Hudson Valley Ecstatic Dance with Sage Cacao: Awakening

Ecstatic dance is an emotional, physical and spiritual experience that is shared in a safe, open environment where the purpose includes, but is not limited to connecting with ourselves, each other, and expressing together our core creation of love and light in the essence of freeform movement. During our Transformation event, we will participate in a cacao experience that will inform and elevate our journey. A percentage of proceeds will support the women's eco-artisan center in Guatemala. See www.givebacktothesource.org for more information.

When: Sunday, June 30th

Registration/warm-up starts 12:30 pm. The event begins at 1 pm.

Where: The Garage at Lucy's Lounge

446 Bedford Road

Pleasantville, NY 10570

Who: Facilitated by MJ Sofianos, Cacao Ceremony led by Chynna Andrada of Sage Cacao, Soundscape by DJ Gus

This is a 21 + event!

Preparing for Cacao Ceremony tips:

1) Please refrain from eating a large meal at least 90 min prior to the event.

2) Hydrate the night before!

Ecstatic Dance Principles:

Dancing barefoot is encouraged, if possible, to connect more fully with the ground or floor. *Please use your discretion and bring comfortable shoes to dance in as a precaution.

Dancing without speaking after the opening circle has been completed. Once the dance has ended, the facilitator will begin the closing circle.

Dancing as we are throughout the event. This means no drugs/alcohol in your energy, no cameras or phones, and remaining respectful to one another and to ourselves.

Be yourself, be comfortable, and be free to move consciously <3

For more information on Ecstatic Dance, please check out ecstaticdance.org

Chynna Andrada Bio:

Chynna Dee is a Holistic Nurse committed to sharing many holistic modalities with her community. She worked as a Pediatric Oncology nurse for 7 years in the Bronx prior to opening her businesses. Chynna supports her community through ayurvedic bodywork, breathwork, and neurogenic yoga (a more trauma informed practice). Chynna has been practicing yoga and breathwork for over 10 years and has experience owning previous yoga studios, facilitating retreats and hosting wellness workshops. Chynna is the Founder of The Holistic Home located in Yonkers, New York where she has a private practice supporting individuals 1:1 through her modalities. Chynna is also the Founder of Sage Cacao, where she shares ceremonial cacao as plant medicine. Chynna has formed a deeper relationship with nature through cacao. Now she educates others on the reality of mainstream chocolate, and how we can move through a more revolutionary space within ourselves and the world.

"Combining cacao and ecstatic dancing is transformational and I'm excited to share the many possibilities it offers!" - Chynna Dee

Chynna's Website: https://beacons.ai/chynnadee

Sage Cacao Website: www.sagecacao.com

DJ Gus Stratigeas Bio:

Gus started pursuing his broadcasting career in his teens by running radio shows in high school and college where his love and passion for music and mixing began. Gus continued to develop his sound skills and had DJ residencies at clubs in Stamford, Connecticut, and Westchester County, NY. As Gus continued to work in the tri-state area, he then began to compete in DJ battles in Yonkers and New York City. DJ Gus has a versatile range of music styles that he loves to play and has performed at private parties that span from corporate events to sweet 16s. He is knowledgeable in Greek cultural and traditional music and is currently working on producing EDM tracks. You can find his tracks on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/dj-gus-ny.

MJ Sofianos:

MJ is a dancer, choreographer, and spiritual connector who will be hosting and facilitating this event. She is the founder of Oni Health and Wellness which provides trauma-informed integrative healing and transformational services in the community. MJ has been moving throughout the Hudson Valley and Arizona, and is looking forward to sharing this experience with you! Please visit mjsofianos.com for more info.