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.

​The 5Rhythms™ is a simple movement practice designed to release the dancer that lives in every physical body 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 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.

Sweat Your Prayers™ is done with minimal guidance or silence from Sylvie Minot. The movement is meant as a moving meditation. This is an in-person and hybrid class, meaning not only is this class being held as an in-person event, but we will also be live streaming for those who would like to participate virtually via ZOOM.

THE DETAILS:

CLASS:           Sweat Your Prayers
DATE:             Saturday, December 11th, 2021
TIME:               10:30 am -12:00 pm PST
IN PERSON:   *Hidden City Ballroom, 304 Washington Ave. Point Richmond, CA 94801
                           *The in-person class has a 'proof of COVID vaccine' requirement.  
VIRTUAL:        Zoom instructions are emailed to you with your registration confirmation.
COST:              $20.00 & Sliding scale.

If you are a monthly SDP member, you can attend Saturday's class for free. If you decide to attend in person, please email us at info@syzygydanceproject.org so we can add you to the in-person group list.

I hope to be able to dance with you on Saturday!

With Love,
Sylvie and the SDP Team

PS. No dance experience needed. Beginners are always welcome. Come join us! You don't have to attend in person or via video--you can choose to listen to the class on your Smartphone from wherever you are. It's another beautiful way to experience this class!

The Saturday class begins at 10:30 AM PST and ends at 12:00 PM PST. For virtual attendees, the Zoom Class Waiting Room will open at 10:15 AM PST. Registration closes promptly at 10:30 AM PST the day of class.
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​Sweat Your Prayers® is a 5Rhythms® movement meditation practice where you move through all the five rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness with breath and intention. This class is self-guided where there is no verbal movement instruction. 

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.

Classes feature DJ music that is facilitated by the teacher, Sylvie Minot. There are no dance steps to follow, but you are guided in breath and movement by your own awareness of what your body, mind and soul needs. Each rhythm has its own energy and tempo in which you tap into the wisdom of your body, bringing awareness to the patterns in yourself and your life, and find your individual expression. 

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

Please note -- for the virtual ZOOM class, you don't have to connect via video--you can choose to call in or join by audio only and listen to the class through a headset. Some dancers enjoy going for a walk outdoors while they move to the music.

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, Caroline 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.