MOVE IN ESSENCE
Dance Breathing Meditation
DANCE MEDITATION
In the dance we are invited to let our vitality flow freely. Everyone can dance; age or physical limitations do not have to be a barrier. There is always a part of your body that can move, and you are free to determine your own pace. As a foundation for the dance meditation, we use the structure of the Five Rhythms. We dance to various styles of music, attuned to each rhythm.
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FIVE RHYTHMS
During the dance evenings and mornings, we use this form of dance meditation developed by Gabrielle Roth. It is a free form of dance that allows space for both expression and stillness. The rhythms are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. Although each rhythm has its own unique quality and power, they are also interconnected and follow one another in a natural way. Together, these Five Rhythms are called a wave; a wave of energy that can be found in every aspect of life.
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MOVE IN ESSENCE
During the deepening days, weekends, and retreats, deepening and the connection with meditation take a more central place. Because we have more time, these are more intense than the evenings. We use dance, breathing meditation, and other forms to come home to our essence. Through nine phases we form a circle; the cycle of life. The nine phases are: breath, senses, body awareness, natural flow, strength, surrender, light, stillness, and ending again with breath.
