​In Native American culture, December begins a season of storytelling and ceremony.

​I recently came across a series of Native American Winter stories.

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One story by Tom Porter, a Mohawk elder, tells of the first person who came to this Earth was Sky Woman, the first Mother of us all.

The world connects with her through the beat of the drum.

I was moved by this passage. As the journey into Winter in the Northern Hemisphere begins, I am reminded of the heartbeat of the Earth--her soft cocooning.

It is a time for resting in the beat of the drum, the rhythm of life--to shelter inside her womb, so you may rise anew in the spring. Take this time to let go and settle. 

Join me this week to move with the beat of the Earth. 

With love,

Sylvie and the SDP Team

PS. No dance experience needed. Beginners are always welcome. You will be join this virtual class with either audio only or video on your device or you can call in with the phone numbers provided after registration.

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5Rhythms is a simple movement practice designed to release the dancer that lives in every body regardless of shape, size, age, or experience. While the dance itself is simple, it has the power to catalyze deep healing and creative expression.

The primary teaching of this work is: If you put your psyche in motion, it will heal itself.

The five rhythms are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. They come together to create a wave.

There are no dance steps to follow. Each rhythm has a different energy and tempo in which you tap into the wisdom of your body, bring awareness to the patterns in yourself and your life, and find your individual expression.

In Sylvie Minot’s weekly online 5Rhythms class, you will be led on a journey of self-discovery as we come together in community. The class is made up of two waves. The first wave is your time to arrive, let go of your day and settle into your body. During the second wave, we dance more deeply and explore a specific theme.

Any level of fitness, agility and ages are invited to participate. All are welcome and no prior dance training or ability is required.

About Sylvie Minot 

Sylvie Minot received her BA in Dance from San Jose State University and is a certified 5Rhythms® Teacher who was also trained in the Heartbeat (emotional) map by Gabrielle Roth.

Sylvie has studied psychology, indigenous healing rituals, energy medicine, and sound healing and is inspired by the teachings of Angeles Arrien, Carolyn Myss, and Tito La Rosa.

​Since 2000, Sylvie has taught weekly dance classes and workshops for a variety of populations.

​Sylvie is often described as a catalytic shape-shifter because of her ability to meet people right where they are and move with them into new possibilities