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​Last night, while contemplating the shimmering light of the full moon reflected on the water’s surface before me, I imagined this collective change we are are going through as a scintillating time—a time where our transition moves softly, rather than by force.

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As the full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius speaks to freedom and revolution, we can let its glowing light enter our bodies to help us shift gently.​

​As I think about previous periods of social upheaval, I recall the historic peace marches with their crowds of people permeating the streets, one block after another, filling in street after street, initiating change in a peaceful, mindful way.

In times when conditions seem overwhelming, imagine this shimmering light of the moon with the sensation of the soft reflective water moving through you to open a space within you for all that is.

"Today, the glimmering water reminds me that I am made of vibrations and light. Beams of light flow from every cell of my body; with each dance step, I become whole and renewed."

Won’t you join us this Wednesday, August 5th, as we dance with the moonlight and shimmering water?

With love,

Sylvie and the SDP Team

PS. No dance experience needed! Beginners always welcome! 

5Rhythms is a simple movement practice designed to release the dancer that lives in everybody regardless of shape, size, age, or experience. While the practice 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 we tap into the wisdom of our bodies, bring awareness to the patterns in ourselves and our lives, and find our own individual expression.

In Sylvie Minot’s weekly online 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