(re)discover your natural RHYTHM

“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.”

—Joseph Campbell

Natural rhythm is natural law. Existence is an experience of entrainment—the natural condition of the universe being in perfect harmony. When we are in our natural rhythm, we exist in harmony with who we are, what we want, and how we connect to our life.

As humankind traversed time from hunter-gatherer societies through industrialization and into the technological advancements of the past century, an incremental disconnect between nature and the people has occurred. Each stage of human innovation and corresponding ‘tuning out’ from the natural world and her rhythms fostered an individual ‘tuning out’ from the self. When we become aware of and connect to the under current of cycles and rhythms in the world, we get the opportunity to ‘tune back IN’ to our own innate rhythms and live a life of compassion, gratitude, and reciprocity.

The time is now to (re)discover your natural RHYTHM!

PROGRAMS

Co-creative experiences that guide individuals to reunite with their natural rhythm. RHYTHM inspires participants to connect with their inner-voice and the cycles of the natural world to build lifestyle rhythms grounded in play, wonder, trust, and forgiveness.

the DRUM: a community drumming & rhythm circle
Drumming is medicine. It is a primal way of communicating with yourself to stir the wild within and inspire a reconnection to your natural rhythm. When drumming comes from the heart and holds the intention of play, fear dissolves. Within this safe and supportive environment, the inner-child is given permission to emerge and express itself in a loving and spontaneous way. Carried upon the waves of sound, you find your innate playful spirit and flow it out into all aspects of your life.
The DRUM is a commUnity experience rather than a teaching. The intention is to cultivate a dynamic and free-flowing rhythm circle to explore who we really are–rhythmic, spiritual beings in physical form. The DRUM circles are an inclusive space where everyone is both the leader and the follower. A space where we invite ourselves to engage in a way that honors our own beat; creating percussive sound, moving the body, or just BEing with the healing energy. Rhythm instruments of all kinds are welcome in the circle–drums, rattles, shakers, flutes, bells didgeridoos–as we relearn the gift of PLAY.
Community Circle | 75 mins | $15 | All ages welcome!
Bi-weekly on Mondays at 6p | Hanai Center Bend, Oregon | Sign-Up
Medicine Drum Dreaming & Didgeridoo Sound Journey | Journey Inward to Awareness
Guided by the ancient wisdom of the Medicine Drum’s healing ‘heart-beat’, participants will be led on Drum Dreaming journeys to connect with the energies of the Earth and Spirit planes. Drum Dreaming is a way to travel through the doorway of the heart-space into the original states of consciousness where you become aware of and (re)connect to the undercurrent of cycles and rhythms within the universe – and your life. Come and begin your Journey Inward to Awareness!
Gathered in sacred circle, each session will open with an explanation of the healing capacity of the Medicine Drum’s rhythmic beat as well as the indigenous concept of natural law. A guided energy opening and breathwork practice will engage your Natural Awareness and wake up your inner listening. Once the mind and body are settled into a relaxed state, you will follow the drum beat and Jordanna's voice into the Dreaming - similar to a guided meditative state. Within the Dreaming, you will travel on the sounds of drum and didgeridoo through various landscapes to engage with guiding energies and call-in wisdom on focused topics. Upon call-back, you will be wrapped in the sounds of Earth Medicine while your energy and body integrate the Dreaming Journey. The session will close with a sharing circle, accompanied with hot tea, where the group will explore how the guidance and symbolism from the Dreaming offers honest and specific insights into the human experience. Co-Facilitated by Jordanna Anawalt & Sean Pepers
Group Session | 2 hours | $45 | Ages 8+
Monday, October 23 at 6p | Hanai Center, Bend Oregon | Register Here
Individual Session | In-Person | By Appointment - Connect with us!
Tribal TranscenDANCE™ | Movement as Medicine
A space to FEEL. A space to HEAL. A space to TRANSCEND.
An indigenous inspired dance ceremony that (re)connects us to spirit-based communication and healing wisdoms across cultures and timelines. Trance dancing dates back thousands of years and has been adapted to modern times as a space to explore and expand into the original states of consciousness through free movement just as our ancient ancestors once did. Through the gateway of active breathwork and deliberate darkness, we enter the Dreaming; eyes covered in a bandana surrounded by Tribe, we dance.
Dance reminds us of the indigenous wisdom is Movement is Medicine; and the practice of trance dance is held in an intentionally curated environment to fully support the dancer as they travel deeply inwards to find and unearth aspects of self/existence that rest beneath the surface of conscious awareness. An interplay of four congruent components–Conscious Intention | Active Breathwork | Darkness | Free Movement to Sound–creates an unparalleled opportunity to let go of the tension and density which the Mind-Body-Heart-Spirit collect as a result of the modern human lifestyle. Surrendering to the darkness and tapping into your other senses is an act of courage and supports your trust of self and community. This release can be experienced fully, in a space of raw vulnerability without any filters or fear of judgement as no one is watching you. As the dancer, you hold the power to move and express in whatever way you wish as your whole BEing responds to the soundscape and your altered senses. It is a total immersion into the YOU dance of the present moment.
Workshop | 4 hours | January 2024 Events TBA
Remember Your Rhythm | Medicine Drum Birthing
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and engage with Mother Earth’s natural rhythms through the ancient wisdom of the Medicine Drum. This 2-day workshop weaves a series of guided Drum Dreaming Journeys into the deeply personal experience of birthing a medicine drum.
Group or Individual | 8 hours | $222+drum materials cost
Sacred Spirit Shaker | Medicine Rattle Birthing
Travel with the ancient wisdom of the Medicine Rattle through the doorway of your heart-space and learn to engage with the energies of the Earth and Spirit planes. This 2-day workshop weaves guided Drum Dreaming Journeys into the deeply personal experience of crafting a medicine rattle.
Group or Individual | 4 hours | $111+rattle materials cost
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