Anatomy of Bliss

Bliss is a sensation that arises in the body through breath and dance and connection. 

Anatomy, in this context, involves exploring the internal and external structures of the body through movement and playing with the physical relationships between body parts.

As dancers, we have countless opportunities to joyfully explore these structures, creating new pathways in the body, mind, and heart, and arriving at an ecstatic state of being.

Pleasure prompts the brain to seek new experiences and stimulation, fostering curiosity, creativity, and the desire to explore the world.

It is a powerful force of our creative nature, reorganizing us physically and inspiring us to dance.

Using various techniques we will explore our bodies and dancing relationships, discovering the joy of movement and being moved by life itself.

This week will activate new levels of bodily intelligence as you lean into joy and pleasure. We will approach pleasure through all forms of creativity, moving beyond its narrow social interpretation related to sexuality. Pleasure is a force of our creative nature, physically reorganizing us and making us dance.

The Team:

Willemijn de Dreu, Samuel Lettelier & Leilani Weis met on the dance floor and the curiosity and respect for each other's work created a deep friendship. From connection and experience we create a safe place to dance and explore with depth and joy.

They all three have many years of experience in working with movement and people.

During the week it is possible to have individual sessions with Samuel or Willemijn.

The practice:

5Rhythms: Dynamic dance journeys to a real, vulnerable, wild, instinctive self.

Feldenkrais: Intimacy with our own pleasure through the details of self movement.

ContactImprovisation: physical relationship with a dance partner. 

The Location: 

Sadhaka, Moulin d’Orsennes, mid France (45 min from Chateauroux). 8 Acres of wild land where you can walk, swim, relax in the sauna or chill at the fire place.

Beautiful indoor workingplace and a great outdoor tent with good dance floor. 

Date & Times: Arriving July 27th from 16.00, leaving august 2nd around noon.

The costs: Depending on your choice, prices range from € 810,- to € 995,-. This includes 6 day’s of 3 workshops each day, food, accomodation and facilities such as sauna. 

Check options

There is a few discounts available, please email info@dansendhart.nl

More info & Registration: Sadhaka.nl/en

Life is energy in motion. 

You are welcome to explore, express, and surrender. 

TESTIMONIALS

‘Dance, dance, dance, all kinds of inspiring music and guidance of really perfect teachers. The space was very well held, everyone felt welcome and safe enough to be with their experience and let go of what they were carrying. Wonderfull. I loved it, I admired it, I enjoyed it. Thank you all so much for the connection and dedication’.

‘The teachers were superb, The location is perfect. Overall, I had a really nice time and very well may come back again in the future. Well done!’

‘I loved all the propositions! The cacao ceremony brought me a lot and I got a good feeling of the 5 Rhythms. I was able to work on my personal transformation and also just have fun! I felt really held, comfortable and supported by the team Times of sharing were also very important’