The Heart of the Warrior
The mind of the critic
The Heart of the Warrior Workshop
Northern California
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:00 - 7:00 pm &
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: BodyVibe Studio
999 Andersen Dr Ste 170, San Rafael, CA 94901
Cost: $275.00 - $325.00 (sliding scale)
What is The Heart of the Warrior?
This workshop has been in the works for some time. It combines voice dialogue work from Hal and Sidra Stone, co-creators of the Psychology of Selves and the Voice Dialogue method, with the movement practice of 5Rhythms and the idea of a Sentient Warrior: a warrior not through force, but through heart, wisdom, curiosity, and compassion. Through movement, we'll explore the transition from self-judgment toward the Warrior as an ally, advocate, and source of vitality.
Cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien writes: "The principle that guides the Warrior is showing up and choosing to be present. Indigenous societies throughout the world connect to the process of empowerment through the mythic theme and archetypal expression of the Warrior."
In this workshop, we'll dance with the archetypes who protect us. Many parts of ourselves (our critic, saboteur, gatekeeper, the one that pulls us up by our bootstraps, and more) were created to keep us safe.
As we evolve, they still hold on to the same patterns and old stories. This workshop makes space for these parts, not stripping away the armor, but transforming it into tools and allies.
Our critic holds a lot of power. Let's use that power to encourage, not criticize.
Going from criticizing to empowering.
Lead Facilitator – Sylvie Minot
Sylvie Minot is the executive director and founder of Syzygy Dance Project. Since 2000, Sylvie has taught weekly 5Rhythms dance classes and workshops in the Bay Area, New York, throughout the US, and Mexico. Sylvie has worked with a variety of populations, including inmates, veterans, at-risk youth, recovering addicts, hospital patients, and the general public.
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 weekly 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.
This workshop meets one of the prerequisites for Facilitator Training Level 2.
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