Conscious Dance Practices/Chakradance/sl

Chakradance™ je praksa gibalne meditacije, ki uporablja spontani ples, vodene predstave in glasbo za raziskovanje povezave med telesom in umom skozi lečo sistema čaker. Praksa je zasnovana tako, da podpira čustveno integracijo, samozavedanje in utelešeno izražanje, ne pa tehnične plesne spretnosti.

Ples čaker se izvaja mednarodno prek tečajev, delavnic in programov usposabljanja moderatorjev.

Izvor

Ples čaker je v začetku 2000-ih razvila avstralska plesna terapevtka in učiteljica gibanja Natalie Southgate. Na podlagi svojega ozadja v plesni terapiji, jungovski psihologiji in somatskem gibanju je Southgate ustvarila ples čaker kot dostopno obliko meditacije gibanja, ki premosti terapevtske in kontemplativne pristope.

Sistem združuje sodobno razumevanje psihologije s simbolnimi in arhetipskimi okviri, povezanimi z modelom čaker.

Temeljna načela

Ples čaker temelji na več ključnih načelih:

• Utelešena zavest – poslušanje občutkov, čustev in impulzov skozi gibanje.
• Simbolično raziskovanje – uporaba podob in metafor, povezanih s čakrami.
• Neobsojanje – dajanje prednosti notranji izkušnji pred estetsko obliko ali izvedbo.
• Integracija – podpiranje povezave med telesom, psiho in pomenom.

Praksa ples razume kot neposreden način za dostop do nezavednega materiala in njegovo integracijo v zavestno zavedanje.

Vaja

Tipična seansa plesa čaker vključuje:

• kratek ustni uvod in določitev namere,
• vodeno podobo, povezano z določeno čakro,
• spontano gibanje ali ples z zaprtimi očmi ali mehko osredotočenimi,
• skrbno izbrane glasbene sekvence,
• obdobje počitka ali refleksije po gibanju.

Ni se treba učiti koreografije. Udeležence spodbujamo k gibanju na načine, ki so pristni in odzivni na notranje izkušnje.

Pouk se običajno izvaja individualno v skupnem skupinskem prostoru in ne prek partnerskega ali kontaktnega gibanja.

The chakra framework

Chakra Dance works with a seven-chakra framework, commonly associated with:

• grounding and safety,
• creativity and emotion,
• personal power,
• love and connection,
• expression and communication,
• intuition and insight,
• transcendence and integration.

Rather than treating chakras as anatomical structures, the practice uses them as symbolic maps for psychological and emotional exploration.

Music and imagery

Music plays a central role in Chakra Dance. Selections are chosen to evoke specific emotional and energetic qualities aligned with each chakra. Guided imagery supports participants in accessing movement impulses, memories, and inner states.

Teacher training

Chakra Dance is taught by facilitators who complete a structured Chakra Dance Facilitator Training Programme. Training typically includes:

• experiential study of the chakra system,
• movement and imagery facilitation skills,
• group holding and safety awareness,
• ethical and professional practice guidelines.

Graduates are authorised to offer Chakra Dance classes and workshops under the Chakra Dance name.

Community and reach

Chakra Dance is practiced in many countries across Australia, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. An international network of facilitators offers regular sessions, workshops, and online programmes, supported by central training and organisational structures.

Relationship to conscious dance

Chakra Dance is part of the broader conscious dance and movement meditation field. It is distinguished by its explicit use of chakra symbolism and guided imagery, and by its primarily inward-facing, non-contact movement style.

It shares common ground with other conscious dance practices in its emphasis on embodiment, awareness, and personal meaning, while differing in structure and thematic focus.

External links

• Official website: https://www.chakradance.com/