“This is a dance that resounds with the vibrations of a living world to awaken you to your nature and connect you to the whole.”

~ Arjuna Marti, Founder of Soul Motion

Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice. It is a meditation in motion and a journey of discovery.

The practice weaves together movement and stillness with facilitated movement enquiries and music from all genres.

It invites you to move freely, beyond any ideas of right or wrong, in order to discover your unique fully alive authentic expression both on the dance floor and more importantly in the everyday.

This practice welcomes you whether you’re an experienced dancer or absolute beginner.

This offering will be facilitated by Julia and Seshen on alternate weeks.

This week will be facilitated by Seshen.

Entry at door: $25 (cash or venmo)
People will not be turned away for lack of funds! Please reach out to us if needed.

ABOUT SESHEN

Seshen has been facilitating somatic healing and embodiment practices through touch therapy, movement, and sound for the past 15 years. Originally from Japan, she holds a masters degree in music and vocal improvisation from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Her sound healing is deeply influenced by nature, Japanese culture, body-centered healing practice, as well as years of collaboration with Nordic elder shaman, musician, and gong master Bjørn Arne Løken. With her crystal instruments and voice, she composes the music in the moment, attuning to the intention and field that we share.

Website: www.SeshenArts.com

“This is a dance that resounds with the vibrations of a living world to awaken you to your nature and connect you to the whole.”

~ Arjuna Marti, Founder of Soul Motion

Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice. It is a meditation in motion and a journey of discovery.

The practice weaves together movement and stillness with facilitated movement enquiries and music from all genres.

It invites you to move freely, beyond any ideas of right or wrong, in order to discover your unique fully alive authentic expression both on the dance floor and more importantly in the everyday.

This practice welcomes you whether you’re an experienced dancer or absolute beginner.

This offering will be facilitated by Julia and Seshen on alternate weeks.

This week will be facilitated by Julia.

Entry at door: $25 (cash or venmo)
People will not be turned away for lack of funds! Please reach out to us if needed.

“This is a dance that resounds with the vibrations of a living world to awaken you to your nature and connect you to the whole.”

~ Arjuna Marti, Founder of Soul Motion

Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice. It is a meditation in motion and a journey of discovery.

The practice weaves together movement and stillness with facilitated movement enquiries and music from all genres.

It invites you to move freely, beyond any ideas of right or wrong, in order to discover your unique fully alive authentic expression both on the dance floor and more importantly in the everyday.

This practice welcomes you whether you’re an experienced dancer or absolute beginner.

This offering will be facilitated by Julia and Seshen on alternate weeks.

This week will be facilitated by Seshen.

Entry at door: $25 (cash or venmo)
People will not be turned away for lack of funds! Please reach out to us if needed.

ABOUT SESHEN

Seshen has been facilitating somatic healing and embodiment practices through touch therapy, movement, and sound for the past 15 years. Originally from Japan, she holds a masters degree in music and vocal improvisation from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Her sound healing is deeply influenced by nature, Japanese culture, body-centered healing practice, as well as years of collaboration with Nordic elder shaman, musician, and gong master Bjørn Arne Løken. With her crystal instruments and voice, she composes the music in the moment, attuning to the intention and field that we share.

Website: www.SeshenArts.com

“This is a dance that resounds with the vibrations of a living world to awaken you to your nature and connect you to the whole.”

~ Arjuna Marti, Founder of Soul Motion

Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice. It is a meditation in motion and a journey of discovery.

The practice weaves together movement and stillness with facilitated movement enquiries and music from all genres.

It invites you to move freely, beyond any ideas of right or wrong, in order to discover your unique fully alive authentic expression both on the dance floor and more importantly in the everyday.

This practice welcomes you whether you’re an experienced dancer or absolute beginner.

This offering will be facilitated by Julia and Seshen on alternate weeks.

This week will be facilitated by Julia.

Entry at door: $25 (cash or venmo)
People will not be turned away for lack of funds! Please reach out to us if needed.

“This is a dance that resounds with the vibrations of a living world to awaken you to your nature and connect you to the whole.”

~ Arjuna Marti, Founder of Soul Motion

Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice. It is a meditation in motion and a journey of discovery.

The practice weaves together movement and stillness with facilitated movement enquiries and music from all genres.

It invites you to move freely, beyond any ideas of right or wrong, in order to discover your unique fully alive authentic expression both on the dance floor and more importantly in the everyday.

This practice welcomes you whether you’re an experienced dancer or absolute beginner.

This offering will be facilitated by Julia and Seshen on alternate weeks.

This week will be facilitated by Seshen.

Entry at door: $25 (cash or venmo)
People will not be turned away for lack of funds! Please reach out to us if needed.

ABOUT SESHEN

Seshen has been facilitating somatic healing and embodiment practices through touch therapy, movement, and sound for the past 15 years. Originally from Japan, she holds a masters degree in music and vocal improvisation from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Her sound healing is deeply influenced by nature, Japanese culture, body-centered healing practice, as well as years of collaboration with Nordic elder shaman, musician, and gong master Bjørn Arne Løken. With her crystal instruments and voice, she composes the music in the moment, attuning to the intention and field that we share.

Website: www.SeshenArts.com

“This is a dance that resounds with the vibrations of a living world to awaken you to your nature and connect you to the whole.”

~ Arjuna Marti, Founder of Soul Motion

Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice. It is a meditation in motion and a journey of discovery.

The practice weaves together movement and stillness with facilitated movement enquiries and music from all genres.

It invites you to move freely, beyond any ideas of right or wrong, in order to discover your unique fully alive authentic expression both on the dance floor and more importantly in the everyday.

This practice welcomes you whether you’re an experienced dancer or absolute beginner.

This offering will be facilitated by Julia and Seshen on alternate weeks.

This week will be facilitated by Julia.

Entry at door: $25 (cash or venmo)
People will not be turned away for lack of funds! Please reach out to us if needed.

“This is a dance that resounds with the vibrations of a living world to awaken you to your nature and connect you to the whole.”

~ Arjuna Marti, Founder of Soul Motion

Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice. It is a meditation in motion and a journey of discovery.

The practice weaves together movement and stillness with facilitated movement enquiries and music from all genres.

It invites you to move freely, beyond any ideas of right or wrong, in order to discover your unique fully alive authentic expression both on the dance floor and more importantly in the everyday.

This practice welcomes you whether you’re an experienced dancer or absolute beginner.

This offering will be facilitated by Julia and Seshen on alternate weeks.

This week will be facilitated by Seshen.

Entry at door: $25 (cash or venmo)
People will not be turned away for lack of funds! Please reach out to us if needed.

ABOUT SESHEN

Seshen has been facilitating somatic healing and embodiment practices through touch therapy, movement, and sound for the past 15 years. Originally from Japan, she holds a masters degree in music and vocal improvisation from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Her sound healing is deeply influenced by nature, Japanese culture, body-centered healing practice, as well as years of collaboration with Nordic elder shaman, musician, and gong master Bjørn Arne Løken. With her crystal instruments and voice, she composes the music in the moment, attuning to the intention and field that we share.

Website: www.SeshenArts.com

“This is a dance that resounds with the vibrations of a living world to awaken you to your nature and connect you to the whole.”

~ Arjuna Marti, Founder of Soul Motion

Soul Motion is a conscious dance practice. It is a meditation in motion and a journey of discovery.

The practice weaves together movement and stillness with facilitated movement enquiries and music from all genres.

It invites you to move freely, beyond any ideas of right or wrong, in order to discover your unique fully alive authentic expression both on the dance floor and more importantly in the everyday.

It will support you to move into living a more embodied existence in daily life.

Would you like to feel more at home in your body?

To feel more connected to yourself and others?

To shake off tension and create more space for joy and creativity?

This practice welcomes you whether you’re an experienced dancer or absolute beginner.

This offering will be facilitated by Julia and Seshen on alternate weeks.

This week will be facilitated by Julia.

Entry at door: $25 (cash or venmo)
People will not be turned away for lack of funds! Please reach out to us if needed.

A 4 week yoga and conscious dance journey.

Move, breathe and sound on a journey through the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air & ether, to awaken balance, harmony & wellbeing in yourself and for your planet. No experience needed.

Take the whole journey or drop in to any of the 4 weeks.

WHAT TO BRING:
water bottle
yoga mat
comfortable clothing to move in
ALL OF YOU!

Click here to sign up for the whole series or a single class.

A 4 week yoga and conscious dance journey.

Move, breathe and sound on a journey through the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air & ether, to awaken balance, harmony & wellbeing in yourself and for your planet. No experience needed.

Take the whole journey or drop in to any of the 4 weeks.

WHAT TO BRING:
water bottle
yoga mat
comfortable clothing to move in
ALL OF YOU!

Click here to sign up for the whole series or a single class.

A 4 week yoga and conscious dance journey.

Move, breathe and sound on a journey through the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air & ether, to awaken balance, harmony & wellbeing in yourself and for your planet. No experience needed.

Take the whole journey or drop in to any of the 4 weeks.

WHAT TO BRING:
water bottle
yoga mat
comfortable clothing to move in
ALL OF YOU!

Click here to sign up for the whole series or a single class.

A 4 week yoga and conscious dance journey.

Move, breathe and sound on a journey through the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air & ether, to awaken balance, harmony & wellbeing in yourself and for your planet. No experience needed.

Take the whole journey or drop in to any of the 4 weeks.

WHAT TO BRING:
water bottle
yoga mat
comfortable clothing to move in
ALL OF YOU!

Click here to sign up for the whole series or a single class.

We come together in yoga, movement, mantra, meditation and song to find spaciousness of being.

This workshop will support you to empty yourself of distraction, stress and confusion so that you can listen deeply to the wisdom that flows within you.

Surrender the mind and become an open channel for the everflowing and overflowing grace of your own true Self.

This dive into beauty will be held in the magnificent setting of meditation mount in Ojai.

Entrance: $45

What to bring: water, snacks, yoga mat

Places are limited so click here to sign up and get your spot!

A medicine journey for the soul

 Immersion highlights:

• Soaking in the springs
• Gentle yoga
• Journey with crystals
• Art and movement
• Fresh and organic vegetarian lunch
• Time to converse and connect with others

Julia Berkeley and Kat Tudor invite you to join them for day of play, healing, and awakening your connection to Mother Earth.

 This immersion will focus on clearing and activating the root chakra (hips, pelvis, legs, and feet) so you can grow a sense of inner stability, support, and safety, and find balance in daily life.

Through the potent healing energy of Manitou Springs as well as the ancient practices of yoga, chanting, dance, journaling, and art, you will be supported to awaken your channels of bliss, grace, and passion.

Enjoy soaking in the springs, receive a delicious vegetarian lunch, and connect with other like-hearted souls. Come away reconnected, grounded, and ready to shine your light.

Exchange: $75
Get your tickets here

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Awakening love through yoga, dance and music

“The purpose of life is not to transcend the body,but to embody the transcendant”
~ H. H. Dalai Lama

> Drop Out of your mind
> Drop In to your Body
> Come home to the love that resides within

Join Julia Berkeley for an uplifting mini-retreat that weaves together gentle yoga, free flowing spontaneous movement and sacred sound, to reconnect you to your natural abiding source of joy, peace and love.

It can be easy to allow the busyness of life to override your need to come back to what truly nourishes you. This Saturday morning workshop offers you a chance to put it all down and tend to that sacred space within you. You are invited to reset and recharge as you:

RELEASE tension and blocked energy 

RECONNECT to your aliveness and flow

AWAKEN your free and authentic self expression

Come as you are. Bring all of yourself. No other experience needed.

Julia, has a passion for sharing practices that light up the heart and soul. She brings a unique blend of experience as a heart centered yoga teacher, (E-RYT 500), Soul MotionTM dance facilitator and kirtan musician. Amidst it all she will be sharing music from her recent album “Embody Love”, available for listening at www.bandcamp.com and most major music streams.

SATURDAY APRIL 13th @ 10am - 1pm
Where: The Sane Living Center is adjacent to Hip Vegan, 316 E Matilija St, Ojai, CA 93023
Exchange: $30 ahead of time, $35 on the door
To bring: yoga mat, loose comfortable clothing, water, journal and pen

Get your tickets Here

Photos will be taken during the event for the Sane Living Center. You can elect to not be in them if you choose.

• Slow down & tune in to your body’s wisdom
• Reconnect & awaken new areas of feeling in your body
• Cultivate a strong foundation from which to live your fullest expression
• Rise Up With new levels of vitality and self confidence

In this first playshop of a series that will journey through the elements, we focus on EARTH. 

Through sacred breath, transformative movement, healing sound, meditation, journalling & therapeutic art you will be supported to deepen your connection to your foundation while unlocking stagnant energies in the hips, pelvis, legs and feet.

Rest down to find holding and support. 
Release energies that are no longer serving you. 
Rise up with new levels of vitality, abundance, strength and self confidence. 

>> Do you long to feel more at home in your body? <<
This is your invitation.

Cultivate strong and stable ground from which to live your purpose and manifest your soul’s highest expression. 

This afternoon gives you a chance to dive deep in a safe and sacred space with like minded and hearted souls. If you’re ready to step into a new way of being and have fun along the way... this workshop is for you!

And if you bring a friend, not only do you get the delight of accompanying each other through soulful terrain but you both get a discount. 

I very much look forward to playing with you soon!

DETAILS: 
Location: Somatic Sanctuary, 410 W. Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA
Exchange: Pre-register: $55, Bring a friend: $45 each
Day of: $65
A portion of the proceeds will go to restoring balance to our mother earth through the great work of www.treesisters.org

REGISTER:
at Somatic Sanctuary
P: 805.633.9230
E: office@somaticsanctuary.com
or sign up online
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=809242&stype=-8&sTG=26&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000008&date=07/07/18&sSU=true

Julia Berkeley has a passion for sharing transformative practices that ignite the heart’s light. She regularly teaches yoga (RYT 500), is a Soul MotionTM dance facilitator, kirtan artist and certified soul centered healer. With a playful spirit and deep presence she brings a vast array of experience to support your soul to shine. 

Session: $18

Let's celebrate our amazing Ojai community. Join me for a 15 minute taste of Soul Motion at the bandstand in Libbey Park!