ground into the vibration
of the earth and feel this
vibration dance through
us. As everyone loosened
up they felt more and
more comfortable to
literally dance with awareness but
like nobody was watching. This is not
a dance class – there are no steps to
learn but the energy that is generated is
electric. Using your voice for authentic
expression is highly encouraged as
making sound helps with the release of
blockages. At varying stages throughout
the afternoon there was yelling,
screaming, wild laughter and sobbing.
Wow, wow, wow
.
We asked Shell a couple of questions
to clarify the experience:
What is the significance of the Cacao
Ceremony to Kundalini Dance?
Kundalini Dance is an amazing
process that encourages grounding
into Earth feminine energy (Shakti) .
Through the breath, sound and dance
movement this energy flows through
the chakra system of the body and
brings into conscious awareness any
areas where energy may be stagnant
or blocked. As the blocks are danced
through and cleared a feeling of
lightness and love fills the spaces as
the energy flows upwards and then
back down to the heart to seek union
with the masculine(Shiva) . This is
alchemy in action. The doorway to
this transformation is through the
heart chakra and the sacred cacao can
provide a deepening of this experience
as it helps open the heart to love.
Chakras – what are
Chakras?
The chakras are
energetic centres that
our energy naturally
flows through. Chakra
translated means spinning wheel.
There are said to be 7 wheels or centres
contained within the physical body –
this information has come to the west
from ancient Sanskrit texts and has
been circulated widely with the growth
of the yoga movement. These centres
are located along the spinal column
starting at the base of the spine and
move upwards to the crown of the head.
Each chakra resonates with a different
colour, sound, sense, element and
function within the human body. This
energy that flows through the body is
given many names in the east– prana,
chi, lifeforce. Western science is only
now beginning to unravel what the
ancients have always known.
at school who got her mum to write a
note so I could skip dance class. Early
in 2018 I signed up to dance a Kundalini
Dance Series in Brisbane. A series goes
for 7 consecutive weeks – Week 1 starts
at the Root Chakra and then winds week
by week through each of the chakras
until it finishes at the Crown. I have
been on a journey of self discovery for a
long time and I found Kundalini Dance to
be an amazing personal growth tool that
quickly and safely encourages emotions
to rise and be released. Oh, and its lots
of Fun.
So Dance – sure –
bring it on.
Teach it – Never.
I should never say
Never!!! Through a series
of serendipitous events
in September 2018 I found myself in Bali
with my best friend of 40 years learning
how to teach this amazing modality with
the founder and creator of the dance
Leyolah Antara.
Leyolah is truly one of the most
amazing women I have ever met – real,
authentic and on her own personal
mission to help raise the consciousness
of humanity.
24 beautiful souls from all around the
world gathered and together we danced,
cried, screamed, howled, prayed and
found hidden aspects of ourselves that
allowed us to pass through the doorway
from dancer to teacher.
Teaching Kundalini Dance is an
evolution for me –the more I dance, the
more I learn about myself, the more I
heal and the more able I am to hold the
space for others on their own healing
journey.
So, is Kundalini Dance tm a healing
modality?
Many things are healing – watching
a sunrise, a walk in nature, holding a
new born baby – anything that connects
us back in with ourselves gives us an
opportunity for awareness and healing.
Kundalini Dance offers a safe space
to connect with ourselves and freely
express without fear of judgement. At
times it can get very noisy as we allow
all those sounds we have repressed
previously to find a voice. When we feel
safe, we can let go. And the self can heal
– through love.
Is it Kundalini Yoga?
No its not. I love Kundalini Yoga but
there is no connection between the
dance and the yoga style.
Can anybody dance?
My personal classes
are for 18years and
older. There are classes
offered by others that
are structured for young
adults.
Some dances are for Women
only, some for Men only and some are
integrated. Each has its own peculiar
energy but all are very powerful.
Michelle -
[email protected]
Where did you learn to teach
Kundalini Dance?
Well long story short, I’ve been
teaching Yoga for a few years now but
never in my wildest dreams did I ever
consider teaching dance. I was the kid
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