Rejoice in Rhythm in 2023: Drum, Move & Meditate in Santa Barbara, CA

The New Year is here!

Let’s gather in ritual and playful exploration of the new rhythms we desire to embody in 2023.

Imagine the oceans of rhythm that exists within and around your body, can you sense them? It is time to tune in, sense, experience and express your own unique rhythm!

Join Master Teachers, Nikki Alstedter and Marla Leigh as we journey in a powerful and fun day of drumming, chanting, movement & meditation

PLAYSHOP INCLUDES:

• Guided meditation to set intentions for the new year
• Franklin Method ball rolling class with Nikki
• GYROKINESIS “Awakening of the Senses” with Nikki
• Frame drumming technique & rhythms with Marla (*drums provided)
• Vocal toning with Marla
• Musical improvisation, fun and play with Marla
• Deep relaxation & breathing with Nikki
• Sound healing with Marla

DATE: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 11am-2:30pm

LOCATION:

Arlunviji Transformative Movement 300 E. Canon Perdido Ste A-1

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(Parking is FREE on Sunday!)

INVESTMENT: Only $120

BRING A FRIEND DISCOUNT & RECIEVE $10:

Bring a friend and each receives $10 discount. (see bring a firend option at checkout)

*Price includes 3 hours of training, drums, balls and delicious, gluten free cookies!

All musical levels welcome (begginer friendly event!)

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WHAT TO BRING:

• A yoga mat (if you have one)
• Journal,
• Pen,
• Water
• A meditation cushion /bolster.
• If you have a favorite drum, please bring that too (drums will be provided)

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TREAT YOURSELF (and loved ones) to this healing gift,

We look forward to seeing you in class,

Love, Marla and Nikki ❤️

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ABOUT YOUR GUIDES:

ABOUT NIKKI:

Nikki Alstedter has been blessed to have a professional career in the movement and healing arts world for over 2 decades. Starting as a professional dancer/choreographer and aerial artist in Los Angeles, CA. Her educational path began with an associates degree in Science and Art from Utah State(Eastern) which then lead her to a study Pilates, massage therapy, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, nutrition, energetic bodywork systems and techniques, Nia and the Franklin Method. As an entrepreneur she is co-owner of Pilates Studio City in Studio City, CA and owner of Arlùnviji Transformative Movement Studio in Santa Barbara, CA.

She is currently a Franklin Method®
 level 3 educator and so delighted to be able to offer this extraordinary work.

“I am passionate about movement, the body and the whole being. Along with knowledge, experience, goofiness and a playful caring heart I love to connect with people. To guide a movement experience that awakens deep truths about how we work and who we really are. Through movement, I teach and learn how to embrace, embody, engage and be present to living a life that thrives!”


PilatesStudioCity.com / Arlunviji.com

ABOUT MARLA:

Marla Leigh Goldstein is one of the few female professional frame drummers in the world today. She is a Grammy-nominated percussionist and flautist, and an internationally-recognized educator, performer and composer.

As a classically trained-musician, Marla began playing at the age of three and never stopped. With a BFA and MFA in Percussion from California Institute of Arts, she studied under the great percussion masters Glen Velez, John Bergamo, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Randy Gloss and Layne Redmond.

Marla passionately believes in the power of music to help transform consciousness. In 2020, she released her debut album, "Rhythms of Tof Miriam", that was recorded in Israel, and features exceptional artists, including acclaimed Israeli oudist Yair Dalal. Timeless but fresh, spicy but rich, mellow but uplifting, comforting but mysterious: That is the Tof Miriam experience!

Marla recently recorded her second studio album which will be released later in 2023. This album features mesmerizing ethnic soundscapes...infusing flute, strings, hand percussion, with an array of mystical Middle Eastern and Persian instruments!

www.marlaleigh.com / www.framedrumacademy.com

Host or Publisher Marla Leigh Goldstein