
Who Lights The Sun - Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ Eduardo Arias
Two morning ecstatic dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with freeform movement, guided by an intention of vibration, light, and the warmth we create together.
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Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.
Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.

A freeform ecstatic dance wave moves from warmup and opening circle into an expansive, star-gazing journey, inviting participants to release daily pressures, feel small beneath the cosmos, and reconnect through movement.

A freeform ecstatic dance wave moves from warmup and opening circle into an expansive, star-gazing journey, inviting participants to release daily pressures, feel small beneath the cosmos, and reconnect through movement.
A freeform ecstatic dance wave moves from warmup and opening circle into an expansive, star-gazing journey, inviting participants to release daily pressures, feel small beneath the cosmos, and reconnect through movement.

Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.

Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.
Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.

Move through a freeform ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ Kristikka, exploring animal-inspired body expression, rhythmic movement, and embodied connection in a welcoming community setting.

Move through a freeform ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ Kristikka, exploring animal-inspired body expression, rhythmic movement, and embodied connection in a welcoming community setting.
Move through a freeform ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ Kristikka, exploring animal-inspired body expression, rhythmic movement, and embodied connection in a welcoming community setting.

The Flame Within
MoreA morning circle explores the spiritual, sensual, and complicated layers beneath desire through reflection on shadow work, healing, power, tenderness, and curiosity in a welcoming community space.

A morning circle explores the spiritual, sensual, and complicated layers beneath desire through reflection on shadow work, healing, power, tenderness, and curiosity in a welcoming community space.
A morning circle explores the spiritual, sensual, and complicated layers beneath desire through reflection on shadow work, healing, power, tenderness, and curiosity in a welcoming community space.

Full Moon Circle
MoreA welcoming full moon gathering explores lunar awareness, inner nature, and the rhythms believed to influence body and spirit. Connect through shared reflection and ancient, intuitive wisdom.

A welcoming full moon gathering explores lunar awareness, inner nature, and the rhythms believed to influence body and spirit. Connect through shared reflection and ancient, intuitive wisdom.
A welcoming full moon gathering explores lunar awareness, inner nature, and the rhythms believed to influence body and spirit. Connect through shared reflection and ancient, intuitive wisdom.

Full Moon Circle
MoreA full moon gathering invites community connection and reflection in a yoga studio setting, with the lunar cycle providing a contemplative focus for shared time together.

A full moon gathering invites community connection and reflection in a yoga studio setting, with the lunar cycle providing a contemplative focus for shared time together.
A full moon gathering invites community connection and reflection in a yoga studio setting, with the lunar cycle providing a contemplative focus for shared time together.

A communal healing circle invites participants to offer and receive modalities such as reiki, massage, crystal work, activations, and didgeridoo sound. Practice asking for what you need in a collective space of care.

A communal healing circle invites participants to offer and receive modalities such as reiki, massage, crystal work, activations, and didgeridoo sound. Practice asking for what you need in a collective space of care.
A communal healing circle invites participants to offer and receive modalities such as reiki, massage, crystal work, activations, and didgeridoo sound. Practice asking for what you need in a collective space of care.

Explore conscious and subconscious energies through a collective tarot reading followed by individual mini-readings for clarity and personal growth, accompanied by locally sourced organic hot herbal tea.

Explore conscious and subconscious energies through a collective tarot reading followed by individual mini-readings for clarity and personal growth, accompanied by locally sourced organic hot herbal tea.
Explore conscious and subconscious energies through a collective tarot reading followed by individual mini-readings for clarity and personal growth, accompanied by locally sourced organic hot herbal tea.

A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.

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A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

Grounding meditation, accessible New Moon astrology, and heart shares create space to reflect, set intentions, and connect in an inclusive 90-minute lunar circle welcoming all bodies and genders.

Grounding meditation, accessible New Moon astrology, and heart shares create space to reflect, set intentions, and connect in an inclusive 90-minute lunar circle welcoming all bodies and genders.
Grounding meditation, accessible New Moon astrology, and heart shares create space to reflect, set intentions, and connect in an inclusive 90-minute lunar circle welcoming all bodies and genders.
An Afrofuturist cultural dance gathering blends music, food, and community into a live-action party, inviting guests to celebrate through movement and shared culture.
An Afrofuturist cultural dance gathering blends music, food, and community into a live-action party, inviting guests to celebrate through movement and shared culture.
An Afrofuturist cultural dance gathering blends music, food, and community into a live-action party, inviting guests to celebrate through movement and shared culture.

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A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

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Lively contra lines and swing turns unfold in a welcoming, fun loving community setting with a sober and safe dance floor. Expect caller-led patterns, partner switching, and an easy onramp for first-timers.
Lively contra lines and swing turns unfold in a welcoming, fun loving community setting with a sober and safe dance floor. Expect caller-led patterns, partner switching, and an easy onramp for first-timers.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
A late-night winter solstice ceremony rooted in the Nahua tradition, centered on intention setting for a season of going inward. Expect a reverent, guided ritual space focused on reflection, renewal, and spiritual support.
A late-night winter solstice ceremony rooted in the Nahua tradition, centered on intention setting for a season of going inward. Expect a reverent, guided ritual space focused on reflection, renewal, and spiritual support.
A late-night winter solstice ceremony rooted in the Nahua tradition, centered on intention setting for a season of going inward. Expect a reverent, guided ritual space focused on reflection, renewal, and spiritual support.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
