Umdanso we-Chakra
Chakradance™ umkhuba wokuzindla ngokunyakaza osebenzisa umdanso ozenzakalelayo, izithombe eziqondiswayo, nomculo ukuhlola ukuxhumana komzimba nengqondo ngelensi yesistimu ye-chakra. Lo mkhuba wenzelwe ukusekela ukuhlanganiswa ngokomzwelo, ukuzazi, kanye nokubonakaliswa okubonakalayo kunokuba kube yikhono lomdanso lobuchwepheshe.
Umdanso we-Chakra wenziwa emhlabeni wonke ngezifundo, ama-workshop, kanye nezinhlelo zokuqeqesha abagqugquzeli.
Imvelaphi
I-Chakra Dance yasungulwa ekuqaleni kwawo-2000 ngu-Natalie Southgate, uchwepheshe wezokudansa wase-Australia kanye nothisha wokunyakaza. Esebenzisa isizinda sakhe kwezokwelapha ngomdanso, i-psychology kaJungian, kanye nokunyakaza komzimba, uSouthgate wadala i-Chakra Dance njengendlela efinyelelekayo yokuzindla ngokunyakaza ehlanganisa izindlela zokwelapha nezokuzindla.
The system integrates contemporary understanding of psychology with symbolic and archetypal frameworks associated with the chakra model.
Core principles
Chakra Dance is grounded in several key principles:
- Embodied awareness — listening to sensation, emotion, and impulse through movement.
- Symbolic exploration — using imagery and metaphor associated with the chakras.
- Non-judgement — prioritising inner experience over aesthetic form or performance.
- Integration — supporting the connection between body, psyche, and meaning.
The practice views dance as a direct way to access unconscious material and integrate it into conscious awareness.
Practice
A typical Chakra Dance session involves:
- a brief verbal introduction and intention-setting,
- guided imagery related to a specific chakra,
- spontaneous movement or dance with eyes closed or softly focused,
- carefully curated music sequences,
- a period of rest or reflection following movement.
There is no choreography to learn. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel authentic and responsive to inner experience.
Classes are generally practiced individually within a shared group space rather than through partnered or contact-based movement.
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/
