​Medicine Circle is a profound fusion of movement, sound healing, ceremony, community, and reverence for the land, and will unfold amidst the enchanting landscapes of Malinalco, Mexico, a place steeped in myth and mysticism. In Aztec mythology, the goddess Malinalxochitl once chose Malinalco as her home, and the people of the village hold a reputation as sorcerers. Nestled in a relatively isolated valley, Malinalco is surrounded by mountains adorned with a prehispanic pyramid, adding to the aura of ancient wisdom and magic that permeates the area. 

Crafted by 5Rhythms instructor Sylvie Minot 16 years ago, Medicine Circle interweaves potent lineages—Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms Movement, Angeles Arrien’s best-selling book The Four-Fold Way, and the healing sounds of Peruvian sound healer Tito LaRosa. 

Within the Medicine Circle, we dance, embracing dances of all forms—big and small, quiet and loud, joyful and serene, cathartic and tranquil. We harness the power of sound—drums, rattles, bells, rain sticks, and song—to beckon the Spirit forth. We offer prayers, for ourselves, for others, and for the collective well-being. We invoke our ancestors, guides, and the spirits of the land, honoring the past while forging new pathways toward healing. 

​Dancing together in this sacred way is our medicine. 

​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 and thecreator of Medicine Circle.

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.

Wendy Heffner

​Wendy Heffner is trained as a 5Rhythms Movement Therapist and has used dance as a transformational practice for over 20 years.

​She believes deeply in the power of dance to create positive change. She also serves on the board for Syzygy Dance Project, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that transforms lives through dance.

"​When we cultivate a clear seeing, kind presence with ourselves and our vulnerability, along with the ability to connect with and listen to our embodied wisdom new possibilities emerge, intimacy deepens."

​Together, Sylvie and Wendy have led Medicine Circles throughout the United States, Mexico and Australia.

​Event organizers Sofia Broid in Malinalco, México and Sylvie Minot in Marin County, California. Sofia Broid has danced in Medicine Circles and it is her dream to offer this event with Sylvie at Las Suculentas Retreat Center in Malinalco, México​. They are excited to share their love of Medicine Circle and Mexico with you. ​

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• COST: 2 Nights Lodging, meals, and Medicine Circle: $1150* (deposit of $575 to reserve your spot!). Medicine Circle Only with meals: $600. Sleeping bag space also available. Space is limited, so please register early!