Morning Yoga and Nature Connection Dance with Reya

**✬ Move into your morning with Reya and give yourself the gift of moving mindfully, breathing deeply and connecting with both your body and the natural world around you ✬ **

The beautiful surroundings of Longshaw Estate will be our home for the morning!

✬ We'll begin with a gentle yoga practice to awaken the body, release tension and ease into the day.

✬ From there, we'll explore the landscape and surrounding nature by moving into a guided dance and movement journey with silent disco headsets.

✬ This is not a dance class and there are no steps to learn. Instead, you'll be invited to explore movement in whatever way feels natural and enjoyable for your body. Through music, breath, nature connection and simple movement prompts, we'll discover what it feels like to move freely, expressively and with curiosity.

✬ Research shows that spending time in nature can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress and support wellbeing. Combined with mindful movement and music, this creates a deeply immersive experience that can leave you feeling grounded, energised and more connected.

✬ All bodies, abilities and levels of experience are welcome. Simply bring comfortable clothes, an open mind and a willingness to explore!

_✬ **Please note this is a 14+ event: children must be accompanied by an adult. ** _

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**Schedule (ish): **

• 8am: Meet at the main Longshaw Estate car park and walk to the pond area together
• OR you can park on the B6521 above Padley Gorge and walk up to the pond by yourself.
• Pond location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEN4hkNBypoBJaN36) Please allow about 20-30 minutes to park and find your way to the pond!!
• 8.05-8.20am: Walk down to the pond together from the main car park. We will leave the carpark at 8.05am exactly so please make sure you arrive with time to park!
• 8.30-9am: Yoga - accessible postures
• 9-10am: Ecstatic dance jouney

All timings are approximate.

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**Booking, Refunds and Cancellations: **

• Limited spaces - best to book in advance
• No refunds or transfers
• If it's raining hard, we will offer an alternative date

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Guidelines:

• Be present: No phones / photos / video during our time together - give yourself the gift of switching off!
• Non-verbal space: Keep the dance journey non-chatty to allow a deeper inner connection. Sounding is welcome, but please no talking during the dance. This includes if you decide to take time out from the dance and sit back down - please keep the container sacred.
• Respect: the land that we dance on - no littering/tissues, other people's space and freedom of expression.
• Awareness: Some people find that they want to chat afterwards, whereas others prefer to stay in a more meditative space - please look after your own needs.
• Ticks: check yourself carefully afterwards (and for the next few days) for these sneaky bugs.

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What to Bring:

• Layers of clothes - you can get warm dancing but cool when you're still.
• Yoga mat or something to sit on (most postures will be seated or standing so you don't neccessarily need a mat).
• Snacks, water - the cafe will be open when we finish.
• Curiosity!

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Small Print:

• If it's raining hard I'll offer an alternative date.
• Please listen to and respect your body.
• Please note that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Ecstatic Dance Sheffield and Reya.Re.Embodied are not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at this event and you agree to take full responsibility of yourself, your health, your well-being and all of your belongings whilst at the event.
• Please get in touch if you have any questions ✬ Reya ✬