Rainbow Shaman Expression & Dance

I enjoyed dance as a child but it was not until the early 90’s, attending holistic dance events, that my love of movement was re-ignited.

In my early 20’s, I sustained injuries from an accident and began searching for ways to work with my body’s ability to move in a more mindful way.  I explored several different modalities, before studying to become a facilitator in Dublin for two years with two amazing teachers called Lani O’Hanlon Lani O’Hanlon | The Poetry Foundation and Antoinette Spillane (who has now sadly passed).

The course involved using the body’s energy centres, or chakras, as a framework, to explore somatic movement, dance, meditation and creative expression. I qualified as a teacher in ‘Dancing The Rainbow’ in 2002 and began holding events in the U.K.

Journaling our process in a creative way inspired my painting the stones that later transformed into the Power Stone Cards.

This framework still informs the ‘bones’ of most of my creative work and is the basis for the movement practice I teach and work with today, alongside my experience running a healing practice for years and my shamanic studies.

The Benefits      

Moving in a deeply connected way offers a mindful approach to exercise, provides opportunities for release and facilitates body/mind re-connection. It strengthens neural pathways for the body’s experience of connection, recognition, relaxation and fun.

Regular movement combined with dance can:

• Restore energy and re-balance the nervous system
• Free stress and tension held within the body
• Release endorphins to help combat depression
• Provide pathways for trauma release
• Increase our capacity for self-expression
• Improve positive mindset/body image
• Enhance self-confidence
• Improve co-ordination & general levels of fitness
• Act as a ‘prayer in motion’ and a medium for elevating consciousness
• Help us experience a sense of connection to others
• Strengthens our sense of belonging improving communication to others
• Feels good and makes us feel happy!

What To Expect

Rainbow Shaman Dance offers pathways for re-connection to your body’s inner wisdom, opening gateways for self-expression and enjoying conscious dance away from the idea of performance.

Music is varied and global in content to support and develop self-awareness and body/mind connection via grounded movement practice. Taking responsibility for listening to your body’s needs and levels of fitness are encouraged at all times.

Techniques for developing presence, relaxation and stillness through breath work and meditation may be incorporated into events.

What I offer

I have a passion and enthusiasm for sharing my skills that are inclusive and motivational.  I have worked with all age groups and abilities to bring people together for enjoyment and learning in a supportive environment.

I offer Chakra Dance Workshops tailored to your specific needs for your business, festival, retreat or event, including personal celebrations and collaborations. Email to arrange a call to discuss your requirements.

For deeper more embodied practice, I offer events combining creative expression, meditation, movement and dance to help tap into the body’s own wisdom, allowing space for self-expression, release and transformation. I also collaborate with other facilitators to provide a varied programme of learning.

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