We invite you to step into a powerful, immersive experience weaving the dynamic energy of 5Rhythms® movement with the deep wisdom of Indigenous traditions. Rooted in the teachings of the Esselen people, this workshop is an invitation to reconnect — with yourself, your community, and the natural world.
For millennia, rites of passage and sacred ceremonies have marked the transitions of life to foster deep connection and a sense of belonging. Today, many of these traditions have been lost or fragmented, leaving us yearning for meaning and community.. In this weeklong journey, we’ll honor the wisdom of the past while creating space for a new kind of homecoming — one that transcends gender, background, and experience.
Through guided movement, storytelling, and shared rituals, we’ll celebrate diversity and unity, embracing both what makes us unique and what brings us together. This is a space for authentic expression and deep listening, where every story and background is honored.
This workshop is a collaborative initiative as part of the healing and reconciliation process between Esalen Institute, participating faculty, and the Esselen Tribe.
PRIJAVI SE!
In a world burning with division and disconnection, IGNITE is a call to remember: we are not just minds; we are breath, bone, spirit, and story.
This is not your typical movement workshop. This is a revolution of rhythm, a fierce celebration of difference, and a soul-stirring dive into what it means to truly inhabit your body, whatever body you’re in.
Led by Douglas Drummond, a dynamic 5Rhythms® teacher known for his deep, inclusive approach to embodiment, and Dr. Victor Pineda, a global force for disability justice and human rights, this experience welcomes every body and every story. Together, we’ll burn through the barriers that keep us separate and dance into a new kind of belonging.
We have two amazing guest musicians: Sanga of the Valley and Nick Ayers.
PRIJAVI SE!
Christina Graham-Smith
San Diego, California
Podučava Od: 2014
Pleše od: 2007
Majica Alba
Sacramento, California
 
Pleše od: 2008
Juliette Kunin
Nevada City, California
Podučava Od: 2010
Pleše od: 2001
Sylvie Minot
Sausalito, California
Podučava Od: 2001
Pleše od: 1994
Tom Truman
Santa Cruz, California
Podučava Od: 2016
Pleše od: 2006
Jenelle Smith
Irvine, California
 
Pleše od: 1997
Albo Mussmann
Arcata, California
Podučava Od: 2024
Pleše od: 2017
Bettina-Kira Neumann
San Francisco, California
Podučava Od: 2024
Pleše od: 2012
Qibei Shen Steiner
Berkeley, California
Podučava Od: 2024
Pleše od: 2013
jacia Kornwise
Chico, California
Podučava Od: 2004
Pleše od: 1990
Jake Smith
San Diego, California
Podučava Od: 2023
Pleše od: 2015
Alessandro Moruzzi
San Francisco, California
Podučava Od: 2014
Pleše od: 2007
Vehllia Tranne
San Francisco, California
Podučava Od: 2014
Pleše od: 2010
Jo Bainbridge Cobbett
Los Angeles, California
Podučava Od: 1997
Pleše od: 1988
Margaret Wagner
San Francisco, California
Podučava Od: 2004
Pleše od: 2000
Davida Taurek
San Rafael, California
Podučava Od: 1987
Pleše od: 1987
Bella Dreizler
Sacramento, California
Podučava Od: 2008
Pleše od: 2001
Daniela Peltekova
Los Angeles, California
Podučava Od: 2007
 
Aaron Lifshin
San Francisco, California
Podučava Od: 2016
Pleše od: 2010