Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Congregation Etz Chayim
4161 Alma Street,
Palo Alto, California
Please plan to join the fun at Etz Chayim's next Ruach
(Breath of Spirit) Dance. Experience the joy of free-form meditative movement
guided by beautiful music, Saturday, February 23, 7:00 pm - ~9:30 pm. Stay for vegetarian potluck snacks right
after, and make a few new friends.
You don't need to be a member of Etz Chayim, believe in
God or even be Jewish to enjoy participating.
Meditative movement is easy and appropriate for all ages - you just "dance as if no one were
looking." Dropping out of words,
you'll discover personal insights as you connect with that "still small
voice" inside through this innovative, embodied way to center, pray, feel
refreshed. And it's fun - smiles
guaranteed!
Shake off the stresses of the week and experience the
Divine shefa (flow) within your whole being through free-form ecstatic dance,
guided by kavanah (intention) drawing on Jewish texts and ideas.
Our open floor provides a safe, non-
judgmental/non-performance environment, allowing you to explore free-form
meditative movement guided by carefully-curated recorded music.
No talking on the dance floor lets us move out of our
heads and into our bodies, hearts and spirits.
No experience needed. Free-form means no set
"steps" to learn (though during initial stretching/warm-up time we
offer newcomers a few tips). It's easy: if you can walk, sit and/or move your
arms, you can enjoy this experience. Our meditative movement space is for
self-expression - not a night-club or party vibe. [Event is drug and alcohol
free); no photos/videos allowed; phones muted & out of sight.]
A beautiful quiet area in back allows you to slow things
down yet still participate as a meditative listener. You choose your own pace
and move however you like.
After our musical journey, we'll gather in a sharing
circle. If it's dark, we may do Havdalah
(to end Shabbat sweetly together).
Always included is time for healing prayers for those in our lives (and
for the world).
Cost: $10
