CD Magazine #7

MOVEMENT MENU: Directory Highlights from Somatic to Ecstatic

DANCERCoNsCious

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Workshopping Around

An invitation for inner growth outside the Box Founders’ Wisdom • Aha Moments

#7 Summer 2009 FREE

“ dance is more than just steps; it’s a feeling!” – Yuichi at rancho La puerta

Primordial Hoophooping’s wild comeback • PLAYING ATTENTION

• DANcE–cAMErA–AcTION • BrEEZY cLEANSING

Space ClearingThe makings of a safe container

Let Your Yoga Dance a chakra-yoga-dance fusion of

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eventsTahiti Nui-Direct from TahitiSunday, July 5th at 2:00pm A concert of Tahitian dance and music with Hirohiti Tematahotoa and KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company. Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, Berkeley. Tickets: $35, 510-845-2605 www.mahea.com

NCDC Summer Dance Camp June 19-28 - Dunlap, CACome dance, play, celebrate and grow with us as we co-create a dance village for nine days in the southern Sierras. www.ncdcdances.org

Souldancers Core Connexion RetreatAugust 9-14 - Castle Glarisegg, SwitzerlandWe activate our life energy, creativity, joy, aware-ness and self-healing forces. Allowing our bodies to lead the way, we can fi nd our authentic dance and expression - the dance of the soul.www.coreconnexion.net

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WEBSITESwww.coreconnexion.netwww.dancejam.orgwww.ecstaticdanceeastbay.comwww.interplay.orgwww.mahea.comwww.miriamdance.comwww.niadanielle.comwww.soulsanctuarydance.comwww.thecommonwell.comwww.thegroovegarden.comwww.transdance.comwww.sfbarefootboogie.comwww.7thheavenyoga.com

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In a shamanic style, Toni carries participants through an intentional and seamless fl ow of guided ritual and free expression. Come, travel this sacred and provocative journey.

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14 Hoops are Happening!HoopGirls Christabel Zamor and Candice Schutter touch base with the superheros of hoopdance who are fueling the growth of this inspiring ancient practice.16 Elements of Holistic Hoopology.

Kandice Korvis-Kaus delves into the metaphysical and consciousness raising aspects of hooping.

18 Workshopping AroundLaura Cirolia gathers insights into personal evolution and group dynamics with a dive into the workshop waters.20 Path clearing: Meet five pioneers on the retreat trail.

Editor Mark Metz collects pearls of wisdom from retreat center founders who paved the way.

22 We Do! Aha moments from the field. Snapshots of five personal journeys into mindfulness and transformation.

9 AMBIENcE Making spaceKimberly Jonas shares the secrets of intentionally working with the energy in any environment to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing container.

10 WArMUPS• Dance–Camera–Action!• Debbie Rosas: Thrive!• Saving Soles• Play Attention!

24 VITALITY summer BuzzChristine Garvin explores the many easy and rejuvenating ways to support your well-being with a nurturing summer cleanse.

27 SOUNDS selection scienceRon Tofanelli gets in touch with the most impor-tant ingredients in a selector's toolbox–intuition, science, and spirit.

25 MOVEMENT MENU summer highlightsNourish your soul with the freshest events andhappenings with listings and reviews from aroundthe globe.• Events and Festivals• Workshops and Education• Performances• Book and DVD Reviews• MixMaster: Kathleen Fallon – SoulDance9

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From large gatherings to small, dJs the world over connect to spirit.

high drama with Camille Maurine and Moving Theatre of the soul at the Esalen institute, Big sur, California.


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cOVEr > Yuichi's Broadway-inspired Friday class at rancho La Puerta is a highlight of the week. PHOTO > courtesy rancho La Puerta

I'm sitting in a cafe (with my laptop, of course). I look around and see about 20 people all huddled intensely over their

screens, absorbed in frenzies of Facebook and Twitter, or perhaps even work. The para-dox hits me: are we evolving into a culture that isolates in order to connect, or is this just another stepping stone on the path to an en-lightened society?

We've come a long way from smoke signals to the wonder of WiFi, and the journey is far from over. Our minds can now team up to do great things and tackle big problems, but the fact remains that in this day and age people are spending more time connecting electroni-cally than ever before.

As long as humanity lives in a physical body, we'll appreciate connections that include all of our senses. As babies, we thrive on touch and closeness; as adults, we nourish our inner child with eye contact and shared movement. And some say we never outgrow our inner child.

Which brings me back to the topics of this magazine—workshops, dance floors, and re-treats are usually device-free zones. We seek out these spaces to connect with ourselves and others, and by default leave our gadgets and mediated communications behind.

Whether ecstatic or dramatic, solitary or celebratory, physical movement and hu-man connection provide a balance in our lives. Intentional gatherings outside of the “computer cloud” are organic experiences

that can meet our needs for human interac-tion. Conscious dance was once defined as “movement with an intention towards great-er awareness.” We invite you to think of this magazine and our online network as a virtual roundtable where awareness and connection can expand.

In this issue, we bring you ideas on seeking your own balance through inspiring work-shops, holistic hooping, and summertime cleanses. Next time around, we'll bring you a special issue with a focus on health and fit-ness, and a tip of the hat to fashion-forward dancewear for fall. Let us know which ingre-dients you would like to see in the mix, and thanks for sharing the nourishment!

ron Tofanelli is the owner and purveyor of the Bay area–based retail music business sound spaces. since 1989, he has been spreading conscious high-vibe music and film from around the world through his traveling store at festivals and conferences. He is also a dJ, artist, and music consultant and wrote the article “selection science” for this issue. other passions and focuses include rites of passage work, sound healing, mythic theatre, new media forms, and the building of a sustainable future. www.soundspaces.com

christine Garvin is a certified nutrition educator and holds an Ma in holis-tic health education from J.F.K. university. she coedits the online spiritual trav-el magazine BravenewTraveler.com, and is a featured author at HealthierTalk.com. she is an avid traveler and writer, and loves doing yoga and performing hip-hop with her fusion dance troupe, bHop. she also likes to pretend that living in Fairfax, california, is like being on vacation. Visit her webzine, Living Holistically With a sense of Humor, at www.truequanimity.com

christabel Zamor (left) is the founder of HoopGirl. Her innovative program has created over 300 HoopGirl workout teachers in ten countries. she just re-leased a new dVd, Hoopdance evolution, and is the author of the forthcom-ing book Hooping. she is also the winner of the 2008 Female Hooper of the Year award by Hooping.org. candice Schutter (right) is a nia black belt and life coach residing in Portland, oregon. she facilitates hoopdance classes and events internationally as a HoopGirl Master Trainer. www.hoopgirl.com

Kimberly Jonas is the founder of BodyMantra and resides in Boulder, colo-rado. Through her work as an intuitive reiki Master, designer of conscious living and work spaces, and facilitator of BodyMantra, she is devoted to furthering the growth of others. she is known for her expertise in cultivating clear, intentional space, reminding us that the places where we live, work, sleep, and worship are simply extensions of ourselves. Kimberly contributed the article “Making space” to this issue. www.body-mantra.com

FoundErs & puBLishErs Mark Metz & aspen MadroneEdiTor-in-ChiEF Mark MetzCrEATivE dirECTor aspen MadroneQuAnTuM CoMMuniCATions Laura ciroliaExECuTivE AssisTAnT deborah MeyersEnior EdiTor rachel TrachtenCopY EdiTor Jerod allengrAphiC dEsign & produCTion Melissa WhitesTAFF WriTErs rachel Trachten, deborah Meyer, Lowell Brook, Mari Thorne, Mark Metz, Laura ciroliasTAFF phoTogrAphErs Laura cirolia & Tyler BlankWEBMAsTEr steve shawiT AngEL Luis echeverriaLiCEnsing efrain correalprinTing american Web, inc.

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warmupsWhat compels you about the dance hall where you spin every sunday, or the retreat center that becomes home for a week each summer? Whether we can articulate the specifics or not, every space has the potential to contribute to the tenor and safety of the experiences that it holds.

For this reason, just as facilitators tend to various components of their teaching, so should they attend to the space in which they pres-ent their work. This process, often referred to as “creating a container,” requires forethought and diligence.

As a group facilitator, identify what needs attention in the space, and consider specific methods to anchor the proper tone before oth-ers arrive. This may involve clearing out energy left from previous groups or invoking new intention that supports your teaching efforts. once people start arriving, they will impact the field that you have established; lead by example and stay true to the energy that you intend for the space. When you come to the end of the practice, save time to offer closure before students leave, whether by leading a ritu-al or speaking particular words that support an effective conclusion.

While attending a workshop or retreat, you may, at some point, land in a swirl of emotion or feel out of sorts. Much as a facilitator addresses the physical space in which we practice, you can bring at-tention and focus to your internal space. Many of the same techniques used for clearing rooms can be applied to the body to help you move through thoughts and feelings that arise. By keeping your own field clear, you contribute to the overall health of the group space.

in any spiritual journey, you can call on the physical space as a pow-erful ally, a valuable facet of your practice, and a partner that elevates the experience of everyone involved.

Making SpaceNatural attention to your inner and outer environmentsBy kIMBerly joNaS

ambience

THE TOOLS Try a few of these or get creative and invent your own, personalized solutions.

SAcrED OBJEcTS and earth elements anchor energy. Create an altar as a way to focus energy and intention:

• Candles and lamps• Flowers and natural items• Bowls of water or fountains• Crystals or special stones• Decks of inspirational cards

SOUND move energy faster than any other medium. Focus on corners and entryways:

• Singing bowls, bells, chimes• Clapping or snapping fingers• Humming or chanting

ScENT should be used with discretion, as many people are sensitive to odors:

• White sage or palo santo• Natural incense• Organic essential oils

INTENTION can be a unique way to affect space. see what you can invoke through:

• Poetry or readings• Affirmations• Prayer


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dance Camera West Film Festival, June 5 – 21, 2009 This annual Los Angeles–based event brings the term motion pictures to life. since its inception by noted dancer, choreographer, and media artist Lynette kessler in 2001, this international gathering has screened over 1,000 dance art films, with an emphasis on the meaning of movement, interconnection, and diversity.

“We’re setting the stage for a new style of cinema, by showcasing a wide variety of styles and forms,” says kessler. “The festival presents an overview of contemporary offerings of some of the most exotic experiments involving dance and the camera.” Local LA artists are featured alongside greats like Thierry de Mey, Anne de keersmaeker, Merce Cunningham, and Maya deren.

The genre of dance for Camera is ex-panding the possibilities of composition and structure by pushing the boundaries of dance—motion, rhythm, form, and gravity—beyond what is presentable on stage. Feast your eyes on some stunning cinematography in LA this summer, or check out the dvds of past festivals at www.dancecamerawest.org


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Manage your daily actions and feelings with movement, and thrive! Dancing Through Your Life means turning every move you make into something that feels like a dance. It means being responsible for bringing dance into your life as the medicine you use to stay happy, calm, relaxed, healthy, and centered. By spending as little as sixty seconds throughout the day to create full-blown, unscripted dance breaks, you can benefit from the medicine of movement. The importance of dancing lies in the fact that you are wired to move; movement is the body’s medicine, which strengthens and heals. Movement exercises and develops the brain and the body—and best of all, it is completely organic and natural.

discover your dance. Every body can dance. Think of dance as moving in your own way and in your own time, as something you do to keep your body, mind, emotions, and spirit alert, agile, strong, flexible, mobile, stable, and feeling young. Whether you are dealing with depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem and/or weight issues, brief bursts of dance act as pleasurable time-release capsules, making you instantly feel and look better.

how i do it. I stay connected to the sensation of peace in my body. When tensions arise, if my breath becomes shallow, if my jaw or hands get tight, or if my mind gets in the way of experiencing joy, I take a Nia dance break. No matter where I am, I get up and dance full-out. I dance for at least sixty seconds, and if I have access to music, I put on my favorite tune and let loose for the entire song. I take every opportunity to use my dancing medicine!

the boDy’s business by Debbie Rosas

Thrive – Take a Dance Break

To get the most out of your dance break:don’t think, just move. Tap into the power of preverbal communication, and speak what you feel through your dance using every part of your body, even your voice.

Affirm the changes you feel after dancing by letting the body know you have received the gifts and medicine of moving by saying, “Thank you, body. i feel [speak out loud what you notice has shifted].”

invite others to take dance breaks with you, and dance consciously to shift energy in and around you.

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The Artist/Creator the art of making things, whether beautiful, functional, or purposeless, inspires your playful side. TrY Paintdancing, taketina, or eurythmy The kinesthete the physicality of play—in forms of sports, dance, and acrobatics—keeps you on your toes with a smile. TrY nia, contact improv, or acroyoga

The Explorer taking excursions, whether to new places, new feelings, or new ways of thinking, encompasses the way you explore the world of play. TrY soulmotion, 5rhythms, or Journeydance The Joker you were the class clown in grade school and now you’re the practical joker—quick to pull a prank and offer up a "knock-knock" joke. TrY laughter yoga or dance moves like "the robot" The Competitor coming in first, in games and sports, brings you to a state of joy that nothing else can compete with. TrY capoeira, martial arts, or break dancing The director you're the party planner, the one behind all the events, keeping everyone's social calendar booked. TrY theater production, promoting a community dance The Collector you seek out what's most interesting in life, obtain it, and then get more—all for the fun of saying you found it. TrY scavenger hunts, exotic retreats, or parkour The storyteller your imagination is your portable playland—even the most mundane moments are full of magic and fantasy. TrY interPlay, theater improv, or authentic movement

p l a y a t t e n t i o n !in his new book entitled Play, dr. stuart Brown, founder of The national institute of play, claims that play might be the most important work we can do for ourselves. in his book, he identifies eight play archetypes that represent the types of play people tend to prefer. While many of us have one dominant mode of play, most of us are a mix. see where you fit on the play scale.

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holistic hooper kandice korves-kaus revs up the nightlife with an LEd-lit display of spiral dynamics.

M overs across the globe are surrendering to a new form of flow. You’ve seen them at festivals, yoga studios, and gyms—men and women blissfully whirling in trance-like movement. An elliptical art form known as hoopdance or hooping is spreading like wildfire as a form of holistic fitness,

expressive dance, and meditation. Hooping dates back to ancient Egypt, when children would play with hoops made from grapevines. Over

2000 years later, Native Americans began dancing with hoops to honor the elements and animal spirits. Al-though its roots run deep, contemporary hooping has mass appeal thanks to Wham-O. In 1958, they released the original Hula Hoop® as a children’s toy, selling 100 million within the first year. Today, this novelty pastime has evolved into a dance practice that has staying power and international presence. Contemporary hoopers use larger, weighted hoops that make it easier to maintain meditative flow. Dancers spin the hoop around the entire body—including the arms, legs, neck, and torso—and off the body in elaborate spins and jumps.

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Whirling as a meditative and spiritual practice has historically been associated with the dervishes of the Sufi Mevlevi tradition who, for centuries, have prayed in circles to experience ecstatic union with the divine. Hooping offers the same circularity and sense of focused presence, as hoopdancers spin to enhance flow. Many experience soaring emotional states. Karin DeWit from Movin’ Circle in the Netherlands comments, “The repeating rhythm around my center calms my mind and brings me into my body. I am flooded with feelings of positivity and freedom!” Sightless hooping is becoming more popular as a way to amplify mindfulness. Ann Humphreys of Hoop Path explains, “The blindfold turns down the volume on the urgent, busy thoughts that crowd our mindstream, allowing us to ‘hear’ the deeper frequencies that guide the body at its most primor-dial and subtle levels.”

The benefits of hoopdance are vast. Consistent turning lends to

fluidity and grace, while creating a vortex of energy in and around the body. Chakras are activated and massaged through three-dimen-sional contact with the hoop. This movement of life force, or chi, may be experienced as creative self-expression, release of tension, or a personal connection to a larger source of well-being. Abby Albaum of Hoola Monsters in Florida says, “I can say, with certainty, that hoopdance has played a major role in helping me find the light and overcome depression. Over time, I was able to stop taking medica-tion as a result of my practice.” Even seasoned movement veterans of sister traditions feel the power of the pulse. Carlos Rosas, co-founder of Nia notes, “Hooping provides endless hours of infinite, ecstatic, honest joy!”

Central to hoopdance is the experience of flow—a sense of one-ness. “Flow happens in the euphoric moment where a ‘trick’ or series of tricks moves from the logical, rational space of the mind into


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Fitness is fun with high-energy workouts such as this HoopGirl class in San Francisco.

Today's hoops are high-tech tools for serious spinning.

in these accelerated times, the tribal soul within us is reemerging. We recognize the healing roots of dance, and embrace the enhanced well-being, wholeness, and spiritual connection we can achieve through it. reinventing ancient practices such as hoopdance is a way to meditate, pray, evoke an insightful alpha state, change our level of consciousness, or simply connect with spirit and nature.

When we consciously choose dance as a healing modality, we can begin to view it as a spiritual practice. any such practice, like meditation or yoga, awakens us to higher consciousness, creating an expanded sense of connection between our bodies and the universe. acknowledging this link, we can consciously merge and synchronize our being on all levels.

The hoop can be a tool for catalyzing this personal evolution and for generating healing on all levels. one of the world’s most ancient symbols, the circle was used in many tribal and religious ceremonies to set sacred space. Within the circle, intentions and the power of attraction create infinite possibilities, where true healing can be achieved. Through the circle’s spiral vortex energy, certain patterns of divine intelligence can be expressed. Just as the sufi dervishes whirl to meditate and reconnect with the one while mimicking the orbiting of the planets, we, too, can initiate our own shamanic dance journey.

Moving within sacred geometric mandala patterns can amplify your

healing energy. Physical movement is a vehicle for setting intentions in our energy bodies, and the hoop itself can intensify those intentions. acting as a funnel (like a whirlpool), the spiral motion may draw Kundalini-shakti energy up from the mother earth, while simultaneously pulling Kundalini-shiva energy down from father sky and through the chakra channel. This energy movement creates the “spin” of these “wheels of light,” rebalancing the chakra system so that it may operate at its fullest potential.

You may notice that it comes more naturally to hoop in one particular direction, the direction that is healing for you. We have discovered through experience that the direction of your spin contributes to the attributes expressed and the benefits obtained. People who spin to the left (or counter-clockwise) clear energy and send it outwards, with a tendency to put out a more active energy into the world. Those who spin to the right (or clockwise) draw energy inward to harmonize it, with a tendency to process internally, examining honesty and authentic ways of being. Yet, you can balance these energies holistically by consciously hooping in both directions. We encourage people to spin both ways to become more ambidextrous and to cultivate harmonic resonance, a state of balancing both hemispheres of the brain while integrating the polarities of the body. synchronizing our hemispheres and poles will allow our auras to

expand and merge with the earth, the solar system, and galaxies beyond.

heart space…where the alchemy of move-ment becomes a part of every living, breath-ing cell,” says Shakti Sunfire of the Colorado-based Kaivalya Hoop Dancers. But how do you get there? According to Spiral of Spiral Hoop Dance in Vermont, “the more time and practice you put into learning and mus-cle memory, the more easily a wide array of moves and shapes can flow from you without thought or hesitation.”

The hoop offers contagious joy that trans-ports both dancer and witness to a state of transcendence. “Ecstatic dance shines light on the world. I believe that hoopdancers take their audiences on a vicarious journey to places of meditative bliss,” says performer and teacher Julia “Jewels” Hartsell of North Carolina. Many hoopers perform as a way of building community. Betty Hoops comments,

“My aim is to return to love through the dance, to share that with others and inspire them to do the same.” San Francisco hoop troupe, the HoopGirl AllStars, consider each and every performance a “transformance, a way of expanding into a bigger you.” Troupe member Annie Weinert says, “performance helps me realize that the qualities I admire most within others are within me. I hoop to empower my audience to shine!”

Hoopdance has evolved far beyond the one-dimensionality of sultry, undulating women moving in wave-like rhythms. Leading-edge male teachers like Jonathan Baxter of The Hoop Path and Rich Porter of Isopop create punctuated, lightening-fast break, pop, and isolation styles that are bringing ninja-like discipline to the art. “My style draws from martial arts, break dancing, and firedance,”

says Porter. These male-initiated flavors of hooping are blurring the lines between yin and yang as women eagerly embrace the geometric trends. Heather Crosby of Hooper Power says, “One could say that women have the curves and the sex appeal, and men have the strength, boldness, and athleticism, but I think that all of these adjectives could apply to men and/or women in the hooping community.”

Want to give it a whirl? Start by getting a hoop. Larger, heavier hoops are great for slower, meditative flow and are ideal for beginners. With time, many hoopers move to smaller, lighter hoops allowing speed and agil-ity. Sparkling tapes add flair, and cloth wraps increase grip to the body. LED hoops, like those made by Patrick Deluz of PsiHoops, create rainbow light trails in circular patterns. Some craftspeople fill their hoops with crystals and

ElEmENTS of HOlISTIC HOOpOlOgyAn Ancient Practice comes Full circle

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hooping.org's teacher of the year Jonathan Baxter advocates sightless hooping for a deeper meditation.


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affirmations. Fire hoops allow adventurous dare-devils to spin in a ring of flames, and collapsible hoops are perfect for hoopers on the go.

Hoopdance is more than a dance-fitness trend; it is a leading-edge movement practice that appeals to movers of all ages. A vast vocabulary of hoop moves is expanding on a daily basis through social networks and YouTube. Online communities, such as hooping.org, offer features and expertise from hoopers across the globe. A growing number of teachers present classes, retreats, and teacher trainings worldwide. The future of hoopdance is ever-evolving as it blurs the lines between fitness, dance, and transcendent movement. It is a creative current that is making the ecstasy of flow arts accessible to the mainstream, one revolution at a time. Find hooping at www.consciousdancer.com

PHYSIcAL BENEFITS• Increases cardiovascular conditioning

• Tones and reshapes muscles in the legs, arms, and core of the body

• Massages soft tissue and vital organs

• Frees the spine through gyro-kinetic movement

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL BENEFITS• Creates new neural pathways through

moves and combinations

• Balances right and left hemispheres through bi-directional flow

• Calms the mind and emotions through meditative trance

• Offers stress reduction and self-healing

SPIrITUAL BENEFITS• Activates youthfulness, bringing a

reconnection to innocence and joy

• Stimulates and balances chi throughout the body

• Encourages presence and spiritual connection through vortex-like spinning

• Provides a fun and accessible meditative practice

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Clockwise from upper left: Quiet conversation amid the flowers on the grounds at the omega institute dancers forming a human flower at a Bollywood sisters workshop at kalani TakeTina teacher Mikael khei playing the berimbau outside the dance dome at Esalen Morning yoga with Alexza de Croix at the samasati retreat in Costa rica At Esalen, david schiffman playing the flute; radiant sculpture below solo contemplation in the early morning desert at rancho La puerta kimberly Miguel Mullen leading an AfroCaribe dance class at the Electric Lodge in venice, CA


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MSome workshops drop anchor in the heart, others activate your emotional sonar. From dramatic to playful, facilitators send an open invitation to dance with your shadows and archetypes. By laura CIrolIa

WorkShoppingaround

y cell phone rang three different times during a weeklong workshop on the power of love. Shock and fear ran up my spine the first time I heard the familiar ring-tone. With a pounding heart, I jumped out of my body, fumbled the play, and did not turn off the power.

The workshop leader was reprimanding. With a red flush of shame creeping up my neck, the theme of my week became illuminated. Love and freedom. I did not feel free to make mistakes and still be lovable.

The second ring, later that week, was less jolting, as I had been attending to my clamoring inner-workshop mates with tools gleaned from gatherings like this.

Some time after the cell phone incident, an invitation from Toni Bergin’s Journey Dance popped into my email. “Get funky and divine,” it beckoned. This unusual word pair jumped off the screen, and I took notice, but the dates didn’t jive with my vacation. Sacred Dance Teacher Training in Scotland also had a real draw for me. I could almost hear the bagpipes, but not quite, as the cost and distance were beyond my range.

The next invite I came upon, from the Esalen Institute in Northern California, was one I couldn’t ignore. “Delve deeper into your inner world and dare new forms of expression to emerge,” offered Camille Maurine’s Moving Theatre of the Soul. This unusual and challenging combination led by a well-respected and vivacious teacher piqued my interest. And the opportunity to visit Esalen during the bloom of spring made the package irresistible.

Sign me up! Wait! Stop! Alarm! What am I thinking…the theater? DRAMA! I can’t do that…or can I?

Take a deep breath and get past the idea of working hard. Workshops with a focus on inner movement and outer momentum can be playful, amusing, and soulful ways to inspire, uplift, and transform ourselves. As humans we have free will and can choose conscious evolution, melting down and reforming rather than cracking up.

Workshops then become golden opportunities to come together with a loving purpose—personal alchemy. Dissolving, solving, and resolving are all in a day’s workshop.

It’s never too late to visualize, conceptualize, fertilize, organize, and crystallize your plans to fly away, either far or near, for the purpose of self-invention. While the array of choices can be mind-boggling, one way to get moving and find a workshop that fulfills your desires is to start noticing what’s out there. If you have a desire to lighten and brighten your life, to truthfully express yourself, or to be really heard and seen by yourself and others, you will begin to notice workshops that seem enticing, affordable, and possible.

Sometimes a workshop just seems to choose you. A ticket comes your way or an invitation falls in your lap or drops into your in-box. Coincidence? Me-thinks-not. It’s no secret that human beings are powerful creators. The perfect workshop may magically appear when you are ready, willing, and intending to attend to your self. Pretending is also a fun way to get the energy flowing. Let yourself imagine all your preferences. See them in your mind’s eye, and feel them in your body. Can you feel yourself dancing and kicking up hot powdery earth in the ancient city of Fes, at the Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco? Or see yourself Sweating Your


DeBorah Szekely (pictured right, with daughter Sarah) >raNCho la Puerta“People still thrive the most in community. Doing these things in a joyful group is much more fun. It’s about coming together for a common purpose.”

rICharD kooB >kalaNI retreat“Ecstatic dance brings us back to embracing life in a deeper way, sometimes without the contriv-ance that occurs with so much mental thought and language.”Kalani Oceanside Retreat started with a vision held by Richard Koob and his late partner Earnest Morgan. With careers as professional dancers taking them around the world, in 1975 they decided to seek renewal by returning to Morgan’s native home of Hawaii. “We decided to invent this institution in a new way, a place that people could retreat to and get a concentrated

experience that brought them closer to spirit and nature,” says Koob. Movement has always played a major role at Kalani. “There’s a huge trend in two areas; we’ve all seen the growth in yoga, and I’m witnessing the same thing with ecstatic dance.” Kalani is located on the site of an ancient Hawaiian school and temple, and con-nects with the spirit of the native culture. “We came at the point when this cultural renaissance was happening, when people were beginning to realize how important indigenous culture is. That’s what this ecstatic dance movement is doing; it’s connecting people with something really deep and indigenous.”

Rancho La Puerta in Baja, Mexico, was founded in 1940 by the late Edmund Szekely and his wife Deborah. Holistic practices such as yoga, breathwork, and mudbaths were part of the program at Rancho La Puerta long before they were common in Western society. Says Szeke-ly, “It’s no different, 1940 or 19-now! We are restoring a natural routine, and the body likes to be used.” Szekely continued to define the destination retreat experience with the es-tablishment of the Golden Door Spa in Escondito, California, in 1958. “The secret of the ranch and the Golden Door is that it’s a week-long program. Everybody arrives on the same day and leaves on the same day. You have time to establish a real support system.” Now managed by daughter Sarah, the ranch continues to move in harmony with nature. “Dance has always been central here because that’s the fun part. There’s a rhythm in nature, and a rhythm in life, and dancing makes you one with that.”

PathClearingBright minds set

the stage. Meet the first movers and free thinkers who put their best foot forward on the path to enlightenment, blazing the trail for generations to come. Dance in the

footsteps of the mindful movement pioneers.

By Mark Metz

Prayers, damp ocean winds twirling your hair, as you dance the 5Rhythms in Maui? If you ask yourself what you are craving with no holds barred, you may be surprised.

To hear my own wishes, I prefer to work my way up the chakras, the super-power centers of the body. As I go from bottom to top, I listen. Put your attention on where you feel desire or regret to get the conversation started. It may be a whisper or a shout. What are you thinking or saying you want, don’t want, really need, can’t have?

It took quite a few workshops and seminars before I realized I was unconsciously choosing to learn through pain. I’ll bet this strategy saved my life more than a few times, once upon a time. I was drawn to modalities far beyond my skill set, to boundary-challenged facilitators, and to unworkable distances, all of which pushed me past my physical or emotional comfort level. This aha moment was a turning point that helped me let go of old patterns in favor of choosing different rewards.

There are thousands of different styles of workshops all over the world—from frolicsome, fun, and frisky to hearty, sensual, and spiritual, with locations ranging from mountain peaks to sandy beaches. As varied as the modalities and settings, they all offer something similar if we are willing participants—the possibility of creative chaos. Moving out of our current formation for a view from a different level of consciousness. From fresh vantage points, we can distinguish between a stale review

and a current attraction. Being present is where the power really is. Spine-tingling music, drumming, dancing, somatic movement, singing, clapping, or chanting—each can wake up sleeping senses, fuse the body and soul, and pull aside the veil between our inner landscape and its mirror in the physical world. This reunion can be an eye-opener.

Designed for our entertainment and enlightenment, these dynamic gatherings are led by a fascinating array of muses who dismantle old sets and clear the stage for new construction and choreography on the way of life. Movement facilitators are adept at diffusing the heaviness of time and space with sound and movement, guiding us to access our x-ray vision. We can step into these magical spaces and partner up with our inner playmates, as well as our cultural archetypes.

Workshops address our multidimensional nature and support our desire to evolve our capacity for love. And yes, there is a reward for all this sweat and tears: moving more freely in our physical bodies, expanding our ability to behold ourselves and others more tenderly, and raising our spiritual IQ by removing self-imposed obstacles to seeing the truth of oneness.

When attending a workshop, notice that it does not begin and end at the entranceway. All around you is the workshop of life, and thinking there is a boundary between life around you and the actual workshop is a common misperception.


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StePhaN reChtSChaffeN, MD >oMega INStItute“I think the practices of move-ment which help people center themselves are as important as meditation. We move all the time; how can we stay centered within life?”The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, serves over 23,000 people annually with a wide variety of work-shops, conferences, and re-treats. Cofounded by Stephan Rechtschaffen, MD, and Eliz-abeth Lesser in 1977, Omega continues to inspire a kind of “spiritual activism” that is relevant in today’s world. “When Omega began,” says Rechtschaffen, “part of its history was out of the Sufi tradition of the whirling dervishes. The practice of spinning is about staying centered within oneself. How does one make movement part of our prac-tice? We've always felt that nutrition goes beyond food and that movement is key.” Reconciling the outer world with one’s inner life has always been a focus at Omega. “Any inner exploration requires regular practice, and there are different ways of doing that. Going on a retreat is one way because you have a period of time where you can deepen and get away from your normal life. If one keeps doing the practice at home, it has a way of infusing one’s life with that kind of quality.”

Sajeela >haraMara retreat“Once we start having a rela-tionship with nature, we start having a relationship with ourselves and with others.”A rare blend of luxury and sustainability, Haramara Retreat was chosen as one of the world’s top ten unplugged vacations by the Forbes Traveler website. "This is a piece of jungle that has never been cut, totally pris-tine land,” says founder Sajeela. “I bought the land and lived on it for seven years before I started building anything, because I really wanted to understand how to create a retreat on a piece of land that you’re not going to hurt.” Located on the Riviera Nayarit on Mexico's Pacific coast near Puerto Vallarta, Haramara is host to a year-round variety of yoga, movement, and meditation retreats. “The land provides us with the seclusion, the privacy, and the beauty to hold whatever process we need to go through,” says Sajeela. Groups return year after year to enjoy the hospitality of Sajeela and her family of care-takers. “The land is very giving to us because we have been very respectful. The intention is truly from the heart.”

Dr. gaBrIel CouSeNS >tree of lIfe“When people are inspired by a living experience, it's real and credible and they're much more likely to change. People need to feel empowered.”The Tree of Life retreat center in Patagonia, Arizona, was founded in 1996 by Dr. Gabriel Cousens, who envisioned “creating a community that could really support people.” Famous for their 21-day programs that combine juice fast-ing, meditation, and expressive motion, the Tree of Life now has the distinction of being a pre-miere treatment center for diabetes and depres-sion. “People come here for spiritual reasons, not just for healing,” says Cousens. “There's a deeper sense of connection; everyone on our staff is living a raw-food lifestyle and meditates, so ev-eryone becomes an example.” Dance, yoga, and devotional chanting are integral parts of the pro-gram at Tree of Life, where the goal is to support people in their transition and to create a positive living experience. “This isn't just whole person healing, it's really whole person enlightenment.”

David Schiffman, a longtime Esalen teacher, was leading a workshop entitled A Tender Invitation, which ran concurrently to Maurine’s drama workshop. He had a familiarity about him, and we ended up sharing a communal dining table a few times. He seemed to be the yin to my yangy workshop, and I was pleased to discover his willingness to share both a meal and some thoughtful words. Yet our first interaction was fraught with a curious tension. He reminded me of my father.

In the sanctuary of the dance-dome at the edge of the sea, Maurine’s evening session included amoeba-like floorwork and ethereal music, which set the stage to freely explore the magnetic pull that drew me towards father-like figures.

During this somatic exercise, with moonlight filling the room, the human urge to evolve and create became illuminated. I could sense the dramatic union of conception.

“Bringing awareness to something is that magical ingredient, the alchemical force that allows transformation to happen,” says Maurine. And in a flash, something was totally different. A body-mind recognition

of wholeness relaxed my entire being. Stress along my spine unraveled, and I felt an inch taller. The next day, I was more at

ease in all my interactions, and especially noticed this with Schiffman.He spoke about the power of friendship to sustain spirit. “Esalen is

less about ‘I’ and more about ‘we’ these days,” said Schiffman. Being more supportive and available—before, during, and after his workshop—was what he was up to. Epiphanies ring on and off the dance floor with every beat of the heart, so continuing to integrate and express your experience during the in-between times, as well as after the closing circle, is important.

Esalen is developing a more transparent experience, with less separation between teachers and students. Creating afternoon and evening opportunities to make music and to dance, Schiffman banged out some funky old favorites on a drum kit one evening and transformed into a flautist the next afternoon, modeling the new Esalen paradigm. The importance of being approachable is not lost on Schiffman, who notes that his intention is “providing a mood of open-hearted opportunity for rejuvenation, and a way to fall back in love with the life you’re living.”

We are always yearning and learning, creating situations that shake ourselves up in order to grow and develop. Inherent in creation is destruction. Turning into a vat of primordial goo has actually become enjoyable.

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Wassa Dances with alohaWhAT > Wassa dance – seven-day retreat at Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center, Puna, HawaiiWho > Sandy Robinson – media producer AhA MoMEnT > Living IS dancing! Every part of the paradise trip resonated for me; the potent elemental energies of the Big Island, the vibrant, receptive space that is Kalani, and especially Lara McIntosh's long, delicious movement sessions. I totally sank into all of it. Little by little, layers burned out; fractured self gently peeled away. What emerged is playful, joy-filled, and juicy. These experiences continue to be a powerful, precious, and sometimes challenging part of life back home.WhY i WAs drAWn To iT > I've been participating in Wassa Dance, a unique Afro-infusion of elemental movement and musical blends, here in Seattle for some years now. This year I was able to make the commitment to dance on the newest earth of this planet, with a teacher who inspires me, and a group of kindred spirits I enjoy. Irresistible and possible at last!

Breakthrough Breath and Dance WhAT > Energy of Breath – five-day intensive at the Osho International Meditation Resort in Pune, IndiaWho > Paul B. Magit – business consultantAhA MoMEnT > This was the second Satori experience of my lifetime. Through the trance-energetic breathwork, the live drummers supporting our process, and the dance all at once, energy was moving through my entire body, shooting out through my fingers and feet. I had an experience of enlightenment, and the understanding that I can access this space any time. It was such a gift to become so close to a new family of friends who went through this process with me—everyone became so radiant and connected by the end of the intensive.WhY i WAs drAWn To iT > I was inspired by Rohi and Giten's ability to hold space and support deep meditative processes in NYC, so I decided to join them in Pune at the Osho resort for more. I love their magnetic energy and way of sharing consciousness and celebration through dance and breath.

the Power of rhythmWhAT > TakeTina – three-day workshop exploring rhythm, sound, and movement in Palo Alto, CaliforniaWho > Mark Metz – editor, Conscious Dancer magazine AhA MoMEnT > The flip side of entrainment is humor. I had no idea that there would be so much laughter in a workshop about rhythm and trance. As we approached the edge of chaos by adding layers of steps, claps, and sounds, uncontrollable laughter would erupt from various parts of the circle signaling the overload. I left the weekend feeling nourished and grounded—and better acquainted with my inner klutz!WhY i WAs drAWn To iT > I had heard many good things about this practice. After meeting Reinhard and Cornelia Flatischler last fall I

was thoroughly impressed and wanted to experience it for myself. The idea of a moving group meditation where one could fall into rhythm and explore the edge of chaos appealed to me.

england Meets oaklandWhAT > interplay – three-day April Fools’ retreatWho > Deborah Meyer – writer, Conscious Dancer magazineAhA MoMEnT > Play is the key to melting self-consciousness. Each Interplay exercise seemed to be designed to make me feel that I could do no wrong: I could just be. While dance is my primary mode of play, InterPlay helped me to remember how much I love singing and storytelling. Best of all, I experienced the powerful connection play creates among members of a community. At the end of the workshop, I felt like I was among dear friends. I didn't want to stop playing—and I pledge never to.WhY i WAs drAWn To iT > I believe I was meant to go. I had just made the decision a week earlier to do my final project for my master's degree on play and then the opportunity to experience the transformative power of play dropped into my lap. For three days I played with an unforgettable group, which included a boisterous gang of fools from England.

kings river flowfestWhAT > river guidess – five-day 5Rhythms retreat on the Kings River in Northern CaliforniaWho > Michael Stone – 5Rhythms facilitatorAhA MoMEnT > On the river you learn to go around the rocks and obstacles, but in life we keep running into the same blocks time and again. The river teaches me to flow with life as opposed to trying to control everything and everyone around me! I can let go and surrender to life as it miraculously and sometimes dangerously unfolds!WhY i WAs drAWn To iT > In the dance we meet people as energy —our essential nature—but on these trips we get to connect with people’s rich, profound, and fascinating lives with an open and authentic heart. I am drawn to dance in nature, on this precious earth, in the footsteps of our ancestors, who have danced for tens of thousands of years. It is stepping into the web of life itself.

WeDo! Aha moments from our extended circle.

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the third time, no surge protector was needed. By focusing on the work at hand and using the appropriate tools gleaned from mentors past and present, I had transformed. With a calm heart, I fearlessly reached into my bag, willing and able to turn off the ringer. I discovered love and freedom existing together.

My body felt recovered, grounded, and stable in a new way. What a relief. From conformation to reformation, divine muses and mischievous archetypes together at play… all in a day’s workshop.

Being a responsible work-shopper takes practice and patience with yourself and others. Prevent work-shop overload, confusion, or mis-perceptions by setting and stick-ing to a few life-affirming ground rules.

prEpArE YoursELF Weave a safety net before you jump into the uncertainty of workshop-land. Learn to expect physical, mental, and emotional challenges.

knoW YoursELF Travel within your emotional and physical com-fort zone. Pre- and post-workshop intentions are keys to preventing injury, exhaustion, and post-work-shop “crashes.”

sTABiLizE YoursELF Bring comfortable attire, nourishing snacks, mats, pillows and blankets, journals, water bottles, and other useful items. Well fed, well rested, and hydrated are top priorities when you are in motion.

rEspECT YoursELF if you need to take a break for any reason, do it as soon as you can. occasionally a workshop turns out to be a grand mismatch, proving more physically or emotion-ally challenging than expected. For your sake and for everyone else involved, leave if you feel compelled to. staying past your comfort zone usually leads to anger and resentment.

EMpAThizE When a workshop calls for watching some-one perform, sharing, or partnering up, find a place within your heartspace that is compassionate rather than judging. “empathy goes a long way,” advises meditation teacher and author Lorin roche.

shArE When giving feedback, be truthful, authentic, and kind. sheila rubin, who leads the Life stories workshops, says, “i use the closing circle as a container to name what surfaced, throw it in, stir it up, and take something out.”

inTEgrATE “The native americans ride their horses very fast and far and then get off for an hour to let their souls catch up to their bodies,” says work-shopper Jacqueline Yetta Lettenstrom. it takes some time to get in sync with where you really are now.

ExprEss YoursELF Write during a workshop to process the day’s events, pay attention to your feelings, and remember epiphanies. “Journaling is like looking in the mirror at high noon. nothing can hide,” said one workshop participant.

WrAp iT up “Take it home! always buy the leader's book or cd; it will help you integrate your experience and sustain the expansion,” says Leela Francis, leader of Vivid existence workshops. and before you hit the road, tie up any loose ends. remember thank-yous and goodbyes, get contact info, and grab your flip-flops from the sauna. aloha.

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summer—the time to head to the beach, dance the hot night away, and stick your toes in a neighbor's pool.

Summer is also a perfect opportunity to fully let go of whatever has been stored in the body during the long winter and blossom-ing spring. The age-old process of cleansing, used by many native peoples and spiritual traditions, is a fabulous way to clear your mind, body, and soul, allowing you to renew and rejuvenate on all levels.

The summer months offer an especially good time to cleanse. The sun lessens your appetite, provides the Vitamin D you can’t get through food, and slows you down so you can fully enjoy your body’s positive re-sponse to the act of cleansing.

Though there are many different ap-proaches to cleansing, not every type feels good to every body. An extreme approach can make some people feel worse instead of better. Cleansing need not consist of total

restriction, and understanding your body's state of health is extremely important in choosing a cleanse.

Our amazing bodies have many ways to eliminate toxins, including through the bow-els, skin, tongue, and feet. Keeping this in mind may make approaching this ritual less overwhelming, as you can choose which av-enue feels most comfortable. For example, a simple detox foot bath at a spa may be just what your body—and mind—needs, or you might want to combine this channel of elimination with a heaping tablespoon full of psyllium husk fiber for a week to gently remove colon buildup.

In order to get the most from this pro-cess, seek support from your family, friends, coworkers, and living space. Setting clear intentions for what you want to come from the cleanse, and sharing those intentions with others close to you, can make a dra-matic difference in the long-term positive

effects of your "time off." A fantastic process I often recommend to

people who haven't embarked on this ride before is to simply cut out all sugar, refined foods, and caffeine for one to three weeks. Sometimes it's helpful to slowly cut down on these foods for a week, followed by a week of complete elimination of these sub-stances. The third week, slowly reintroduce healthful versions of these foods, such as herbal or green tea instead of coffee.

A cleanse for people who tend to subsist primarily on meat is to switch to organic, vegetarian foods for two to four weeks. Be careful not to substitute refined foods, such as breads, cakes, cookies, and pasta, for the meat you would normally eat. Instead, fo-cus on vegetables (the greener the better), lentils and beans, raw and soaked nuts, and small amounts of fruits and non-glutinous grains such as brown rice and quinoa.

For a more complete cleanse, try a juice

Cleanse-zing!let your intuition moveyou through a rejuvenating summer detox.

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Community support is akey component of the juice fasting retreats at the tree of Life rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona.


fast, which usually consists of at least three days of drinking primarily organic vegetable juice. This type of cleanse allows the body to subsist nutritionally without the need to break down any complex food, giving the liver a chance to focus solely on remov-ing the body’s built-up toxins. Founder of Dancing Freedom Samantha Sweetwater had this to say about her nine-day juice fast at Gabriel Cousens' Tree of Life Rejuvena-tion Center: "I left the week more radiantly 'myself ' than ever before, and totally grate-ful for the abundance that Earth and Spirit surround me with all the time."

If you don't have the time to plan a cleanse, buy a detox kit. In making your se-lection, look for these basics: Does the kit contain milk thistle and dandelion, the two

best liver cleansing herbs? How about other beneficial herbs for the liver and digestion, like burdock, garlic, licorice, or marshmal-low? If you think you might be dealing with a parasite, does the formula contain worm-wood, Oregon grape root, or pumpkin?

Cleanses like oil-pulling, a traditional Ayurvedic approach, can help you feel lighter and more connected without re-stricting your diet. Upon waking, swish a tablespoonful of organic, cold-pressed sesame oil around in your mouth. Wait un-til the oil thins out, somewhere between one and three minutes. Then spit out the oil, which has pulled toxins and heavy met-als from your body. The bonus with this

approach is that sesame oil tastes yummy and can be used on skin as both a detoxifier and lotion.

Movement is a huge part of the detox process, so dancers, yogis, and people who exercise are constantly aiding their body in staying healthy. Yoga poses like downward-facing dog, legs up the wall, and a seated abdominal twist are particularly good aids to digestion.

Bodywork that includes any form of mas-sage intermingled with energy work will both invigorate and relax our systems, and move toxins out of their stored slumber. Be sure to consume lots of water after receiv-ing bodywork, so that toxins don't end up recirculating through your system.

Detoxifying the physical body is typically the main focus of a cleanse, but it is im-portant to remember the mind, emotions, and spirit. While taking the time to cleanse our bodies, it can be helpful to also cleanse other areas of our lives, like our homes, cars, finances, and anything that we con-sider an "energy-vampire," whether that be another person or your own outlook. This is the perfect time to sit in contemplation and meditate on how you wish to raise your energy in areas that may have been feeling over-taxed, and remove any obstacles in the way of feeling a sense of flow.

Whichever approach you choose, you are bound to feel refreshed, as if you somehow snuck in a summertime vacation. When we truly relax, our bodies are able to let go of the toxins we have been storing, whether physical, emotional, spiritual, or energetic. Stuff comes up when stuff comes out. You’ve been holding onto it for a reason. Being willing to let it go is the first step. We don't even necessarily need to know what should be released. That is the power of our bodies: they are inherently intuitive.

“ stuff comes up when stuff comes out. You've been holding onto it for a reason. Being willing to let it go is the first step.”

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soLo use your intuition to decide what will nourish you most. Movement along the vertical axis activates the lymphatic system, while expansive motion has a centering effect.• Breathwork and meditation• Saunas and steam rooms to release sweat• Hot soaks and cold plunges• Nature time: hike, bike, swim, or kayak• Walking barefoot in sand stimulates pressure

points and is a natural form of reflexology• Jumping rope or trampoline• Hooping for abdominal massage

pArTnEr Pair up with a friend to reach beyond what you can do for yourself. • Partner stretching or AcroYoga• Capoeira, aikido, or tai chi• Tennis, frisbee, or ping-pong• Massage and bodywork

group Gather in the company of others to share the warmth of humanity.• Facilitated movement or ecstatic dance• Soccer, basketball, or volleyball• Drum circles and live music• Restorative yoga classes

Moving smoothly through a cleanse is a matter of listening to your body.


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If music is indeed the "universal language," are the DJs of the world its translators? What is the common thread that ties it to-

gether, and how can we use this thread to choose the best music for a particular situa-tion? The thread is spirit and the key to using it is balancing science—the observation of external factors, with intuition—the realm of non-visible phenomena, often beyond reason and systemization.

To find this balance, many factors come into play: intention, set and setting, audience, age range, internal vs. external influences, the energy of the people and space, spontaneity vs. preset plan, and maps such as the five fa-mous rhythms of Gabrielle Roth. How do we, as musical linguists, cultivate a stronger awareness so as to be more “in tune” and in the zone, the flow, with this intuitive and ever-changing science?

The joy and the edge in creating musical communion lies in the moment of sponta-neous creation, whether it’s on the spot or beforehand. It’s an approach that rides the moment of musical inspiration and also draws from current signature song picks, the nature of the event, the time of day and year, even the stars. Music is a language with

specifics of subtlety and nuance, energy and vibration—and developing sensitivity to this form of expression is paramount. Equally important is responsibility—the audience is in an open and vulnerable state, so choose lyrics and textures with care. Ultimately the key to awareness is spirit, and having the mindfulness to be in touch with it.

It helps to remember that music is a con-veyor of feeling. What is the feeling of a solo sitar or shakuhachi flute, an African drum ensemble, a hip-hop beat, an ambient electronica wash, or a trance/house vocal anthem? How much of your expression is based on an internal motivation, and how much on an external read? Is a communion with spirit taking place? Feel. Are you an island, or in a sensitive process of listen-ing and feeling? I like to go “outside the box” of what might be expected to expand people’s musical perceptions and range of feelings. I educate and explore potentially unfamiliar musical territories, creating a “flow,” yet introducing the novel or unex-pected. Playing and riding the “waves” of musical energy is also a vital component in the mix—will your set offer calm seas, highs and lows, slow builds, sharp turns?

Your selections will suffer if the mix is not considered. Rough transitions aren't called "train wrecks" for nothing. A smooth blend will have one track almost sneaking up be-hind the other, filling the floor with fresh energy without missing a beat. Likewise, a well-timed cut between songs can provide punctuation and emphasis without causing dancers to stumble or yawn. The feedback loop between DJ and dancers creates the magnetism of a timeless dance floor.

The variety of genres and styles available as well as the event itself, also dictate the pro-cess of selection. Is the focus geared towards a dance party, a movement exploration, or a healing meditation? Greater awareness of all the energies involved affords a DJ a more positive and conscious impact.

The ever-expanding range of musical styles and genres is creating a living, evolv-ing musical language. DJs adept at the art of fusion—the weaving together of elements and styles into new forms and expressions—are both exciting to watch and to experience directly through the dance.

Through life’s chaos and uncertainty, we hunger for meaning. Translated through the body, it becomes the dance—a thread, a root, a beat, that echo their remembrance to the ever-present flow of life that connects us all. Each day thousands of new songs are birthed. So where do we begin? We begin with the beat. The honking in the street. The heartbeat inside. Step in and enjoy the ride.

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Beach dance: Movement, Music, and natureMAY–sEp Cannon Beach, orexperience an ecstatic dance like no other—with syn-chronized iPods—on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Pacific northwest. These free-form dance events are held on select Friday nights and saturday mornings throughout the summer months. different dates and times for special group events are available on request. explore the art galleries, natural beauty, and commu-nity of cannon Beach. Take your dance outdoors this summer onto the sand and into the surf. come move and be moved by this unique dance experience on the oregon coast. www.beachdance.com

Beloved sacred Art & Music FestivalAug 13–17 Tidewater Falls, orexperience four days and nights of music, dancing, playing, and praying. out beyond ideas of traditional and contemporary, there is a field where time-honored and cutting edge intertwine; we’ll meet you there. We celebrate the many and varied ecstatic paths to union with the beloved, including, yet not limited to, sufism, bhakti-yoga, and the global ecstatic dance community. We aspire to engage the hearts and minds of those present in the finding of the beloved in each other, cultivating our cooperation to make that appreciation tangible on earth. www.belovedfestival.com

Bhakti FestsEp 11–13 Joshua Tree, CA $150a music and yoga festival of devotional celebration through chanting, yoga, meditation, and community. Gather on 450 acres of desert land, embracing the powerful forces of yoga and kirtan, in a transformation-al community. return home with a deep connection to your inner pulse, a new community, and the power of devotion in your life. Half of proceeds go to charity. www.bhaktifest.com

Earthdance 2009sEp 25–27 Laytonville, CAThe three day camp out celebration for world peace and unity, set amidst a beautiful old-growth oak forest, features five stages of entertainment uniting jamband, world, conscious lyricism, electronica, reggae, and folk. also featuring a global artisans market, healing village, activist alley, workshops, and Conscious Dancer maga-zine hosting the sunday morning ecstatic dance. www.earthdancelive.com

Full Moon dance FestivalJuL 21–25 pyhajarvi, FinlandThe scenic landscapes of Pyhäjärvi provide the stage for the leading lights of Finnish and international con-temporary dance. The program will also include dance courses, workshops, and discussion event. www.fullmoondance.fi

Mystic garden partyJuL 23–26 Ashland, orour third annual summer festival will be our largest yet and also have a global audience via webcast! it will feature performances by an assortment of entertainers, a number of workshops, displays by various visual art-ists, as well as the eco-Village to showcase sustainable solutions. at the heart of the Mystic Garden Party is the healing village, where a number of healers will be on hand to help soothe you inside and out. dr. Masaru emoto will be with us on July 25 (the day out of Time) at our summer fest, July 23-25. Watch dr. emoto's video invitation for our Global Water Blessing on Love & Thanks to the Water day! www.mysticgardenparty.com

raw spirit FestAug 29 Washington, dCThis is more than a vibrant vegan festival. our vision is to integrate healthy living, eco-sustainable solutions and world peace because together these comprise a comprehensive strategy for addressing current global challenges. We feel that our raw spirit Fest non-profit organization belongs to the entire ever-expanding, international community. www.rawspirit.com

Wild honey dance FestivalsEp 22–27 Temple Byron, Byron Bay, AustraliaThe Wild Honey dance Festival will host six days of dance, movement, and voice workshops including Tribal Fusion belly dance, Zaar trance belly dance, Bee Goddess embodiment dance, extended Voice, Tibetan song, Flamenco, Hat & cane cabaret, and more! www.wildhoneyfestival.com

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Connections to the Living Body MA dance & somatic WellbeingBeginning october 2009 in new York City"This program is one of the most comprehensive i have ever seen. it is truly on the creative cutting edge of dance and movement" Mary abrams – President isMeTa. This unique training in dance & somatic Movement education is offered by The university of central Lancashire, uK, in conjunction with Moving Body resources in new York. applicants from a wide range of vocational backgrounds are welcome. Modu-lar work takes place during the weekends and small intensive retreat block periods. study for completion of the Masters can take place over 1, 2 or 3 years. www.movingbodyresources.com

dance Your BlissJuL 3–5 omega institute, rhinebeck, nYGuided by rachel Fleishman, an expressive arts therapist, release stress while journeying deep into the body through a fun mix of movement, vocaliza-tion, guided imagery, art making, journaling, play, and body-centered expressive therapy. www.eomega.org

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somatic Expression with Jamie Mchugh – pg. 30

Arts and spirituality of Bali – pg. 31

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Experience salsa dance in MexicosEp 12–19 oaxaca, MexicoBegin each day with a yoga class to prepare for the following intensive two-hour salsa workshop. The first half of class, taught in a group format, you will practice body isolations, afro-cuban movements, and typical salsa footwork. You will discover how to make the basic step more graceful, and expand your creative ca-pacities by learning new styling techniques. Later you will work with a personal instructor to achieve a true connection with your partner. For all levels: beginners gain an understanding of the fundamental elements of salsa; experienced salsa dancers will improve their repertoire significantly. www.salsaretreat.com

gotta danceAug 9–14 Canyon ranch, Tucson, Azcatch the beat, and get ready to groove. By popular demand, the smash-hit Gotta dance returns to canyon ranch for a fifth year in a row. are you a dancin' de-mon already or just getting started? in exciting classes for all levels, canyon ranch staff and professional dancers, including Broadway veteran russell Warfield, ballet dancer Tracey Katona, and choreographer Todd Wilson, will show you their best moves and help bring out your star quality. The big finale comes with the fabulous guest recital, when you can dance with the stars! www.canyonranch.com

iEATA: 8th Biennial international ConferenceAug 12–15 Lesley university, Cambridge, MAThe international expressive arts Therapy association invites you to an international gathering as expres-sive arts therapists, educators, consultants, artists and activists, and innovators of expressive arts modali-ties from around the world converge to celebrate the journey of expressive arts and social action: Peace-ing our World Together. addressed will be the interdisciplinary use of the arts in therapy, and the interface between expressive arts therapy and social transformation within individual relationships, families, and communities. www.ieata.org/conference.html

Libido: 5rhythms WorkshopJuL 24–26 haiku, Maui, hiLibido, facilitated by andrea Juhan, Phd. focuses on the sexual feelings and sensations that arise in a healthy, moving adult body. By using the map of the 5rhythms® to ground and explore the full spectrum of our sexual energy, we can learn to tolerate, express, and enjoy a wide range of experience, both subtle and intense. as we open to the essential, instinctive energy that runs through all of our bodies, we support our-selves—and one another—as sexual, sensual, creative beings in every aspect of life. www.thestudiomaui.com

nia in india JAn 5–15 Auroville, india $1350–1650experience ten days with Philippe, sabine, and danielle in auroville at the ocean—an international spiritual community and city of the future. additional classes in yoga, indian dance, tai chi, aikido, horse rid-ing, and many other healing modalities. Prices include 90 minutes nia per day, two three-hour workshops, nine nights accommodations in an eco-sustainable community, ayurvedic buffet for all meals, bicycle rental, excursions to Pondicherry, ashram visit, and transfer from chennai airport. www.niamaste.com

somatic Expression in nature sEp 20–27 sea ranch, CA

We are nature. our bodies are a microcosm of the outer landscape. in this residential workshop, led by Jaime McHugh, we use sensory awareness, the five ele-ments of somatic experience, and creative expression to participate more fully with our nature and the nature around us.The five-day intensive consists of a ceremony at the Pomo roundhouse with a native healer, and a solo day of assimilation. www.somaticexpression.com

soul Motion: Body prayerJun 26–28 Madrona Mindbody institute, port Townsend, WABody Prayer is a wild and luminous offering of the body in motion to this sacred Presence that is continu-


workshops, retreats, & tools to re-connect you, nature, sense and soul

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ally breathing us into Being. Join Zuza engler for a three day dance retreat, which is not so much an invitation to dance as it is an enticement to enter into a spirited engagement with Life. open to dedicated dance devotees, beginning movers, and all curious and willing to meet self and other. www.madronamindbody.com

Tribal Jam: Moving with the rhythmAug 16–21 kripalu Center, stockbridge, MAcome play and explore the depths of your heart. ex-plore the funk in the sacred and the sacred in the funk while you raise your vibration, increase your joy, and settle into a deep state of peace in this ultra-fun pro-gram that brings together the body-mind-spirit union of dance, drum, and yoga. Megha nancy Buttenheim, daniel Leven, and Toni Bergins will inspire you into celebratory states of devotion-in-motion. KdZ: The Kripalu drummers and masterful percussionist John de Kadt will lead drum workshops and set the rhythm to carry you on soulful waves of bliss. www.kripalu.org

zumba ConventionsEp 3–6 orlando, FLThe face of fitness is no longer a face of strain and exertion. it is no longer a face of “no pain, no gain.” it is no longer the face of “feel the burn.” Zumba® has transformed the face of fitness from a face that mut-ters “i have to” into a face that screams “i want to.” Zumba, the Latin-inspired group exercise program that has five million hooked, has become nothing short of a revolution. coining the concept of a fitness-party™ and changing the way people feel about their work-outs, Zumba has spread like wildfire, positioning itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness. This year's Zumba instructor convention is crashing orlando. The ground will shake this Labor day weekend as over two thousand Zumba instructors from all over the world throw a mind-blowing fitness-party. This event is only available to members of the Zumba instructor network. www.zumba.com

The Arts and spirituality of BaliJuL 20–Aug 7 California institute of integral studies (Ciis), san Francisco, CAJoin tour leaders susan Bauer and richard Buggs to explore the dynamic creativity of Bali’s most important artistic and religious traditions. Based in ubud, the center of Bali’s artistic life, this inspiring tour offers travelers a rare immersion into Balinese arts. Tour in-cludes study with local master artists (in gamelan mu-sic, dance, mask-making, and carving), performances, and visits to Balinese temple festivals and sacred sites. enjoy Balinese food, exquisite spas, snorkeling, and beaches. Package includes international airfare, 17 hotel nights, some meals, 8 art classes, 4 performanc-es, an island tour, day trips, and one spa treatment. www.ciis.edu/publicprograms/travel.html

picnic playground series by putumayo kidsAug 2 Children’s Museum, Boston, MAPicnic Playground is a collection of delicious, kid-friendly songs about healthy food and cooking. To celebrate the summer 2009 release of this newest cd in the acclaimed "Playground" series from Putumayo Kids, a series of family concerts scheduled for multipul cities features artists who contributed a song to Picnic Playground. a portion of Putumayo's proceeds from the sale of Picnic Playground will be donated to Vitamin angels, a non-profit which provides essential nutritional supplements to children around the world. Putumayo Kids is the children's music division of Putu-mayo World Music. www.putumayokids.com

WestWave dance FestivalJuL 12 Cowell Theater, san Francisco, CAcelebrating its 18th annual season of contemporary choreography and dance film, WestWave dance Fes-tival 2009 features the work of leading Bay area cho-reographers including Patrick Makuakane, director of Kumu Hula; amy seiwert, director of im’ij-re; Benjamin Levy, artistic director of LeVYdance; Katie Faulkner, Founder of little seismic dance company; Manuelito Biag, artistic director of sHiFT>>> Physical Theater; and Kim epifano, founder of epiphany Productions sonic dance Theater. This one-night-only performance starting at 8 pm. www.westwavedancefestival.org

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Jo Cobbett ~ Fumbling Towards Ecstasy Davida Taurek ~ 5Rhythms

Constantine Darling ~ Elemental DanceAaron Jessup ~ Contact ImprovisationNita Little ~ Contact Improvisation Richard Bock ~ Breathwork

Olivia Corson/Lysa Castro ~ Olivia Corson/Lysa Castro ~ Body TalesMiss Rosie ~ Hoopingand MORE!

Ecstatic Dance Events May – SeptemberMove and be moved by the experience.Come dance this summer on the shores of Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Beach Dancewhere movement, music

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Out in the elements…in the sand, in the surf, in the sun.

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EMoTionAL FrEEdoM Liberate Yourself From negative Emotions and Transform Your Life By Judith orloff, M.d.a wildly bucking bronco or a purring kitty in the sun. Which is more likely to get our attention? in the realm of emotion, it's unfortunately the wildly negative ones that often steal the show. freedom from emotional turmoil is all about learning to focus on the positive feelings, which may be warm and fuzzy, but quietly sleeping in the sun.

in her latest work, emotional freedom, dr. Judith orloff uses analogy, metaphor, and plain old storytelling to illustrate the benefits of achieving emotional freedom, and offers plenty of down-to-earth tips and practices to help you get there. deepak chopra m.d. calls it "a must read for anyone who's tired of feeling frustrated, lonely, jealous, or emotionally tense." dean ornish, m.d. says "emotional freedom combines neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality to present a new approach for free-ing yourself from negative emotions. this book offers you a path to greater health, intamacy, and compassion." orloff firmly believes that the future of healing depends on integrating intuition, energy, and spirituality with the best of traditional and holistic medicine. this book provides the tools to help you choose a constructive reaction when your buttons get pushed, rather than relinquishing command by falling into established negative patterns. one of the great insights she offers is that difficult emotions are actually a laboratory for spiritual growth, and that every emotional experience is an opportunity to get more in touch with our hearts and expand our light. you will gain an understanding of the four basic components of emotion: biology, spirituality, energy, and psychology. you will also discover your emotional type and learn about the filters you use to see the world. are you an “intellectual,” an “empath,” a “gusher,” or a “rock”? it’s helpful to know your default setting, which is determined by upbringing, inborn temperament, and perhaps even karma. since this is what you are likely to revert to under stress, self-awareness in this area will help to identify the aspects that do or don’t serve you.

emotional freedom is actually a skill that orloff defines as “your ability to love by cultivating positive emotions and being able to compassionately witness and transform negative ones, whether they’re yours or another’s.” emotional freedom also means making a commitment not to lead a fear-driven life. “overcome fear and worry with faith in goodness, and try to stay in the moment rather than catastrophizing the future,” says orloff. a fascinating and enlightening read, dr. orloff’s work is timely and inspiring. “We must find inner peace before we can have outer peace. that’s why i consider emotional freedom an inner peace movement.” mm www.drjudithorloff.com

LEss Accomplishing More by doing Less

By Marc Lesserthe less manifesto presented here is a simple yet powerful set of tools for creating a peaceful life. a clever combination of Zen meditation wisdom, corporate coaching know-how, and down-to-earth self-help techniques, less is a refreshing approach to

time management. discover how to find composure in the midst of activity, and bring more presence into every moment. "ask yourself: What is one change i could make in my life today that would have an impact on the quality of my day?" By engaging less in fear, assumptions, distractions, resistance, and busy-ness, we can experience more ease in our daily lives. concrete and easy-to-implement strategies are the nuts and bolts of this volume, and fascinating real-life anecdotes make it a fun read. the idea that kindness and love are actually levers for accomplish-ing more of what matters may seem radical, but the key in today’s multi-tasking world is knowing what to leave out. lesser reminds us that "everything is con-stantly changing...and these simple practices let you gently enter and dance in the stream of change."give your life a tune-up by following the practices in this profound book of spiritual wisdom, and you’ll be rewarded with more calm and productivity than you ever thought possible. mm www.newworldlibrary.com

TruE purposE 12 strategies for discovering the difference You are Meant to Make

By Tim kelleythis book is written for those who sincerely want to live in passionate alignment with their own mission. first, a framework is created with wonderfully clear direc-tions into the dense territory of our interior: the realm of the psyche made up of ego, unconscious, and soul. then, carefully designed ex-

ercises of inquiry, facilitation, and interpretation guide readers through stages of exploration and discovery, opening the way to their own precise mission. many personal stories and examples serve to humanize and ground the journey along the way. this book can provide the courageous reader with a structure both deep and focused for designing a transformed life. the concepts and strategies may sound simple and familiar, but don't be fooled—it’s part of author tim kelley's mission to demystify transformation with perennial basics brought together into an unusually comprehensive and coherent progression. throughout, the reader is encouraged to choose the particular language and format that is most likely to match his or her background and preferences. this friendly, yet brilliantly systematic offering is likely to profoundly influence many ready-for-change readers for years to come. lB www.truepurposebook.com

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latest collection of hypnotic beats, featuring vocalists allison cornell and chloë goodchild. enjoy the latest in a series of groundbreaking soundtracks for transfor-mative moving meditation. Jhoom will have you in a trance, taking you on an electro-tribal journey through the rhythms, calling forth your primal impulse to move. this five-track rhythm ride goes to electrifying heights with deep vocals and driving percussion. the final destination: the other side of chaos—the lull of a deeply moving and meditative place. www.gabrielleroth.com

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the moves use elements from a variety of Brazilian dance forms such as samba reggae, capoeira, and the maculele’. get your mind-body fitness groove on with kimberly and let the carnival begin! www.acacialifestyle.com

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Kathleen Fallon – Gardener of the Mysterycofounder of the ecstatic gatherings souldance in albuquerque and embodydance in sante fe, kathleen fallon attributes her positive attitude about life to her past five years’ journey into ecstatic dance. she balances full-time work, three teenage kids, and management of two weekly events, and has a passion for crafting soulful musical programs. “i just try to be a gardener of the mystery, and to include everyone.”

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onE giAnT LEAp: WhAT ABouT ME?globe-trotting sound collec-tors duncan Bridgeman and Jamie catto return to give us the long awaited second installment of the one giant leap project "What about me?" the scope of their enterprise is breathtaking—

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