TranceDance-a journey of movement into the sacred dance of life--Transcending time and space.

	WHAT IS TRANCEDANCE?
Trancedance is a unique blend of healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms (both natural and electronic), transformational breathing techniques and the innovative use of a blindfold or bandana. Used together they stimulate a 'trance' state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being. Trancedance takes participants on an 'inner journey' not limited to our normal perceptions of space/time. Trancedance's primary focus is on healing and our relationship with spirit. By dancing within the seclusion of darkness we discover a possible solution to what we saw as impossible. Through Trancedance we disappear, become more like our spirit, less attached to our challenges, making it possible in the experience to let these obstacles go.
First aspect "Intention" It is important that you have a focus on what you want your journey to reveal. You come into the dance with an area in your life for which you seek healing; maybe its somewhere you�ve been stuck, have a question or have a situation you want some insight into. It could be that you want to experience and express joy, thankfulness or pure playfulness.
Second aspect "Darkness" In more ancient times Trancedance rituals were done primarily at night because darkness was a necessary context for participants to focus on their inner experience or 'visions'. Darkness creates a state of suspension or 'stopping time', an altered state or 'trance state' where there is no one but ones self. It is within this inner journey that we connect with spirit and the truths it reveals. So the blindfold/bandanna becomes a spiritual tool allowing each participant to block out all distraction and to become present to the richness of his or her own experience.
Third aspect "Breath of Fire" Allowing ourselves to fully deeply breathe is to experience our aliveness! In this continuous breath pattern our consciousness begins to shift creating an altered state. Our ego starts to separate so that our Spirit can intervene. As this state intensifies individuals report experiencing states of fear, grief, laughter, peacefulness and/or serenity; they experience the knowledge and trust that their Spirit is nurturing, compassionate and truthful and that what is happening is perfect.
Fourth aspect "Movement" Authentic movement arises from the breathwork guided by the universal om; it is deepened through tribal trance music. Participants move as their Spirit expresses. Some people stay still, some drop to the floor, some never stop moving throughout the dance. Some laugh, some cry, some see vivid visions and/or report a presence of an animal spirit(s) joining them. Anything's possible in Trancedance. Everybody is definitely in their own special place. Each one goes to a deep place within themselves. The dance ends and participants lie on the floor allowing themselves to gently come back from their journey.Parashakti works with each one individually integrating hands on healing, chanting and clearing of energies. When each one is ready, blindfolds are removed and sharing takes place; each participant may share his/her experience and ask for what is needed from Parashakti and /or the group to complete the journey.
Earth YOGA
Parashakti will be offering ongoing yoga classes. She has evolved a yoga practice for students at all levels that draws on deep and rhythmic breath-work, flowing movement, guided imagery, chanting, music and shamanic practices. The practice is designed to be wholly integrative: to strengthen the body, quiet the mind, awaken the soul and free the spirit.