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From Stillness to Movement:
The Art of Dancing the Present Moment

A 4-Day Workshop to Return Home to Your Body and Explore Dance as an Empowering Ritual

Upcoming Dates:

Not currently scheduled

Join Us on a Journey in Which Dance, Stillness,
and Nature Intertwine to Reveal Deeper
Connections and Purpose

In the structure of your daily life—framed by schedules, to-do lists, and expectations—both body and mind can become stiff, confined to repetitive patterns that disconnect you from your innate flow. It’s easy to feel powerless, trapped in routines that leave little space for spontaneity, creativity, and deep presence.

Finding your own dance is finding your own power. Embracing the complexities you contain, you’ll dance from the very aliveness of your physical and subtle bodies. Movement is not just expression; it’s a way of reclaiming yourself. When you feel stuck in life, you can often feel stuck in your body and unsure how to move forward. Through embodied practices, you’ll begin to unravel these limitations, reawakening the strength and fluidity that already exist within.

By spending time in nature, you rewire your entire being to move in harmony with life. The wind, the trees, the earth beneath your feet—everything reminds you of the natural intelligence of movement. Here, dance becomes more than movement; it becomes a way of listening, being, and stepping back into true Presence.

This journey is an invitation to dance from the Heart, to become intimate with yourself, the world, and the multitudes it contains. It is a gateway to embodied presence and interconnectedness, guiding us to find harmony with the world that surrounds us to reveal the present moment.

If you’re ready to experience the transformative power of embodied presence and reconnect with nature’s wisdom, this journey is for you.

This workshop is open to all bodies and all beings, regardless of dance experience.

Join Us If You’re Looking To:

  • Return Home to Your Body: Rediscover your body’s inner wisdom, move with freedom, and embrace yourself with compassion.
  • Reawaken Connection to Restore Flow: Return to intimacy with your inner world, the joy of authentic connection, and the pulse of life around you.
  • Explore Dance as a Transformative Ritual: Engage in a sacred act of creation, where movement becomes a personal and collective offering.

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Content

In This Workshop, You Will:

  • Find greater availability in the body, using dance as a tool to release blockages.
  • Identify the blind spots of the mind through movement.
  • Use creative practices to transform stuck patterns into artistic rituals.
  • Learn simple practices to reconnect with the sacredness of nature.
  • Reconnect with your own joy and life’s playfulness.
  • Find the Stillness that underlies all movement.
  • Anchor into the silent inner-witness through dance.
  • Explore tools inspired by different currents of dance, such as Anna Halprin’s Life/Art Process, Nadia Vadori-Gauthier’s Seismographic Body, and many more.

“Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.”

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–Rumi
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Workshop Leader(s)

Estelle Flore

Estelle found her way into spirituality through movement and dance. In dancing, she reached meditative states, but only years later did she recognize them as such. In 2015, she traveled to Guatemala, where she first encountered yoga and formal meditation...

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Schedule

07:00-08:00
Meditation (optional)
08:00-08:45
Breakfast
09:00-13:00
Morning session
13:00-15:30
Lunch and break
15:30-18:30
Afternoon session
18:30-19:30
Dinner
19:30-20:30
Evening session
20:30-22:00
Rest or optional activities
22:00
Mauna (noble silence)

There will be an introductory session at 19:30 on check-in day.
Schedule subject to change.

Pricing and Practical Information

Workshop – Pricing and Practical Information | In person

Location

Longeval, France

Language

English

Workshop Leader(s)

Estelle Vincent

Please Note:

  • This workshop is open to all. No prior experience is required.
  • The program begins with a welcome session at 19:30 on the day of arrival (check-in is available from 14:00) and concludes the evening before departure.
  • Please read our Payment, Refund, and Amendment Guidelines before booking.
  • For more information about our center, including how to get to Longeval, please visit this page.
  • As a non-profit, Hridaya keeps prices low to ensure accessibility. If the costs still exceed your budget, you are welcome to apply for the low-income discount.
Annual Membership Fee

A €10 fee will be charged if you are joining Hridaya France for the first time or if your annual membership has expired.

Tuition

€300 per person

Food & Accommodation

Food and accommodation costs are supplemental to the tuition fee. You may choose from available accommodation options or stay off-site. We request that all guests have at least one meal per day in our vegan dining room.

Dates and Registration

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Did You Know?
The week before this workshop, you can join a profound Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat.
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Did You Know?
The week before this workshop, you can join a profound Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat.
Check out our calendar to see if you can come early.
Did You Know?
The week after most workshops, we offer our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules, and Module 1 can be joined by the week.
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Did You Know?
The week after most workshops, we offer our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules, and Module 1 can be joined by the week.
Explore our calendar to see if you can extend your stay.
Did You Know?
We have many online resources to help you deepen your practice, including articles, a free Hridaya Hatha Yoga app, and more.
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Did You Know?
We have many online resources to help you deepen your practice, including articles, a free Hridaya Hatha Yoga app, and more.
Explore our online offerings.

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