MEDICINE CIRCLE - MALINALCO MEXICO
The 2025 event has ended
Join Sylvie and Wendy in Malinalco, Mexico in 2025 for a very special Medicine Circle, surrounded by the lush beauty and ancient mystique of this secluded valley!
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.
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.
Medicine Circle Facilitators
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.
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
Event organizers Mary Entebi in México and Sylvie Minot in California. They are thrilled offer this event at Las Suculentas Retreat Center in Malinalco, México and share their love of Medicine Circle and Mexico with you.
MEXICO MEDICINE CIRCLE EVENT DETAILS
- DATES: Thursday evening, October 16, Friday, October 17, all day, Saturday, October 18, all day, & Sunday, October 19, 2025
- COST: 3 Nights Lodging, meals (& snacks), and Medicine Circle: Cost is $1200.00 (deposit of $550.00 to reserve your spot!). Space is limited, so please register early!
- MEDICINE CIRCLE LOCATION: Las Suculentas Retreat Center - Manzana 001, San Juan, 52440 Malinalco, State of Mexico, Mexico
- *Airfare is not included. Carpool arrangements will be made at a designated spot from Mexico City to Las Suculentas. The International Airport in Mexico City is the Benito Juarez International Airport (IATA: MEX | ICAO: MMMX) .
MEDICINE CIRCLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
FOR US AND OUTSIDE MEXICO PAYMENTS
Contact Sylvie Minot at [email protected] 415-272-1896
FOR PAYMENTS IN MEXICO (PARA PAGOS EN MÉXICO)
QUESTIONS?
Contact Sylvie Minot @ [email protected] - 415-272-1896
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Comuníquese con Mary Entebi en [email protected] - WHATS APP +525541922536
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For a review of Syzygy Dance Project's refund policy,
visit our refund and cancellation Information page here:
https://www.syzygydanceproject.org/refund-cancellation-policy.html
When you register for a workshop facilitated by Sylvie Minot, you agree to and acknowledge the following:
You agree to sign a waiver to release Sylvie Minot, Syzygy Dance Project, the producer, the volunteers and the location from any and all liability related to personal injury or illness that may result from your attendance and participation. You acknowledge that you are first and foremost responsible for your health and well being, and you agree to modify your participation as needed to maintain your health and well being. It is strongly recommended to consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program, particularly if you have pre-existing health conditions or concerns.
visit our refund and cancellation Information page here:
https://www.syzygydanceproject.org/refund-cancellation-policy.html
When you register for a workshop facilitated by Sylvie Minot, you agree to and acknowledge the following:
You agree to sign a waiver to release Sylvie Minot, Syzygy Dance Project, the producer, the volunteers and the location from any and all liability related to personal injury or illness that may result from your attendance and participation. You acknowledge that you are first and foremost responsible for your health and well being, and you agree to modify your participation as needed to maintain your health and well being. It is strongly recommended to consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program, particularly if you have pre-existing health conditions or concerns.
