Winter Solstice Yoga & Ecstatic Dance

Join us for this special 3 hour offering to celebrate the winter solstice. A time for self-reflection, renewal and regeneration. DETAILS: 8:45am – Doors open 9-9:10 – Opening 9:10-10 – Yoga with Evan 10-11:50 – Ecstatic Dance with Andrew ALLSGOOD 11:50 – Closing circle **If you come for yoga please arrive in time to be settled for 9am start. If you are only coming for dance, please be mindful of the yogis finishing up as you arrive. Sliding scale $15-$30. We accept cash and credit card at the door. You can also purchase your entry in advance via Eventbrite below. If cost is a barrier, please contact the organizers. Newcomers are welcome! No prior experience necessary. ABOUT EVAN: Evan is a passionate activist for social and political change. He spends his time fostering connections between conscious living, maintaining awareness of one’s inner guide and the strength of the collective community. His intention behind practicing and guiding yoga is to create a journey of self-love, healing and empowerment. His classes integrate mindful sequences with precise alignment, while embracing the natural flow|energy that fosters grounding and inner strength for all. Breath centered and challenging, Evan creates an environment that encourages slow mindful movement that draws you beyond convenience. Evan’s Solstice Flow will leave you feeling REaligned to your intention and purpose, stronger and more connected. ABOUT Andrew ALLSGOOD:: Andrew has been moving dancers with his selections of music for over two decades. A lover of music and movement he understands how to build a vibe from the ground up and take the dancers he’s lucky to play for on a rhythmic journey of emotive, forward-thinking sounds. A 5 Rhythms disciple and an easy Dance Temple convert, Andrew cherishes the chance to play music & move with like-minded souls all over the west coast. https://soundcloud.com/andrew-allsgood https://m.soundcloud.com/andrew-allsgood/blissful-thinking ACCESSIBILITY: The Russian Hall has an exterior ramp which provides access to the main entrance, lobby, and upstairs hall, as well as an accessibility lift to the downstairs hall and wheelchair accessible bathroom. HOUSEKEEPING: **SHIRTS ON PLEASE** Please keep your shirt on on the dance floor, regardless of your gender (we've had a fair bit of feedback around this of late and have decided out of fairness to ask everyone to keep their shirts on) ** CELL PHONE USE ** We have a 'no cell phone use' policy in the dance space. If you need to use your device, please do so in the foyer or outside. ** KIDS ** Kids under 12 are free! AND -- Parents are asked to kindly monitor their little ones, especially during the closing circle. If it's quiet, and your kids aren't - please help guide them into relative silence. Otherwise please take them outside the quiet space so as not to distract others. ** TALKING ** The dance floor is a no-talking zone. This is again done to remove any distractions and to allow for dropping in more fully. If you need to have a conversation, however brief, please step out into the foyer or go outside. If you witness a conversation happening, you are welcome to gently remind people of this request (with a gesture). ** DANCING ** Enjoy your own personal dance or spark up creative movement with others. If you wish to dance with someone, look for eye contact or the body language of an invitation. At any time, you or the person you are dancing with, may choose to end the encounter by moving away, or bowing with hands in prayer. **SPONSORS** We are grateful to our amazing sponsors who help keep us hydrated and fuelled. Should you so desire, please be ready to enjoy some Hippy Snacks, Guiyaki and some Bucha Brew from our lovely sponsors. HERE'S MORE OF WHAT ECSTATIC DANCE OFFERS: • Practice freedom of expression through movement, while respecting and being aware of those around you. • Tune into an eclectic selection of musical flavors from a revolving lineup of fantastic facilitators. • Inspire and explore new ways to move your body. • Learn to enter into a state of trance without the use of substances (no drugs or alcohol please). • Non denominational closing (can be in the form of a prayer, meditation or circle) • Minimal facilitation. You are free to move as you wish. IN CLOSING: Take care of yourself, others and the space. Bring a water bottle. Breathe. Wear comfortable clothing for movement. Be prepared to sweat. If you are attending yoga, please bring your own mat.