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Full Bloom: Midsummer Dance Gathering with Geordie Jahner Ph.d and Sacha Paddy

January 21, 2027 @ 4:00 pm - January 24, 2027 @ 2:00 pm

Full Bloom: Midsummer Dance Gathering

with Geordie Jahner Ph.d and Sacha Paddy

20-24 January, 2027

You are warmly invited to join GEORDIE & SACHA for this juicy, summery gathering of soulful dance explorations, nature time and inspired co-creation at magical Mana.

As we move into the expansiveness and possibilities of a New Year, this workshop invites us to listen to the living rhythms of our bodies, and the earth. What is growing – individually and collectively? What feels nourishing? What is asking to be expressed & explored in its fullness?

Together, we’ll move with these invitations using the vibrant tools of our conscious dance practice, giving shape, expression and fullness to the new directions that are emerging in our lives.

Some themes we’ll explore and play with :

  • Unravelling the old story of separation and individualism
  • Re-weaving our place in the vast and fantastic web of life
  • Returning to the fullness of our embodiment
  • Remembering ourselves in relationship with community and the unified field, oneness

In our gathered community, we will practice being embodied, connected, present and loving for both the beauty and fierceness of the times we live in. Do join us!

Open to ALL

PRICING – TUITION:

Full price $500
Lower income $325

Please pay for tuition generously in alignment with your means.

Please ensure that you book both Tuition AND Accommodation tickets.

Introducing

Your Teachers

Geordie JahnerGeordie Jahner, Ph.D. is a Founding Member of Open Floor International. She is a teacher, trainer and member of the Open Floor curriculum keepers circle.

Born in Aotearoa, Geordie lives in Coromandel with her beloved. She has danced her whole life and studied a multitude of different dance forms, embodiment practices & somatic psychology.

Geordie is passionate about exploring

  • dance as a performing art
  • dance as a healing art
  • dance as spiritual practice & meditation

She is deeply curious about the intersection of embodiment practice, psychology and spirituality. She is trained to teach: 5Rhythms, Tamalpa Life/Art Process, Authentic Movement, Open Floor Movement Practice

Geordie has completed Masters and Ph.D. in Psychology, with emphasis in movement-based expressive arts therapy.


Sacha Paddy – I grew up in England, moved to Aotearoa at 13 and am now blessed to live on Waiheke Island with my partner and daughter.

I’ve always loved movement, and discovering conscious dance through 5Rhythms and then Open Floor was a revelation to find practices that supported such depth of exploration and transformation whilst still being dynamic, light and fun.

I have now been teaching dance for nearly 20 years, and have witnessed the power of movement in community to grow, connect and heal us, and also how much this goodness is needed in the world.

I’m a lover of nature, trees, birds and ocean swims, and seeking ways through movement practice to remind us of our rightful relationship with earth and with each other.

Trainings include:

  • Certified teacher of Open Floor and 5Rhythms Dance
  • Diploma in Holistic bodywork
  • Yoga teaching
  • Certificate in Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies

Details

Venue

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Course Number
2268

Guidelines

Payment is required in full at the time of booking, by credit or debit card, or direct bank transfer using our secure POLi payment gateway.

We draw special attention to two of our guidelines before registration: Mana provides lacto-ovo vegetarian food only, this means no fish or chicken and is an alcohol and drug free environment.

Mana caters for Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan.

Mana Retreat Centre acts as agent for independent teachers. Teaching services are supplied by the teacher, while Mana provides accommodation and meals.

Cancellation Policy

This group requires a minimum number of participants to go ahead, if that number is not reached we reserve the right to cancel the event.

Should you, for any reason, decide to cancel your registration; please note our cancellation policy::

  • A $50 administrative fee is applied to all cancellations prior to 72 hours before event.
  • A $100 administrative fee is applied to all cancellations within 72 hours of event.
  • A Tuition cancellation fee may apply in certain circumstances.
  • These policies are reassessed in certain circumstances.