Ecstatic Dance Journey with Cacao: Winter Solstice

Join Ecstatic Dance Berkshire (founded by Alison from Just BE Sound and Movement Therapy) for this Ecstatic Dance. Experience the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing benefits of sound and movement therapy, in a uniquely safe and sober space as we celebrate the Winter Solstice .

In the northern hemisphere, this is the shortest day of the year, and is the first day of Winter in the astronomical calendar. At a point where darkness appears to triumph over light, it's a time of great stillness in nature, a point where the sun appears to stand still. Moving into harmony with nature, it's a time to go within, into the silence and darkness, to connect with your own light, knowing it will always shine. Let the energies of the changing seasons bring deep reflection and create space for transformation.

Join us as we dance our way into Winter!

Please arrive in time for a 730 start to guarantee entry to the event.

THE JOURNEY

Enter the hall space in sacred silence from 7.20pm and join us in meditation.

At 7.30pm, sitting in circle, you'll be guided through a short centring practice, with an invitation to scan the body, emotions and mind. This practice is an opportunity to bring more presence to your experience and to connect more deeply with your self and your heart.

As we move into our cacao ceremony, we pass our Guatemalan cacao around the circle with love, before practicing gratitude and setting intentions together.

We'll begin our movement journey together with a little guidance to warm up.

Movement is conscious, intuitive and spontaneous as you allow the vibrations of the sound to resonate in whichever way feels right for you. The invitation is to disconnect the mind and connect with the body freely, noticing any self-judgement and any fears around judgement from others.

The evening will close with a mini sound bath and a short closing circle with fruit, and some optional time to socialise.

Together we co-create a safe container, offering respect to our fellow dancers and their space, keeping to the guidelines of no chat, no shoes, no drugs, no alcohol.

THE MUSIC

Each dance is a soundwave journey, with the music being intuitively chosen from an eclectic mix of different genres. The experience is less about the type of music and more about how all aspects of your being relates to it. You'll be invited to be curious with your exploration of your body and movements, to bring moment by moment awareness to what's moving through you.

IMPORTANT INFO

Please note that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Just BE Sound and Movement Therapy is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at this event (dancing only exactly as YOU feel to) & you agree to take full responsibility of yourself, your health, your wellbeing and all of your belongings whilst at the session -Thank you.

This is an over 18's, respectfully alcohol and drug free environment. We move/dance barefoot or with grip socks, so gain a deeper connection between the body and the Earth. And to ensure we are safe and respectful of others on the dancefloor.

Photos/videos may be taken during the event.

WHERE: North Ascot Community Centre. From the car park head back towards the main road and you’ll see a foot path running alongside the centre by a wire fence.

PLEASE BRING

Wear comfortable clothing/layers/anything you feel like expressing yourself in. Bring a water bottle (and take it home with you) grip socks if you do not want to move barefoot.

PAYMENT

We have set a donation option to reduce your ticket fee cost however the price is fixed. Please enter the correct amount to purchase your ticket. Thank you in advance! Any tickets booked below the indicated donation amount will be refunded.

(If ordering more than one ticket either book separately or please adjust accordingly. You will only receive 1 ticket in this case but we can see how many you have purchased by the amount.)

EVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION

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CANCELLATIONS

No refunds, however, you may nominate another person to attend in your place if you are unable to.

CACAO

Contraindications: Ceremonial Cacao is not recommended for anyone in the first trimester of pregnancy, with a serious heart condition, epilepsy or taking antidepressants. If you would like to still attend and take a much lower dose, you can do so at your own risk. Our Cacao is First Grade Ceremonial Cacao. Cacao is a powerful plant medicine that contains iron, zinc, potassium, copper, and magnesium which contribute to cardiovascular health. It is said to have benefits for depression as it contains anandamide, the bliss molecule and has the ability to trigger the release of dopamine and endorphins and increase serotonin. Cacao also has powerful antioxidants and can balance blood sugar levels by increasing the blood flow to the brain. This helps with focus and awareness. Cacao also has spiritual and emotional benefits and can help us to connect with our higher self, tune in to our intuition and access transformational states.

ABOUT

Just BE Sound and Movement Therapy is run by Alison Heaslewood who qualified in Sound and Movement Therapy with the British Academy of Sound Therapy. She is also the founder of Ecstatic Dance Berkshire. Watch our videos and find out more at www.instagram.com/soundandmovementtherapy To read reviews: www.facebook.com/JustBEsoundandmovementtherapy