ENTHEOS CONFERENCE 2012

Entheos Conference 2012

Bellyfit Live

Alice Bracegirdle with DJ Rowan Sentesy

Description:
Join us for the ultimate mind/body fitness experience. Bellyfit founders Alice Bracegirdle and DJ Rowan will take you on a holistic journey that reaches beyond the physical and deep into the heart and soul. Expect non-stop tribal beats, ethereal melodies and a full on party that will rock your foundation and bring you back home, all in one.

Bio:
Alice Bracegirdle, is one of the world's leading authorities on Holistic Fitness for women. As mother, wife, and CEO of Bellyfit International, alice is driven by a fierce passion for inspiring and empowering women physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Through the Bellyfit® systems and training courses, Alice is deeply devoted to helping women embrace the natural beauty and diversity of the female body and continues to design fabulous, fun and innovative new ways for women to feel great about themselves while getting fit. With hundreds of women now teaching Bellyfit® classes across Canada, Alice's message of Holistic Fitness and positive body image is now moving thousands of women toward a more balanced and joyful life, every day. Bellyfit - Moving Women. www.bellyfit.ca

Ecstatic Dance Workshop (actual name is coming...)

with Kylee Dawn and Astraea Starr

Description:
(coming)

Bio:
(coming)

Other Workshops

The Tiger’s Mouth: A moving meditation through the 6 hexagrams of Entheos

With Adam Tree and DJ Caçadora

Description:
The intention of this workshop is to connect participants to their true nature and to Source by working through the 6 I-ching hexagrams of Entheos. Starting with the first hexagram from 2007 : 59 : Dissolution and culminating in the last hexagram chosen for 2012: 27 : The Tiger’s Mouth also called Nourishment.

Through movement, music, inner inquiry and group process, participants will have an opportunity to leave behind elements of the ego that are not serving them and make contact with what is real and emerging. This allows for an authentic connection to inner guidance and truth in the moment.

Drawing on a powerful yet simple set of techniques that include: Meditation, Yoga, Active Meditation/Ecstatic Dance, Sound/Vocal Toning, Visualization and Deep Relaxation, participants will journey through the 6 hexagrams and authentically connect more deeply with themselves while gaining deeper knowledge about the evolution of Entheos festival. In a fun and safe space, participants will integrate intention and movement through the intuitive guidance of Adam Tree and rich soundscapes of DJ Caçadora.

Bio:
Adam Tree has been alchemically melding music and different traditions of movement and yoga since his teaching journey. He first encountered the depth of the I-ching only weeks before his yoga teacher training and so his practice has evolved to include both yoga and I-ching. The guiding principles for his practice are gratitude for where you are and a sincere inquiry into the truth of what is present. Adam believes in the mystery of the universe and the magic of the individual. His classes aim to share some of yoga’s deep wisdoms while keeping things light and fun.

DJ Caçadora is an integral element of the vibrant Victoria intentional dance scene and a resident DJ at The Reef Jamaican restaurant and bar. Her musical styles traverse many genres melding dub, dancehall, dubstep, downtempo, glitch hop and breaks with global grooves. As someone who would rather move than sit, Caçadora is inspired by the power of bringing together dance, yoga, intrinsic movement and meditation to connect the body with its natural rhythms. soundcloud.com/cacadora

Still moon ~ Yin Yoga

with Ashleigh

Description:
Yin Yoga is a deep, slow and transformational practice for your body and mind. Also known as yoga for the joints, we relax into the asanas for anywhere from 3-10 minutes. Allowing you the time and space to to go beyond the superficial skin and muscles and awaken the connective tissues, bones and fascia. A container is created for you to slow down, go inwards and consciously disconnect from the busyness of the outside world. Through stillness, breath, sound and intention we will begin to gently unravel the body.

Bio:
My curiosity and love for life has lead me down different streams of inquiry including Continuum movement, Contact dance, Meditation, and Sound & Vibration. I am certified in Hatha, Yin and Prenatal Yoga and for many years I managed and co owned Village Yoga in Steveston.

My classes are an organic weave of fluid movement, meditative stillness, playful exploration and deep inquiry. My intention is to create a grounded and sacred container for you to come home into your body, listen to it's subtle sensations, quiet whispers and authentic impulses Here and Now, opening to infinite potential.

After traveling for the past many months through India and Asia I continue to learn and gather inspiration and knowledge from all who I meet, integrating and remembering the potency of teaching from our own direct experience.

My greatest joy is in the moments of pure Surrender to the juiciness of all that life has to offer.

I invite you to dive into your Heart space, open to Grace and celebrate the pleasure of being an Embodied human Be-ing!

Contact Improvisation Dance

with Matsya

Description:
Contact Improvisation Dance is a free of form non linear dance
exploration, partnered or in solo and inspires body awareness, weight
sharing-boundaries,gravity,momentum, meditation,genuineness,elements
of surprise, living awkwardness. A Playful, refreshing and creative
workshop that will ignite your desire for deeper connection on the
dance floor.

Bio:
Manuel's relationship with dance started on a grass floor when he softened
into gravity and spiraled into a new way of embodying himself.
With 6 years in exploration and 4 years of teaching Contact
Improvisation Dance, Manuel never end being amazed by the intricacies
of the body and the wisdom it contains.

Over the past 6 years Manuel has been involved with several festivals
either as a Workshop presenter, Dj as Matsya, Event planning, Safe
Space Keeper, Security, Promotion and Deco.

This coming summer, he in-vision a dance floor where conscious
connections abound and where egos and inhibitions melt away and leave
space only for authentic way of being.

Bellydance

with Rahel

Description:
A crash course in bellydancing, suitable for total beginners as well as those with previous experience. A brief history of bellydance, a quick warm up, followed by breakdown of technique and movements and then a chance to work them together and just dance! Wear comfortable clothing and bring a hip scarf if you like!

Bio:
Rahel has been teaching bellydance in Vancouver for 5 years and performing professionally for nearly a decade. Her unique style, serpentine fluidity and warm, engaging presence make her a highly sought after performer and instructor. Rahel is deeply devoted to sharing this passion of hers, and loves inspiring women of all shapes and sizes to love their bodies through this beautiful, ancient art form. www.raheldance.com

ENTHEYOGA (Yang Yoga)

with Sue Horning

Description:
Move and energize your body through flowing movements and deep rhythmic breathing. Warm up mindfully with hip and shoulder openers, back bends and inversions. Explore your body and its potential through movement and play!

Bio:
Owner and Founder of Unity Yoga Teahouse since 2006, Susan is a socially-­conscious Entrepreneur, global Traveller, Yoga Teacher and Mystic. She leads an inclusive community founded on authentic connections and supportive friendships, holding space for the many colours and cultures of the Commercial Drive community. She feels blessed by the privilege of working with students at every level, and in addition to her public classes, offers private classes for community mental health, at-­risk youth, ESL students and children.

Yin Yoga

with Sue Horning

Description:
Practice the art of stillness and breathwork with postures designed to open and clear your meridian channels. Work in the subtle body to clear blockages through mindful strengthening of joints, ligaments and fascial networks. Bring props, pillows and blankets and a soft and open mind.

Bio:
Owner and Founder of Unity Yoga Teahouse since 2006, Susan is a socially-­conscious Entrepreneur, global Traveller, Yoga Teacher and Mystic. She leads an inclusive community founded on authentic connections and supportive friendships, holding space for the many colours and cultures of the Commercial Drive community. She feels blessed by the privilege of working with students at every level, and in addition to her public classes, offers private classes for community mental health, at-­risk youth, ESL students and children.

Pole-Dancing with Lilith: Transcending Taboos & Embracing the Goddess

with Lilith

Description:
In this 1.5 hour workshop, Natalie/Lilith shares her perspective on pole-dancing as a way to explore the balance between sexuality, sensuality, and spirituality. She will give a pole-dancing demonstration and then support any interested participants in learning a few moves on the pole! Welcoming both men and womyn, this workshop promises a playful and provocative exploration of our potent connection to the creative rhythm of Divine Feminine.

Bio:
Natalie (Lilith) is a general life enthusiast, playful pioneer, and pole-dancing performance artist. She is passionate about authentic creative expression, actively engaging in her reality through dancing, teaching, performing, studying, moving, and sharing. She grew up taking dance lessons and teaching children the fundamentals of movement and after moving to Edmonton to study psychology in 2006, she began teaching pole-dancing to womyn with Aradia Fitness. Through inspiring womyn to connect to their sensual nature through pole-dancing, Natalie embarked on a path that she suspects may grow into her life's work. Natalie believes that by expressing our sensual nature, particularly in public space through art and play, we rediscover our essence as wild and embodied spiritual beings. In this light, Natalie created her own brand of sensual movement (Calico Moves) and facilitated a wildly successful FlashMob project in Isla Vista, California last winter. As her alter-ego, Lilith, Natalie brings the art of pole-dancing into entirely new spheres, including Vancouver's popular Electro Swing parties, the budding circus troupe, Vaudeville Vagabonds, and at music festivals including Motion Notion and Astral Harvest. On a sunny day, you can see Lilith and her violinist partner, Vine, in their unique busking act on the streets of Vancouver (check out the article 'Meet the Portable Pole Dancer' on www.thetyee.ca)! Currently, Natalie is taking a break from her academic studies to grow as a performing artist and to explore and share the connections between movement, creativity, and sensual expression.

Firedancing

with Briden

Description:
Come learn to firedance with Briden! Participants are asked to bring your own staff, either a practice or fire ready one. This class will be taught during daylight hours and will not use any fire or fuel for safety reasons. All ages are welcome, please come prepared in loose fitting clothing as you are going to be moving around a lot. A brief introduction on the history of firedancing will be given and we will move into some basic stretching exercises to make sure that nobody gets hurt. Then we will cover some basic firestaff techniques and move forward to intermediate ones as people get ahold of the basics.

Bio:
Briden has been firedancing for over 15 years, starting out at humble drum circles in 1997, and later teaching classes for all ages through parks and recreation programs in Kamloops BC. He has danced professionally, solo, and with groups, and has performed at many festivals and events over the years. His safety record is impeccable, the safety of the audience and participants is always priority number 1. Briden is currently a member of the Radiant Heat fire troupe in Vancouver (http://fireplay.ca)

Hooping Workshop (name of workshop tbc)

with Ariel Amara

Description:
(coming)

Bio:
Ariel has been exploring performance art for the past 8 years, having found her favourite channel for outgoing creative expression. She has been dancing since she could walk and, and has dabbled in many different movement arts throughout her life, including mixed martial arts, belly dance, ecstatic dance and yoga. Growing up in Vancouver, BC amid a thriving arts community, Ariel found her passion in practicing hoop dance, object manipulation, and intimate interaction with the elements. She has performed in many environments, ranging from corporate events and clubs to community shows and festivals. This includes The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Relay, The Girly Show and The Vancouver International Children’s Festival. In June 2010, Ariel completed ‘Creative Character Development and Personal Transformation Through Clown’. This three month intensive training at Fantastic Space Enterprises brought a new level of depth and connection to her performance and teaching, emphasizing expressive body language and openness to play.

Ariel is experienced with managing a wide range of tech and safety co-ordination for shows varying from festival to corporate, most recently as Head Stage Hand for the MadSkillz Festival public performance at the Rio Theatre. As an instructor at the Stillmoon Fine Arts Performance Intensive for three years and growing, Ariel teaches flow toys and performance art to children and youth, culminating in a large community performance for the Moon Festival. Ariels experience leading choreography and tech for the youth finale show, where flag, hoop, staff and various forms of fire dance are all featured, has shown her the value and joy of bringing circus arts to those who would not experience it otherwise. A desire to share hoop bliss and silliness has spawned years of experience performing and teaching to a variety of audiences in a variety of settings, mesmerizing and spreading joy throughout. Ariel also teaches workshops and classes to children and adults in private, studio and open festival settings. Inspired by life in a creative community, she continues to share and cultivate her skills and body awareness through her dedicated practice and study of movement arts and performance.

Heart/Spirit

The Heart/Spirit area of the Entheos Conference represents the heart of the community where we gather as individuals, tribes and networks to focus on the spirit of our culture particularly around the areas of consciousness expansion, sustainability, resiliency, love sex intelligence, and healing modalities. Through the ideas and discussions shared we can better empower and co-create the future we wish to contribute for future generations.

Accompanying this area will be the Temple of Life for meditation, contemplation, devotion,chanting and attuning with the spirit within.

“Headliners”

Evolver Social Movement joins Entheos Conference with the alliance of Evolver Calgary & Evolver Vancouver to present talks and discussions on the Entheogenic Renaissance.

Convergence Network joins Entheos Conference to co-host Tribe Talks on resiliency and sustainable community networks.

The Entheos Conference is pleased to share a screening of Electronic Awakening with a discussion to follow including participants of Tribal Harmonix Intention retreats, Earthdance, Shambhala Festival, Burners and Entheos which are featured in the film.

Love Sex Intelligence & Convergence Network present a council on gender reconciliation, & gender alchemy featuring prayerformance by Unio Mystica (still being confirmed)

Other workshops include... (to be continued)

Yin Yoga- Ashleigh Burns

Medicinal Plant Walk
Hosted by: Patrick Kooyman & Keith Engel

Patrick, an ethnobotanist, studies the medicinal, edible and technological uses of plants by native groups in western Canada at the University of Calgary, and has been exploring herbal medicine and wildcrafting for several years.
Keith Engel, Clinical Herbalist.

Join us as we explore the festival grounds of Entheos, discovering native medicinal and edible plants of the area.This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your connection with the land we gather upon. Take healing and survival into your own hands by learning how to harvest and prepare the leaves, roots, and berries of many long revered plants. Also find out
which ones might make a tasty treat & which ones are not recommended to eat! Learn about the ethics of wildcrafting - a way to harvest that is respectful and sustainable, for both the land and the plants themselves. Learn to listen, communicate, and maybe even talk to plants!

Permaculture-Kym Chi

Fundamentals of Sustainable Design- Christine Coles

Green Spirit of Entheos-Jennifer Rae

Consciousness and the Nature of the Psyche-Rocko

Iboga-Jonathan Dickenson

Galaxy Class- Vj Elfmaster

Yin Yoga-Susan Horning

Compassionate Communication

Love Sex Intelligence & Gender Alchemy- Sobey Wing, Stefanie Krasnow

Psychic Grooming and Energetic Health-Akelyah Rainbowings

Journey of Truth-Luc D’abadie

Mind (media)

JPOD the Beat CHef: Ableton Intermediate Class

This practical workshop will cover the basics of building a track template. I will explain how I write my drums and bass while showing various useful tricks and tips along the way.

In addition to being a musician and producer, I am also an experienced software developer. My affinity for organization and understanding of complex software has allowed me to quickly advance as a completely self-taught Ableton master and flourishing sound designer. Though I embraced Ableton in only 2007, I am now well-known on the west-coast as a prolific Ableton producer and have frequently been the go-to resource for many other well-known producers and DJs. Lately I'm spending most days in the studio, always on the mission to learn new methods and apply them to new music.

OMI KHAN: Introduction to Ableton Live basics for DJ’s
A technical introduction to the audio wizardry of Ableton Live from the point of view of a DJ. This hour long session will give those new to Live the tools and knowledge to create dynamic live dj sets from start to finish. Topics include setup and gear, navigating the GUI (interface), track warping, harmonic mixing, loop creation, FX organization and performance. No equipment required.

bio:
Khan was an early adopter of Ableton Live as a DJ interface. He has been building his knowledge and skill base with the software for the past 8 years after paying his dues with turntables, vinyl and later Final Scratch vinyl control. From his start as a Vancouver rave DJ, he has evolved into a musical shaman, guiding intentional journeys for local and international conscious dance events and sharing his passions for community, spirit and music technology through performance, workshops and event production.

Eduardo Akhentek: You Don’t Need An App For That.

One of Canada’s leading Apple Consultants offers tricks, tips and straight up knowledge about mac technology and how it can integrate into numerous workflows.

Akhentek is one of the original members of the Entheos project, a DJ, producer as well as running a Apple Retail store on the Sunshine Coast. An early proponent of digital culture, with deep roots in Data Management Techniques, his skillset covers everything from the inside out when it comes to computing. Akhentek is a certified Apple consultant, as well as being a creative thinking digital problem solver.

Sijay James: Festival Design Culture

Explore the roots and history of formative collectives and projects such as Tribal Harmonix, Whirled Bees, MindBodyLove, In:Vision, Interchill, Sonicturtle, Gaiacraft, Diversity and more by examining the legacy of graphic design consciousness.

bio: Onbeyond has been designing festival graphic and promotional media for the past 13 years, including 6 as the in house designer for the Entheos Festival. Trace the roots of the west coast canada intentional dance music culture through the event and promo media designed by one of the digital Underground’s most prolific graphic designers.