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Soul Cycle
Ceremonies for the Heart in a Changing World
What is soul cycle?
Soul Cycle is both a process and ceremony. As process, it is a way to deepen into one’s authentic
self and give expression to that self in the presence of sacred witnessing. As ceremony it is a
structure that honors our place in the unity of all and calls together our uniqueness into the one
heart. Begun in spring of 2008, Soul Cycle is an on-going event that celebrates the gift of each
soul and our beauty as a community.
The seasons
Cycles are the binding rhythm of life whether felt within our human form or expressed in the movement
of celestial bodies. Soul Cycle joins this universal pulse through four seasonal gatherings
focused near the equinox and solstice transitions.
Four questions
From season to season and year to year, each Soul Cycle gathering is unique; a synergy of person,
place and moment in time. Soul Cycle draws from and draws out that which is present in the moment
to move past our “dictating minds and into our hearts”. Four questions serve as catalysts to assist
in this process, providing a map on the spiritual path. Each question is associated with a season
and the four questions are revisited cyclically each year.
Spring – How do we face change?
Summer – How do we embrace suffering?
Autumn – How do we experience joy?
Winter – How do we serve?
Dance, Drum, Sing
Soul Cycle honors each person’s unique way of expressing their authentic self. Soul Cycle is
not about talent or expertise but a way of discovering how we most naturally express ourselves
and calling that forth. The archetypes of Dancer, Drummer and Singer serve as metaphors from
which that expression is drawn into the circle. Movement, vocalizing and rhythm-making are some
of the ways we play together in Soul Cycle but all forms of expression are encouraged.
No experience is needed!
"If you can walk you can dance. If you can talk you can sing."
Zimbabwe proverb
Costs
You may participate in a single season or the entire cycle. A discount is
offered for those who commit in spring to the entire year.
Single Season - $40
Full Cycle - $100
Facilitator
Soul Cycle originated with Lisa Katz as an outgrowth of Movement Project, a method of authentic
expression through improvisational movement begun in 2002. Lisa combines her experiences as
dancer, choreographer, qigong teacher and transformational body worker as the lead facilitator
of Soul Cycle. The focus of her direction is to create a safe, nurturing and playful environment
where each person can experience more of themselves. If you have further questions about Soul
Cycle please feel free to contact Lisa by calling 259.2298 or
lisa@phoenixrisingmoab.com.