Ecstatic Dance- SOUL-stice Flow
December 21, 2024 •
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Raven McBride
Whether you find your place with gentle mindful movement, heated yoga, or the blissful experience of sound meditation, we're honored to welcome you to this sacred space.
Description
Join us for an Ecstatic Dance SOUL-stice celebration!
Sat. Dec 21, 2024, 6-9pm
Just Breathe Den, Charleston IL
Pre-pay via Venmo or pay cash/venmo at door
Venmo: @Justbreatheden
Join Erin Goldstein & Kaycie Metzelaars of Barefoot Freedom Yoga and Raven Dawn of Just Breathe Den. We're planning to mark the solstice with a special meetup of music, embodied movement, a cacao ceremony and a sound journey with gong and singing bowls!
What to Expect:
6-6:15pm: Gather & open our group dance
Greet each other, review guidelines and expectations, & answer any group questions
6:15-7:45(ish): DANCE!
We’ll have a relaxing space where we gather and keep our things, and a dance floor. We’ll dim the lights for good vibes. While the music plays, you do you – meditate, stretch, shake, move energy, and free your spirit through dance and movement!
We'll have a mix of music, up and down-tempo, so you can dance straight through or take a break as needed.
In general, people dance solo. We ask for no talking or touching on the dance floor if possible. Our intention is to create a space where everyone feels safe to connect with their mind, body, and spirit, and dance out whatever they feel without judgment or interference.
Vocalizing, clapping or stomping or drumming along, or playing with props (scarves, fans, shaker eggs, etc) is welcome.
You may leave the dance floor to rest or hydrate at any point during the dance.
7:45~8:05 Savasana / Meditation / Sound Journey
We’ll signal the group to sit or lay down for about 20 minutes of rest, stillness & reflection at the end of the dance. Enjoy gong, singing bowls, and chimes as part of a sound journey offering to take you deeper into yourself.
8:15-9pm: Cacao Ceremony, and sharing about our experience
Kaycie Metzelaars offers up a mindful cacao ceremony with ceremonial cacao as a way to open your senses and build gratitude and presence.
If you want to share about your experience, or you simply want to connect more with the group after dancing together, we’ll transition into a laid-back conversation together.
Experience Guidelines:
Dress comfortably for freedom and ease of movement
“Dance as if no one is watching”
No judgment!
No conversation on the dance floor
We encourage barefoot dancing for a grounded experience – socks are OK, and shoes welcome if necessary of course!
No alcohol, phones, cameras, drugs, or distracting scents
Respect yourself, everyone, and the space
This event is perfect for:
Anyone who loves to dance and celebrate life!
People looking for a safe and healthy way to release energy
Individuals seeking a deeper connection in mind, body, spirit, and community
Those interested in exploring the power of joyful movement
No experience necessary, just bring your open mind and comfortable clothing, and a water bottle.
Let’s move together and celebrate the magic of movement!
Sat. Dec 21, 2024, 6-9pm
Just Breathe Den, Charleston IL
Pre-pay via Venmo or pay cash/venmo at door
Venmo: @Justbreatheden
Join Erin Goldstein & Kaycie Metzelaars of Barefoot Freedom Yoga and Raven Dawn of Just Breathe Den. We're planning to mark the solstice with a special meetup of music, embodied movement, a cacao ceremony and a sound journey with gong and singing bowls!
What to Expect:
6-6:15pm: Gather & open our group dance
Greet each other, review guidelines and expectations, & answer any group questions
6:15-7:45(ish): DANCE!
We’ll have a relaxing space where we gather and keep our things, and a dance floor. We’ll dim the lights for good vibes. While the music plays, you do you – meditate, stretch, shake, move energy, and free your spirit through dance and movement!
We'll have a mix of music, up and down-tempo, so you can dance straight through or take a break as needed.
In general, people dance solo. We ask for no talking or touching on the dance floor if possible. Our intention is to create a space where everyone feels safe to connect with their mind, body, and spirit, and dance out whatever they feel without judgment or interference.
Vocalizing, clapping or stomping or drumming along, or playing with props (scarves, fans, shaker eggs, etc) is welcome.
You may leave the dance floor to rest or hydrate at any point during the dance.
7:45~8:05 Savasana / Meditation / Sound Journey
We’ll signal the group to sit or lay down for about 20 minutes of rest, stillness & reflection at the end of the dance. Enjoy gong, singing bowls, and chimes as part of a sound journey offering to take you deeper into yourself.
8:15-9pm: Cacao Ceremony, and sharing about our experience
Kaycie Metzelaars offers up a mindful cacao ceremony with ceremonial cacao as a way to open your senses and build gratitude and presence.
If you want to share about your experience, or you simply want to connect more with the group after dancing together, we’ll transition into a laid-back conversation together.
Experience Guidelines:
Dress comfortably for freedom and ease of movement
“Dance as if no one is watching”
No judgment!
No conversation on the dance floor
We encourage barefoot dancing for a grounded experience – socks are OK, and shoes welcome if necessary of course!
No alcohol, phones, cameras, drugs, or distracting scents
Respect yourself, everyone, and the space
This event is perfect for:
Anyone who loves to dance and celebrate life!
People looking for a safe and healthy way to release energy
Individuals seeking a deeper connection in mind, body, spirit, and community
Those interested in exploring the power of joyful movement
No experience necessary, just bring your open mind and comfortable clothing, and a water bottle.
Let’s move together and celebrate the magic of movement!