"...expansive, inspiring, freeing..."Beth M.
ABOUT
Dance Journey is a dynamic, transformative and restorative movement meditation practice that uses evocative and danceable music to practice mindfulness and presence through movement. The class is a combination of guided and unscripted movement to inspire you to get out of your mind and into your body.
"The class was an inspiration to me. It opened up a new perspective on dance as a meditation practice". J.R.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone that is willing to move and interested in exploring the power of movement and music in a welcoming environment. You don’t need to be a dancer. There is no way to do this wrong. There are no steps to learn. This dance practice is about exploring our own unique movement, about being present in ourselves to discover our own internal choreography as a source of guidance and inspiration in our lives. A way to learn from from dance, rather than to learn to dance.
"The hour flew by quickly--and I left feeling energized. I'll be back!" Allen R.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Practice mindfulness through movement
Deepen your connection with self and others
Burn calories, feel nourished, relieve stress
Experience more spontaneity and expressiveness
Feel energized and relaxed at the same time
Lessons are metaphors for your larger life
Join a welcoming and safe community
"It's a great way to reconnect to your own rhythm in a relaxed and fun setting." Anna K.
WHAT TO WEAR
Dress comfortably so that you can move. Dance in bare feet. Socks with rubber grips are acceptable if the floor is not slippery. If you require foot support, wear dance shoes or clean running shoes. Bring water and a towel if you tend to perspire while moving/dancing.
DANCE UGLY! LET IT GO!
"I wasn't really sure what to expect but I really got into it! I loved it actually! Virginia R.
INSTRUCTOR
BARBARA RICHARD
Barbara Richard has been a follower of authentic movement and conscious dance meditation practices for 25+ years and loves nothing better than to share the practice with others and connect through movement and dance. She leads Dance Journey sessions in San Francisco and is also available for leading groups in your location. Please use contact box below to email her for more information.
"Barbara was hired by our organization to lead a group of 50+ leaders as part of our leadership retreat on the theme of embodied leadership. She guided everyone in a gentle, fun, clear, connective, and safe way. Her work is a gift and so is she."
A.F., Director of Ministries, Calvary Presbyterian
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Where you stand, be the soul of that place. Rumi