YOGA DANCE JAM
Facilitated By Michelle Anise Patchen CMT, RYT

JUNE 4th 7:30-9:00PM @ Prana Yoga Center

858-456-2806 1041 Silverado Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 www.prana-yoga.com

Dance until the dancer disappears and only the dance remains - Gabrielle Roth

CLASS DESCRIPTION
As we experience the union of body, breath, and mind in it’s most unhindered form through the medium of dance, we access the core of our most sacred & vital energy. The inherent wisdom of our body is allowed to shine through in it’s own unique, authentic way, responding in the moment to the pulse of life and rhythm as it flows through.
You will be gently guided through this 1 ½ hour movement session using the metaphor of the elements, the basic building blocks which comprise the natural world. This structure will act as a platform to help you to dive deeper and let your own authentic movement unfold from within. Beginning with the Ether element, the realm of thought & intention, we will travel through varying levels of pulsation and intensity as we connect with the breath through the spacious, unbounded quality of the Air element, move through the purifying, untamed heat of the Fire element, and into the soothing, tidal flow of the Water element. We will end in stillness with deep relaxation and integration as we connect to the solid, grounding essence of the Earth element.
No dance experience or ability needed. All are welcome

MICHELLE BIO
For over 15 years a passion for dance coupled with a love of music has taken Michelle on a wondrous journey in the US & abroad in Brazil, India, & Spain, where she has explored various movement styles such as: Flamenco, Odissi, Rajasthani Gypsy Dance, Capoeira, Tribal Fuzion & American Tribal Style Bellydance, West African Dance, & of course Yoga Asana. Michelle has also studied The 5 Rhythms with Gabrielle Roth & Lucia Horan at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur.