How does Chakradance work with:
THE SEVEN PRIMARY CHAKRAS
"Each of our Seven Primary Chakras govern the health and wellbeing of specific body parts and organs, and each influences a different aspect of our lives – be that our instincts; our intuition; our self confidence; our emotions; our sexuality; our relationships; and our purpose.
Together they encompass the whole human experience – and so, when we explore these chakras through Chakradance we explore every facet of our being."
Read on to find out how Chakradance engages with each of the Seven Primary Chakras...
RHYTHM
FOR YOUR SOUL
Chakradance is a practice of dynamic moving meditations. Blending free-flowing dance with particular frequencies of sound, Chakradance will free the energy in your body. This will open you to a deeper experience of life.
When you discover the power and the energy that resides within you, it is like coming home...
MULADHARA
Base Chakra
The first centre to explore on the chakra map is the base chakra. The spontaneous movements that emerge while dancing the base chakra tend to draw inspiration from tribal dancing, as found in the indigenous cultures of Africa, Australia and North America. These tribal dances are linked to the issues of the base, including our roots, survival and grounding.
In CHAKRADANCE, emphasised movements of the legs and feet connect us to the solid earth. Many envisage dancing around an ancient campfire, bringing the primitive tribal dance to life. These ancient cultures also had imitative dances, emulating the movements of animals. Again, we can draw inspiration from these roots and dance in an animal-like way. In this wild and raw animal dance, our innate instinctual self is reclaimed.
SVADHISTANA
Sacral Chakra
The dance of the sacral chakra can be inspired by the feminine dances found in the Middle East, South America and Hawaii. Dances from these regions celebrated many of the qualities associated with the sacral chakra, including feelings, emotions and sexuality.
This sacral dance can be slow and sensual, or flirtatious and erotic, with fluid movements of the hips and lower belly. Throughout this dance one transforms into a gypsy, a belly dancer, an ancient goddess, as we surrender to the serpentine movements of the feminine.
MANIPURA
Solar Plexus Chakra
To dance the solar plexus chakra is to call on the warrior dances of ancient Greece, Morocco, Spain, Mexico and Brazil. These warrior dances were masculine, powerful, athletic and virile, as they rhythmically mimicked the art of the fight.
In CHAKRADANCE, we enter this dance with dramatic movements, strong, purposeful and clearly defined. As the energy builds, movements can become more complex, even frenzied. Through this dynamic movement, the solar energy ignites, and our inner warrior emerges.
ANAHATA
Heart Chakra
Dancing the heart chakra is being moved to dance with joy and compassion. In ancient Egypt dances using exaggerated arm movements would gently whirl participants into deep states of joyful harmony. Dancing the heart chakra mirrors this.
Also reflected are dances from China, in which mimetic movements expressed the union of heaven and earth, symbolised balance—one of the chief operating qualities of the heart chakra.
In CHAKRADANCE, we draw inspiration from these dances, and move the arms to feel uplifted, light and free. Inspired by the ancient ones, we dance a soaring journey of love, compassion and joy.
VISHUDDHA
Throat Chakra
The dance of the throat chakra can be inspired by many ancient dances, where the voice and dance were woven together. In Ancient Egypt, performers often danced while reciting poetry, while in Hawaii, chant and dance were combined to communicate the story. In Tibetan culture, mystical rituals performed by monks would combine chanting and sound, with delicate movements of the body.
In CHAKRADANCE, we weave sound and movement to intensify self-expression and creativity.
AJNA
Third Eye Chakra
At the third eye chakra, we can lift up into ecstatic and altered states of consciousness through trance dance. This practice is still common throughout the world, and existed in many of the ancient cultures of South East Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. There were numerous reasons, ritualistic and medicinal, for entering into trance.
In CHAKRADANCE, trance dance is used to open the third eye chakra. Each dancer drifts into his or her own visual universe … images, colours, insights … the third eye has no boundaries.
SAHASRARA
Crown Chakra
The dance of the crown chakra is a devotional dance. Cultures from every continent have embraced some form of religious or spiritual dancing. In ancient Shamanic practice, dance was used to commune with the Spirits, whilst in Ancient Egypt there were certain ritual dances that were crucial to the successful outcome of religious rites. The Tantric Buddhists of Nepal have an ancient dance tradition known as Charya Nritya, a Sanskrit term meaning 'dance as a spiritual discipline.'
In CHAKRADANCE we open the gateway to the soul through a meditative sacred dance. This is the most paradoxical of dances: it is the dance of stillness. Often there will be little physical movement visible to any observer. The dance is internal, for now it is the soul that dances, dancing with the gods.
THE 7 PRIMARY CHAKRAS
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Integration Dance
Dancing through the ancient chakra system awakens not only our bodies, but expands the mind, and calls out to the soul. The chakra system provides us with a model for integrating body, mind and spirit. This model encompasses the whole of human experience and provides an opportunity to find harmony and balance within our lives.
Working with the chakras through dance connects us to the core of our physical beings. Once this connection is achieved, other less tangible experiences of the mind and spirit can be contained, embodied and finally integrated.
Samantha offers a range of Chakradance classes & workshops to suit your personal lifestyle and intention for healing.
Classes are offered on a private basis for individuals or couples wishing to explore their journey in an intimate setting. These sessions are bookable upon request. Email Samantha today to begin your journey.
Throughout the year, Samantha will also offer scheduled classes and workshops for larger groups.
These will be advertised on the events pages and available to book online.
A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CHAKRA ENERGY
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