Moving with Spirit
Ecstatic Body Postures and Moving Prayer
Journey to the realms of Non-ordinary Reality using ‘Ecstatic Body Postures’.
Bring your vision into your body with Moving Prayer.
Ecstatic Body Postures are a sacred technology used by our elders thousands of years ago to commune with the world of spirit. Now, to regain access to these realms, participants hold a posture from an early indigenous culture. Accompanied by drum or rattle, they enter a visionary trance state.
They then dance their trance experience with Moving Prayer to embed the visionary sacred teachings into this reality.
Saturdays, March 4, April 1 & April 29, 2023
10 am – 1 pm
On Zoom
$210 or $200 Early Bird if paid by February 20th
10% discount for the underemployed
$395 if taken with Authentic Movement: A Path to Loving Awareness
No Previous Experience Required
Register early as space is limited. No one turned away for lack of funds.
For information and registration tannisis@shaw.ca / 604-267-9951
Registration is complete only when payment is made.
Authentic Movement: A Path to Loving Awareness
Authentic Movement’s basic structure is a dyad in which one (the mover) follows the unfolding expression of their body’s movement, while the other (the witness) observes with compassionate acceptance. The process continues with verbal sharing which further affirms the witness’ compassion. Thus, the mover gradually begins to absorb the witness’ kindness which allows a more loving acceptance of self. This dynamic interaction encourages the loving core of each to unfold and blossom into an embodied, heart-filled relationship.
Sundays March 5, April 2, April 30
10 am – 1 pm
On Zoom
$210 or $200 Early Bird if paid by February 20th
10% discount for the underemployed
$395 if taken with Moving with Spirit: Ecstatic Body Postures and Moving Prayer
Previous experience with Authentic Movement required
Register early as space is limited. No one turned away for lack of funds.
For information and registration tannisis@shaw.ca / 604-267-9951
Registration is complete only when payment is made.
Ongoing Workshops
Contact Tannis for dates and locations.
Authentic Movement
In this introduction participants will learn the form of Authentic Movement. They will explore the roles of mover and witness to gain a deeper understanding and acceptance of their embodied experience in all areas of their lives.
Authentic Movement and Performance
Using Authentic Movement to access and manifest deeper levels of our selves, we may enrich our presence in performance, enhance creative exploration, and increase awareness and trust of the body. The form of Authentic Movement is especially useful for dancers and actors.
Moving Prayer
Our need to pray is as ancient and central to life as our breath. In this workshop, we listen to the prayers moving in and through our bodies using guided visualization and structured movement improvisation. By joining body, mind and spirit to dance our prayers, we celebrate ourselves and the earth as miracles of Creation.
Moving with Spirit: Ecstatic Body Postures and Authentic Movement
Learn to journey to the realms of Non-ordinary Reality using Ecstatic Body Postures and integrate the teachings of spirit into conscious awareness with Authentic Movement. Discovered by anthropologist Felicitas Goodman, Ecstatic Body Postures are a sacred technology used by our elders thousands of years ago to commune with the world of spirit for healing, divination, and ritual celebration. Now, to regain access to these realms, practitioners hold a posture from an early indigenous culture, accompanied by drum or rattle, and enter a visionary trance state. In this workshop, we will explore both practices to connect with our ancient roots and the guidance of spirit. Transformed by these gifts, we will feel our place in the web of life and a compassionate acceptance of all being.
Embodying the Roles We Play
This workshop begins by embodying our unconscious realms through Authentic Movement, inviting the emerging parts of ourselves to dance their roles. Then, using the playful tools of drama therapy, we will discover and enact the stories that wish to be revealed.
Hunger Spirit and the Body
A split between our bodies, minds, and spirits can leave us feeling profoundly starved. This workshop uses movement, art, and creative writing to investigate personal and cultural issues which prevent us from nourishing and loving ourselves. We will discover and enter the body’s wisdom, creating a path to heal.