Join us for a journey into your untamed, wild heart! Hosted by Shamanic Practitioner & Ceremonialist, Christina Hladnik and Ecstatic Dance Facilitator, Zig Tahir!
A beautiful evening of embodied movement, connection, and wild expression. RISE is an invitation to let go of what holds you back and awaken the free, untamed parts of yourself through ecstatic dance and primal movement.
✨Event Flow✨
Opening Circle —Christina will lead you in a guided meditation, shamanic drumming, and intention setting to ground into your body and open your heart.
Embodiment & Ecstatic Dance — Zig will guide you through embodiment exercises to move your body freely to music that calls your wild nature, invites self-acceptance, and taps into primal, earthy energy. This is a judgment-free space — you are welcome exactly as you are.
Closing Circle — Christina will lead you in integration, sharing, and grounding before we part ways-to anchor in all that you experienced.
Music vibes:
• Releasing your old stories
• Flying free
• Welcoming all parts of yourself
• The primal energy of: animals, nature & earth
No dance experience necessary — just bring your beautiful, authentic self.
Let’s rise together!!!
🦋Please bring an item to add to altar to be infused with the love and joy of this beautiful evening.🦋
See this link for an Introduction to ecstatic dance and ALL of our community rules and guidelines:
https://www.artistzig.com/ecstatic-dance.html
Basic Rules of Ecstatic Dance
✨ No drugs, alcohol. This is a sober, 18+ event
✨No talking, all though nonverbal communication and expression is encouraged
✨Consent required for dancing with another person
✨No shoes (you may wear no socks if you feel uncomfortable barefoot)
✨No phones, photos or videos
Please note the following tips for a more comfortable experience:
🌟We will be sitting/laying on the floor for portion of the evening during meditation and shamanic drumming-please bring a yoga mat/blanket etc to sit/lay on so you are comfortable.
🌟Please make sure to bring water for yourself to consume throughout the evening
🌟Please dress comfortably; we suggest layers that can easily be removed or added.
Space is LIMITED to 25 Participants and Pre-Registration is Required
When: Saturday July 19th, 2025
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM (Doors open at 5:30PM and will be Locked at 6:10PM)
Where: Inner Haven, Grayslake, IL
Energy Exchange: $30
When Registering Choose "cash payment" if you wish to pay the day of event, this way you are pre-registered and your spot will still be saved without payment upfront)
Link to secure your spot:
https://www.my-innerhaven.com/event-details/rise-dance-into-your-wild-free-self
Meet Your Hosts:
Christina Hladnik
Christina Hladnik is Co-Owner of Inner Haven, Intuitive Artist, Reconnective Healing Practitioner, Inner Child Healing Specialist, Shamanic Practitioner, Ceremonialist, and Self-Love Mentor. Christina began her awakening and healing journey in 2009 and has leaned into shadow work since then in order to embody more light to share with her community. On her journey, Christina discovered the powerful healing energy of ecstatic dance and somatic movement in order to release old traumas and all that which no longer served her. She is passionate about reminding others of their own innate magnificence and strives to guide others on how to reconnect to their inner child, where she believes our true joy lies. Through her raw vulnerability, creativity, and in sharing of her own personal healing journey, she has inspired millions worldwide on her social media platforms. Christina is on a mission to remind YOU of YOUR magnificence and joy. You can connect with her:
https://linktr.ee/ChristinaHladnik
Zig Tahir
Zig is an artist, dancer, and spiritual seeker with a passion for exploration and connection. His journey into dance began with ballroom and Latin styles in 2021, and his awakening to a spiritual path six years ago profoundly shaped his life. Inspired by nature, Native American culture, art, and the soulful sounds of drumming and flute music, Zig’s love of learning and new experiences continually fuels his path. In December 2023, his spirit guided him to Ecstatic Dance, which quickly became a transformative and healing force in his life. Deeply connected to the conscious dance community in the Chicagoland area, Zig’s mission is to share the powerful healing energy of Ecstatic Dance with the northern Chicago suburbs. Zig creates inspiring musical playlists that invite participants to move, heal, and connect in a sacred space of joy and freedom. Zig is one of our resident artists. You can see his artwork at Inner Haven, and connect to his IG page at @ArtistZig
https://www.instagram.com/ArtistZig/
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