MeWe Fairs presents Ecstatic Dance & Yoga Nidra: Dream to Heal with Val Brown.

The event is open to the public - all are welcome.

The first part consists of ecstatic dance, a freeform movement meditation in which individuals allow their body to move them, rather than the other way around. The musical journey parallels a 5 Rhythms wave, evoking fluidity and surrender, truth and clarity, freedom from illusion and limitations of the mind, soulfully creative, and wisdom.

Following this, participants are guided into a restorative yoga posture and led through a powerful meditation technique known as yoga nidra - or “conscious sleep.” This thousands year old practice allows participants to heighten their inner knowing and awareness, while simultaneously dropping attachments to the physical and mental realms.

Most people leave the practice feeling a deep internal shift, a higher level of consciousness and connectedness within themselves, and to the community at large.

Val Brown helps people recover from trauma and chronic conditions. She believes that people heal with, for and because of one another. With this framework, she had created Dance for Change, a safe space for individuals to move through their own healing journey within the community. These events are designed to also share financial resources with organizations centered around social justice, equality and environmentalism.

WHAT: Ecstatic Dance & Yoga Nidra: Dream to Heal

WHEN: Friday September 15 @5:30-7:30pm

WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Portland at 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232. PARKING is FREE in the garage (get a green card from us at the Fair when you leave).

HOW: Optionally bring a yoga or foam mat, pillows and blankets for the Yoga Nidra portion.

HOW MUCH: $5 ahead, $10 at the door and Free for those with a Booth at the Fair

HOW TO PAY: Please pay ahead or at the door

WHO: Val Brown earned her B.S. in Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience at the CU Boulder, and went on to graduate with a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy at the UC San Francisco. Her graduate research focused on the power of the mind to impact pain, function and confidence. She also holds certifications in Functional Nutritional Therapy, Medical Therapeutic Yoga, Lifestyle Medicine, Hatha and Kundalini Yoga 500 Hr, Ayurveda, Yoga Nidra, Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), HeartMath for Stress, Anxiety and Self-Regulation, Reiki in the Usui lineage and Holy Fire, Visceral Manipulation and Postural Restoration.

Val is a life-long learner and has discovered a passion for helping people connect body, mind and spirit, especially after traumatic or adverse events may have left them feeling disconnected.

Dr. Valerie Brown, DPT

https://www.alignwellnesspnw.c...

https://www.alignwellnesspnw.c...danceforchange

val@alignwellnesspnw.com

970-222-0783

This event is at: https://www.facebook.com/event...

The Fair is on Friday-Saturday-Sunday Sept 15-17, 2023 at the DoubleTree - https://www.facebook.com/event...

Friday @4-8pm

Saturday @11am-7pm

Sunday @11am-5pm

Also enjoy our special events (each but Mingle is a separate fee):

Fri @5:30-7:30pm: Ecstatic Dance + Yoga Nidra: Dream to Heal with Val Brown - https://www.facebook.com/event.../

Fri @8-10pm: Turning Light into Life: Cultivating Connection with Plant Spirits with Galactic Ashley - https://www.facebook.com/event...

Sat @9-11am: Divine Insights and Channeled Messages with Alicia Rose - https://www.facebook.com/event...

Sat @6-7pm: Metaphysical Singles Mingle (for All Relationship Styles) - https://www.facebook.com/event...

Sat @7:30-9:30pm: GONG & MANTRA MEDITATION with Desirée Rudder - https://www.facebook.com/event...

Sun @9-10:45am: Connect With Your Guides with Heather Hawk - https://www.facebook.com/event...

Sun @5-6:30pm: Health Intuition for Resolving Chronic Illness: Audience Q&A with Kelsey Harte - https://www.facebook.com/event...

[All Special Events except Mingle are an extra fee.]

Contact Laureli Shimayo, Laureli@ThriveTypes.com, 720-352-2434 (text) with questions.