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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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SUMMARY:Alive - Open Floor Dance & Yoga with Sacha Paddy and Neal Ghoshal
DESCRIPTION:Alive – A Spring Open Floor Dance and Yoga Retreat \nAugust 29th – 31st \nWith Sacha Paddy and Neal Ghoshal  \n\nWhat to expect\nThis weekend with the guiding lights of Open Floor Dance and Yoga\, we will move\, dance\, connect\, rest and reflect supported by the beauty of the land at Mana Retreat. \nWe will feel into our innate aliveness and let this open pathways to move into our life with refreshed vitality\, depth and joy. Both the yoga and dance practices are open to all those with a willingness to move and explore. \n\nMeet your teachers\nSacha Paddy has been teaching conscious dance for over 15 years and is a certified teacher of both open floor and 5 rhythms dance practices. She holds a heartfelt compassionate\, fun\, and welcoming space in which to explore life-themes through your dance and movement.\n \nNeal has been practicing Yoga for over twenty years and teaching since 2003. He sees Yoga as a guide to restoring our place and understanding of who we are and how we can live peacefully\, happily and fulfilled. Neal’s teaching focuses on exploring and refining natural movement and alignment principles – learning to embody these principles in a way that takes our spiritual practice into our everyday lives. \n“My aim in teaching is to create a safe and inviting space in which to learn and discover Yoga as a balance between effort and effortlessness\, structural alignment and organic fluidity\, mindfulness and spontaneity. Ultimately\, the practice of Yoga leads us to a place where we may respond to life’s challenges with ease in our breath and body\, with wise choices\, and with heartful kindness. \n\nPlease visit:  www.sacredmoves.com for offerings and inspirations in Open Floor Movement Practice and 5 Rhythms Dance New Zealand.
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/alive-open-floor-dance-yoga-with-sacha-and-neal/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Conscious Dance,Yoga
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