Who would Benefit from Ecstatic Dance?

Everyone would benefit from Ecstatic Dance as a way to de-stress and feel more grounded! In particular, those who:

• Are looking to strengthen or begin a mindfulness practice.

• Feel like they live too much in their heads and/or are feeling out of touch with their bodies.

• Have experienced trauma and are looking for an alternative way to manifest healing.

• Have the desire to live more authentically, to discover their True Self.

• Are seeking to become more intuitive, creative and/or spontaneous

• Are looking for a way to become more self-expressive.

What are the Benefits of Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic Dance is known to enhance your physical and mental health in far reaching ways. Ultimately it can help you live a more authentic and fulfilling life. Some of the key benefits are:

• Release stress

• Feel more grounded

• Feel more comfortable in your body

• Become more self-confident

• Get in touch with your emotions

• Heal from trauma

• Live more authentically

• Increase intuition, creativity and spontaneity

• Tap into an internal wealth of knowledge

Are there Pre-requisites?

Ecstatic Dance is “free-form”. This means there are no steps to learn. No right or wrong way to do it. No experience needed. 

You only need the desire to move and be open to the journey.

Where to Get Started?

You may want to attend a local community class at your public library, adult education center, or other small group venue, to dip your toes in the water. 

Paula Lane offers small group classes and 1:1 coaching. This is a good way to help those who are new to Ecstatic Dance and want to explore the fundamentals and whether it's for them. Paula is available for free phone consultations as well. See Connect for more information.

You can also explore Ecstatic Dance via self-practice before participating in an event or coaching if that works better. See Self-Practice Guide for more information.

What should I Wear & What should I Bring?

Dress comfortably in loose fitting clothing, preferably in layers so that you can adjust your body temperature accordingly.

You may want to bring a water, as well as a mat, towel, and journal to capture your insights. 

What are the General Guidelines?

Most in-person Ecstatic Dance sessions will follow similar general guidelines as follows:

• No talking or cell phones when it begins - to create a safe and sacred space for free expression.

• Respect yourself and others - be mindful of your own boundaries and those of others. 

• Listen to the music and your body - let the music guide your movements and trust your body's natural rhythms.

• Take care of yourself - drink water when you need to, and take breaks if you feel tired or overwhelmed.