Shamantra

Shamantra

Shamantra: Movement & Sounding Playshop

Sounding
Find Your Voice!

Rhythm
Find Your Beat!

Movement
Find Your Dance!

THIS WORKSHOP IS ON! The workshop will be held Saturday, 12-7 pm at 508 Pecore. Want some hurricane relief? Want to have a healing experience? Join us for this fun, cathartic, creative and playful percussive journey. We will focus on expanding your personal power through the rhythmic connection you make with your body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

Everyone is invited. You do not need to be a Nia belt to participate.

Although there is not power at the studio due to Ike, Pecore has great natural lighting and we will be borrowing a generator for fans! We have been very comfortable during classes at the studio this week.

Shamantra is a Nia-based playshop incorporating movement & voice. Shamantra is sacred play designed for adults to reconnect the natural, joyous rhythms of their hearts and voices. The work is based on the proven science that sounding (vocalizing) & movement combined offer deep healing.

Saffire Bouchelion performs & leads Shamantra, drumming and vocal workshops internationally. He was co-director of the Ecstatic Choir, co-founded experimental dance companies, and performed with numerous Dance companies.

Nia is a fitness & lifestyle practice offering joy and choice in movement for self healing.

Saffire has 15 years experience with the Nia Technique, and is Nia Black Belt.

Personal note from Kristie, your Shamantra host:
"Last year, I had the pleasure to take the Shamantra workshop. I tend to be a vocal person. During the workshop, I found ways to use my voice and sounding that I had not explored before. Although many of the persons who attended the workshop were strangers, for some this was their first Nia experience, soon we were laughing and communicating through a new language we were learning on the go - sounding combined with movement. The experience was very organic. I had such a wonderful experience in the workshop that I was disappointed when it ended. I would have been happy to have another day added to the experience. I am thrilled that Saffire is returning to Houston to share his gifts with us. This is a workshop not to miss! Come meet Saffire!" Kristie

"I felt a powerful shift to inner calm when we used movement and voice to tell a personal story. Being witnessed was profound, and the fact that no words were needed was such a relief. We all need to be seen and heard, and words are only one way to get that need met. Movement and sound allow us to be articulate on a basic level of need, without thinking getting in the way." Nancy Kern

"I'm often self-conscious about using my voice during Nia. The Shamantra workshop made me realize how voice can enrich my everyday Nia practice. I recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to explore new dimensions of dance." Susan H.

DETAILS -

Saturday, Sept 20, 12-7:00 pm $80 (Nia class included)

Nia Class for Everyone, Sat, Sept 20, 5:30-7:00 pm ($20)

(No Friday evening workshop now.)

REGISTER - Register Online.
Registration in advance online appreciated. Cash or check at the door preferred due to lack of power/credit card processing. Credit cards will be accepted if needed.

LOCATION -

NiaMoves

508 Pecore Street

Houston, TX 77009

BRING -

A JOURNAL OR PAPER AND PEN. We have water and snacks for sale. Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner afterwards at a local restaurant.

Studio NiaMoves * 508 Pecore * 3221 Houston Avenue * Houston, TX, 77009 * Phone: (713) 864-4260 * info@niamoves.com