Cacao Ceremony & Ecstatic Dance at Hof Jakob with Annette  & Marcus 

Thursday 27. June 6-10 pm

We will have a wonderful evening to dance and connect with ourselves and others in nature at Hof Jakob around the fire. Join us with cacao, grounding ourselves, and revitalizing our spirits. Your facilitators: Annette (aka DJane Kawoq playing a LIVE DJ Set) and Marcus (guitar).

Our evening starts with a cacao ceremony, fostering a deep connection with our hearts & Pachamama, our Mother Earth. Following this, we’ll engage in a some playful exercises before transitioning into a 2-hour Ecstatic Dance session. To conclude the night, we will gather around the fire to sing Medicine Songs.

Location:

Hof Jakob

Ausbau nach Petersdorf 3, 15326 Zeschdorf

You can reach our farm with the RE1 from Berlin-Ostkreuz to Jacobsdorf (Mark) in 42 minutes. From there you are welcome to use our shuttle service.Ecstatic dance is a form of dance in which the dancers without the need to follow specific steps, abandon themselves to the rhythm and move freely as the music takes them, leading to trance and a feeling of ecstasy. Dancers often feel connected to others, and to their own emotions. The dance serves as a form of meditation, helping people to cope with stress and to attain serenity.

3 Principles of Ecstatic dance session

• No drugs, alcohol or other altering consciousness substances

• No talking or being on the phone during the sessions

• Dancing barefoot

Ancient history reference

• Ecstatic dance has been practiced throughout human history, including in classical times by the followers of the wine-god Dionysus. In the ancient and widespread practice of shamanism, ecstatic dance and rhythmic drumming were used to alter consciousness in spiritual practices. Ecstatic sacred dances are known also from religious traditions around the world.

Soundcloud Link:

https://soundcloud.com/annette-assmy/ecstaticdancebliss

What to bring:

Please bring some snacks to share

comfortable cloth

Water to drink

a Mat or blanket to sit on

a rattle or drum

openness :-)

Cost:

reduced price:

17,- Euro

regular price:

23,- Euro