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Join Sylvie and Wendy in Malinalco, Mexico, in 2024 for a special Medicine Circle, surrounded by this secluded valley's lush beauty and ancient mystique!
Medicine Circle is a profound fusion of movement, sound healing, ceremony, community, and reverence for the land. It will unfold amidst the enchanting landscapes of Malinalco, Mexico, a place steeped in myth and mysticism. In Aztec mythology, the goddess Malinalxochitl once chose Malinalco as her home, and the people of the village hold a reputation as sorcerers. Nestled in a relatively isolated valley, Malinalco is surrounded by mountains adorned with a prehispanic pyramid, adding to the aura of ancient wisdom and magic that permeates the area.
Crafted by 5Rhythms instructor Sylvie Minot 16 years ago, Medicine Circle interweaves potent lineages—Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms Movement, Angeles Arrien’s Four-Fold Way, and the healing sounds of Tito LaRosa.
Within the Medicine Circle, we dance, embracing dances of all forms—big and small, quiet and loud, joyful and serene, cathartic and tranquil. We harness the power of sound—drums, rattles, bells, rain sticks, and song—to beckon the Spirit forth. We offer prayers for ourselves, others, and our collective well-being. We invoke our ancestors, guides, and the spirits of the land, honoring the past while forging new pathways toward healing.
Dancing together in this sacred way is our medicine.
Sylvie Minot received her BA in Dance from San Jose State University and a Master's Degree in Theology in Spirituality and Holistic Health. She is a certified 5Rhythms® Teacher trained by 5Rhythms founder Gabrielle Roth, a heartbeat teacher, and the creator of Medicine Circle.
Sylvie has studied psychology, indigenous healing rituals, energy medicine, and sound healing. The teachings of cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien, author Caroline Myss, and Peruvian sound healer Tito La Rosa inspire her.
Sylvie and Wendy have led Medicine Circles throughout the United States, Mexico, and Australia.Event Organizers:
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Event organizers are Sofia Broid in Malinalco, México, and Sylvie Minot in Marin County, California. Sofia Broid has danced in Medicine Circles, and it is her dream to offer this event with Sylvie at Las Suculentas Retreat Center in Malinalco, México. They are excited to share their love of Medicine Circle and Mexico.