Ecstatic Dance Oakland - Sharu

Weds Night - 3/13 - Sharu 7pm // Contact Improv - Bronwyn Ayla 7pm // Yoga - Annie Anton 8pm // OPENING CIRCLE 8-11pm // Ecstatic Dance Journey - Sharu 11pm // Sound Healing - Egemen Sanli ::SHARU::. Internationally acclaimed clutch DJ for when you need to get it just right, a dancers dj, Sharu’s sound pushes you to the limits liberating your mind, body and buddhi. Studied in many genres of electronic music since the late 90’s, Sharu’s has a seasoned ear for blending a dynamic journey unifying any dance floor. He is among the most sought-after DJs in the conscious dance movement playing Ecstatic Dances world-wide such as Australia, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, New York City, and, of course, all over the West Coast! As a Vedic Astrologer, timing is at the crux of his methodology. His sensitivity to the moment informs the choice of music he plays to ignite any dance floor! Hours and Hours of live recordings and mix tapes on his soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sharu-us Contact Improv - Bronwyn Ayla (Michaelis) is devoted to dance as a sacred practice that encourages the full embodiment of ourselves in our lives. She interweaves Axis Syllabus, contact improvisation, mindfulness, and somatic awareness into her unique approach to the art of movement. She draws on her extensive training in anatomy, developmental movement, Chinese medicine, Body-Mind Centering, circus arts, body psychotherapy, yoga, and Continuum. Inherent in her philosophy is the inseparable relationship between healing and dance. The marriage of these serves as a vehicle for the empowerment of ourselves and the nourishment of our destiny. Bronwyn runs her Holistic Medical Arts Clinic in Berkeley, CA where she treats people with a combination of acupuncture, plant medicine, ritual, Rosen Method Bodywork, Reiki, and nutrition. She is an Axis Syllabus Certified Teacher. www.bronwynayla.com Yoga: Annie Anton Hello, my fellow songbirds! My name is Annie, and I am a teacher, mentor, and guide for those wishing to feel the freedom through using their own voice, open and connect to the unique and raw power of their self expression, and find permission to feel the body's capacities for pleasure and joy. - Your heart is gem - and your voice, once given permission, can allow you to see just how much beauty you hold. I am honored to be a part of your journey in reclaiming the power that your voice, your body, and your presence holds! www.annieanton.com Sound Healing: Egemen Sanli Egemen (Ege) is a modern dervish traveling to find his own voice within world music, carrying the flag of his Turkish roots as a musician. Ege plays the sitar alongside other ethnic instruments (shamisen, saz, hang and handpan drums, banjo, flutes) and is able to bring out the mystic and invigorating qualities of all. www.egemensanli.com Upstairs: Free Coat & Bag Check (8pm - 11:30pm) Cushy Mats, Conversation, & Free Kung Fu Tea Service benefitting Om Shan Tea At the Bar: Brilliant Herbal Elixirs, Rhythmic Seed Dancing Cuisine & Firefly Chocolates Main Floor Windows: Meditation Altar & Table Massage available $18 Drop In Multiple Discount Passes also Available at the Door 4 for $15 each ($60), 10 for $13 each ($130) Cash or Card. Online or at the Door. Free Dance: Volunteers arrive at 6pm Sharp OR Stay till Midnight (check in at the Front Door) Free Dance: Your Birthday Week! Ecstatic Dance is a Freeform Movement Journey DJ'd with Modern Bass Music spanning all Genres, Tempos, Emotions, and Intensities. You are Welcome and Accepted as You Are, in this Judgement Free, Open Community. There are 3 simple Guidelines to maintain a Safe and Sacred Space together. 1. No Talking on the Dancefloor 2. Move as You Wish 3. Respect the Space (which includes no Shoes, Booze, Phones, Perfumes, and each other's Space) www.Edance.org/w