Ecstatic Dance 209

335 North 8th Avenue,Oakdale CA 95361

14 October, 2021

Description

We will start the night with Kundalini yoga from 6-7 and then the dance begins at 7 and goes till 9 This is a completely sober event. Ecstatic dance is a form of dance in which the dancers, sometimes without the need to follow specific steps, abandon themselves to the rhythm and move freely as the music takes them, leading to trance and a feeling of ecstasy. The effects of ecstatic dance begin with ecstasy itself, which may be experienced in differing degrees. Dancers are described as feeling connected to others, and to their own emotions. The dance serves as a form of meditation, helping people to cope with stress and to attain serenity. Ecstatic dance has been practised throughout human history, including in classical times by the maenads, followers of the wine-god Dionysus. In the ancient and widespread practice of shamanism, ecstatic dance and rhythmic drumming are used to alter consciousness in spiritual practices. Tap into what your body is wanting and listen and express yourself ! During the dance there is no talking on the dance floor but there will be a room to chat in and stretch. Please arrive at 6:00 for the yoga promptly on time and if your just coming for the dance please be prompt with 7 pm. As we will have an opening circle and introductions. The Amazing DJ Desiderata (Sage Farris) will be playing music for on this special evening. We are so lucky to have him! His music is fun and upbeat and super danceable! You will have an amazing time dancing to his beats! Alisa g will start the event with Kundalini Yoga at 6pm. Kundalini yoga is an ancient technology used to tap into your infinite greatest potential. It is the Yoga of awareness. It opens you up to the knowledge that lies within each and everyone of us. It reminds you of how wonderful you actually are. In the yogic scriptures, Kundalini yoga is said to be a lightening bolt to enlightenment.