BaliSpirit Festival 2018

Foundational roots
This class is all about stability. When we are stable we are grounded, able to expand and serve. Everything else extends from this foundational root.

We can view this truth through a therapeutic  perspective.

We all know that the strength of a structure is dictated by the foundational blocks at the source . Our physical and energetic body is the same. In this class we examine the feet, legs , sacrum  and hips as our foundational roots and bring a new state of strength and suppleness to this foundational area. The lessons learnt in this class will encourage you to bring a heightened form of awareness to our foundation and inspire you to carry out simple and effective regular practices so life becomes an easeful dance .

Incudes bodywork focused on rejuvenation the legs and releasing hip tension.

Fire and water
The two elements of Chinese medicine have a dynamic and interconnected relationship in all aspects of daily life . Do you suffer from worry, anxieties and scattered thoughts ?
Or do you get bouts of lethargy, coldness in feet and joint pain?
This is a common symptom in our yang dominated society where we are continually drawing from our bank account of life force.

In this class, you will discover ways we unconsciously deplete ourselves and cause the fire to rise up disrupting natural flow . You will be offered a simple and usable package of life style changes, pressure points and exercises for self care and bodywork to share with another to bring us back to a revitalised state that brings Yin and yang back to harmony.  

TRE is a simple, gentle and profound technique that facilitates the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle and the release of physical and emotional tension and stress. The TRE exercises tire the legs, triggering an involuntary shaking and trembling response, which begins in the legs and often spreads throughout the body. This natural response - called Self Induced Therapeutic Tremors (SITT) - is the nervous systems way of discharging long-held tension and unconscious body contraction (due to everyday stress and traumatic life experiences), in order to restore the body to wholeness.

Some of the reported benefit of TRE are:
Healing of symptoms of sciatica and fibromyalgia, release of deep chronic tension and anxiety, better sleep, increase of overall energy and stamina, shake loose of unconscious muscle contraction, improved circulation and flexibility, relief from chronic back, neck and shoulder pain.

TRE was developed by Dr. David Berceli, a bio-energetic therapist and social worker, who used it successfully worldwide working with soldiers, firefighters, police officers and survivors of war, natural disasters and other traumatic circumstances to help alleviate the many symptoms of post-traumatic stress. TRE is taught in over 40 countries worldwide.

TRE is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The exercises are simple and they can be modified to accommodate any body’s need. In this daylong workshop, participants will learn about the neurology, anatomy and physiology of stress and trauma, about the history and origin of TRE and how it helps release stress and contraction from the body. Also, by experiencing the tremor response twice, they will get a solid foundation to continue their practice at home.

Healing yourself trough the vibration of movement and sound. During the class we will guide you to a deeper place inside, using Asanas, words and the sounds of exotic instruments, magic vibrations and high frequencies, connecting to the purity of our heart, the power of intention and our capacity to open up the spirit. Let´s move, realign, reconnect, rebalance!!! :)

Sensual Vitality Masterclass w/ Anna Maria
Embodied, elemental ecstasy is a womans’ natural state of being. This class dives into the essence practice of taoist shamanic arts and tantric energy cultivation for womans body and spirit. Unleashing the true ecstatic embodiment of earth, water, fire, air & spirit - practical tools how to integrate orgasmic vitality in all areas of life.

Within Chinese Medicine the metal element is represented by the white tiger, precise, strong and pure whilst the wood element is represented by the Emerald dragon, abundant, flowing and generous. This gets played out within our physical, psychological and energetic beings. It is a relationship that dictates our harmonious flow within and out, within our surrounding environment and has a large impact on the health of our joints.
In this class we take a good structural and energetic look at the shoulder joint.
 
Discover a simple yet very effective thai massages sequence that deals with this troublesome joint.

Embrace the depth of Chinese medicine as we  free flowing movement to harmonise the liver and its role towards tendons and ligaments.

Invite the strength and sensitivity  of the tiger to allow the free flowing dance of a happy dragon. Yoga asana and Bodywork with Chinese medicine.

A sacred workshop inspired from various mindful rituals across cultures and the Goddess archetypes that helped women rediscover their inner radiance. Rituals and knowledge that helped heal, energize, empower and smile. The session includes Sweet Spot a body breath practice that helps you heal, use of special blend of aromatherapy oil, meditation and soothing chants.

Workshop and Guided Meditation

The blood and energy pathways within our body are commonly and aptly referred to as the rivers of life. When the river flows free and abundantly we are joyous within vitality and radiant health.
The blood and Ki are really two faces of the same coin. We need Ki to move the blood and we need blood to to bring aliveness(Ki)  and warmth to the physical body.
 
In this three part class, we examine the circulatory system (fire element) and its huge role in keeping us strong and supple.
We also explore the meridians in charge of transforming food into blood (Earth element) and the meridians in charge of storing and detoxifying the blood and creating a free flow of prana (wood element) 

When the river of life is moving like a great warm river you are flooded with a new found vitality that has you springing from step to step.

Some solo and partner work.

Interested in subtle energy? Join Cat Kabira in her wild passion of the subtle body. Here we’ll talk about essentials in working with energy and give a background to what the basis of Cat Kabira Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is.

You will learn:
The importance of grounding and how to ground
The true meaning of boundaries
What creates holes in our field and how to strengthen them
How to Function Healthily as an Empath
What does it mean to listen to the field and how to get clear information

Cat Kabira is known for her powerful and unique way of working with energy. Her goal is to empower you to discover, own, and expand your own superpowers.

Discover the transformative power of mantras to light up our cells and awaken qualities within ourselves. No instruments, just the power of our voices as we combine the mantras with mudras and meditation. Each mantra is shared with an understanding of what it means, why and when you chant it as well as the Mudra (hand posture) that goes with it. We come into a Meditation between each Mantra and you will experience the healing sound bath created by us chanting together in a group. You will learn a variety of mantras from rounds of the auspicious number 108, to melodic mantras connecting to Ganesha, Shiva, and the Maha Shakti.

In the age of #metoo and the legacy of toxic masculinity, what does it mean to be a man today? Many men have rejected the told story of masculinity as dominant and aggressive and have stepped into the role of the “good” man instead, trading passion for domestication. And yet, something was lost in the fragmentation of the masculine soul.

Beginning in the late 80’s, the resurgence of the mythic men’s movement offered another way forward - reclaiming our wild man and mapping our internal terrain through the archetypes: Magician, Warrior, Lover, King. The neo-tantric traditions articulated the fundamental erotic polarities of the universe, yet potentially replaced an old essentialist orthodoxy for another. Now, the time has come to weave a new era for the integrated man, the unification of the masculine and feminine within all of us.

Through the combination of movement, storytelling, discussion, and integrative practices, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to attain a new level of self-mastery, the courage to step into collective solidarity, and the pathways toward a healed culture of masculinity in service toward Life. Male, female and nonbinary people gratefully welcomed.