ALTARES with Marialuisa Diaz de Leon

Founded in 1978 by dance and expressive arts therapy pioneers Anna Halprin and Daria Halprin, Tamalpa Institute is internationally recognized for its unique approach to movement, dance, and expressive arts therapy and education. We offer classes and programs throughout the year for people who wish to incorporate the embodied creativity of the arts into their personal lives and professional practices.

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A Ritual of Remembrance through Embodied Creativity

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Founded by Anna and Daria Halprin, the Tamalpa Institute offers classes and programs throughout the year for people who wish to incorporate the embodied creativity of the arts into their personal lives and professional practices.

ALTARESA Ritual of Remembrance through Embodied CreativityDate: October 31, 2025Time: 10am - 12pm PDTCost: Early registration &amp; grads anytime - $50After October 17th - $55Tamalpa does not record nor permit the recording of any classes or workshops due to the sensitive and sometimes vulnerable nature of the work, and to protect participant privacy.Questions or Concerns: Email<a href="https://www.tamalpa.org/about-us/contact" title="https://www.tamalpa.org/about-us/contact" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.tamalpa.org/about-us/contact" title="https://www.tamalpa.org/about-us/contact" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Workshops at Tamalpa</a>Step into a sacred space of remembrance and celebration with this embodied ritual, ALTARES. This unique gathering invites you to honor the life and memory of a loved one—be it a cherished person, a beloved pet, or even someone you never met but wish to appreciate. Through the gentle power of embodied creativity, we will come together to create meaningful Life/Art offerings that pay tribute to those who have touched our hearts.Inspired by the rich Mexican tradition of Dia de Muertos, ALTARES weaves together somatic movement, gesture, dance, drawing, and the writing of calaveritas (short, poetic tributes). Each activity is designed to help you connect with the imprint your loved one has left on your life, express gratitude, and to celebrate the qualities and memories that will always keep them close.Marialuisa was born in Mexico and, as a young girl, she used to accompany her abuelita to the cemetery to take part in creating altars for Dia de Muertos each year. This tradition is rooted in prehispanic indigenous traditions that survived the conquista. According to this ancient tradition, the veil that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead thins out at this time each year allowing the spirits to leave Mictlán (the otherworld) and join their living family and friends. The ofrendas placed in personalized altars such as the ‘day of the dead bread’ and the smell of the marigold flowers used to decorate them help orient spirits so they can find their families and loved ones who are waiting for them to celebrate and remember the loving memories that connect them.Please note: This workshop is a gentle, heartfelt, and uplifting ritual inspired by the imagery and spirit of Mexican altares. While it may offer creative support for those navigating grief, our focus is on honoring, remembering, and celebrating the lives of those who have crossed over. If you have any questions about this, please contact Marialuisa at <a href="mailto:mythiclifecenter@gmail.com" title="mailto:mythiclifecenter@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mythiclifecenter@gmail.com</a> before signing up. Marialuisa Diaz de Leon, MA, REAT, MSME/T : Therapist, movement specialist, mythologist, educator, researcher, and performer born in Guadalajara, Mexico. Marialuisa’s professional experience in psychology, somatics, and the arts spans over twenty years and includes work in education, private practice, and community intervention. She is on faculty at Tamalpa Institute and at Southwestern College. Marialuisa is the creator of Mythic Life: Embodying Wisdom, Beauty and Courage where she brings her expertise to work with women empowerment through a forward thinking integration of myth, arts, somatic movement and archetypal psychology (<a href="https://www.mythiclife.net" title="https://www.mythiclife.net" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mythiclife.net</a>).Workshops are for ages 18+ only and disability access is not provided.Please note: Tamalpa does not record nor permit the recording of any classes or workshops due to the sensitive and sometimes vulnerable nature of the work, and to protect participant privacy.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration will close 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop.Refunds will only be given if cancellation is received at least 48 hours before the start of the workshop. Eventbrite's registration and processing fees are non-refundable. No partial refunds or transfers available.

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