!! Thank you everyone for your lovely presence and jubilant energy!!”  \n” Thank you! it was amazing to dance in the nature and connect with so many wonderful people! ”  \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:a Secret Location in beautiful Central London Park.\, Exact Location will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email 'Additional Information' section\, Scroll down in email to see location. Please check spam folder.\, London\, England\, NW1 5LJ\, 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.  \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! \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-love-experience-bioenergetics-breathwork-journey-ecstatic-dance-tickets-633371821167\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: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \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£45 Concession\n£55 Regular\n£65 Abundance\n\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! \n \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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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:CATHARSIS - Electronica & Psychedelic Trance - Ecstatic Dance London
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CATHARSIS – Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony Experience!\nA Celebration of Rave Culture featuring Electronica & Psytrance Music!\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: CATHARSIS – an evening of Electronica & Psytrance.. Plus Cacao!\nBack by popular demand!! We are chuffed to be bringing back Catharsis on Sat\, 17 June! For all those lovers of Electronic Dance music! \nOnce upon a time\, way back in 2019\, we ran an awesome ecstatic dance event in Camden\, called Catharsis! It was a celebration of Rave culture\, and all things Electronica & Psytrancey. We ran this monthly event for a couple of years in Camden\, right up to the start of the Covid Pandemic. And so we are proud and psyched to bring it back “due to popular demand!” We’ll be including magical ceremonial grade cacao and hypnotic electronic music to connect us deeply with our dance and our creativity.  No experience necessary. All welcome. \nBrought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music! We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform! \n*No drugs or psychedelics are needed\, we get a natural high through dance and breathwork\, and cacao! \n*VERY LIMITED SPACES – ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY\, NO TICKETS ON DOOR!* \n⏩BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catharsis-electronica-psychedelic-trance-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-644299817097 \nWHAT IS CATHARSIS?\nCatharsis is about Liberation\, Purification\, Freedom and Fun! It’s about getting in touch with the wild dancer who doesn’t give a F*** what people think. To open up and make friends with our anger\, our power\, our passion\, our playful nature\, and our tender heart – all accompanied by a scorching psytrance and electronica soundtrack. \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!*** \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL\, DORSET\, UK Wed\, 26 July – Sun\, 30 July 2023: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/496299433967 \nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON: The Sober ReLOVEution!\nWe are super excited to be back offering Ecstatic Dances & Cacao Ceremonies on Saturday nights in 2023! Ecstatic Dance London – Pioneers of the Ecstatic Dance movement here in the UK since 2009! \nYou are invited to join us for freestyle\, expressive dance & moving meditation sessions. An Evening of Ecstatic Dance with No Alcohol\, No Drugs – Just Music\, Amazing Rhythms and Cacao! This is a unique sober Saturday night dance in London! \nNo prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome. We also offer limited free crew space\, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. \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 \nFREE CREW SPACES: We offer limited free crew spaces\, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\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 fruit social 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 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! \n“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell \nSCHEDULE:\n◈ 7:00pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up \n◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony\, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave (No entry after 7:30pm sorry\, this is so we can all journey together) \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/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 \nIf 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\n\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 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. \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. \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\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
URL:https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/event/catharsis-electronica-psychedelic-trance-ecstatic-dance-london/
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:Sunset Sessions with Ecstatic Dance London Outdoors plus Cacao
DESCRIPTION:Join us to dance through the Sunset\, in Nature\, on Earth! Celebrate life\, set positive intentions with cacao ceremony. Plus picnic social!\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: SUNSET SESSIONS – Ecstatic Dance\, Cacao & Picnic Outdoors\nWe are so excited to offer our awesome SUNSET SESSIONS outdoors! Ecstatic dance & cacao ceremony plus a picnic social! Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire\, to connect\, to heal and transform! With the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!  \nDance on the Earth and beneath the Summer Sky! Using our Silent Disco – Head-Phones based sound system\, we will journey together with the music to inspire our movements and expression. Enjoy our outdoor Ecstatic Dance sessions\, and keep the wonderful spirit of ecstatic dance awake\, alive\, and aligned this Summer! \nIMPORTANT – We dance in a beautiful\, secluded location surrounded by Nature\, trees\, birds\, wild grass & flowers! Don’t expect a manicured lawn.. as we like to really immerse and dance in the wild of Nature! \nBOOK HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-sunset-sessions-with-ecstatic-dance-london-open-air-silent-disco-tickets-653814094557\n\nThis is a unique outdoor Ecstatic Dance experience in London! Our 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)  \nMusic – a mix of everything | World | Funk | Drum and Bass | Uplifting & Deep House | Enlightened Electro | World Beat | Downtempo Bliss | Plus a few surprises slipped in for good measure!  \n*Alcohol\, drug & smoke free environment* \n*Please remember this is an Ecstatic Dance class and not a party! If you are coming with friends\, please ensure they understand what Ecstatic Dance is\, see further below Ecstatic Dance explanation & guidelines. \nLimited spaces available\, online registration only! No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.  \nLOCATION:\n-Exact location coordinates will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’\, section\, scroll down in order confirmation email. Please check your spam folder for the order confirmation email. \n-We will send another email via Eventbrite with location & map 1h before the start time. \nORDER 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-Nearest stations: Swiss Cottage\, Baker Street\, Chalk Farm and then it’s a 15 minute walk to the dance location in Regent’s Park. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates. \n-If cycling\, you can bring your bike to the dance location. \n-If driving\, please check the parking parkopedia.com \n-There are toilets/ cafe and water refill available few minutes from the dance location. \nSCHEDULE: \n◈ Feel free to come along earlier for pre-dance picnic or to simply soak up the sun 🙂 \n◈ 6pm-6:30pm Meet at the dance location and receive headphones/ Dance Warm up \n◈ 6:30pm-8.30pm Ecstatic Dance SoundWave & Cacao Circle \n◈ 8:30pm-9pm Optional Picnic/Social \nWHAT TO BRING: \nWe will check the weather forecast closer to the time and will send an email update via Eventbrite to all registered attendees\, however do dress in layers and bring waterproofs with a hood/umbrella in case of a light rain to protect the headphones. In case of a heavy rain forecast\, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event . \n1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Dress in layers in case you get warm/cool. Bring a warm jumper/ jacket and waterproof jacket with a hood in case of a light rain. \n2. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and your feet are warm though you are welcome to dance barefoot. Please note that were we dance is a bit wild\, has long grass so don’t expect a perfect lawn.  \n3. Reusable water bottle\, extra water to keep hydrated and maybe a flask with a hot drink and something to eat after the dance. \n4. Towel or Blanket for picnic\, snacks & non-alcoholic beverages.  \n5. Bug spray (citronella works great!) \n6. Sun cream/ hat in case of very hot weather! \n7. Antihistamine if you suffer from hay fever. \n8. Flashlight as it might be dark on the way back from the location. \nCOST:\n£13 Lower Waged\, £18 Regular \nCHILDREN: under the age of 9 yrs can join for free\, 9yrs-16yrs is £8\, limited availability\,1 adult per child. \nDOGS: You are welcome to bring beloved pets\, however please keep them on the leash. Unless they are vey well behaved and won’t disturb the dancers. Thank you. \nBROKEN/ DAMAGED HEADSETS: We would like to remind all participants to look after our headphones and take extra care to ensure they don’t get dropped/ stepped on/ broken etc otherwise we will charge additional £25 for any damaged headsets. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: \nWe do not offer refunds or ticket transfers to another date if you cannot attend and you give us less than 72h notice. If we need to cancel the dance due to a *heavy rain\, we will issue a full refund . *In case of a heavy rain forecast\, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event and notify all attendees via Eventbrite. \nANY QUESTIONS? Please email us: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com \n💜 SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS\, RETREATS & FESTIVALS: https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events \n🏕️ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL\, DORSET\, UK Wed\, 26 July – Sun\, 30 July 2023: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/496299433967 \n\n\n\nFEEDBACK FROM OUR OUTDOOR DANCES:\nBlissful! The open skies above\, the bountiful trees surrounding the periphery\, the grass and earth beneath my feet. There was a moment when I wanted to have a little cry\, because of the abundance of beauty… And then there were those moments when I was completely lost in the music… Thank YOU. ♥  \nIt was amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon with amazing tunes in a splendid environment!! Thank you everyone for your lovely presence and jubilant energy!! \nThank you! it was amazing to dance in the nature and connect with so many wonderful people!  \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/sunset-sessions-with-ecstatic-dance-london-outdoors-plus-cacao/2023-06-07/
LOCATION:a Secret Location in beautiful Central London Park.\, Exact Location will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email 'Additional Information' section\, Scroll down in email to see location. Please check spam folder.\, London\, England\, NW1 5LJ\, United Kingdom
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