THE RAVE & THE RITUAL: Ecstatic Dance London @ the Round Chapel, Hackney

About THE RAVE & THE RITUAL: Ecstatic Dance London @ the Round Chapel, Hackney

THE RAVE & THE RITUAL - WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?Imagine yourself entering an open space... and with bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, contact dance, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. This is a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. It is a practice that supports the free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention is self-exploration, connection, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. No experience necessary. “People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” - Joseph Campbell OUR ECSTATIC DANCE SESSIONS HAVE GUIDELINES OF:No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice: freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance - please scroll further down). ****Alcohol, drug, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!*** SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAYS: (NO LATE ARRIVALS PLEASE, SEE BELOW INFO)◈ 5:50pm doors open for Shaking Medicine session (Optional workshop, please see ticket type. Scroll down to read more about the Shaking Medicine) Due to the nature of Shaking Medicine being a process that needs to be followed from the beginning, late arrivals of more than 10 minutes, unfortunately, can not be admitted. ◈6pm-7pm Shaking Medicine / Active Meditation session (Bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds provided) ◈ 7:15pm Doors open for Ecstatic Dance/ Arrival Check in ◈ 7:15pm - 9:30pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with Cacao Positive Intention Circle(No entry after 7:45pm at the latest, sorry, this is so we can all journey together). Our sessions are with sound system and optional Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao with natural sweetener - super yummy, the best in London for sure! ◈ 9:30pm-10:00pm Optional Tea Social WHAT TO EXPECT:-Next-level, conscious, fun, deep & inspiring music journey. -A unique ecstatic dance/movement meditation experience in a beautiful, and awe-inspiring space! -A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in -Yummy, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual -Superb sound system and optional silent disco headphones for more immersive experience -Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! -Optional Tea Social WHY CACAO?At Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best, velvety-tasting cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala. (Free from Gluten/ Dairy / Nut / Refined Sugar) Super Yummy! :) Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation! WHAT YOU WILL NEED:1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. 2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. 3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue. 4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. 5 . For Shaking Medicine -please bring a yoga mat. Blindfolds will be provided. Now when it's getting colder perhaps a pair of socks and an extra layer so that you are comfortable. We will also have some spare yoga mats available if you can't bring one.

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