EDB Sundays: Winter Solstice Special | Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Journey | OSARA, Sea Gypsee & Journey2the1

EDB Sundays | Winter Solstice Special

Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Journey

OSARA, Sea Gypsee & Journey2the1

 Sun 18 Dec | 15:00 - 18:30

58th Bristol Scout Group (Scout Hall), Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6PU

EDB Sundays

Every Sunday (starting January 2023)

15:00 - 18:15 | Scout Hall, Bristol, BS5 6PU

8 Jan | Sea Gypsee | Tickets
15 Jan | Anna-Lisa
22 Jan | Dani Tonks & Field of Lights
29 Jan | OSARA

EDB combines the worlds of Ecstatic Dance, diverse dance music and sound system culture with prayer, mindfulness and ritual.

Using the practice of Ecstatic Dance we create a held space for you to express, expand and experience rejuvenation through movement, dance and sound.

The experience is a modern day ritual where the communion of people, movement and sound serve as mediums for transformation, liberation and soul invigorating celebration.

Our community gatherings are sober and suitable for all ages, abilities and people.

Come as you are. Dance as you please. Be your unique self.

Sea Gypsee | Cacao Ceremony

Sea Gypsee aka Marie Bouzounie completed her Cacao Ceremony training with Malaika Darville in Bali in 2019. She has been on a ongoing personal journey with the medicine since then. Marie connects with Cacao as a way to deepen her relationship and to heal disconnection with the Earth. She holds Cacao Ceremonies with total reverence for the medicine, as well as for the indigenous people who have been passing on the knowledge and wisdom of Cacao from generation to generation.

She is a humble servant of the medicine, recognising how Cacao can teach and support us to deepen our connection with the heart of ourselves, the Earth and Mother Nature.

See below for preparation and guidance for the Cacao Ceremony.

OSARA | Ecstatic Dance

Honouring the rich diversity of music that can be found in the UK and around world, OSARA creates powerful and transformative dance journeys that are ever evolving and responding to the spirit of time, community and place.

He loves to push the musical boundaries of Ecstatic Dance, taking the journey into the depths and to the edges, incorporating more experimental, edgy and underground styles and genres. He finds inspiration from many scenes of music, especially Underground Dance Music, Sound System culture and Rave culture. Expect Techno, Afro, Jungle, DnB, Rave, UK Funky, Global Bass, Folktronica, Medicine music, Folk music, World music, along with a few surprises and everything in between.

OSARA has DJ’d and facilitated at Ecstatic Dances such as: Los Angeles, London, Helsinki and Dallas to name a few. He has also DJed and led Ecstatic Dances at: Medicine Festival, Boomtown, Lovejam, Buddhafield, amongst others festivals. He is a resident DJ for Ecstatic Dance UK, London.

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Journey2the1 : Kyle Medford-Hawkins & Tia Sunlight | Live Sound Journey

Introducing Kyle Medford-Hawkins and Tia Sunlight from the Journey2the1 collective. They share sacred melodies from different lineages of indigenous peoples from across the globe which are translated through hybridised cultural expression.

Kyle is a multicultural multi-instrumentalist. He uses deep earth based sounds to craft Sound Journeys which sooth the soul and open the heart.

Cacao Ceremony

Preparation

We recommend avoiding or reducing your caffeine intake on the day of event and timing meals so you are not full. This will help your system assimilate the Cacao and prepare your body to receive more subtle energy cues from the Cacao. 

Drink at least 1 litre of water before the Cacao Ceremony throughout the day and stay hydrated. 

If you are taking SSRI antidepressants, please consult with your doctor first and let us know. 

About Cacao

Theobromine Cacao is one of the most nutrient rich foods in the world! Cacao aids in longevity and has many powerful antioxidants. Theobromine present in Cacao, dilates blood vessels, relieving stress on the heart, and sharpens the mind.

The tryptophan and tryptamine serotonin present in Cacao, make it a natural antidepressant. Cacao is the only food plant found containing Anandamide (from the Sanskrit word Ananda meaning "bliss”). Anandamide is known as the chemical of happiness, an endorphin our body produces, giving us feelings of euphoria. Cacao also contains abundant Phenethylamine, a class of biochemicals that our body produces when we are in love.

Cacao enhances the qualities of what is already there, helping us release stagnant emotions creating space for healing and celebration. We will connect with the spirit of Cacao as a Sacred plant medicine and ally, with the intention of connecting to ourselves and each other. 

Amber Audio Sound System

We have been working with the Bristol legends, Amber Audio, ever since we first launched EDB in February 2019. They provide the highest quality audio equipment, using one of the top audio manufacturers in the industry, d&b audiotechnik.

Schedule

15:00 Arrive & Stretch 
15:30 Opening Circle
15:40 Cacao Ceremony
16:10 Ecstatic Dance
18:10 Sound Journey
18:25 Closing Circle

Venue & Parking

58th Bristol Scout Group (Scout Hall), Gadshill Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6PU

Google Maps link for venue:
https://goo.gl/maps/NN5thB4hvt2KCRo57

The venue has it's own car park.
Please walk, cycle, Voi or use public transport where possible. 

What to Bring

• water & bottle
• dress in layers
• something to lie down on for Sound Journey (blanket, yoga mat or similar)
• anything else you need

Tickets

Tickets

By purchasing a ticket you agree to respect and follow the Ecstatic Dance Guidelines and Safe Space Agreement for our sessions (see below).

Ticket price includes 1 x cup of Ceremonial Cacao

• £20 Standard | SOLD OUT 
• £22.50 Supporter | SOLD OUT
• £17.50 Low Income | SOLD OUT

After purchasing a ticket, if you haven't received a confirmation email, please check your Spam Folder. If it is not there, please email us.
Alternatively, you can simply turn up and give your name / email address on the door to gain entry.

Refunds

Please note, we do not arrange refunds or exchanges.
We encourage ticket reselling via the ‘Ecstatic Dance Bristol Community' group on Signal (please email OSARA for the link).

Disclaimer

Please note, that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Ecstatic Dance Bristol is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at this class (dancing as you feel, on a wooden sprung dance floor).

Ecstatic Dance Guidelines

We use the following guidelines to create a safe, held and sacred space for ourselves, each other and our community:

• Be here: no outside shoes
• Be free: dance how you want / no judgement
• Be present: no phones / cameras
• Be embodied: no talking on the dance floor
• Be clear: no alcohol
• Be consensual: respect & honour boundaries of others. If it's not a clear yes, it's a no 

Safe Space Agreement

• Take responsibility for yourself, your wellbeing and your belongings
• Be mindful and aware of self and others
• Respect yourself and each other
• Respect personal space of others
• Be consensual and respect boundaries of others - if it's not a clear yes, it's a no
• Please ask a Space Angel at the event if you need support or help with anything

Links

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Ecstatic Dance Bristol
@ecstaticdancebristol
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OSARA
@osarasound
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Come as you are. Dance as you please. Be your uniqueness.

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