Body Temple Dance
Exploring: The Witch Wound
Hosted by Sarah Rayne
Body Temple Dance is a somatic and spiritual movement language that combines dance, therapeutic somatic movement, mystical teachings, energetic awareness, and modern trauma healing technology to support people in feeling their feelings, experiencing presence, exploring sensations in their bodies, and awakening to the inherent aliveness that comes with being human. Developed by Adriana Rizzolo of the Power of Love School, this powerful modality has emerged from her many years of research & teaching in energy healing, nervous system & trauma healing, transformational work, yoga, poetry, and dance.
Each class is unique, and begins with a teaching on a theme & exploration through practices such as readings, writing prompts, energy awareness exercises, chanting, or meditation. We then begin to move to a specially curated playlist, intended to bring us further into the theme, and explore it through the language of our body and felt sensations. The movement portion is accessible and open to all bodies & levels of ability - no experience or skill in dance is necessary. Finally, we close with an optional off-camera group discussion to share how we are feeling & what we experienced during class.
For our inaugural class in October, we will be exploring the theme of The Witch Wound. The witch wound refers to the experiences we might be holding from we’ve been rejected for being unique, strong, different, and powerful, in a world or society that feels threatened by us. This can be something you may have experienced in this lifetime, childhood, past lifetimes, or an ancestral trauma that you may have inherited and carry in your DNA.
We’ll also be exploring the idea of the shadow, and how our weirdness can actually be our magical super power. We’ll work to heal & alchemize this wounding into a space for celebration & empowerment. You do not need to identify as a witch in order to attend! This class will be beneficial for all people who have ever felt rejected or othered for being themselves, which a lot of us can likely relate to.
All are welcome, no experience necessary!
Special Introductory Exchange // $11
(future classes will be $22!)
*Pre-registration required!
Sign Up: https://firebird.as.me/btd
*A few full scholarships are available for those with financial need, with priority given to BIPOC. You can apply here: https://forms.gle/uUMTuavNKXfBFwpD7
*Replay available if you can’t make it live!
*Please dress in comfortable clothing, and have an open space to move in
*Please have water, and a notebook and pen (or computer if you prefer)
*Wireless headphones are recommended for optimal listening experience
*Class begins at 11am PT // 2pm ET // 8pm CET
About Sarah (she/her): Sarah Rayne is a queer witch, a healing artist, and a holder of sacred space. She alchemizes group magic & expands awareness through her ceremony + workshop offerings, and supports clients on their healing journeys through nourishing 1:1 sessions that include tarot readings, reiki energy healing, intuitive guidance, and/or sound healing. She is the founder and magician-in-chief of Firebird Healing Arts, and shares her magic locally in Portland, OR, as well as online, with the whole world.
www.sarahrayne.com | @sarahraynebow