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SUMMARY:Movement & Meditation with Geordie Jahner & Lauren Henry
DESCRIPTION:In this weekend retreat\, we will explore a fluid interplay of dance\, yoga\, and meditation. This fusion of movement and meditation can be a powerful tool for individuals seeking to connect with their body\, enhance focus\, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. \nWe will explore multi-faceted movement explorations\, deepen through breathwork and breath aligned asana\, and settle with systematic relaxation and meditation. \nWe use the movement practices of Open Floor\, Yoga\, Vishoka Meditation and breath awareness to help us: \n\nMove freely\nUnite mind\, body and breath\nCultivate healthy breathing & pranic sensitivity\nDraw the senses inward\nCome to rest in the source of joy & tranquility\n\nGeordie & Lauren will invite you to listen and rest into a flow of awareness that is smooth\, even\, full\, deep\, silent and continuous. \nNo prior experience needed. All welcome! \nClick Here to learn more about Geordie Jahner and the Movement & Meditation Retreat \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teachers\n  \nGeordie Jahner\, Ph.D is deeply curious about the intersection of embodiment practice\, psychology and spirituality. She has been teaching conscious movement for 40+ years\, including Open Floor\, 5Rhythms Dance and Tamalpa Life/Art Process. Geordie is a founding member of Open Floor International and has completed a Ph.D. in Psychology\, with emphasis in movement-based expressive arts therapy. \n  \n  \n  \nLauren Henry has an extensive background in studies of yoga\, meditation\, tai chi\, qi gong and music from teachers around the world. His approach to teaching Yoga and Meditation is firmly rooted in the eight limbs of Yoga as codified by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. He will also offer a sound bath with Native American flute\, Tibetan sound bowls\, and various percussion instruments. \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/movement-meditation/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Movement and Sound
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SUMMARY:Point of Balance - An Autumn Equinox Dance of Light & Dark with Geordie Jahner\, Ph.D. & Sacha Paddy
DESCRIPTION:POINT OF BALANCE\nAn Autumn Equinox Dance of Light & Dark\nAN OPEN FLOOR DANCE RETREAT\n  \nGeordie Jahner Ph.D. and Sacha Paddy are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to all keen movers. Join us for an invigorating 4-day conscious dance retreat over the Autumn Equinox\, at stunning Mana Retreat Centre. \nIn the spirit of an extended Pure Practice\, this is a juicy opportunity to undertake both individual and collective soul work as we navigate the dance of being alive on Earth at this time. As we embrace the transformative power of conscious dance\, art and ritual\, prepare to embark on a soulful equinox journey filled with unique experiences that will ignite your curiosity and creativity\, while connecting with others who share a passion for movement and community. \nWe warmly welcome you to immerse yourself in this enriching retreat\, celebrating the Autumn Equinox and your life! \nJoin us as we dance\, share\, and grow together! \nDuring our time together we will: \n\nMove\nDraw\nWrite\nShare\nCreate ritual\n\nWith intentions to: \n\nundertake individual and collective soul work\nembody resources for finding pathways through light and dark times\nfind balance together in the midst of uncertainty\nhonour the joy and abundance of harvest & seed collecting at equinox time\nreflect on where you are standing now in the spiritual pilgrimage of your life\nalign with fresh new directions\n\n\nHOURS\nBegins Friday March 20 \n\ncheck in @ Mana 2pm\nfirst session in octagon 3pm\n\nEnds Tuesday March 24 \n\nfinal session ends 1pm\nlunch 1-2pm\n\nPRICING\nTUITION: \nFull price $400\nLower income $280\nPlease pay for tuition generously in alignment with your means. \nPlease ensure that you book both Tuition AND Accommodation tickets. \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teachers\nGeordie 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. \nBorn 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. \nGeordie is passionate about exploring \n\ndance as a performing art\ndance as a healing art\ndance as spiritual practice & meditation\n\nShe 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 \nGeordie has completed Masters and Ph.D. in Psychology\, with emphasis in movement-based expressive arts therapy. \n\nSacha 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. \nI’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. \nI 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. \nI’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. \nTrainings include: \n\nCertified teacher of Open Floor and 5Rhythms Dance\nDiploma in Holistic bodywork\nYoga teaching\nCertificate in Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/open-floor-equinox/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Conscious Dance
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