The Space Between- TaKeTiNa, Ecstatic Dance and Deep Rest

As the year draws to a close and the noise of the world grows louder, we gather to pause — to return to rhythm, presence, and deep rest.
In times of uncertainty and intensity, moments of stillness become essential medicine. This workshop offers a space to exhale, to reconnect with our inner rhythm and to celebrate in community with meaningful ritual.

Through the grounding pulse of TaKeTiNa, the wild freedom of Ecstatic Dance, and the soothing embrace of Deep Rest (with live ambient music), we’ll move gently between activity and stillness — resetting body, heart, and mind.

No experience needed. All welcome.
Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, or anything else to support your warmth and comfort.
Beginners are warmly welcomed.

Workshop Elements

TaKeTiNa
Developed by Reinhard Flatischler, TaKeTiNa is a powerful rhythmic process using layered steps, claps, vocal patterns, and mantra. As multiple rhythmic layers unfold, participants are invited to drop out of linear thinking and into an embodied, intuitive awareness. This process embraces mistakes, encourages curiosity, and opens the door to trance-like states, rhythmic consciousness, and expanded presence.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
More info: https://taketina.com

Ecstatic Dance
A free-form, somatic journey into movement. Participants are guided through breath and body awareness before entering a dance that is expressive, intuitive, and deeply personal. Set to evocative, powerful music, this dance invites you to be moved rather than to move — letting go of control and opening to flow.

Deep Rest
Rest and integration are essential to somatic learning. This closing section of the workshop offers a restorative sound journey featuring live ambient music — Charlotte’s ethereal vocals, crystal bowls, gongs, flute, and piano — creating a sonic cocoon for reflection, healing, and inner stillness.

Testimonials
"I had never heard of TaKeTiNa, but after my first session, I was hooked. Never before had I experienced such a meditative yet stimulating and utterly grounding practice all in one. Justin is an incredible facilitator. To be in his grounded and peaceful presence is a tonic alone for the often frantic, busy world."— Emily, Musician

"TaKeTiNa has transformed my approach to music and life. This process has facilitated deep healing through entraining my nervous system towards regulation and social connection. It allowed me to tap into unprocessed emotions and liberated creative energy I didn't know I was holding. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in inner exploration, wellbeing, and personal growth."— Kamil, Psychologist

Your Facilitators

Justin Holland is a certified yoga teacher, musician, dancer and choreographer with over 20 years of experience in community arts, including extensive work in the Australian prison system. Justin has practised Contact Improvisation for over 30 years and has performed and taught all over the world. He is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and a senior TaKeTiNa teacher-in-training, studying directly with Reinhard Flatischler. Justin’s facilitation brings together a deep love of rhythm, embodiment, and inclusive community practice https://www.thespacebetween.au

Charlotte Roberts is a facilitator, vocal artist, and mentor working with body, rhythm, vocal improvisation and co-creative group process.A certified Tamalpa Life/Art Practitioner®, Taketina Rhythm Process® facilitator, ISMETA-registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist, and VIT-registered teacher- she is the creator/facilitator of The Musical Body and shares this through workshops/retreats and camps she leads throughout the year.Charlotte is a mama, curates exchanges from home and The Singing Shack in Macedon Ranges, loves playing Surdo for TaKeTiNa events and records music.music.charlotte.roberts@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/CharlotteRobertsMusic