Ancestral Journey Movement Retreat

Reconcile | Reclaim | Rebirth

~ An Ancestral Journey ~

Thomas Hubble noted that we have a collective nervous system, that connects us through time and space.

The deep-rooted bonds that individuals and communities have with their ancestors, including cultural heritage, spiritual connections, and historical ties are such powerful pathways for understanding identity and creating a sense of belonging.
Knoxville Movement Collaborators, Na’la, AH & Diana, are offering a full day to dive in, celebrate, be with each other in dance, sacred ceremony, and mindful connection. We gather to explore the threads of ancestral ties to community, land, culture and bloodlines.

Personally and collectively we are woven together like tapestry, created from the fabric of our being. Through these practices we develop deeper compassion for ourselves, for those who came before us, for those who are yet to come.
Wherever you are on your path; Whatever your concept of ancestry; this day allows us room to grow, to reclaim, reconnect and rebirth the pathways. To grow our capacity to hold each other and journey with grace.
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Lighting the Ancestral Path: Morning Session 10 am - 12:30 pm
Deep Grounding & Sacred Spaciousness with Diana Bogan ($25)

• Mudra Practice - Mudras are hand gestures that enhance the benefits of movement and meditation practices.
• Non-Linear Movement Method - a somatic practice that uses movement & music to explore their body’s feelings and sensations.
• Sacred Hour - Silent space given to individually explore ritual and sanctuary independently. Choose to explore journaling prompts, calling in one’s ancestors, altar spaces … and more.
• Closing circle with time for community share.
  Reconcile, Reclaim & Rebirth: Afternoon Session 1-5:30 pm
  An Ancestral Journey with AH Captain, Na’la Phillips & Diana Bogan ($50)
  

• Opening Circle & Sharing Little Altars Everywhere
• Walking with our Ancestors Meditation + Sound Immersion with AH & Na’la
• Moving through time, weaving breath and body into community with Na’la
• Talking Circle guided for reflection and speaking our truths with Na’la and Diana
• Fire ceremony & closing circle

Dancing through Time: Evening Session 7-9 pm
An Ancestral Dance Wave ($10-20 sliding scale)
This is our monthly second Saturday dance wave and the fee will be waived for those who attended a daytime session. Na’la will provide a contact improv warm-up before the dance.
Ecstatic dance is a free-form somatic movement practice done in conjunction with an intentionally curated music wave. Please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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You may choose to come for one, two or all three sessions. While each session is a complete container, the connective threads from one session to the next allow for greater contemplative exploration. The triad of reconciliation, reclamation and rebirthing will be a present theme in all three sessions.
Please bring to all sessions, your “hygge” fare (blankets, tea cup, snacks or bagged lunch, bolsters that bring you comfort), a Journal and Altar Items for our Little Altars Everywhere concept. Choose items that represent for you aspects of ancestral connection you would like to explore (photos, poems, quotes, personal items) as well as crystals, fabrics, flowers, divination tools, statues that feel meaningful. These will be used throughout each session to create personal altars.

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• Morning Session Only $25

• Afternoon Session Only $50

• Ecstatic Dance Only $10-20 Sliding Scale

** Full Day Experience: $80**
**Early Bird Offer $65 — RSVP + Prepay by Nov. 1
Pre-Register here: https://www.innerperfect.com/ancestraljourney

Methods of Payment: Cash, PayPal

Same Day Registrations/Walk-ins Welcome

If coming for the full day, feel free to bring a bag lunch to enjoy between sessions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Inner Perfect Shop & Community Space, 5925 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, United States