 This Saturday marks both the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—and National Indigenous Peoples Day, when First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities celebrate their enduring cultures, languages, and sacred traditions. For generations, Indigenous peoples have understood the solstice as a powerful moment of renewal, when the earth tilts closest to the sun and we’re reminded of our deep connection to natural cycles—and to each other. The summer solstice is a time of growth and new beginnings. It invites us to start something fresh to nourish the soul. BIPOC Dance with Sylvie on Saturday I am back and facilitating our BIPOC Sweat Your Prayers class this Saturday in Oakland, creating sacred space for bodies of color and spirits that carry ancestral wisdom. Whether or not you're able to join us in person, we invite you to honor the solstice in your own way—by stepping outside to feel the year’s longest light on your skin, by moving your body in gratitude, or by reflecting on the Indigenous teachers and land protectors who continue to guide us toward deeper connection with the earth and each other. As we continue celebrating Pride Month, we will continue to advocate for our collective freedom, our humanity, and our right to be ourselves. BIPOC Sweat Your Prayers with Sylvie Minot Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Interplay Studio at 2273 Telegraph Ave., Oakland NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - PAY AT THE DOOR Let us dance in solidarity with Indigenous wisdom-keepers and celebrate the resilient communities that continue to rise, move, and create beauty across the world.  Peninsula Dance on Sunday Just a reminder that we've launched weekly Peninsula Sweat Your Prayers every Sunday in Redwood City, featuring rotating 5Rhythms teachers Sylvie, Tom Truman, Tess Howell, and Steffi Paepcke. We will continue dancing for ourselves, each other, and the bigger whole. We are forming a very sweet group as we create this space together. This week, 5Rhythms teacher Tina Marinic will be holding space. We welcome all bodies and experience levels. Please support us by taking a class or sharing this with those who might be interested. Thank you! 5Rhythms with Tina Marinic Sunday, June 22, 2025, 10:15 am - 12:00 pm Luna Del Soul/House of Dance, Redwood City, CA Preregister here (or pay at the door): https://square.link/u/EYbO10OJ When the light is long, let’s dance with it. In gratitude, Sylvie and the SDP Team Dance... Let every step be a prayer for humanity. ABOUT SYLVIE MINOT Sylvie Minot received her BA in Dance from San Jose State University and a Master's Degree in Theology in Spirituality and Holistic Health. She is a certified 5Rhythms® Teacher trained by 5Rhythms founder Gabrielle Roth and a Heartbeat teacher. Sylvie has studied psychology, indigenous healing rituals, energy medicine, and sound healing. The teachings of cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien, author Caroline Myss, and Peruvian sound healer Tito La Rosa inspire her. Since 2000, Sylvie has taught dance classes and workshops for various 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. ---------- ABOUT TINA MARINICTina Marinic is a San Francisco-based 5Rhythms teacher who completed her training in 2022. Through her own transformative journey with dance, she released perfectionism and body image struggles to discover the beauty and mystery of embodied existence. Tina now guides others in connecting with their hearts and embracing authentic self-expression through the practice of 5Rhythms. Comments are closed.
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