Autumn Equinox Ecstatic Dance Ceremony

Join us as we celebrate the return of autumn with an ecstatic dance ceremony!

We will intentional move through this sacred threshold with a Cacao ceremony to bring us into our bodies and open our hearts. Next, we will be taken on a musical journey, weaving in our intentions/prayers through conscious movement and dance! Warming yourself with the organic vinyl tunes from DJ Jah Sunny. We will close the event with a yoga Nidra (yoga sleep) session and crystal bowls to unwind. Followed by a sharing circle, closing prayer and refreshments.

• If you feel called - please bring an item to offer to our altar in honor of the sacred harvest.

Schedule:
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Settle in
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Opening Cacao Ceremony
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Dance/Movement/Meditation/Yoga/Pausing/Etc.
8:30 - 9:15 p.m. - Yoga Nidra & Closing Ceremony
9:15 - 10:00 p.m. - Refreshments for grounding and social connection

What to expect?

An alcohol, and judgment free sacred space for souls to feel comfortable, safe and free to be your authentic self. You are encouraged to tune in with your heart, listen to your body, flow with your own unique rhythm, allow your inner light to shine through and let the music move you!

Releasing and healing through singing, primal sounds, and breathing practices during the dancing period is encouraged. Your body may be asking you to be still and meditate, to do a forward fold against the wall, move into a full yoga flow, dance like an ecstatic wild animal to a graceful ballerina, or you may instead become a curious observer and take it all in.

Experience unique music from a variety of cultured genres around the world: Reggae, Soul, Funk, Ambient, Jazz, Classical, Avant-garde, Up tempo, Down tempo, Drum & Bass, and much more.

*Harvest themed dress/costumes are encouraged!

Energy Exchange:

$30-$50 sliding scale. Please register through this website. If you'd like to pay with cash - still register and bring the cash upon arrival.

Doors close with no late entry after 6:30 pm.

About the DJ:
Jah Sunny has been spinning vinyl records at venues across Michigan for over 15 years. His unique collection of LP's and 45's from around the world has blessed hearts and minds from outdoor festivals to block parties! Jah Sunny is a Kriyaban through the Self-Realization Fellowship, a yoga teacher through GLYTA, a published artist, a world traveler and student of shamanic traditions.

About the ceremonialist:
Shannon is a massage therapist, Reiki Master, yoga teacher and yoga therapist. She facilitates spiritual events such as retreats, women circles, workshops and is a guest speaker on the Divine Feminine. She has been initiated into Kriya Yoga through the Self-Realization Fellowship and mantra through the Swami Sivananda lineage. Her sensitive holistic approach is mostly informed by intuitive guidance, a deep commitment to divine truth and the upliftment of humanity.

All genders, LGBT, race, religions, political affiliations and all ages welcome! (If you're 16 years old and younger you will need to be supervised by an adult that stays present in the space for the entirety of the event.)

•Please bring water and earplugs if you’d like to feel the music more than hear it.
•Please take your shoes off and put them in the shoe rack before entering into the temple space.
•Parking - Free lot
•Please leave your phones and other devices in your car. Please do not take photos or videos during the dance. We encourage you to be as present as possible to get the most out of your experience.
•Alcohol is not allowed. Please do not come intoxicated.
•Please do not have conversations during the ceremony or dancing period. If you must talk to someone, go outside. This helps all the participants to not be distracted and to be fully embodied in their own experiences.
•If you would like to dance with someone, make eye contact and give clear indications. If you do not want to dance with someone, or if you are ready to end dancing with partners, bow out by using namaste hands.
•Please refrain from heavy perfumes or scents, as we will be in close proximity to one another and some people have severe allergies.
•Have fun!