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Wild Grace™
Ecstatic Dance
with
Paula Byrne
Rancho La Puerta,
Tecate, Mexico
February 18-24, 2012
For more information:
www.rancholapuerta.com /
503.804.7660
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Release any notion of what dance looks like
Reclaim your natural, authentic movement
Calm your mind and awaken your body
Wild Grace™ is ecstatic dance that invites exploration
of movement that "feels good" rather than "looks
good".
Through a blend of music and silence, movement and stillness,
we transform the everyday dance into a journey of self-discovery.
Paula's inspiring facilitation creates a safe, playful container
to deepen body awareness, expand your movement vocabulary and
connect to the pleasure of moving your body from the inside out.
Come! – Discover the sweet spot where the
wildness of Soul and the grace of Spirit unite.
A personal note from Paula:
"Imagine a place designed to get you lost in tunnels of jasmine
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Where flowers tower over your head and breaks in the trees reveal
breath-taking views of mountains that are rugged and gentle at the
same time.
Imagine a place to walk and wander in solitude ...
A vibrant, blooming oasis with amazing gourmet meals, high-end spa
services, top-notch fitness professionals and friendly locals. From
the moment I arrived at Rancho La Puerta, I felt welcomed, safe
and special. It took almost a full week for me to traverse all of
the different "rooms of natural beauty" at RLP. Each day,
I would encounter a new path not yet taken, a new plant not yet
seen, a new smell not yet experienced. The walkways are surrounded
with a swirling mix of fragrances: jasmine, sage, rosemary, faint
chocolate from an unknown plant.
I learned so much during my stay ...
I learned to slow down and enjoy the soft sun. That my portions
of food are twice what they should be. That if food is tasty enough
and healthy enough, I will be satiated and satisfied. I learned
that fresh lemonade actually IS an appropriate substitute for red
wine. And I'm much more pleasant when I'm not whacked out on caffeine.
I learned a ripe mango is as delicious as chocolate -- really! And
that a soft breeze calms and energizes at the same time. I learned
that bunnies and squirrels get along just fine, and they like to
hang out in the meadows at dusk. I learned that the bright, bold
colors of Mexico are a perfect antidote to grey Portland skies.
I learned that there are many paths to fitness and RLP offers almost
every single one. And that sometimes just sitting in the shady spot
of a sunny field of wildflowers is the best thing you can do for
your heart
If you want to spend a week being pampered, getting in shape and
learning about your body in a perfect mix of simplicity and luxury
-- check it out.
RLP is a very special place on earth. I hope you'll come dance
with me."
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DanceQuest™
a women's retreat
with
Paula Byrne
Breitenbush Hot Springs
Detroit, Oregon
Friday - Sunday,
October 26 - 28, 2012
BEGINS: Friday Dinner
ENDS: Sunday Lunch
COST: $165-$225 sliding scale plus lodging ($145 if registered
by 9/28/2012)
DEPOSIT: cost of lodging, For more information:
info@SomaSpace.us / 503.804.7660
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"If I could say with words what my dances are
telling, there would be no need to dance them."
Enter the temple of your body. Drop into art-time and soul-space.
Embrace your authentic movement. Listen to the whispers of your
heart.
DanceQuest offers 3 days of of movement, stillness, music, silence,
journaling, ritual, and soul-crafting.
We come together to remember our vision, reclaim our wisdom and
rejoice in community.
Using movement as fuel and breath as fire, we burn away what no
longer serves.
Engaging intuition and instinct, we connect to a larger self, breaking
open a life that has grown too small.
~ If your body is tired of being ignored ~
~ If your heart desires a nurturing circle of women ~
~ If your soul needs reflection and rejuvenation ~
If you want to get away, and back to yourself ~ the dance awaits.
Since 1996, Paula Byrne has facilitated conscious movement in Wild
Grace™, DanceQuest ™, Soul Motion™ , contact improv,
authentic movement, and trance dance. She teaches internationally
and is Owner/Director of SomaSpace in Portland, Oregon where she
maintains a teaching practice.
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