ECSTATIC DANCE is a conscious movement practice that invites people to
drop out of their minds and into their bodies to unwind and open to
inner wisdom. Dance, Music and Cacao Medicine are the center point of
these ceremonies catalyzing ecstatic states, where conscious mind
limitations dissolve, opening the doors to the vast subconscious
intelligence. It is an opportunity to connect deeply with self and
others in fun ways words cannot express. A gracious experience to meet
yourself as you are and open a space where you can see beyond who you
think you are... It’s about you, freedom, joy and honesty.
For thousands of years, CACAO HAS BEEN CELEBRATED AS A FOOD OF THE
GODS. Together we will drink a CACAO ELIXIR, giving ourselves the
opportunity to enter into the stillness and wisdom of our being. This
journey will offer a space to develop self-awareness, be moved by deep
emotions, expand your intuitive awareness and align your actions with
your intentions.
WIND DOWN & SOUND HEALING - special guest ELENA LYMBERY.
The dance floor is non-verbal which invites a deeper somatic
experience. It is a drug and alcohol-free event.
WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IS PLAYED? AND WHAT DO WE DO?
We play music that encourages movement. Our sonic journey is a fusion
of world music, electronica, dubstep, tribal house, classic remixes
and more! In this space, all are welcomed into radical self-expression
and acceptance. Do yoga, stretch, dance like no one is watching, or
just chill and enjoy the music.
- 6:15 PM - DOORS OPEN - arrival and grounding
- 6:30 PM - OPENING CIRCLE & CACAO SHARING - it’s a chance for you
to get to know who is in the room, share a bit about yourself if you
wish and set the intention for the ceremony.
- 7:00 PM - WARM-UP EXERCISES to support your relaxation and trance
journey
- 7:20 PM – MUSIC STARTS in a low beat to give you the chance to
ground into your body. The rhythm progressively increases once the
room starts to move. It may reach a high energy several times during
the dance and slow down to conclude with a smooth landing back to
stillness at the end.
- 9:05 PM - SOUND HEALING - a wind-down meditative moment using
Singing Ring bowls and other acoustic instruments.
- 9:40 PM – CLOSING CIRCLE – we sit together to ground using
breathing and toning, then clap together three times and the fourth
time back to the earth to come out of trance and end the ceremony.
- 9:40 PM – NON-VERBAL TIME IS OVER - have a chat with the people
you shared the space with during the dance.
Arrive and leave whenever you want but be mindful not to disturb the
other participants.
ECSTATIC DANCE AGREEMENTS
To maintain the ultimate freedom we agree to the following:
1. NO TALKING ON THE DANCEFLOOR (or at the Altar).
- Please whisper off of the dancefloor only
2. NO STREET SHOES ON THE DANCEFLOOR (light soft shoes are OK). No
showing up drunk or drugged, no pictures, video, or wearing of scent
(please be clean).
3. RESPECT THE SPACE - Others' Space and the Collective Space.
When Approaching others:
- Listen for a Yes (get eye contact first)
- Respect any No (like when they are ignoring you)
- Respect the Solo Dancers' Right to their Space
- Hands in prayer at heart means: "I see you, and thank you for the
dance (that just ended)."
Thank you!
FOR CACAO CEREMONY:
– It is often suggested to not eat for a few hours before consuming
cacao for the ceremony.
– Drink a lot of water during the day prior to the ceremony.
No dance experience required***
Parking available onsite.
Limited spots available, booking highly recommended.
SOUND HEALING MEDITATION / RELAXATION
About Elena:
For over 20 years Elena has been studying and practicing different
natural healing modalities.
These include Kinesiology Certificate IV from Australian College of
Natural Medicine, Reiki: Traditional Usui, Sekhem and Karuna; Pranic
Healing, NLP, Australian Bush Flower & Light Frequency Essences,
Shamanic studies, Tibetan Crystal Bowls, Sound & Crystal Healing,
Chanting, Sacred Geometry and Light Language.
Elena is highly intuitive and sensitive to energy. She loves to use
her abilities to assist and empower others by raising their vibration
and awareness, to create the life that they choose.
Recent studies have shown that certain frequencies can have relaxing
and healing effects. The sound has the ability to positively affect
our whole being. Tibetan Crystal bowls and gongs were used for
centuries to create feelings of peace, relaxation and to deepen
meditation.
Benefits of Sound Healing:
- Balances both hemispheres of the brain
- Creates a feeling of deep relaxation
- Improves sleep
- Reduce anxiety
Elena does energy healing using crystals and sound. She also holds
regular group sessions at the Relaxation Centre of QLD and Phoenix
Sculpture Garden at Mt.Glorious.
Here is a sample of the music we are playing:
https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/ecstatic-dance-brisbane-20318-cacao-ceremony-playfulness/
[https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/ecstatic-dance-brisbane-20318-cacao-ceremony-playfulness/]
We usually have between 40 - 60 participants most of them RSVP on
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticBrisbane/events
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