A Graceful Journey | A 5Rhythms® Movement & Mindfulness Workshop

“Energy moves in waves. Waves move in rhythms. Rhythms move in patters. Patterns move in cycles. A human being is just this. Nothing more. Nothing less. A dance”  Gabrielle Roth

In the dance of life, the state of Grace is one that is free of all resistance. Learning to embody this is gift that you will take with you for all time. If we call off the fight with reality, we can begin to accept what is. In doing so, we diminish suffering and learn to relate to the reality of pain in a more skillful and compassionate way.

Through the map of the 5Rhythms, we investigate the art of graceful transitions. How are you at beginning, following through, and ending?

This practice gives us a clear method of understanding these stages. In doing so, we learn where we are moving and where we get stuck. With this knowledge we can bring grace, balance and ease into each stage of the creative process. From birth, through life, to all endings and even death.

The 5Rhythms are a moving meditation practice, a map of how energy moves. They teach us the patterns, rhythms and cycles of life through the rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness.

In this workshop we will integrate the stillness of Buddhist mindfulness meditation with the moving meditations of the 5Rhythms. The Buddha encouraged us to bring wise attention to every aspect of our lives.

In sitting meditation, we have the opportunity to observe the mind and body at rest through silent introspection. In the practice of the 5Rhythms, we engage in mindfulness while in motion. The two polarities of moving and sitting meditation together mirror the dance of life and open the door to peace, well-being and balance.

All workshop hours contribute to the 5Rhythms® Teachers Training (*Waves Level). No experience is required.

Workshop Hours:

Friday: 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: 
Russian Hall
600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 3K1

Cost:
$395 CDN Regular
$345 CDN Reduced rate for seniors, students & underemployed

Please register early as this popular workshop is likely to sell out.

Cancellation policy:
Please note that all cancellations will incur a $50 administration fee. Cancellations after May 1st will receive a 50% refund. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations after May 15th unless a replacement can be found.

If we need to cancel/postpone our workshop, then we will refund participants 100% of their workshop fees. Please note that we are not able to cover any costs incurred by participants for transportation or accommodations, so please organize your travel and travel insurance with this in mind.

About Lucia Horan:

Lucia Horan was born and raised in the Esalen community and is a leader, wife, and mother. She has been teaching since 1998. Lucia received lifelong direct training with Gabrielle Roth in the 5Rhythms® method. She is formally empowered to teach Buddha dharma in all capacities. She is a certified Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness teacher. Her unique perspectives on insight have been published in the book Dancing with Dharma: Essays on Movement And Dance in Western Buddhism. Additionally, Lucia is a somatic educator for Tony Robbins Life Wealth Master, PepsiCo Latin America DEI dept, and GoogleX Moonshot Factory. She co-teaches focus groups in Buddhist meditation, emotional intelligence, grief work, and women’s empowerment.

More info: https://www.luciahoran.com/