Ecstatic Dance

ec·stat·ic
adj.
1. Marked by or expressing ecstasy.
2. Being in a state of ecstasy; joyful or enraptured.

This is a freeform dance class which is great for meeting new people in a safe environment where they can choose and set their own personal boundaries. Ecstatic dance is a fantastic aerobic workout where one can set their own pace and follow the flow of their own dance, which is ultimately a moving meditation. This is a great opportunity to goof around and experiment with dance. It takes place in a mainly non-verbal environment of physical activity which helps quiet the mind and encourage reconnection with your whole being. No previous dance experience or shoes necessary.

"Dance can be approached as a direct and natural way to move without personalized aesthetics imposed from an outside authority. Dance is not necessarily graceful, pretty, or spectacular...We can move together, or alone...Dance engages our whole being. It is, in my opinion, the most powerful of the arts because it is holistic in its very nature. Our body is our instrument. It is immediate and accessible, holding our wisdom and truth. We use all of our senses when we dance. We move, make sounds, sing, chant, draw, write...In dance, all the arts are engaged...We all move, respond, feel, and create. This is the basic belief in this approach to expressive movement: it is inclusive. Everyone can do it." - Anna Halprin, Dance as a Healing Art.

Yoga Therapy (Private & Group Sessions)

Yoga Therapy cultivates body/mind integration and a sense of harmony within one's life. It promotes the innate healing resources of the body, helping to restore the proper functioning of the relationship between the bodily systems.
Yoga therapists are experienced yoga teachers who have undertaken further extensive training in healing, wholistic arts, and one-on-one methods which provide grounding in the application of yoga to the individual.

Yoga as a Therapy
Yoga works to treat illness by improving health on all levels simultaneously and by restoring inner harmony. Illness occurs when the total balance of perfect health is disrupted. Although the original disrupting influence may only affect one level first, this disturbance soon spreads.
Daily practice of a complete yoga program restores one's natural balance and harmony, bringing positive good health to all aspects of life - physical, mental and spiritual.
All Yoga is considered therapeutic.

The benefits of Yoga:
Some people suffer lower back pain due to an accident, but for many of us it is caused by poor attention to posture, habits of use, stress and neglect. With regular practice of yoga, you can obtain the following results:
-Strong muscles to support the natural curves of the spine
-Increased stamina and flexibility
-Self-awareness of individual needs
-Good posture which leads to healthier spinal discs
-Proper alignment of the spine, hips and pelvis bringing more comfort, confidence and poise
-Skills to manage acute and chronic pain
-Skills to manage anxiety and stress
-Improved overall health through a wholistic and balanced approach of yoga that works on the individual at all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.