Learn to harness the power of Qigong somatic movement to unlock embodied presence and discover the ancient medicine of ceremonial cacao that leads to heart opening, blissful experiences with this Elemental Alchemy offering at the Matapouri Wellness Gathering on Saturday, 23rd November.

Earth. Water. Air. Fire. Ether.

The ancient elemental alchemy and medicine wheel to support holistic well-being, calling forth the wisdom that lands through the human heart and intellect working together, with reverence for the even greater intelligence in nature.

You are invited to join Dylan for a beautiful journey that will ignite all of your senses. Beginning with a guided life force movement practice to mobilise and open the body. Followed by the medicine of ceremonial cacao to open the heart and connect with your inner embodied wisdom. Deepening the community connection with a sharing circle to finish. This will be followed on by a somatic dance journey to celebrate and relish in the freedom and connection formed.

Address: Matapouri Hall, Matapouri Road, Whangarei 0173

Sliding Scale Exchange - Online Ticket Available or Cash at Event

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THE ESSENCE

Awaken connections with your somatic intelligence, nature & community through energy movement, plant medicine, breathwork, art, dance, and rhythms - inspired by the elementals: earth, water, air, fire and ether.

Remember that you are earth - Ground. Give. Build. Heal.

Remember that you are water - Cry. Cleanse. Flow. Let go.

Remember that you are air - Observe. Breathe. Focus. Decide.

Remember that you are fire - Burn. Tame. Adapt. Ignite.

Remember that you are ether - Connect. Listen. Know. Be Still.

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5 ELEMENTS QIGONG

Connect with your body and life force energy through movement and mindfulness. Learn to sense and feel your qi, and discover movements that help to cultivate your inner power and self-healing skills.

CACAO CEREMONY

Grounding into embodied presence and heart connection with the medicine of ceremonial cacao, meditation, community, and intention setting. The cacao ceremony integrates indigenous wisdom and modern science, opening a journey into the intelligence of the human body and nature. Together, we will set intentions for growth, joy, and creativity as we transition into the fertile summer months.

Learn more about ceremonial cacao: www.dylankaufman.co.nz/cacao purchase ceremonial cacao talk with Dylan.

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Schedule:

2:00-4:00pm - 5 Elements Qigong & Cacao Ceremony

4pm onwards, Dance (facilitated by others)

Exchange:

Koha - Donation - Pay what you want to receive

Suggested minimum $5-$10 to cover cost of ceremonial cacao

Book your ticket online or pay cash at the door.

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What to Bring:

- comfortable clothes for moving and sitting

- cushion to sit on

- yoga mat

- mug for cacao

- something for the altar

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Integration:

Embody your purpose with 1-1 mind-body coaching: https://www.dylankaufman.co.nz... Elemental Design and Nature Based Solutions into your home with Design Consulting: https://www.dylankaufman.co.nz... the Facilitator:

Dylan Kaufman is a skilled somatic coach and workshop facilitator with extensive training in mind-body coaching, yoga teaching, qigong, ceremonial cacao alchemy, creative arts therapy, reiki, shamanic arts, and deep tissue massage. In addition to his holistic health and healing expertise, Dylan works as a structural, civil, and architectural design engineer - specialising in modern earth homes with nature based solutions. Dylan combines his intellect and heart with a passion for natural regeneration and sustainability for the future generations. This unique combination of the technical and the holistic allows Dylan to approach projects with a balanced perspective, emphasising the interconnection between humans and nature to support personal and planetary transformation. His work is a testament to how intelligent design can support both ecological balance and personal well-being, inspiring a more conscious and resilient future.

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