Step into the present moments magic with a somatic journey into your own sacred space - your body
Following the breath, the beat, & your feet, you can let go & flow into states of ecstasy …
Where Music & Movement are the Medicine
exploring the body , mind , & spirit connection in a fun & organic way, with this moving meditation - Dance !
“ dance in your darkness & in your light “
- Gabrielle Roth
Where: 41 Rosemount Ave, Ottawa
When : Thursday November 6th
Time: 7:30-9:30 PM
20$ at the door or by e-transfer to
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info & logistics:
*parking in school lot across from hall
* please bring a water bottle & comfy clothes for movement
Guidelines:
* Please Be Kind to yourself & others .
* Respect one another’s space & boundaries.
* Zero Tolerance for Hate ( this includes: zero tolerance for aggressive behaviour , racism, sexism, or harassment of any kind )
* Safe(r) space model
*No talking on the dance floor to create the experience.
* No phones on the dancefloor
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement:
Ecstatic Dance takes place in Ottawa, on the unceded unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence reaches back to time immemorable.
A little bit about your host:
•Saira Monica, is the producer and organizer of Ecstatic dance Ottawa. She is an experienced caregiver, space holder, and entrepreneur. Saira has been on the dancing path for over 17 years. Building community; & using dance, music , & somatic movement as her therapy. She hosts & facilitates ecstatic dances, workshops, and spaces for movement as meditation.
& is a long time student of the international school of the 5 rhythms.
She is a lover of rhythm, art, & all things that breathe the spirit of life back into the body. Whether through music, ritual, song, dance, play or connection in community - she is always looking forward to creating safer spaces for the art of expression. With her caring nature, she gently shows up to help facilitate the journey of self discovery; with movement as the medicine and music as the muse- she invites you back home to yourself.
* Saira's music is an eclectic mix of beats, styles, genres and song stories from around the world, curated and specifically created to seduce your heart & feet, and take you on a journey *
* A big thank you! goes out to all of the wild & wonderful teachers who have come before us, & to our beautiful & amazing bodies , gratitude to you for showing up,
& to all of the musicians, poets, and artists who share their visions, music, inspiration, and dreams with us all xo
You make a difference in our worlds 💗
Remember, you are a Miracle in Motion!
With love,
Saira Monica
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