EARTH DANCE - A Movement Medicine Cacao Ceremony - London

Join us for a transformative ceremony that celebrates Earth Day. Come experience the magic of a carefully crafted Movement Medicine Cacao Ceremony, designed to awaken the heart and guide us into a deeper sense of connection.

The journey weaves together the healing power of dance, inspiring harmony singing and the heart-opening medicine of cacao. It is infused with soulful self-enquiry, evocative music, and the potency and strength of community and co-creative synergy. Aware of the suffering and disconnection we see in the world, we gather resources to empower us as we envision a brighter future. One where we can purposefully engage in support of our planet. We call on the rich and fertile atmosphere of the season to nourish our hopes, dreams, and intentions, as we come together to lift an embodied prayer for our own lives, the earth and all our relations.

We are incredibly honoured to have special guests Sophia Efthimiou and Tom Peto with us. To find out more scroll down and check out this beautiful video. One of many inspiring songs led by Sophia.

**See booking notes, Guidelines and other event details below

PARTICIPANTS SHARE ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES

“The Movement Medicine Spring Equinox Ceremony was an immersive, contained co- created and full sensory movement based ceremonial journey. Mira sensitively and intuitively wove the threads of the Movement Medicine practice into a shared tapestry which contained and  connected our embodied experiences and dreams for the future. Mira would sometimes layer the music with inspiring spoken performance using language and sound to encourage a deepening of our experience and self expression. I was left inspired, uplifted , connected and with the image of committing to watering my seeds of hope and desire this Spring with my own compassion and love. I highly recommend Mira’s work, it is safe, permissive snd nourishing at the deepest level.” - Dance Movement Psychotherapist, UKCP, ADMP

“Yet another beautiful ceremony. Mira holds a fiercely loving space where you feel both held and supported but also encouraged to take responsibility for yourself. She somehow embodies a gentle yet firm hand at your back that empowers you to be courageous in the dance, to reflect on which areas of our lives we can bring attention and responsibility to, but also to include all parts of ourselves and each other in loving awareness and understanding. I danced deeply with my joy and with my grief and with an utter reverence for the magic of this gift of life and the privilege it is to be able to safely dance with other humans. These ceremonies are created with devotional love and care and you can really feel that. Thank you Mira and team.” - Rosanna

“I was feeling in a very isolated, resistant and self-doubting place before the ceremony. Mira's facilitation gave me space to grieve, laugh, dance and alchemise. I was put in touch with my joy, focus and inspiration. I left the ceremony feeling able to tend to my needs and so excited for my life, who I am becoming, what I am creating- a far cry from how alone I was feeling prior. The dance was true medicine! Mira is a powerful, tender and reverent force of nature. Her devotion to this work is felt deeply and she holds the space with such grace. I am so grateful for what the day has given me and already feel like significant seeds were planted for the journey ahead.” - Anonymous

YOUR FACILITATOR

Mira Khanya is a passionate advocate of movement as a transformative and healing practice. Her journey began with her exploration of visual and performing arts which led her to a BA (Hons) Drama degree, focusing on Physical Theatre. She then expanded her experience to include meditation, shamanic journeys, butoh, yoga, embodied listening and contact improvisation, among others. Her unique creative approach enabled her to work with individuals on the autistic spectrum to support healthy self-expression. Mira's deep connection with dance led her to complete an apprenticeship and training programme with the founders of the School of Movement Medicine - Ya’Acov and Susannah Darling Khan. Today she is a mentor for the school and combines her wealth of experience as a dancer, therapist and artist - to create immersive meditative journeys. Dances to inspire individuals and cultivate community connections. Mira uses tribal rhythms, ethno-electronica, medicine songs, sacred sounds, and meaningful language to activate the embodied imagination, and support a journey of self-reflection, empowerment, and transformation. Her spaces encourage compassionate presence with oneself, each other, and the wider web of life.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Sophia Efthimiou collects and teaches songs from different cultures and traditions from around the world, leading harmony singing workshops with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to bring out the natural voice and reinforce our innate human ability to make music. Her singing workshops are soul inspiring, heart warming and empowering, creating a sense of euphoria and connection for everyone involved. We are incredibly excited that Sophia will join our ceremony and teach us a song to unite us in voice and intention.

Tom Peto has guided us with his voice and drum in a number of ceremonies. One participant expressed their gratitude, saying, “Thank you also to Tom and for his beautiful and attuned  chanting which opened and closed the ceremony like a warm blanket of support and connection.” We are deeply appreciative that Tom will once again share his medicine with us in this manner.

GUIDELINES

We believe that by creating a safe and inclusive environment, everyone can fully engage and experience the benefits and depth of this work. Thats why we kindly as all participants to agree to the flowing GUIDELINES.

EVENT TIMINGS

• Saturday 22.04.23
• Doors open: 12:30pm
• Arrival & Smudging: 12:30 -12:55pm
• Doors close: 1pm
• Movement Medicine & Cacao Ceremony: 1-5pm

VENUE

• Lift Islington, 45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9 PW
• A bright and spacious dance studio with a lovely ambience - only 5min walk from Angel underground station

BOOKING NOTES

• Limited space so booking early is recommended.
• If you consider yourself to be a high earner - paying a supporter fee helps to subsidise further reduced places, thank you.
• Limited concessions available on request by email - mirakhanya@gmail.com.
• You will receive an IMPORTANT CONFIRMATION EMAIL upon booking with all the relevant information - please read!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Tickets are not refundable, but transferable to another person - please email details of name change and their email address to mirakhanya@gmail.com and organise finances between yourselves. 

PAYING IT FORWARD

To give thanks, your donations & a percentage of the profit will go towards planting trees through Trees for Life and become part of fundraising for the Summer Long Dance 2023 where we support charitable projects around the globe.

We look forward to dancing with you

Warmest wishes,

Mira & the lovely team

EMAIL mirakhanya@gmail.com

IG & FB @movementmedicinewithmira

WEBSITE www.movementmedicinewithmira.com