Art Positive Holistic Workshops & Guided Practices

A guided Ecstatic Dance and Somatic Movement Practice is one of my favorite offerings to lead. Art Positive is about combining the arts and wellness. Dance was the first art I practiced. This type of dance helps us to heal and connect with our bodies.

Ecstatic Dance is freeform movement, meaning there’s no choreography to learn. With Somatic movements, we use the body as an entry point to heal and feel, guided by music and light suggestions. In this holistic practice, you follow your intuition and your body’s intelligence. This form of movement therapy and deep process work draws on Shamanic traditions to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual integration. It can be used as a modality for addiction, trauma, and disordered eating.

"Life is a dance. During a Holotropic Breathwork Workshop with Dr. Judith Miller, we were asked to summarize our experience in one sentence after days of breathwork and integration practices. My realization came when, during a session, she gave us the option to move if we wanted to. I usually lay down, but this time, I chose to move. I noticed that I could slow down and move in half-time to the music playing, process things slowly, move to the beat and get out of my head, connect with my body, or speed up to double-time when I needed to release energy. This experience made me realize that, just like in the dance, we can slow down or speed up time to manage our life energy and feelings."

After that transformative weekend, I embarked on a journey to Morocco for a yoga retreat. The universe aligned perfectly, as the retreat offered breathwork classes that deepened my experience. Being open, prepared, and fully immersed in this magical place, I had an enlightening realization. With guidance, I saw that I was being called to reconnect with my roots and channel the energy I had cultivated to help heal others. Dance was my first love. I traveled, studied, and taught dance throughout my childhood. The Yogi and intuitive healer running the retreat recognized this energy and invited me to guide a dance at the end, introducing me to Ecstatic Dance. When I returned home, I researched and discovered a program called "Heal Through Dance." It resonated deeply with me, and I pursued it, ultimately becoming certified to teach.

Always on a spiritual path, I discovered new freedom by changing my lifestyle and moving away from indulging in wine, bars, and parties. I immersed myself in activities like becoming a Certified Reiki Healer, practicing Ecstatic Dance, attending Sound Baths, participating in Shamanic Journeys, and engaging in Yoga and Qi-gong. My sobriety date, 10-10-2020, holds magical significance, perfectly aligning with my affinity for patterns. This experience has taught me the essence of living life on its terms, embracing emotions rather than seeking escape. Now, I can relate to and help others achieve a healthier lifestyle by maintaining sobriety.