Month of August 29-September 26, 2010

Work Study - 5Rhythms®: Dancing in the Present

Through dance we move into the mind of awareness, attending to what is and arriving into the present, shedding the fear that keeps us from expressing our true nature. We were all born with the innate wisdom to dance, yet many of us have lost touch with this truth. During this program, Lucia Horan will lead the group toward reclaiming the power of the dance and awakening the healer within.

5Rhythms is a moving meditation practice in which we explore the dynamic nature of the body. The practice is a map that helps us understand the natural rhythms of life as they move through us. We will enter the realms of the feminine mysteries through Flowing, the masculine mysteries through Staccato, the integration of feminine and masculine through Chaos, the mystery of joy and transformation through Lyrical. And finally, through Stillness, enter the dance of wisdom.

Additional practices include Esalen® Massage, expressive art (painting), writing and poetry, mantra (chanting), meditation, Native American sweat lodge (healing and purification ceremony, weather permitting), and sharing circles. All levels of experience are welcome. For more information, visit www.luciarose.com.

For information on how to apply go to http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html.