Ecstatic Dance Cheltenham

Ecstatic Dance Cheltenham lifts you into high energy through embodied, free-form movement, and then gently brings you back into balance with a sound bath and Yoga Nidra.

Carole will invite you in circle to come into your body with breathing and movement and will hold space during the event and close the event with a Yoga Nidra.

The DJ of the night is Julie Jones, that is the alias of Giulia, an Italian-Eritrean artist and DJ blending afro house, tribaltechno, progressive, and world music infused with electronic beats into deep, earthy, and uplifting journeys. Her sound unites ancestral percussion, groovy basslines, and atmospheric soundscapes, transporting listeners into a space where rhythm, spirit, and dance connect.Having performed at renowned festivals and venues across Melbourne and interstate, Julie has become known for her ability to craft sets that are both grounding and ecstatic. Over the years, she has shaped a sound that is distinctly her own, honouring her Eritrean roots while layering rich tribal loops with hypnotic electronic textures.She is the co-founder of The Magic Garden Festival and a resident DJ within the ecstatic dance community, curating transformative dancefloor experiences that invite presence andrelease.For Julie, music is more than a beat, it is a call to connect, celebrate, and journey together.Guided by her heritage, her deep understanding of ecstatic dance, and her passion for percussive, powerful sounds, she aspires to lead audiences into mystical realms that echo the essence of primordial rhythms.Then

Julie takes over with the Alchemy Chrystal singing bowls to guide you to your heart space. The space will be filled with vibration of compassion, pure unconditional love and divine light, as we will channel universal reiki energy for the collective while you journey through time and space within yourself.

Yoga Nidra by Carole will bring you back into a space of balance. Yoga Nidra is a guided deepest that brings the body into complete relaxation while the mind remains gently aware, restoring balance and calm to the nervous system.