Heart of the Warrior Workshop

* Preregistration required: [https://www.syzygydanceproject.org/heart-of-warrior](https://www.syzygydanceproject.org/heart-of-warrior) * Class Donation: $275/$300/$325 (sliding scale} This 2-day workshop with Syzygy Dance Project founder Sylvie Minot combines voice dialogue work from Hal and Sidra Stone, co-creators of the *Psychology of Selves* and the *Voice Dialogue* method, with the movement practice of 5Rhythms and the idea of a Sentient Warrior: a warrior not through force, but through heart, wisdom, curiosity, and compassion. Through movement, we'll explore the transition from self-judgment toward the Warrior as an ally, advocate, and source of vitality. ​ Cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien writes: *"The principle that guides the Warrior is showing up and choosing to be present. Indigenous societies throughout the world connect to the process of empowerment through the mythic theme and archetypal expression of the Warrior."* ​ In this 2-day workshop, we'll dance with the archetypes who protect us. Many parts of ourselves (our critic, saboteur, gatekeeper, the one that pulls us up by our bootstraps, and more) were created to keep us safe. ​ As we evolve, they still hold on to the same patterns and old stories. This workshop makes space for these parts, not stripping away the armor, but transforming it into tools and allies. ​ Our critic holds a lot of power. Let's use that power to encourage, not criticize. ​ Going from criticizing to empowering.