Ecstatic Dance & Yoga Fusion

Ecstatic Dance is a conscious movement practice that invites people to drop out of their minds and into their bodies to unwind and open to inner wisdom. Dance, Music and Cacao Medicine are the center point of these ceremonies catalyzing ecstatic states, where conscious mind limitations dissolve, opening the doors to the vast subconscious intelligence. It is an opportunity to connect deeply with self and others in fun ways words cannot express. A gracious experience to meet yourself as you are and open a space where you can see beyond who you think you are... It’s about you, freedom, joy and honesty.

This journey will offer a space to develop self-awareness, be moved by deep emotions, expand your intuitive awareness and align your actions with your intentions.

What kind of music is played? And what do we do?

We play music that encourages movement. Our sonic journey is a fusion of world music, electronica, dubstep, tribal house, classic remixes and more! In this space, all are welcomed into radical self-expression and acceptance. Do yoga, stretch, dance like no one is watching, or just chill and enjoy the music.

• 5:30 PM - Yoga Fusion (please bring a yoga mat)
• 6:30 pm - Opening circle – it’s a chance for you to get to know who is in the room and if you want to share a bit about yourself. If you don’t feel like talking, just pass the feather.
• 6:45 pm - Warmup exercises designed to bring comfort, relaxation and prepare you for the trance immersion.
• 7:00 pm – Music starts in a low beat to give you the chance to ground into your body. The rhythm progressively increases once the room starts to move. It may reach a high energy several times during the dance and slow down to conclude with a smooth landing back to stillness at the end.
• 9:00 pm - Music stops and we have a wind-down meditative moment. Depending on the event – there will be Singing bowls, Didgeridoo, Flute or other traditional acoustic instruments to help in this process.
• 9:15 pm – Closing circle – we clap together three times and the fourth time back to the earth to close.
• 9:30 pm – Non-verbal time is over - have a chat with the people you shared the space with during the dance.
• Occasionally we have a Kava ceremony or Hot Tea during the cold months and hang out for some time.

Arrive and leave whenever you want but be mindful not to disturb the other participants.

Ecstatic Dance Agreements

To maintain ultimate freedom we agree to the following:

1. No talking on the Dancefloor
2. No Cellphones
3. No street shoes on the Dancefloor (light, soft shoes are allowed)
4. No showing up drunk or drugged, no pictures, video, or wearing of scent.
5. Respect the Space - Others' Space and the Collective Space.

When Approaching others:

• Listen for a Yes (get eye contact first)
• Respect any No (when they are ignoring you)
• Respect the Solo Dancers' Right to their Space
• Hands in prayer at heart means: "I see you, and thank you for the dance (that just ended)."

You will be asked to leave if you do not follow these agreements.

Thank you!

No dance experience required***

Here is a sample of the music we are playing:
https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/ecstatic-dance-brisbane-20318-cacao-ceremony-playfulness/

We usually have between 30 - 50 participants most of them RSVP on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticBrisbane/events