UPDATE:

We're so delighted to have shared such a great night of community with the 160 or so guests we had on Friday night. Thanks for coming out and we look forward to sharing more events like this with you in the future!

See the photo gallery from Dodd's Eye Media on the left!

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Friday June 21st 2013 7:00 PM

Join us to celebrate the Summer Solstice and the waxing SUPERMOON for a night of joyous community! You will chant, stretch, flow, dance and find stillness. Come on a journey with us, awaken your shakti, and (re)discover an awakened state of being. Again, we will gather to unite tribe in celebration of the summer warmth to come and honour the the majesty of the moon.

Presented By: Victoria Yoga Conference, The Moon Collective and Bellyfit Victoria.

Buy Tickets $20 in advance: http://yogaravevictoria.eventbrite.com/

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KIRTAN with Laughlin Meagher

Yoga for the voice-- harmonize with the group and chant along to beautiful sanskrit bajans. Go deep and let the devotion flow!

JALA YOGA with Tracey Noseworthy

Tracey's infectious smile warmly welcomes students of all ages and levels to embody a flow that rides on the currents of breath. A true Vinyasa Flow Teacher!
She is known for her positive energy and sense of humour which adds to her philosophy that yoga is full of joy and playfulness. Tracey is continually inspired by music, and believes that the body responds to rhythms held within the environment. This has further led her to teach with a foundation that the internal and external rhythms are linked ~ in fact inseparable. She encourages her students to move within that rhythm and open themselves up to 'feeding their soul' on all levels.
She leads classes and workshops motivating her students to listen to their breath, honour the teacher that lies within, and sink deeply into the journey of yoga and how this is reflected within the practice of life.
Graduating from McMaster University, with a Physical Education Degree, she has continued to further her career in many areas of fitness, always growing with the evolution of the industry. She became a certified yoga instructor under the inspiration of Shiva Rea, and now lives her Yoga on and off the mat.
http://www.jalayoga.ca/

Thanks to Adam Tree for dropping some shanti beats and tones during Tracey's class!

Check out his Church of Reggae Yoga page and his soundcloud page to see what he's up to!

SHAKTI RISE™ with Alice Bracegirdle & DJ Rowan

Stand in your power and prepare to RISE UP!
From the creators of Bellyfit® comes a radical, consciousness expanding dance journey into the heart of your Sacred Feminine Warrior. Raise energy from Root to Crown and beyond, in synchronized, guided movement that will activate every cell in your being and remind you what it feels like to be fully alive, fully connected and fully empowered!! Leave your ego at the door and enter into pure, rapturous devotion. THIS IS what you have been waiting for.
All genders, levels and abilities welcome.
http://www.bellyfit.com/

DJ ROWAN

Rowan is a warrior of liquid rhythms and deep soulful grooves that sublimate into tangible, impermanent frequencies on the dance floor in explosions of ethereal inspiration. Comfortable in the fringes of reality, readily passing between worlds in search of deep, heart-opening and inspiring dance music, Rowan is equipped with a diverse palette of genres that find form in co-creation with the dancefloor.
Regularly found hosting and performing with legendary musical nomads who bring sounds from far off lands, this dj/promoter/producer is committed to high-vibrational dance experiences and consistently delivers tightly mixed and expertly programmed sets at a variety of tempos.
Sometimes venturing into the sub-frequencies in the dub, glitch genres, but more frequently traversing the depths of hypnotic quadraphonic tribal funk. Into this pixelated tapestry of electronic, android bleeps and triangle waves, Rowan frequently interweaves a subtle cultural narrative of exotic spices, tribal drums and organic vibrations.
http://sunsetlabs.ca/rowan

LYSSA

Lyssa is passionate about art, clothing & costume design, music, & dancing. Her first appearance as DJ “Lyssa” took place 8 years ago under the tutelage of JGirl and Amanda Rude of FlyDJs. Having spent 11 years in Mexico, and being fortunate enough to be exposed to Latin culture, she always seeks out opportunities to incorporate Latin sounds into her sets. Lyssa’s style could be described as jazzy, funky, organic, & classy, depending on what what mood we catch her in, expect anything from deep rolling Chicago house to quirky & bouncy Latin house..
Lyssa has had the privilege of performing at summer festivals such as Shambhala Music Festival, Victoria Electronic Music Festival, Entheos Gathering, Bushwacked, Fozzyfest, Hidden and Solaris. She made Victoria her home in spring 2007, and you can find her performing regularly at some of the city’s coolest lounges & underground hotspots like Hush, Temple, Cenote & The Mint, and this summer you can catch her sets at Resonance Festival on Vancouver Island, Shambhala, & F.A.M.E. (Female Arts and Music Exposition) in the interior of BC.
http://sunsetlabs.ca/lyssa/
https://www.facebook.com/lyssa.dj

JOSHUA JAMES

With 10 years experience and 300 gigs, this dj,promoter and music consultant has crafted the art of mixing,gathering poeple and designing playlists for almost every mood. From Festivals, Clubs, Lounges,Spas, Coffee Shops,Business Retailers, to Co-ordinating Dj Tours across the islands of the west coast,to promoting full moon parties in Victoria every month,,,, and with over 80 mixes and compilations out there......Joshua is sure to take you on a musical Odyssey through the ancient to the future to the Now. If your looking for a multi versatile dj who can find the perfect sound for any room, joshua james should be at the top of your list!
http://www.myspace.com/brotherjoshuajames

YOGA NIDRA with Shambunata

After many years of sadhana (spiritual practice), Shambunata has gained a solid understanding of the subtle realms we live in. He has an unusual ability to help people navigate through the dimensions of their inner and external worlds with ease and efficiency. He has a genuine desire to help people shine in the truth of their beings. His love for people creates a space of trust and intimacy. There he guides them in unwinding that which has them stuck.
“My self is wearing the clothing of my greatest fears, I stand naked.”
Shambunata helps people return to themselves and find their inherent strength and guidance. He works with people to release the energetic residue of experiences (situations and beings) which then allows their actual present reality to come into clarity. In the great movements of stagnancy and corruption that Shambunatas work facilitates, one may find a return to the vitality, peace and bliss Shambunata believes to be our nature.
http://www.shambunata.com/

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Snacks, Elixirs and Treats by
SEED OF LIFE CATERING
https://www.facebook.com/seedoflifecateringteam

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This is an all-ages, substance & intoxication free event.
Dance Victoria Studios (2075 Quadra)
Opening: 7pm • Dancing: 10pm • Closing: 1am