# Event Details - **Event Name**: THREADS of our ANCESTORS - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: A Movement Medicine Weekend Workshop with Jo Hardy (U.K)About this EventTHREADS of our ANCESTORSA Movement Medicine Weekend Workshop with Jo HardyNovember 21–23, 2025 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada? Venue: St. Cyril Church, 237 Sackville Street, Toronto, ONFriday, November 21 – Open Dance (All welcome) — 7:00 pm–9:30 pmSaturday, November 22 – Workshop | 10:00 am–6:00 pmSunday, November 23 – Workshop | 2:00 pm–7:00 pm"We are all links in a great chain of being — stretching back into the mists of time and forward into the unknown future. To forget our ancestors is to sever a vital connection, leaving us adrift, without the nourishment of true roots."— Indigenous wisdomTuition? Roots — $285? Branches — $325☀️ Sunlight — $365? Seeds — $215 (15 spots)Tuition fees are subject to 13% HST.Threads of our Ancestors is an immersive Movement Medicine journey into awakening the threads of connection with our ancestors — embracing their gifts and resilience, while giving space and care to healing their suffering.On the dance floor, we fall into wild, spontaneous dances together and experience the profound interconnectedness of life. This resource both grounds us deeply in the body and enlivens our awake-ness.From this space, we will dive into reclaiming the threads of our ancestral lineages — the good, the troubled, and the disowned.During this workshop, we will:Resource deeply in the dance — grounding in the body and opening to awake-nessSupport and inspire each otherGet curious about the wounds and suffering of our ancestors that live on in our own embodimentAwaken and embrace places of shame, numbness, and the transgressions of our ancestorsDance the undigested, dance for reclamation, and dance for forgivenessLearn to stand more fully in our lineage with honesty and open relation to things as they areThe more fully we stand in our lineage with love, honesty, and forgiveness, the more we open beyond our edges of numbness and undigested emotion.Deepening together, the We-Space becomes a richer and more present field of love — compassionate, joyful, vibrant, and intimate beyond separation.NEW | Capacity-Based TuitionLike a forest, our community flourishes when each part plays its role.? Roots — $285Steady and grounding, the Roots keep our workshop standing strong. Your contribution covers the essential costs that allow everything else to grow.? Branches — $325Reaching outward, the Branches create space for more to join. Your support sustains the workshop and extends opportunities to others through reduced-rate places.☀️ Sunlight — $365Radiant and generous, the Sunlight nourishes the whole forest. Your contribution helps future workshops take shape, funds scholarships, and keeps ideas blooming.? Seeds — $215 (15 spots)Small but full of promise, the Seeds represent participants with limited resources. These spots are nurtured by the Roots, Branches, and Sunlight of our community.✨ How to Register & Pay by E-transferWe’re so glad you’re joining us! Here’s how to reserve your spot:Select the Email Transfer Registration - Pay Separately ticket and complete your free checkout here on Eventbrite.Within 24 hours, send your tuition + 13% HST by e-transfer to hub@ecstaticdancetoronto.com.Once we receive your e-transfer, your place in the workshop is confirmed.If payment isn’t received within 24 hours, your ticket will be released so someone else can join.TUITION + HST (13%)? Roots – $285 + $37.05 HST = $322.05 (this does not include Eventbrite Fees)? Branches – $325 + $42.25 HST = $367.25 (this does not include Eventbrite Fees)☀️ Sunlight – $365 + $47.45 HST = $412.45 (this does not include Eventbrite Fees)? Seeds – $215 + $27.95 HST = $242.95 (this does not include Eventbrite Fees)We can’t wait to dance with you! ?? Testimonials“We have known Jo for many years and recognise in her a truly beautiful blend born of her many years of dedicated practice and enquiry. She is wise, funny, and a truly unique dancer with a heart of gold and an uncompromising intelligence. Jo’s wisdom and depth links the personal, archetypal, and collective. She’s a force of nature who will stay with you wherever your journey leads.” — Ya’Acov & Susannah Darling Khan, The School of Movement MedicineI so appreciate the deep listening and presence you brought — the way you are amongst us, the people, and not outside, above, below, or elsewhere, but simply on the ground with the rest of us. This ensures everyone feels welcome and included, and gives permission and space for all parts to be seen, held, and moved. Love the way you work. You have distilled it down to a fine art, and I will not stop asking you to share this distillation with others. I am in the long line-up of people who would love to learn from you… waiting.” — Julia Ray, Ecstatic Dance TorontoI am at a loss for words to really describe how beautiful and potent the weekend was. It was simply a gift that is shining brightly in me today so powerfully — and I have a feeling it will continue shining for a good long while yet. Yes, to this potent medicine you bring, Jo, this sweet combination. Yes and wow, what a beautiful offering in this world.” — Sharon, Soul Motion TeacherMeet Jo HardyJo Hardy is a conscious dance and group facilitator, somatic psychotherapist, transformational coach, supervisor, and trainer. She is an accredited teacher of 5Rhythms (Waves & Heartbeat), Open Floor, and Movement Medicine.Her work blends:Conscious danceDynamic heart inquiryEmbodied awakeningSomatic psychotherapyInternal Family Systems (IFS)Process workAuthentic relatingTrauma-informed approachesJo Hardy's Story"Exploring what facilitates lasting transformation is my passion."For over 40 years, Jo has studied diverse perspectives, philosophies, and transformational modalities. Her offerings are rooted in her integration of:Conscious danceSomatic psychotherapyMindfulness & presenceDynamic heart inquiryAwakening teachingsJoanna Macy’s Work That ReconnectsThomas Hübl’s collective trauma teachingsAmerta Movement with Suprapto SuryodarmoJo has taught workshops in the UK, USA, Canada, Greece, Portugal, Thailand, China, Russia, and Taiwan.Highlights include:12 years as a professional mentor & faculty member at the School of Movement Medicine20 years in private psychotherapy practice12 years as senior trainer on the MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy at The Karuna Institute (UK)Leading Personal Resilience training, Conflict Fundamentals, and large-scale facilitation for the International Transition NetworkWhat Matters Most"As I gather years on Planet Earth, what matters to me most is the joy and profound healing of movement and dance, and its potential to enhance presence, embodiment, and relatedness."The Practicals? Full Weekend Commitment — We ask that you attend the entire weekend to the best of your ability. This ensures we can hold a safe, stable container, and that others in your small groups can rely on your presence. In this practice, each person is an essential part of the constellation.? Accreditation — Threads of our Ancestors counts for 15 hours with the School of Movement Medicine if you choose to deepen your journey in the future.? Registration — Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you feel called to join, please register early.☎️ Questions? — Contact Julia at 647-709-9642.? What to Wear & Bring — You’ll receive full details in your confirmation email and follow-up communications.The Legal StuffTo participate in , please agree to the following:Participation is entirely at your own risk and choice.You are responsible for your own physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.Listen to your body. If something hurts, pay attention and take care of yourself.Move at your own pace and stay within what is right for you.Jo Hardy, Julia Ray, Ecstatic Dance Toronto and the School of Movement Medicine accept no responsibility for injuries sustained during the workshop.If your physical condition is limited in any way, you will self-monitor and adjust accordingly.This course may bring emotions to the surface — please care for yourself throughout.Cancellation Policy (Please read carefully)Before October 15, 2025 — Full refund less a $50 processing fee.Before October 31, 2025 — Full refund less a $150 processing fee.After November 7, 2025 — No refund will be issued.We look forward to sharing this special journey with you! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/threads-of-our-ancestors/100001578385356089 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthreads-of-our-ancestors-tickets-1578385356089 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 440.77, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: 237 Sackville St - **lat**: 43.6604712 - **long**: -79.3628358 - **full address**: 237 Sackville St, 237 Sackville Street, Toronto, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Ecstatic Dance Toronto (https://allevents.in/org/ecstatic-dance-toronto/22575110) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0aa511c99a58f3ce5eb93a981188f7ff659ec574dd84315ec21c0cc61cf087da-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f4f5-gmir.jpg?v=1758087848 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5113ef57eb0b5debc2cfc16eefac1070ee20f6ab7fc11d1aec1ac19160e60f80-rimg-w400-h400-dcf8f4f5-gmir.jpg?v=1758087847 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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