Winter Solstice Celebration Ecstatic Dance in honor of Ram Dass

Name: Winter Solstice Celebration Ecstatic Dance in honor of Ram Dass
Start: 2024-12-22T14:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-22T17:30:00-06:00
Location: Wildlight Yoga

Schedule

Sun Dec 22 2024 at 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Wildlight Yoga | Harwood Heights, IL

Winter Solstice Celebration Ecstatic Dance In Honor of Ram Dass ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-solstice-celebration-ecstatic-dance-in-honor-of-ram-dass-tickets-1094811824639?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile
Admission is $30. All proceeds go to 2 charities to combat gender based violence.
The day after the winter solstice signifies the beginning of longer days, marking a symbolic "return of the light" as the hours of daylight gradually increase following the shortest day of the year; it represents a turning point towards more sunlight and the start of the gradual progression towards spring.
Many cultures celebrate this day as a time of renewal and new beginnings, signifying the return of light after the darkest period.
Dec. 22nd is the anniversary of Ram Dass leaving his physical body. This dance has been created to honor the life of Ram Dass and to celebrate the winter solstice.
Event will take place at Wildlight Yoga, event space is on the third floor of the building.
Nobody is turned away for lack of funds, please contact Kohl if you do not have the funds to attend. Kids are free to the event. This is a family friendly dance and there will be young kids joining in on the dance and kids are encouraged to join.
Doors open at 2:00. There will be an opening practice held by Stephanie Rae. Following will be the opening circle with discussion of guidelines and community engagement.
The opening circle will be led by DJ Big Heart❤️ (aka Kohl Mayberry). After the opening circle will be the dance music.
Music will be shared by both DJ Ania Hata and DJ Big Heart❤️ with back to back sets.
The music is set in a wave format inviting everyone to experience different states, moods, and levels of consciousness. Consider staying present within the movement and letting your body move to the music. Ecstatic dance is a freeform focused movement practice for all. During our dance we will be invited to let go of judgement of ourselves and others, embrace whatever emotions arise, and feel free to move, shake, and groove however our bodies choose. We are invited to listen to our bodies and move in any way that we feel is authentic, safe, and personal for us. The dance space is free of consumption of alcohol and intoxicating substances as this creates a sober environment inviting dancers to come as they are. We step out of verbal conversation as well as the use of any cell phones or photography. During our dance we are silent/no talking (please have verbal conversations outside of the dance floor, thank you for your understanding).
When the music ends it will be followed by a sound healing offered by Yolanda Lozano.
Immediately following will be the community closing circle led by Kohl.
As always-peace, much love, namaste.
Please refer to the bios of all individuals offering practices:
1. Kohl Mayberry (DJ Big Heart♥️) started novice amateur DJing 20 years ago when he fell in love with electronic dance music. 7 years ago when Kohl had hit rock bottom and was in debilitating chronic physical pain with nowhere to turn, he stumbled upon an ecstatic dance. This dance completely cut Kohl wide open to the core and shook his entire being. He started dancing through his pain regularly both at home and in the community. Ecstatic dance has now become his obsession and he has participated in over 400 ecstatic dances. 5 years ago he started DJing ecstatic dances and in 2023 Kohl formed the organization now known as “Ecstatic Dance Batavia” where he started hosting and DJing ecstatic dances for the community to give back for the healing that he was gifted upon him and to share “the Gospel of ecstatic dance.
2. Ania Hata is an Ecstatic Dance Facilitator and DJ. Music and dance have been a part of her life since the age of five. She is passionate about sharing her love for movement and dance. Her belief is that this type of freeform dance can get rid of grief, inspire ideas and make you fall in love with life again.
3. Yolanda Lozano is a facilitator for self-discovery using a simple approach in both language and sound therapy. Yolanda presents an opportunity for each participant to be empowered and offers encouragement to move through any challenges you may be experiencing. For additional information, reach out at yolandahealinghearts.com
4. Stephanie Rae is a world renowned Tantra Teacher and the founder of Trauma to Tantra®, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for Trauma Resolution, Somatic Psychedelic Integration Coach, Business Coach for High Level Entrepreneurs and Coaches, is a Co-Founder of the Non-Profit, What is the Power of We, runs international tantra, adventure and plant medicine retreats, and is a published Author.