Somatic Joy & Restoration, an Ecstatic Dance and Sound Healing Experience

Somatic Joy & Restoration, an Ecstatic Dance and Sound Healing Experience

Step into two hours of pure release and restoration in this private, immersive experience designed to spark joy, liberate the body, and soothe the soul. Together we’ll move, breathe, and rest in a rhythm that invites both playfulness and deep renewal.

Schedule

• 7:15 pm – Doors Open
  Arrive, settle in, and ground yourself. Create your space for the evening.
• 7:30 pm – Opening Ceremony
  We’ll gather in circle to set intentions, connect, and drop into presence.
• 7:40 pm – Ecstatic Dance
  Move freely, let your body guide you, and experience the joy of uninhibited dance in a safe, supportive environment. No steps to follow, just your rhythm and your expression.
  Facilitated by Grace aka . Grace is an emerging DJ in the Chicago ecstatic dance scene who blends soft, flowing music for inner journeys with primal, sensual, and empowering beats for ecstatic expression. She creates transformative experiences that help dancers connect, liberate their bodies, and express themselves freely.
• 8:40 pm – Sound Bath Journey
  Lie back and receive as waves of sound from crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes wash over you, bringing deep rest and nervous system restoration.
  Facilitated by . Miach Healing Arts offers creative paths to freedom working with hypnotherapy, sound healing, spiritual counseling and retreats. Facilitators Brianna Luviano and Daniel Hughes bring their training and experience to hold space for transformative healing experiences for individuals and groups.
• 9:20 pm – Closing Ceremony
  We’ll come together to seal the evening with gratitude, integration, and stillness.

Thanks to The Somatic Shift, sauna sessions will be available throughout the night for those who wish to sweat, cleanse, and replenish even more deeply. provides a space where movement, mindfulness, and nourishment converge in one uniquely designed space.

Bring:

• A refillable water bottle (hydration is key for dance + sauna!)
• A swimsuit and towel if you’ll be using the sauna
• Loose-fitting clothing for dance and movement
• Something cozy for the sound bath (a blanket, pillow, or yoga mat)
• Journal & pen (optional, for capturing insights after the journey)
• An open heart and willingness to play, release, and restore

Host or Publisher Daniel Hughes