Coming Events

 

Shakira

Zar Seminar - Learn What it is all about

Sunday, November 16th

1- 4

Cost $35

About the Zar: Zar is one of several ancient forms of ecstatic/excitational/hyperarousal trances used for healing, relief, empowerment and cleansing. It is often—though not always—by women. It is practiced throughout North Africa. A trance state induced in a community setting, with communal support, to “get in touch with,” and hopefully get relief or guides to relief from, a troubling mindbody state. It is also sometimes done for “preventive medicine,” in a way: “Houses of Zar” function regularly/ continuously. Especially before holidays with the arrival of relatives, etc. Imagine being able to go work out all your stress and leave relaxed, refreshed, energized, mellow and creative! Much more therapeutic than going to the beauty parlor—or the bar! Hyperarousal/ecstatic trance itself produces a simultaneously activated and relaxed state: readiness without tension. It synchronizes brain and nervous system rhythms, reduces imbalances and “tunes the system up.” It can stimulate insights, create learning, enhance creativity and performance ability. It also produces extremely high endorphin levels.

This is a multi-segment class for dancers and/or percussionists and/or human beings. You do NOT need a dance background at all.

 

Women's Self Defense Seminar

Saturday, December 2nd

10 - 12

Cost - $20 if prepaid; $25 at the door

This two-hour intensive program will be taught
by Sifu Joseph Casenhister

The program will cover the following: Mental Preparedness and what predators look for; High percentage strike targets to inflice the most damage to an attacker; Your natural weapons; How to respond when pushed or pulled; How to defend from the ground and Improvised weapons.