Rhythm is our universal mother tongue. It’s the language of the soul. — Gabrielle Roth
Enhance your life through movement and join an inspiring 5Rhythms® workshop led by international teacher Douglas Drummond with master djembe drummer Sanga of the Valley and the talented Nick Ayers, a dream team for live percussion and recorded sound.
We’ll come together with reverence and respect at Esalen Institute on Esselen territory. This uniquely moving meditation experience will be deeply rooted in the powerful themes of reconciliation and resiliency, serving as a vital medium for healing and empowerment.
We will explore our own intentions and, by working in reciprocity with the themes of reconciliation and resiliency, will foster a sense of community and connection while cultivating our own inner strength.
This workshop invites individuals of all experience levels to embark on a potent journey toward expanded harmony for embodied receptivity, strength, and perseverance through the transformative 5Rhythms practice.
Together, we will do our best to create a safe-as-possible container to nurture empathy, forgiveness, and trust for healthier relationships and thriving communities. Let’s move together and create a brighter, more resilient future. Your presence is vital.
Recommended Reading: Sweat Your Prayers by Gabrielle Roth
This workshop has an additional $60 of faculty tuition.
Douglas has been a conscious movement facilitator for over 12 years. He is a certified 5Rhythms® teacher. Douglas currently serves as the founder & CEO of the Weaving Waters Collective; an organization dedicated to creating healing and reconciliation centers for living beings.
Sanga of the Valley has played African drums from an early age. Sanga moved to New York City in 1970 from Trinidad, where he met Babatunde Olatunji and became one of Olatunji’s students. Sanga went on to be one of Olatunji’s lead djembe players and spent 25 years as a member of Olatunji’s Drums of Passion. Sanga of the Valley has worked with artists such as Carlos Santana, Nina Simone, The Grateful Dead, the Neville Brothers, and Stanley Jordan.
A musician and dancer for over 20 years, Nick has seen the immediate effect of music on people physically, psychologically and emotionally. He is a constant student of global music and culture, and understands that music is one common language between all humans.
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