MOVEMENT Ecstatic Dance // ĐÅR

9:45am - Doors Open

10:00am - Contact Improv Class: SHANNON SAHAJA

10:45am - Opening Circle & Meditation: SHANNON

11:00am - Ecstatic Dance - ĐÅR

1:00pm - Sound Bath / Closing Meditation: SHANNON

1:11pm - All Blessings!

Important Notes:

⌯ Events start promptly, Join us for the full experience!

⌯ All events are alcohol and substance free

⌯ Bring your own water

⌯ Shoes off at the door, and no conversation on the dance floor once we begin

⌯ Come with an open heart – ready to listen, move & receive

MOVEMENT is dedicated to nourishing a culture of creative expression through music & movement that honors the sacred. Curating a deeply intentional, safe and sacred space to connect, play, celebrate and embody the Spirit of Love. By raising the vibration and dancing together in community, we thrive.

Learn more at https://move.love/

Based by the mesmerizing shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, Dar Sernoff is a seasoned and intuitive DJ whose carefully curated sets transcend the ordinary. Seamlessly blending an eclectic array of global soundscapes with masterful mixing, Dar ignites dancefloors around the world, taking dancers on a transformative sonic journey that transcends boundaries and awakens the soul.

As the visionary curator behind Living Prism, InSpirit, and Arbol De La Vida events, Dar crafts environments that fuse artistry, community, and musical discovery.

soundcloud.com/livingprism/sets/ecstatic

Shannon Sahaja is an embodiment alchemist who feels most at home in the woods, on a dance floor, in warm water or engaged in silly shenanigans.  She holds a BFA in Dance from S.U.N.Y Purchase, and has 2 decades of experience as a movement facilitator.   She is well known for her loving approach to yoga that was developed while living and teaching at Harbin Hot Springs and through her mentorship with Angela Farmer.  

Shannon enjoyed being the manager and sacred space holder for Ecstatic Dance Oakland from 2017-2024.  She has studied extensively with many of the early pioneers of Contact Improvisation and loves articulating the mechanics of weight sharing for those unfamiliar with the form. She brings delight to the space with her unique ability to create safety while spicing things up with humor and spontaneity.   Shannon has a presence that guides those in her field to come home to their essential self through play and spontaneity as well as attunement and depth.  

www.shannonsahaja.com

A Consensual Environment

*** As we come together in sacred movement practice, let us remember to embody the values of consent and mindfulness. May we dance in reverence for each other's boundaries, always seeking clear permission before engaging in physical connection, and maintaining awareness of the sacred space we share with our fellow dancers.

If at any point you find yourself in need of support or comfort, know that you are not alone. Our Movement Church community is here to assist and guide you. Simply reach out to one of us, and we will do our utmost to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your journey.

Volunteer Opportunity: Show up at 9am sharp! for Openingor ask at the door for Closing Opportunities.@ Sacred Heart Church 554 Fillmore St., SF, CA Street Parking

All are Welcome.

Ecstatic Dance is a Freeform Conscious Dance,

Mixed by a Seasoned DJ for a Continuous Sonic Journey.

Move however you wish, without verbal guidance, shoes, or booze.

Music will flow through various Tempos, Genres, Intensities, and Emotions, so that Dancers may Experience, Express, and Transform their own Energies on the Dancefloor Together.

Ecstatic Dance can be your:

1. Physical Exercise

2. Mental Therapy

3. Connection to Spirit

4. Social Connection with Others

5. Personal Connection with Self

We only ask that you refrain from:

1. Talking on the Dancefloor

2. Using your Phone

3. Wearing Shoes

4. Using Substances (Be Yourself!)

@ Sacred Heart Church (of 8 Wheels)

554 Fillmore St., SF, CA

Website: https://move.love

Host or Publisher Jami Deva