What we’re about
Women’s BodyMystik Dance Circles are a sacred and supportive sanctuary for women from all walks of life to gather and deepen their dance with life. Events are an ever-evolving mix of online via zoom and in-person (outdoors and indoors).
Led by Heather Munro Pierce, these dances have been happening for many many years. Through the dance of our bodies, our souls, our being, we cultivate consciousness, create community, connect with the divine, and celebrate life.
Are you ready to unfold into your feminine essence, authentic being and power? Are you willing to take the time for yourself and be nourished body and soul? YES! Come join other authentic, juicy, wondrous women to dance in the fullness of darkness, light, beauty and sisterhood!
These gatherings are an invitation to deepen your dance, starting wherever you are, to cultivate and refine skills that support movement as medicine and and deep self-care.
All movement is at your own pace, interpretation and intensity.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Womens Winter Solstice Dance Ceremony (AT-HOME/ONLINE)Link visible for attendees
Join women worldwide in a transformative online dance ceremony, led by Heather Munro Pierce, to honor the changing seasons.
Invite women from near and far to join you from the cozy comforts of home:
Sat. December 14th
10am-12pm PST
(1-3pm EST / 5-7pm GMT)Embrace the Dance of Dark & Light:
The Winter Solstice season marks the longest nights of the year. It is a potent time to connect with and honor the cycles of nature, and play with the dance of light and dark in our lives.What You'll Experience:
- A sacred space to move, heal, and celebrate
- Guided journey through music and movement
- Freedom to dance, be still, journal, or meditate
- Deep self-care and community connection
- Spacious facilitation for all experience levels
Why Join Us?
- Honor your intentions and prayers through movement
- Connect with a supportive community of women
- Experience profound presence and body-soul connection
- Release what no longer serves you
- Welcome the gifts of the new season
What Women Are Saying:
"I walked out so full of life and energy. I was overwhelmed with gratitude by the end." - K"Holy shazam. I feel so free. I didn't know I had so much tightness in my belly. This stuff is legit." - R
"What medicine... opens my heart, unwinds my tension, awakens my aliveness." - A
Investment:
- Sliding scale: $15 - $50
- No one turned away for lack of funds
- A portion of proceeds supports scholarships for women in need
Special Offer:
Bring a first-time friend, and you both dance for free! Both women must register via link below and message Heather to claim this offer.JOIN US!
Register Here: www.mystikdance.com/winter-solstice-online(Please note that RSVPs on Meetup are not indicative of actual registration #s (this is one space we use to spread the word for a well-established community)! You can expect attendance for at-home dances of 15-25 women.)
What to Expect:
- Welcome and guidelines
- Body meditation & ritual induction
- Intention setting
- Guided musical journey with free-form movement
- Integration and closing circle
About Your Guide:
Heather Munro Pierce is a dancer, mother, embodiment guide, and consciousness teacher with over 30 years of experience leading dance rituals. She is the founder of the Women's BodyMystik Dance Community.JOIN US!
Register Here: www.mystikdance.com/winter-solstice-online - Womens Winter Solstice Dance Ceremony (IN-PERSON)El Cerrito, El Cerrito, CA
Join our local community of women in a transformative dance ceremony, led by Heather Munro Pierce, to honor the changing seasons.
Embrace the Dance of Dark & Light:
The Winter Solstice season marks the longest nights of the year. It's a powerful time to connect with nature's rhythms and explore the interplay of light and shadow in our lives.What You'll Experience:
- A sacred space to move, heal, and celebrate
- Guided journey through music and movement
- Freedom to dance, be still, journal, or meditate
- Deep self-care and community connection
- Spacious facilitation for all experience levels
Why Join Us?
- Honor your intentions and prayers through movement
- Connect with a supportive community of women
- Experience profound presence and body-soul connection
- Release what no longer serves you
- Welcome the gifts of the new season
What Women Are Saying:
"I walked out so full of life and energy. I was overwhelmed with gratitude by the end." - K"Holy shazam. I feel so free. I didn't know I had so much tightness in my belly. This stuff is legit." - R
"What medicine... opens my heart, unwinds my tension, awakens my aliveness." - A
Investment:
- Sliding scale: $25 - $50
- No one turned away for lack of funds
- A portion of proceeds supports scholarships for women in need
Special Offer:
Bring a first-time friend, and you both dance for free! Both women must register via link below and message Heather to claim this offer.JOIN US!
Register Here: www.mystikdance.com/winter-solstice-in-person(Please note that RSVPs on Meetup are not indicative of actual registration #s (this is one space we use to spread the word for a well-established community)! You can expect attendance for in-person dances of 30-40 women.)
What to Expect:
- Welcome and guidelines
- Body meditation & ritual induction
- Intention setting
- Guided musical journey with free-form movement
- Integration and closing circle
About Your Guide:
Heather Munro Pierce is a dancer, mother, embodiment guide, and consciousness teacher with over 30 years of experience leading dance rituals. She is the founder of the Women's BodyMystik Dance Community.JOIN US!
Register Here: www.mystikdance.com/winter-solstice-in-person - Winter 2025 Dance Circles ~ 3 Days/Times (In-Person & Online)El Cerrito, El Cerrito, CA
8 week Women's BodyMystik Dance Circle series, starting in January 2025. 3 days/times to choose from!
We specialize in offering a grounded, clear container within which one's feminine nature (both divine and wholly human) can awaken, express, heal, be still and wild.
All movement is at your own pace and intensity. Beginner and experienced movers welcome.
This is an established women's community and we've held sacred space for many years. (Attendance is greater than listed on meetup - this is just one tool we use to spread the word!)
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Choose an 8-week series to join:
1. Mondays, 4pm - 6:15pm PST
Jan. 27 - March 17
IN-PERSON (Hillside Urban Sanctuary, El Cerrito hills, CA)~ ~ ~
2. Mondays, 7pm - 9:15pm PST
Jan. 27 - March 17
IN-PERSON (Hillside Urban Sanctuary, El Cerrito hills, CA)~ ~ ~
3. Wednesdays, 4pm - 6pm PST | (7pm - 9pm EST)
Jan. 22 - March 12
AT-HOME/ONLINE (via Zoom)
Invite women from near and far! Develop a self-care floor time and movement practice in the comforts of home.~ ~ ~ ~ ~
FOR NEXT STEPS contact Heather: www.mystikdance.com/circles
& visit our FAQ page there for more info!~ ~ ~ ~ ~
THESE CIRCLES ARE FOR YOU IF:
- You need some support to get off your butt and move your body and spirit, knowing it's really okay to dance at your own pace for any reason, including body challenges or health issues.
- Life challenges are wearing you thin, you feel distress/stress and yearn to release and renew, center and ground.
- You feel called to be part of a women's circle (that will be doing more than just talking) and feel drawn to the safety and deep presence of shared sacred temple time.
- You're starting to really understand that self-care on a body/soul level is essential to your sanity.
- You love to dance and want more joy and juice in your life!
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REGISTRATION & PRICING COMING SOON:
Pre-Registration REQUIRED, no drop-ins!
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It’s important to me to make it possible for anyone who feels called to be able to attend! If you want to be there, we can work something out financially.
Some discount options include:
- Early Reg price! Reach out now if interested to get the ball rolling.
- Bring a woman new to the circles and you BOTH get 30% off the Full Price.
- "Temple Helper" work-trade for in-person circles: Assist with activities like set-up, clean-up, and closing.
- Financial aid/partial scholarships: For those with limited income and for BIPOC women.
We don't want money to stop you from joining us. For more info please just message me! Thank you for your support.
Checks, Paypal & credit cards accepted. Payment plans available.
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CALL / CONTACT HEATHER for INFO & REGISTRATION (no text):
510-845-4717
mystikdance.com/next-steps~ ~ ~ ~ ~
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The intangible magic that gets created when women gather to honor the mysteries of life through community, music, dance and ritual!
A sense of profound presence that is difficult to express in words because it touches the ancient and current power, tenderness and mystery of your body/soul journey.
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THE STRUCTURE OF OUR RITUAL TIME:
- Gathering together, guidelines and theme.
- Ritual Induction.
- Being with & naming intentions and prayers.
- Beautiful musical journey with spacious guidance for at-your-own-pace freeform movement (or stillness, stretching, meditation, journaling, self-care, etc).
- Integration: Relaxation, grounding and completion together.
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TO NOTE: RSVP numbers on Meetup are not reflective of actual attendance numbers! This is one space we use to grow the community. Each circle will have approx 15-25 women.
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WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING:
"No matter how I feel before, I always feel more alive after." ~R
"Blossoming! Exploring and witnessing all parts of myself—even the scared parts, the ashamed parts, and the annoyed at being scared and ashamed parts! Bathing them all in golden-white light, giving myself patience, grace, and respect. Remembering I am already worthy and whole." ~K
"Then, as the music lifts so does my body. I notice my breath. Ahh, to move and be alive! From this embodied place I truly experience the wisdom from within myself." ~L~ ~ ~ ~ ~
For more info and FAQs visit our website: www.mystikdance.com/circles
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