Join us for a heart-opening ceremony that blends the sacred medicine of cacao with a restorative sound journey, guided by the energy of Keme in the Mayan Cholq’ij calendar- a day of ancestral connection, release, and spiritual renewal.

We’ll begin with a ceremonial cup of cacao to soften into presence, followed by intention setting and gentle movement. We will flow into an immersive sound bath using crystal alchemy bowls and other instruments, supporting deep rest and emotional release.

Keme reminds us that healing ripples across time. Together, we honor what we carry, what we’re ready to release, and the wisdom waiting to be remembered.

All are welcome.

DATE: Saturday, July 12th || TIME: 3pm - 4:30pm || COST: $40

Ecstatic dance is an exceptional wellness practice exploring free expression through movement in a substance-free, facilitated, and inclusive environment. In ecstatic dance, there are no set steps or structures, you move however you feel moved to move. Do you feel like doing graceful twirls by yourself or with a partner? Stomp and punch the air? Rock back and forth on your back? Put your legs up against a wall? Curl up in a corner? You do anything you want that doesn't interfere with others' self expression. In ecstatic dance, we co-create a safe space where everyone is free to be their authentic selves. The result is mental clarity, emotional freedom, and physical embodiment.

The benefits of ecstatic dance include:
Stress and tension relief
Mindfulness and relaxation
Somatic healing
Self-expression
Exercise and play
Community and connection

No experience necessary! We will provide instructions and ease you into the practice. The event begins with an opening circle where we get to know each other and share intentions, followed by an hour and fifteen minute playlist, and a closing circle to share reflections. We will spend time before and after the dance connecting in community. During the dance there is no talking. This helps us to connect with our bodies and each other nonverbally. The result is often a trance-like and ecstatic experience.

6:45 Doors open
7:00 Opening circle
7:30 Dance
8:45 Closing circle
9:00 Depart

An Inclusive Space: All ages, genders, sexual orientation, and abilities welcome.
Music: A mix of new age, worldbeat, tribal, EDM, trance, arranged in a dance wave, from slow to fast to slow. It is typically 50% non-lyrical.
What to bring: Water bottle, short sleeve, loose clothing, expect to get sweaty! Yoga mat (optional). No alcohol or food is provided and please don't bring any.

Not familiar with ecstatic dance? Try these links

(High production value with attractive people) https://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr />v=RTnRHkMChbI
(What it looks like more realistically) https://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr />v=sqe_AoQb3Q0

About the Facilitator:
Clara Fang, Ph.D is the founder of Green Tara Consulting, a consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She is an experienced facilitator of ecstatic dance, meditation, and authentic relating. She lives in Germantown, MD. Learn more at bio.site/cfang

Sat, July 12th | 6:45pm - 9 pm | In Person | $30/Class

In the fast pace of everyday life, cultivating inner peace isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Tools for Inner Peace is a nurturing yoga workshop designed to help you reconnect with your calm center, release inner tension, and build lasting practices for emotional balance and clarity.

Through a blend of gentle movement, breathwork (pranayama), guided meditation, and reflective journaling, this workshop offers accessible tools you can return to again and again—on or off the mat.

Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this experience will support you in:

• Releasing physical and mental stress

• Cultivating mindful awareness and self-compassion

• Exploring grounding practices for anxiety and overwhelm

• Developing a personalized toolkit for peace in daily life

Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded, restored, and empowered to carry peace within you.

WHEN: Sunday July 13th from 2:30-4:30pm.

COST: $40 per person