The course will cover a vast number of inter-related topics: some elements are very specific to sacred dance traditions and techniques and others fall within the broad category of women’s self-discovery and spirituality, tantra and teaching methodology.
Tantra for women topics include:
Esoteric information on the chakras
Polarity and balancing of our yin/yang energies
Curves of pleasure and orgasm
Igniting and subliming our sexual energy
The path of love
Awakening the senses
Pelvic exercises to unlock our potential
Secrets of the Jade Egg practice, a Taoist tradition
Women’s cycles and healing techniques
Integrating spirituality and sexuality
Dance and movement exploration topics include:
Ritual belly dance
Goddess Invocation dance
Sufi whirling
Chakra and Five Elements Dance
Trance and shamanic dance
Archetypes in dance
Polarity dance (Shiva/Shakti exploration)
Guided and free dance journeys
Some specific subtopics include sacred shapes and energy activation through movement, dancing with props including veils, candles and dakini nails, modern and classical temple dance, use of mudras and symbols, dancing through the senses, shamanism and dance, igniting and subliming the creative energy through dance, and much more!
The course is designed for all women who like to move – no previous formal dance training is required although it is always helpful for teaching. Women with no experience finish with a fantastic foundation on which to continue their dance exploration, and both newcomers and more advanced dancers alike leave with a broader and deeper understanding of the complex facets of dance as a mystical art form.
Yoga teachers, therapists, healers and women's empowerment facilitators will find a treasure trove of exercises and approaches to incorporate into their current work.
"Dance until you shatter yourself." ~ Rumi
Shakti and self-discovery topics include:
Transfiguration
Power of ritual and synchronizing with astrological moments and moon cycles
Feminine archetypes and tantric goddesses
Rites of passage
Self-Inquiry
Presence and surrender
Mystical beauty
Meditation and visualization techniques
Toning
Journal writing and an introduction to sacred photography
“And the day came where the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin
Teacher training methodology topics include:
How to plan and structure classes, workshops and retreats
Finding your unique voice and style of sharing
Compassionately “holding space” for participants
Icebreakers, energy practices, meditations, and exercises
Levels of mastery and continuing education
Teaching ethics
Introduction to marketing and public relations
There will be a few ‘prayer-formance’ opportunities integrated as part of the training which is a highlight of the Shakti Spirit® transformational process. We will also hold pre-announced rituals and ceremonies, sometimes just with our group, and sometimes inviting the greater island community. There may be some ceremonies with an invited group of selected men from the community.
Please see the related links to learn more about the Shakti Spirit® Overview, Course Details, Tuition, Terms of Agreement and Application.
"Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance, when you’re perfectly free." ~ Rumi
Overview 
Some specific subtopics include sacred shapes and energy activation through movement, dancing with props including veils, candles and dakini nails, modern and classical temple dance, use of mudras and symbols, dancing through the senses, shamanism and dance, igniting and subliming the creative energy through dance, and much more!
