5Rhythms Fundamentals Class
Explore this cathartic movement practice, either as a beginner or. a long time dancer.
We will dance and investigate each rhythm with writing and sharing.
Connection. Creativity. Community.
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"When your body surrenders to movement your soul remembers its dance."
-Gabrielle Roth
The 5Rhythms movement practice, developed by Gabrielle Roth in the 1970's, offers a profound approach to movement meditation and self-exploration.
Accessible to All: The 5Rhythms practice is designed to be accessible to people of all ages, body types, and levels of experience. It encourages individuals to connect with their innate ability to move and express themselves through dance, regardless of any perceived limitations.
Self-Discovery through Movement: The practice can facilitate a journey of self-discovery, allowing participants to access their most fluid and creative selves through movement. By engaging with the rhythms, individuals can explore different aspects of themselves and tap into their own unique expressions.
Healing and Creative Expression: The primary teaching of the 5Rhythms is the belief that movement has the power to catalyze deep healing and creative expression within the individual. By putting the psyche (mind, soul) in motion through dance, individuals can facilitate their own healing processes.
The Five Rhythms: Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness - serve as the foundational elements of the practice. Each rhythm represents a different energy quality or state of being, and participants explore these rhythms to discover new layers of themselves.
The Wave: The Wave is a structured movement meditation practice that involves flowing through the five rhythms in a continuous sequence, creating a dynamic and transformative experience. Rather than following predefined steps, participants are encouraged to find their own expression within each rhythm.
A Lifetime of Self-Discovery: The 5Rhythms practice is described as a series of healing maps for the body, heart, mind, soul, and spirit. It offers a lifelong journey of self-discovery and growth, providing a pathway to awakening and returning to one's true essence.
The 5Rhythms practice offers a holistic approach to personal transformation through movement, inviting individuals to explore the depths of their being and connect with their innate wisdom and creativity.
Shauna Devlin
Shauna is a warm & inclusive spirit, offering dance events since 2006. As a Group & Movement Facilitator, DJ, Activist and Catalyst for connection and joy, she uses her love of the natural world, music, movement and circle to create spaces where all can experience the many benefits of Conscious Dance: indoors, online and in the wilds of the natural world.