Slow Flow Yoga & Ecstatic Dance $25-$40 sliding scale

Gently ease into your morning with gentle flow Vin/Yin Yoga, then slowly transition into a gentle flow, slightly guided Ecstatic Dance, to wake up your body and mind.

$20-$40 sliding scale, to cover rent and pay both facilitators.
Pay cash at the door, or pay through registration link:
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Vin/Yin Yoga pairs the strengthening & stabilizing flow of Vinyasa and grounding postures of Yin Yoga, to balance your breath and body. This gentle movement session is inclusive for all bodies, and beginners are welcome. Restore your energy through mind-body-breath awareness, and cultivate self-compassion. This 45 minute session will be led by the Co-owner of Rhizome Roots,
Charlie E.,
BA, BS, MS, MPH

We will then slowly transition into a gentle movement practice to music, with a slightly guided Ecstatic Dance at the beginning of the music playlist. When the guidance ends, everyone will be encouraged to express themselves as they wish, experimenting with movements that feel natural in their bodies the segment of the playlist. Dance, yoga, stillness, meditation and all other movements, are all welcome during this movement practice.
The Ecstatic Dance practice will be guided by Charity Loring, LMSW, founder and facilitator of Detroit and Ann Arbor ecstatic dance.

Wear comfortable layers of clothing you can move in. No prior yoga or dance experience is required. If you need a yoga mat, we have extras in the studio at no charge.

10:30 am- Opening Circle
10:45 am- Yoga
11:30- Ecstatic Dance
12:30- Closing circle for community to connect with themselves and each other.
1:00- Head home with a fresh start to your day ✨

Support parameters for the event –

🍃Move as you wish – Make any adjustments your body needs, and physically express yourself in ways that feel good to you

🍃 No intoxicants

🍃 No devices – We ask that you leave your phones and other devices, on silent, away from the practice floor. No photos or videos during the yoga or dance practice.

🍃 No conversational voices during yoga and dance, to fully embody each experience

🍃 Suspend judgment of yourself and other others

🍃 Consent based – you have the option to dance by yourself, and with others. During the dance, if you would like to dance with someone, make sure you receive a clear indication that they are open to it, by making eye contact and extending your hands to them.
Namaste hands, or making an X with the arms shows that you are wanting to take care of yourself, and be in your own dance.

🍃 Please refrain from heavy perfumes or scents, as we will be in close proximity to one another and some people have severe allergies. The scent of Marijuana can especially be triggering.

⭐️ Accessibility- there are no stairs to navigate in the studio or bathroom.

🚗 Parking- Free Parking in Lot 2 (map in comments) Paid lot and street parking through the city of Ypsilanti's app.
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We look forward to sharing space with you.