Join Jo Hardy & Martin Aylward for Sitting Buddha, Dancing Buddha - Movement, Meditation, & Embodied Wisdom happening August 10-15 at Moulin de Chaves, France! "Together, Jo and I hope to create a retreat environment that is both grounded and alive — one that supports deep practice, embodied presence, openness, curiosity and genuine connection." ~ [...]
“ Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh How do you say thank you? What's so special about showing appreciation? Can you build gratitude like any other skill? You’ve probably heard the old saying ‘a little goes a long way’. When it comes to the [...]
Make plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Conscious Dance Festival happening in Berlin Oct 2-4! Where can you experience 5Rhythms®, Dance Alchemy, Ecstatic Dance, Biodanza, Sufi Whirling, Sound Bath, Tea Ceremony, and Trance Dance with Live Music all in one action packed weekend? At the 10th Annual Conscious Dance Festival in Berlin! [...]
“ Common sense is not so common.” ~ Voltaire Where does your intelligence come from? Is it what you’ve learned or where you’ve been? Does it have more to do with the miracle of your biology and the spark of life that makes you tick? Intelligence is all the rage these days, it’s a hot [...]
Join Banafsheh Sayyad for 'Wisdom for our Time' book reading, followed by 'Sama: Whirling Dance of the Heart' in Vienna, VA on July 25th! What if the path to inner peace isn't about resisting chaos, but about discovering your center within? Learn the foundations of Sama (Sufi whirling) through a feminine approach with Banafsheh Sayyad—Founder [...]
“ You’ve got to bloom where you’re planted.” ~ Rafi Metz Are you a nomad? Do you have roots? How’s your adaptability? Join me, if you will, in a few thoughts about nature. It’s on the front burner today, with no pun intended in much of the Northern Hemisphere. Perhaps you reside in [...]
Make plans now for Deepening the Practice, a One-Day Online Authentic Movement Retreat with Susan Bauer, coming up July 25! "Susan held space for me, and for the needs of our eclectic group, with sensitivity, inclusivity, and wisdom.” ~ Antonia This retreat is designed as a ‘landing pad’ from the outer distractions that often draw [...]
“ I'm really quite simple. I plant flowers and watch them grow... I stay at home and watch the river flow.” ~ George Harrison Have you ever witnessed a kerfuffle? How do you handle friction when it comes your way? Are peace and turmoil two sides of the same coin? I’m sure you’ve been [...]
Pack your party gear, it's time for the High Sierra Music Festival happening in Grass Valley, July 2–5! There's no better place to get your dance on than the High Sierra Music Festival! One of Northern California’s longest-running and most cherished music events is celebrating its 34th year in a new home at the [...]
“ Every good thing comes to some kind of end, and then the really good things come to a beginning again.” ~ Cory Doctorow What’s your rhythm? Have you found your groove? Are you spiraling up or going round in circles? Anna Halprin was famous for saying “Your body is a microcosm of the [...]
