In the 5Rhythms practice there are usually one or more of the Rhythms we feel comfortable and at home in - where we find our groove easily, connect with ourselves and could happily keep dancing on and on. Then, there are those that feel less known, more awkward to us, too slow or too fast, just not … [Read more...]
Winter and the Mystery of Stillness
In the past few weeks on this dark side of the earth, in the potentcy of the winter solstice, have you noticed yourself going inside...reflecting into the internal quieter corners of yourself...the warmer cosier snugglier corners of the house...maybe even the spicier, soupier recipes cooking on your … [Read more...]
Dancing With Change
Dear Dancing Friends, I always feel Autumn as such a time of change in the year, especially here in NZ where we have the dual impulses of growth and dying in any one season. We have a maple tree in our garden and throughout the day leaves make their graceful descent to the earth. I remember … [Read more...]
Thank you from Christina Demmler
Dear dancing friends, I feel very loved in these difficult days and want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who has shown support in so many ways. The fundraising event was extraordinary and I still marvel at how this lovely evening came together so quickly and how many people supported … [Read more...]
Fundraising Dance Event For Christina Demmler
Friday June 24th, 7-10pm at Blockhouse Bay Boatclub, Auckland See Map Here DANCE: 5Rhythms Wave with Geordie Jahner & Sacha Paddy MELT: Live Music & Dancing with Fraser Bruce and Co PLUS: Delicious Dessert & Raw Chocolate Elixir, Great Offerings, Silent Auction Entry … [Read more...]
Heartbeat2 at Mana Retreat Centre
dear Friends, I just wanted to say a huge "THANK YOU!" to everyone who participated in our second Heartbeat weekend workshop at Mana Retreat Centre last weekend. I am overwhelmed by the beauty and magnificence of each of you and am still buzzing from the whole experience. I am always moved by … [Read more...]
Joining Up The Body
by Julie Forsey It was from Deborah Jay-Lewin, the 5Rhythms teacher from Findhorn that I heard the phrase ‘Flowing elbows’, and my dance completely changed. Part of my brain struggled with this, it stuttered and stammered ‘b-b-but my elbows belong in Staccato!’. My body knew what to do with … [Read more...]
