Energy In Motion: An Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Journey
Welcome to "Energy In Motion," a transformational event where ecstatic dance, cacao and emotional release converge to create an unforgettable experience. This is more than an event; it's a journey of self-discovery and expression, offering a blend of personal growth, community connection, and joyous celebration.
Emotion is energy in motion and this event is designed to facilitate emotional processing with an undercurrent of bliss. It's about inner exploration and embodied expression, all wrapped up in a lively, party-like atmosphere. Personal development can be fun, and we're here to prove it.
Event 7: Crown Chakra (Thought)
This August at Energy In Motion we are journeying with our crown chakra and remembering our divinity by connecting to oneness and being the witness to our thoughts.
The crown chakra, also known as the sahasrara, is all about spiritual connection. Associated with the element of 'thought', this chakra is linked to wisdom, unity, and universal consciousness.
Throughout this evening, we'll be connecting with our crown chakra via movement and sound. This event is an opportunity to dance AND an invitation to transform through beauty, play, and the pleasure of being fully present in your body.
Experience Highlights:
Ecstatic Dance: A liberating space for self-expression. Shed your inhibitions and let the rhythm guide your movements. No previous dance experience is needed—just a heart open to the journey.
Cacao Ceremony: Connect with this heart-opening plant magic, historically revered as 'food of the Gods'. Our cacao ceremony helps deepen your emotional awareness and connection to yourself while fueling your desire to dance and connect.
Chakra Exploration: Each event is a deep dive into one of the seven chakras. From the root to the crown, we journey through these energy centers, integrating their wisdom and embracing their power.
Community Guidelines:
- Be Present: No phones
- Be Clear: No intoxicants
- Be Embodied: No talking during the dance
- Be Respectful of Others: Consensual contact only
Join us at Energy In Motion for a transformative experience where you'll dance, connect, and evolve, surrounded by a community of kindred spirits.
Together, let's celebrate the full spectrum of the human experience, transforming through the beauty and power of dance and communal energy.
About your hosts:
Patty McDonald (aka Chakaruna) - @ pattymac.truth
Patty is passionate about helping people open their hearts and find bliss in the full spectrum of the human experience. Chakaruna means "Bridge Person" in the Quechua language - this journey is here to provide a bridge for you into new ways of connecting with your self, with each other and with the world around you.
An experienced leader and coach, he recently doubled down on music as an even purer vehicle to deliver transformation, and spent a few weeks in Guatemala dancing with and learning from some of the world's best organic music producers such as Mose, Scott Nice, ATYYA and Melbourne's own Temple Step Project. He also was humbled to learn about Cacao plant magic whilst in Guatemala and is honoured to be holding a space for Cacao and Ecstatic Dance to be shared with our community.
Shahna Sarpi - @shahnasarpi
It was love at first dance, when Shahna stepped onto an ecstatic dance dance-floor. She saw the immense power in embodied movement and authentic expression, coming home to hear body and her self and feeling the liberation that comes from allowing the energy to move through her. Since that time, she has interwoven these lessons and practices into what she does personally, but also professionally.
Shahna has a special interest in empowering people. With her background in Nutrition, Shahna combines healthy habits, mindset support, embodiment practices and somatic healing tools to take people from stressed and burnt out, to healthy, thriving and radiant. Guiding to cultivate a deep sense of self love and self belief, so that they can make all of their dreams become a reality.
Guest DJ: Ben Temple Step - @temple.step.project
We are thrilled to have one of Melbourne's best DJs and the co-founder of Ecstatic Dance Melbourne joining us for this special night! DJ Temple Step will be connecting us to our divinity with his transcendental tunes.
At the intersection of unified culture, ancient soul, and electronic mastery lies Temple Step—a multi-genre fusion revered for igniting dance floors, hearts, and transformative experiences. Benjamin Last, the visionary behind Temple Step, is a maverick music producer dedicated to creating extraordinary sounds that embody oneness, passion, and transformation. With over 27 years of experience, he has brought global culture to life through electrifying live performances, ecstatic dance, and immersive sound healing ceremonies.
Known for his pioneering explorations of tribal and ethno-electronic flavors, Benjamin seamlessly blends a diverse array of beats, percussion, ethnic melodic instruments, synths, and bold bass lines. His music serves as a sacred, vibrational tool that evokes deep emotional states, inviting audiences to embrace their full creative expression.
Temple Step has collaborated with renowned artists such as Dr. Joe Dispenza, Liquid Bloom, Dub FX, Desert Dwellers, Deya Dova, Peruquois, Nessi Gomes, Ganga Giri, Murry Kyle, Wild Marmalade, Raio, and Darpan. His captivating performances have graced prestigious festival circuits, including Texas Eclipse Festival (USA), High Vibe Festival (USA), Beloved Festival (USA), Sonic Bloom (USA), Rainbow Serpent (AUS), Earth Frequency (AUS), Woodford (AUS), Earthdance (AUS), and Bali Spirit Festival (INDO).
Guest Facilitator: Tanya Ali-Jani - @tanyaalijani
Each Energy In Motion we invite a guest facilitator to bring their talents and wisdom related to the specific chakra activation. This month we have the incredibly talented Tanya Ali-Jani, bathing us with a powerful sound healing to connect us with our crown chakra.
Tanya Alijani is a passionate Sound Healing Practitioner, Himalayan Kundalini Kriya Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Breathwork Guide, with a profound commitment to transforming lives through her unique approach to healing. Inspired by her own transformative journey, Tanya guides others toward inner peace and wholeness. She blends ancient teachings with modern scientific understanding, creating nurturing and safe spaces for deep healing and connection.
Deeply honoring the intricate relationship between the body and mind, Tanya guides individuals to access their inner wisdom and develop a stronger, more meaningful connection with themselves and the World around them. Her teachings and creations invite participants to discover their authentic selves by releasing everything they are not to remember the truth of who they are, why they are here, and the infinite potential and power they have within them, inspiring a life of deep connection, purpose, and personal empowerment.
Things to note:
Ticket cost is $50.00 if purchasing at the door on the night of event.
Personal responsibility: Please make an assessment on whether you are feeling stable and resourced enough to explore the practices on offer in this event.
Centre of You has plenty of bolsters, blankets, and cushions for you to get cosy with. We recommend wearing comfortable, loose clothes to enable deep breathing and sitting/laying upon the floor with ease. A journal and an eye mask is recommended as are any familiar personal items that will aid you in feeling grounded (crystal, teddy, scarf, etc).
Arrival: Endeavour to arrive between 6:15pm - 6:30pm. To preserve the experience for all involved, doors will close at 6:45pm. Truly, it breaks our heart to have to turn latecomers away yet the disruption to the whole group experience by virtue of lateness does require management. We ask that you find understanding and consideration for the timebound nature of the container and make every effort to arrive on time.
Driving: Know Centre of You is on Chapel St and ample time to find a car spot is best to be factored into your plans. Park direct on Chapel St (spots unmetered after 5pm) or in Anchor Place, the open-air parking lot in the side street that runs opposite Centre of You (unmetered after 4pm).
Public transport - tram: Both the number 6 tram & 78 tram stop on the corner of High St/Chapel St. This is stop 31 on the number 6 tram (Moreland/Glen Iris) & stop 45 on the number 78 tram (North Richmond/Balaclava).
Public transport - train: Both Prahran & Windsor stations along the Sandringham Line will get you walking distance to Centre of You.
Finding Centre of You: Centre of You is nestled within the arcade that Chapel St Bazaar is in (217 Chapel St). It is up a flight of stairs with a wide landing at the half-way-point. Unfortunately, this current version of Centre of You does not have a wheelchair-accessible lift. If you could use support in getting up the stairs or would like to discuss ways to make your experience at Centre of You more comfortable, please reach out via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Accessibility: At COY we aim to ensure our community and events are inclusive and accessible while upholding the needs and responsibilities of our business and partnering facilitators. Should you be in a time of financial challenge and unable to pay the full ticket price comfortably, please be in contact via grace@centreofyou.com.au. Together we will find a way.
Ticketing T&Cs: We get it, life happens, therefore we will gladly refund you up until 24hrs before the event start time. After that, we have a strict no refund/no transfer to future events policy. If you are no longer able to attend and wish to pay forward your ticket to someone within the community, be in touch via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Questions? Email grace@centreofyou.com.au or reach out via Instagram DM.
Tickets: Single Event - $33.00 early bird, $39.00 general exchange, $50.00 on the door.