SACRED DANCE RETREATS IN 2024
9TH Annual Radiant Priestess Retreat
Maui Hawaii
March 25th-31st 2024
( Registration Closes March 22nd or when the retreat is full )
Join us in this transformational retreat devoted to Temple Fusion Belly Dance, Ayurveda, Yoga, and Women's Ancient Vitality Practices.
This 7-day retreat is dedicated to cultivating & honoring the yin nourishment in your life.
Together we will explore ancient practices as a collective in our temple space held on the sacred land island of Maui. Sacred dance is a meditative and healing art form that creates strength, confidence, and radical self-healing. Explore intricate mudras and choreography while activating the creative soul seat of your personal transformative power. Open your body with yogic principles to deepen your connection to your dance. Tune in with your inner archetypal energy and the art of storytelling through the eyes, hips, & heart.
Application for admission is required. Enrollment will be limited, so please apply early to reserve your place!
ABOUT THE RETREAT
This is a week-long retreat focusing on yin nourishment, sacred dance, and women's vitality practices.
This retreat is designed to create an intimate sacred container of 13 women from all around the world, held in sisterhood to dance, play heal, explore & cultivate personal embodiment practices that ground and fill your heart full of Shakti!
This is a chance to share within sisterhood, unplug and return to the womb of transformation.
In this retreat, we will focus on learning the language of temple belly dance comprised of sacred geometry, shapes & symbols. We will learn practices for clearing & opening the energy channels so that kundalini life force energy can be fully uninhibited through the entire body, including learning mudras & mantras.
We will explore different chakras and energy centers of our body through, breath, sound, and intentionality. Learning the vast realms of inner yogas with a focus on Bellydance isolations, drills, & layering. Weaving natural medicine wisdom tips and an introduction to Ayurveda and bliss practices.
Interested in joining our retreat Book a discovery call
email me at aradia@ritualmovementarts.com
Dance is a living art form connecting us to our true essence and our inner fire. This dance retreat is designed to share the beauty, techniques, and love of dance while cultivating personal practices. We will focus our energy to align and deepen our connection with the divine feminine through embodiment. Embodied inquiry, aesthetic refinement, and creative explorations are nurtured through the structured exercises shared in this program so students can create meaningful dance experiences. In this retreat, You will learn Tribal Fusion Belly Dance vocabulary combined with Mudra postures from Buddhist sacred dances of the Dakinis, woven into the Aspara roots of ritual dance. This dance form combines a rich background of ceremonial dances that have been practiced for over 6,000 years.
What Will We Be Exploring In Our Retreat:
Daily Embodiment Practices Including yin yoga and meditation.
Temple fusion Bellydance origins & technique Drills, layering & combos.
Dance your Mythos/ Dance Sutra. Dance as devotion
We will explore Her-Story of the temple dancer/ Priestess Arts through the ages.
Ritual & Cultivating Personal Practice
Intro Ayurveda, Yoga & Women’s vitality practices
Archetypal energies
Womb Wisdom & Healing
Celebration in Sisterhood
This is the 9th Radiant Priestess Retreat and it is an honor to dance one another home.
Dance your Mythos and all dance immersions were developed over the last 18 years from my personal life experience/practice and study with master teachers. These teachings are both Ancient & Modern expressing timeless qualities and values that bring new awareness and strength to the dancer. These vitality practices offer a connection to one's own essence and cultivate enjoyment of the body in motion while sharing in a community of sisterhood.
Accommodation:
Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center is a magical and idyllic place created and designed to provide a natural and supportive environment for relaxing, renewing, and restoring well-being.
Our Maui Eco-Retreat offers fresh farm education, retreat hosting facilities accommodation, and organic produce.
Hale Akua, meaning “Home of the Divine” in the native Hawaiian language, offers an exclusive, intimate, and secluded jungle setting for your retreat or accommodation stay. Deep thought and consideration were given to the placement and location of every structure to ensure a minimal environmental impact on the land, and we utilize renewable energy methods wherever possible.
All Accommodation is shared double rooms.
For a private room please inquire directly at aradia@ritualmovementarts.com
At Hale Akua, in-house guests can relax in our hot tub overlooking thirty miles of untouched Hawaiian coastline. Our view extends all the way to Hana! Next to our hot tub is our infra-red sauna to help you heal and rejuvenate. Our 60-foot solar-heated saltwater swimming is a wonderful way to feel refreshed and renewed. Because of lower chlorine levels, our saltwater pool is gentler on the eyes and skin and produces softer-feeling water, which our guests find desirable.
Payment plans are available please email me directly aradia@ritualmovementarts.com
Ritual Movement Arts Payment Policy:
All retreat purchases are 100% non-refundable upon purchase.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we do not issue refunds.
You are highly encouraged to purchase CFAR (cancel for any reason insurance) in case anything should prevent you from attending.
Maui Update
How to Show your support for MAUI 🌈
Our retreat center Hale Akua has not been directly affected by the fires as they are located on the north shore of the island and has not been directly affected by the West side fires.
That being said they need the economic help that tourism provides, as the whole island is impacted. It’s important to learn more about how we can show up and help communities and sacred sights we care about.
The whole island is deeply impacted and it’s important to learn the history and bring conscious awareness and energy to honor the Hawaiian islands.
Donate to verified sources:
The Hawai’i Community Fund’s Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources that can be deployed quickly, with a focus on rapid response and recovery from the devastating wildfires on Maui.
Kōkua Maui The Kōkua Maui fundraiser will benefit the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund listed above. However, The Emergency Aid to Maui Families, and all other monies raised for Maui outside the Kokua Maui fundraiser, will be directly distributed to Maui families who have been verified by community partners to have been impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Emergency Aid to Maui Families
Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Fund.
We are in support of helping Maui communities as they rebuild.
Quick Q & A For Radiant Priestess Retreat:
Thank you for reaching out with your questions & expressing interest in joining this retreat!
If your question is not below..... Please feel free to reach out to me directly at aradia@ritualmovementarts.com
Q. Do you need Previous Bellydance Experience?
A. All levels of experience are welcome. This transformational retreat is designed to meet the needs of all levels of experience. I promise those more advanced dancers will be challenged as those who are just getting started will be fully supported. I have been teaching This formula of R.M.A since 2008 & find it is the root base for so many practices.
Q. Is this retreat focused on a lot of yoga?
A. Every morning there is a yin flow practice. We will work with Yogic Philosophy as this is one of creating the 3 pillars of Ritual Movement Arts. We will be combining the 3 elements of yoga with temple fusion belly dance & ritual. There will be a balanced amount of time dedicated to meditation, some asana, lots of belly dance, her story of sacred dance, personal magic, demystifying nondogmatic ritual….etc
Q. Are there payment plan options?
Yes , Payment Plan Options for Early Bird :
Due before the early bird rate ends on 1/15th
Email directly to set up a payment plan aradia@ritualmovementarts.com
All payments can be made by Cc through the website.
Ritual Movement Arts Payment Policy:
All retreat purchases are 100% non-refundable upon purchase.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we do not issue refunds.
You are highly encouraged to purchase CFAR (cancel for any reason insurance) in case anything should prevent you from attending.
Q. Who can attend?
A. This is an all-women’s retreat. The core of this retreat is focused on women’s mystery school & womb work practices. We do not discriminate based on race or color, gender or gender expression, sexual orientation, body type, or age. Anyone who identifies with the feminine and is called to join our Ritual Movement Arts community is welcome. ( Note * Because of the nature of this work, we will be working with womb healing and aspects of the female anatomy. Please feel free to reach out to me directly and we can discuss if this Retreat is a good match for you. ) As this retreat is all-inclusive by nature. All accommodations are shared Ohana’s (jungle cottages) The retreat center is co-ed but our temple & lodging is completely separate & private.
All Participants must be 18 and up.
Q. Want to know more about shared accommodation?
A. The Hawaiian word "Ohana" means family home, this emphasizes that people are brought together to share, cooperate, remember & cherish one another. You will be staying in shared double rooms. Private rooms are available at a different rate based on availability.
Q. How often do you offer this retreat?
A. Presently I offer this 6-day Retreat once a year. This is the 9th annual radiant priestess pilgrimage to the sacred land of the Hawaiian islands, to offer her our prayers, sweat & dedication.
Q. Maui is like home to me & I return yearly as a pilgrimage to honor the sacred land and to host these Transformation retreats at a local non-profit retreat center.
A. Hale a KUA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the right relationship with the land, creating a sustainable healing retreat center. This is not a resort, given it has many resort-like amenities. We have our own temple healing sanctuary, beautiful logging, and delicious organic & locally sourced food. The vibe & staff are inspired island & international community in full support of one another living in harmony with one another & the land.
Q. Do you offer Kama'Aina discounts?
A. Yes. For all local Hawaii sisters, we offer 1 Day retreat pass
There is a Kama Ania rate for locals to join us for 1 day of the week-long immersion.
Sliding scale for all local $35- $95 for 1 day workshop
Registration closes March 18th, 2023 This is for a half-day retreat.
Dates to join: March 28th, 1-4 pm
Q. What inspired me to create this Retreat?
Many years ago, when I stepped onto this path, I had dreamed of the modern mystery school.
A breathing living temple dedicated to sacred feminine arts.
This retreat came to me in a vision. Women dancing on the rich volcanic soil. Together dancing & praying. The land itself seemed to call each of our names asking us to bring our magic to honor the goddess as a global sisterhood. We as women return to our true nature discovering our birth rite of embodiment practices & sharing in true sisterhood. I have met so many sisters over the years expressing their soul's yearning for healing & unconditional love among women. To be heard & seen in our most authentic self is one of the most powerful things. This brings us back to the magic of the ancients drawing down the moon into a blossoming circle of union. We the visionaries & wild women shine our light & reflect our soul's song into collective remembrance. Dance has brought me home & it is through this dance as a spiritual practice I have devoted my heart to goddess wisdom.
This is my continued life's work going on for 18 years. It's my honor to offer specialized R.M.A workshops & retreats focused on healing; issues of separation of sisterhood, reclaiming sacred sensuality, cultivating embodiment practices, re-establishing a healthy body image, recovering from abuse & the remembrance of the sacred phases of a woman’s life menstruation,(maiden) pregnancy, (mother)menopause. (crone)
I travel teaching & perform internationally. Please join my mailing list for all upcoming events.
~In Devotion ~Aradia Julia Sunseri
Our Sample Schedule:
( Note that this is a sample schedule & may change due to weather or changes in the program. ) Everything is optional.
7 days and 6 Nights of sacred dance training, embodiment, and yin nourishment
2 Day Trips transportation included the ocean
700 –830 AM – Meditation & Yoga Practices
900 Breakfast
1030 – 12:30 PM – Temple Fusion Dance Techniques, Movement Flow & Drills
100 pm Lunch
Free time/spa/pool etc /outings
4 – 6 PM – Daily workshops/ Sacred Dance / Priestess Arts / Outings to ocean
630 Dinner
730 – 830 PM – Evening Circle
Mermaid School and Sacred Dance Retreat
April 28th -May 4th 2024 Bali
Remember Atlantis
MERMAID SCHOOL & SACRED DANCE RETREAT
RETREAT DATES: April 28th -May 4th 2024 (7 days & 6 Nights)
Floating Leaf eco-luxury resort in Bali Indonesia
Join us on a transformational adventure in paradise! Creating a retreat like no other, we combined the elements of our greatest passions of underwater training & sacred dance together.
The aspects of the mermaid & the temple dancer are ancient archetypes of the divine feminine. These two elements are the foundations of embodiment practices. All aspects of this retreat were designed to nourish your body, mind & soul. Held at a private Eco-retreat center on the beachfront jungle in Bali Indonesia
Study with Ocean conservationist Hannah Mermaid & Aradia Julia Sunseri of “Ritual Movement Arts”
Learn More & Register
www.rememberatlantis.com
**All levels of experience welcome**
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
ARADIA SUNSERI is a Temple Fusion Belly Dance artist, Founder of Ritual Movement Arts. She has over 18 years of experience in the movement arts and performance in theater, on film, and on stage.
Aradia’s art is rooted in somatic dance therapy modalities, ritual performance & theatrical improvisation. She is a lifelong yogini, Ayurvedic practitioner, certified yoga instructor, and devotee of sacred dances.
Since 2008 founder & instructor Aradia Sunseri performs & teaches women’s workshops and retreats internationally. Her constantly evolving style incorporates Temple fusion belly dance, Ritual Dance, Charya Nritya, Odissi, Ballet, Fire dance, and Butoh. Honoring the traditions and lineage work of sacred dance, she weaves the meditative aspects of ceremony & cultivation of personal practice. Aradia empowers the global sisterhood in awakening into the body’s natural wisdom & ecstasy of self-expression.