This event will have 3 distinct and important parts, designed to stimulate and nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
Part 1: Live Interview with Special Guest Speakers
~Mind~
We'll share a heart-centered live interview with a panel of guest speakers. Ruthie Lerato guides the conversation as we sit back and enjoy.
Part 2: Cacao Ceremony with Sound Meditation
~Spirit~
As we sip cacao in circle around the fire, a special guest musician will share a soothing, peaceful sound meditation.
Natalie Lain will guide us through a Cacao Ceremony, offering a guided visualization to help us open the heart center and connect to the spirit of cacao, inviting and allowing our inner love to rise to the surface.
Part 3: Ecstatic Dance & Drum Circle
~Body~
Heather Solomon 200 E-RYT will lead gentle yogic movement before and after the dance, ending in a meditative savasana.
We'll tap into the beautiful, transformative power of music and freeform movement during an ecstatic dance around the fire.
If you're new to this...know that you can warm yourself up to it at your own pace in this safe and love-based space.
After the dance, join in a captivating drum circle around the fire. BYOD- bring your own drum or drums to share. <3
Theme: Our theme will be the focus of our live interview and collective intention for the evening. You are also welcome to set any personal intentions for yourself that you’d like to explore throughout the evening. Ecstatic Dance is a powerful way to release what no longer serves you and to invite the new and creative insights in. August theme to be announced.
What to bring:
Blankets or Chairs for sitting
WATER (We recommend a reusable bottle so you can fill up at our water stations.)
Drums, Shakers, and any other instruments you’d like for the Drum Circle
A journal if you want!
A favorite mug (for Cacao)
Flow toys are welcome!
This event is family friendly, however we kindly ask that it remain pet free.
Itinerary:
5:30-6PM Settling in
6-7PM Live Q&A Interview with Speakers led by Ruthie Lerato
7-8PM Cacao Ceremony w/ Guided Heart-Opening led by Natalie Lain & Sound Meditation (special guest musicians tba)
8-10:30PM Ecstatic Dance & Drum Circle
*Come and go as needed
Substance Policy:
To respect the mission of Amethyst and to protect the sanctity of our container, we ask that you do not bring any drugs or alcohol to this event.
To learn more about Cacao Ceremonies feel free to read this article: Click Here
Note: If you plan not to partake in the Cacao ceremony, that’s okay! You can sit in the circle even if you do not prefer to drink any. There are also plenty of amazing nature trails to explore all over Amethyst!
Payment: (Suggested Donation of $15, plus $5 for optional cacao)
Please consider donating $15 or more per attendee to support the efforts made to create this atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
The Cacao Ceremony will be optional and we are asking for $5 for each person who joins to cover the cost of the Cacao.
PLEASE pre-register for cacao: Click Here
You can pay the $5 fee via Ticket Tailor using the link above or via PayPal at natalielain22@gmail.com. If you'd prefer to pay in cash at the sign-in table please inform Natalie you are joining by emailing her at natalielain22@gmail.com.
Donations can be made via PayPal at natalielain22@gmail.com, via this link, and by cash the day of. We appreciate you contributing to help make this event possible!
Located at Amethyst Retreat Center: 44 Buffalo Creek Rd, Duncannon PA
About the Ecstatic Dance:
Our PLAY-list is designed by Natalie Lain who regularly DJ’s ecstatic dance experiences. The music is intended to guide you on a sweet and powerful inner & collective journey. It incorporates a variety of music styles to help you explore moving your body in new and refreshing ways. (Some genres include organic-electronic, EDM, reggae, folk, and percussive tribal beats.) The dance is a unique and personal experience for all who attend. You are truly dancing as an act of love for yourself, with an intention to move in ways that feel good and release any concerns for how you appear externally. In this safe space, we hope that you may find yourself shedding layers of tension, of criticism, or of any other unnecessary energies. We encourage you to be gentle with yourself throughout the process, exploring your edges and nourishing your body, mind, spirit, and heart. For some it can be a fun, lighthearted celebration, for others a full-on workout or emotion release; it depends on what you want to get out of it! This is a safe space with loving individuals where you can feel free to receive and express with compassion and without judgment. You are welcome completely - come as you are. <3