Dancing With The Dharma

 In order to truly understand the dance, one must be still. And in order

to truly understand stillness, one must dance. – Rumi

If you can liberate the body then the heart-mind can follow.

In this retreat of meditation and movement, will we integrate the stillness of

Buddhist mindfulness meditation with the moving meditations of the 5Rhythms®.

The Buddha encouraged us to bring wise attention to every aspect of our lives.

In sitting meditation, we have the opportunity

to observe the mind and body at rest through silent introspection.

In the practice of the 5Rhythms, we engage in mindfulness while in motion.

The 5Rhythms is a map that teaches how energy moves.

The two polarities of moving and sitting meditation together mirror the dance of life.

In this journey we are always moving between these two spectrums.

If one learns to not cling or avoid, one can then hold the

place of the silent witness and be at ease with all that life offers.

We encourage meditation students to practice mindful dancing in order

to bring balance and insight into their lives.

We invite dancers to engage in sitting meditation in order to embody integration, balance, and

insight.

Join us for the groundbreaking union of these two deep and

wise practices.

DANCING THROUGH JOY: HEART OF SUMMER

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DANCING THROUGH JOY: A 5Rhythms® Journey from Solstice to Summer

JUNE 21 & JULY 19

Join us for a transformative two-part 5Rhythms® series that will carry you from the expansive energy of the Summer Solstice to the heart of summer, guiding you through the embodiment of joy in all its forms. This series is designed to help you tap into your inner light and resilience, offering a space to release, express, and fully experience the joy that lies within you.

Part 1: Summer Solstice - "Solstice Joy: A Ritual of Light and Play"
JUNE 21
The Summer Solstice is a celebration of the peak of light, energy, and creativity. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the joy of being alive, exploring how to express freedom and playfulness through the 5Rhythms practice. By moving through the rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness, we create space for joy to emerge—joy that is not just a fleeting emotion, but a deep, embodied vitality that comes from embracing the full spectrum of our emotions. This workshop will leave you feeling energized, radiant, and ready to carry the joy of the Solstice into the summer months ahead.

Part 2: "Heart of Summer: Embodying Resilience and Joy"
JULY 19
Continuing from the Solstice, we gather to explore how to stay grounded and joyful through the rhythms of summer. In this workshop, we will tap into our inner resilience as we move through the shifts of the season, discovering joy in every moment, no matter what life brings. Through the practice of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness, we’ll explore how to stay connected to joy while embodying the strength to adapt to change. Whether the energy of the season is bright or more subdued, joy can always be accessed when we trust the process and meet ourselves with compassion.

The Full Series:
This two-part series is an invitation to dance through the joy of summer, from the expansive light of the Solstice to the grounded warmth of the heart of summer. Each workshop will guide you through the five rhythms, helping you embody joy in all its facets—joy through release, joy through expression, joy through playfulness, and joy through resilience. Whether you are new to the 5Rhythms or returning from the Solstice workshop, you are invited to come with an open heart, ready to move, rest, and play.

Join us for this powerful journey of joy, as we dance together through the rhythms of life, embracing all that the season has to offer.