CONJURE: Dance Healing w/DejaJoelle
DejaJoelle in manifesting your best-case scenario. Focusing on pelvic circles, undulation, reaches and swings, allow yourself to bring your deepest desires closer to you. This is a Practice, come as you are.
SURRENDER: Dance Healing w/DejaJoelle
Join DejaJoelle in letting go of the things that no longer serve you. Finding forgiveness in your spine and learning the 32 positions of "Spider Arms", let go of the distractions holding you back from your greatest potential.
RECLAIM: Body Reclamation w/DejaJoelle
Embark on a transformative journey with the Body Prayers Community in the gripping Realm Series. In "RECLAIM," witness the power of reclaiming one's true self; in "SURRENDER," explore the profound release that comes with letting go; and in "CONJURE," unlock the secrets of manifesting a brighter future. Join us as we delve into the realms of self-discovery, liberation, and manifestation, weaving a tapestry of growth and empowerment. The Body Prayers Community invites you to experience the magic within as we navigate the intricate dance of RECLAIM, SURRENDER, and CONJURE
Come into My House w/khadijah
You asked…we delivered!
As she dissects the foundation of house and explores nuanced possibilities, Khadijah introduces her take on house dance; Highlighting the groove, intricate footwork, and African aesthetic within house. This experience involves a technical breakdown of specific house steps, “across the floor,” and a short cumulative choreographed sequence. The intention of her practice is rooted in preserving black culture, community knowledge, and joy.
Breath to Movement w/DejaJoelle
Embark on a transformative exploration of your breath and movement in this engaging and enlightening class led by the talented DejaJoelle.
Class Overview:
In this captivating class, you will delve into the profound connection between your breath and movement, uncovering the power they hold to enhance your physical and mental well-being. DejaJoelle will guide you through a dynamic journey of self-discovery, helping you unlock the potential for growth and self-awareness through mindful breathwork and purposeful movement.
Tell it on my Body: Somatic Storytelling & Living Folklore w/ Namir Fearce Aka BLU BONE
Tell it on my BODY:
In this 4 part series, we will excavate our bodies as a vessel of story, and archive of living.
Through both movement and writing exercise we observe, and scribe the language of our bodies that empowers us to communicate beyond the word with agility, and potency.
With this language we will fashion personal folklore to both tell our story as we have lived it, and have yet to live.
Before you ever whisper a word, your body tells the story. So tell it on my body baby.
BLOOM
BLOOM is a celebration of six Black dance artists who have completed a one-year Body Prayers Artist Development Program. More than a dance concert, BLOOM is a manifestation of Black creativity, a space to learn and grow, as well as vibe and chill in the Twin Cities largest gathering of Black-owned creators and artisans. BLOOM will be held in the southwest corner of the Black Market, where over 50 vendors gather monthly in our very own Black Wall Street. Similar to a West African Taneber or drum party, the dance artists will showcase their work interwoven with participatory experiences and art-making activities. BLOOM on August 12 features Live DJS, crochet and rug tufting workshops, somatic experiences, Black vendors, Food trucks, dance performances, and community connections. Register for this free event at bodyprayerspractice.com.
Summer Intentional
Bloom Summer Intentional is a three day workshop series that consists of classes, sessions and events hosted by twin cities artists and activators. This is an intentional time to connect with Self, Body Prayers community, and the internal seeds you’ve been planting.
Registration Coming Soon!
THIS IS A SACRED BLACK SPACE
SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - WED AUGUST 9TH
4:00pm - Sacred Science with MMYYKK
5:15pm - Thai Bodywork with PRISCILLA
6:45pm - Body Reclamation with DEJAJOELLE
7:45pm - Paint & Chill with CHILL
DAY 2 - THUR AUGUST 10TH
4:00pm - Moving Meditation with DEJAJOELLE
5:15pm - Orisha on the Block with PAIGE
6:30pm - Capoiera Circle with DREA
7:45pm - Singing with JAYANTHI
DAY 3 - FRI AUGUST 11TH
4:00pm - Groove Theory with GROOVE2HEAL
5:15pm - Orisha on the Block with PAIGE
6:30pm - Come to my House with KHADIJAH
7:45pm - Open Session with GROOVE2HEAL
Thai bodywork + Soul Serenade Session (Copy)
Thai bodywork + Serenade Session
75 Minutes
GROUP SESSION : 4 - 6 - People
$15 - $30
This unique restorative practice combines live original music by Priscilla Momah coupled with Thai bodywork. Experience the soulful sounds of empowering affirmations with guided breath work , assisted stretches , gently rhythmic massage and energy work. It is an invitation for the receivers to enter a state of balance and tranquility through the art of receiving.
Receiving You
Receiving Rest
Receiving Love
Receiving Your Breath
Receiving Your Healing
Contemporary Movement W/ ROMERO DAELÉN CANNADY
This contemporary movement class blends many dance styles to provide a completely unique look. It combines contemporary, improvised, and balletic methods. We'll also explore linear stretching, which can help you comprehend your muscles and how they function during key stretches. Many benefits of stretching exercises include better posture, injury prevention, increased range of motion, greater sports performance, and general improvement in mental health. Folks in these workshops should love creative challenges, fusing dance with other art forms, and strenuous physical activity. Exercises aim to increase the body's physical connectivity, flexibility, and strength.
Thai bodywork + Soul Serenade Session
Thai bodywork + Serenade Session
75 Minutes
1 on 1
$50 - $75
This unique restorative practice combines live original music by Priscilla Momah coupled with Thai bodywork. Experience the soulful sounds of empowering affirmations with guided breath work , assisted stretches , gently rhythmic massage and energy work. It is an invitation for the receivers to enter a state of balance and tranquility through the art of receiving.
Receiving You
Receiving Rest
Receiving Love
Receiving Your Breath
Receiving Your Healing
Afro Yoga
YOGA BY KENNA WITH A LOT MORE HIP MOVEMENTS
MEDITATION -THE REMEDY CARD PULL
SELF GUIDED MOVEMENT
SUN SALUTATIONS
STILLNESS/YIN
REST (VERY IMPORTANT!)
African Dance Essentials
Learn Classic African dance in an intimate setting to recorded music (drums)
This class is led by Kenna and designed to show the “basic” steps in most popular “traditional” dances that we normally perform to live drums
Kenna will show you what’s up without the sometimes challenge of negotiation with live live music
We will learn how to make the movements work for us and discuss how we can use them to conjure our afrofuture.
Yoga On the Block w/ Nur
Yoga On the Block is an energizing, invigorating, enlivening practice that uses dynamic breathing, mantras, and various movements to activate the life-force energy sitting at the base of the spine, using the breath to move this energy upward, activating the energy centers along the spine, opening up the body and mind, bringing upon a sense of presence, lightness, release, and bliss. Most of the practice focuses on opening and expanding the heart center, allowing for the flow of compassion. In this class, we are reclaiming our heart-space!
Contemporary Movement W/ ROMERO DAELÉN CANNADY
This contemporary movement class blends many dance styles to provide a completely unique look. It combines contemporary, improvised, and balletic methods. We'll also explore linear stretching, which can help you comprehend your muscles and how they function during key stretches. Many benefits of stretching exercises include better posture, injury prevention, increased range of motion, greater sports performance, and general improvement in mental health. Folks in these workshops should love creative challenges, fusing dance with other art forms, and strenuous physical activity. Exercises aim to increase the body's physical connectivity, flexibility, and strength.
Yoga On the Block w/ Nur
Yoga On the Block is an energizing, invigorating, enlivening practice that uses dynamic breathing, mantras, and various movements to activate the life-force energy sitting at the base of the spine, using the breath to move this energy upward, activating the energy centers along the spine, opening up the body and mind, bringing upon a sense of presence, lightness, release, and bliss. Most of the practice focuses on opening and expanding the heart center, allowing for the flow of compassion. In this class, we are reclaiming our heart-space!
Thai bodywork + Soul Serenade Session
Thai bodywork + Serenade Session
75 Minutes
GROUP SESSION : 4 - 6 - People
$15 - $30
This unique restorative practice combines live original music by Priscilla Momah coupled with Thai bodywork. Experience the soulful sounds of empowering affirmations with guided breath work , assisted stretches , gently rhythmic massage and energy work. It is an invitation for the receivers to enter a state of balance and tranquility through the art of receiving.
Receiving You
Receiving Rest
Receiving Love
Receiving Your Breath
Receiving Your Healing
Vogue Down Minneapolis
Class will focus on the conditioning one’s flexibility and body awareness, drilling the 5 elements of vogue, and learning exclusive choreographed combos with a focus on personal essence and musicality. This is an expressive, full-body movement class that will challenge your agility, strength, and awareness of getting to and from the floor.
Thai bodywork + Serenade Session
This unique restorative practice combines live original music by Priscilla Momah coupled with Thai bodywork. Experience the soulful sounds of empowering affirmations with guided breath work , assisted stretches , gently rhythmic massage and energy work. It is an invitation for the receivers to enter a state of balance and tranquility through the art of receiving.
Receiving You
Receiving Rest
Receiving Love
Receiving Your Breath
Receiving Your Healing
Wednesday evenings
Biweekly - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Each session can hold 4 - 6 people
sliding scale $15 - $30
5pm - 6:15pm 75 minutes
This session includes: Restorative Yoga, and Thai Body Work, Live Music - writing original music
1 1:1 session - every 2nd and 4th Sunday - 3pm - 4:30pm
Sliding Scale $75-$100
SIGN UP IS CUT OFF 3hrs before appointment
Last Session April 26th
Contemporary Movement W/ ROMERO DAELÉN CANNADY
This contemporary movement class blends many dance styles to provide a completely unique look. It combines contemporary, improvised, and balletic methods. We'll also explore linear stretching, which can help you comprehend your muscles and how they function during key stretches. Many benefits of stretching exercises include better posture, injury prevention, increased range of motion, greater sports performance, and general improvement in mental health. Folks in these workshops should love creative challenges, fusing dance with other art forms, and strenuous physical activity. Exercises aim to increase the body's physical connectivity, flexibility, and strength.
Afro Yoga
YOGA BY KENNA WITH A LOT MORE HIP MOVEMENTS
MEDITATION -THE REMEDY CARD PULL
SELF GUIDED MOVEMENT
SUN SALUTATIONS
STILLNESS/YIN
REST (VERY IMPORTANT!)
African Dance Essentials
Learn Classic African dance in an intimate setting to recorded music (drums)
This class is led by Kenna and designed to show the “basic” steps in most popular “traditional” dances that we normally perform to live drums
Kenna will show you what’s up without the sometimes challenge of negotiation with live live music
We will learn how to make the movements work for us and discuss how we can use them to conjure our afrofuture.
Yoga On the Block w/ Nur
Yoga On the Block is an energizing, invigorating, enlivening practice that uses dynamic breathing, mantras, and various movements to activate the life-force energy sitting at the base of the spine, using the breath to move this energy upward, activating the energy centers along the spine, opening up the body and mind, bringing upon a sense of presence, lightness, release, and bliss. Most of the practice focuses on opening and expanding the heart center, allowing for the flow of compassion. In this class, we are reclaiming our heart-space!
Contemporary Movement W/ ROMERO DAELÉN CANNADY
This contemporary movement class blends many dance styles to provide a completely unique look. It combines contemporary, improvised, and balletic methods. We'll also explore linear stretching, which can help you comprehend your muscles and how they function during key stretches. Many benefits of stretching exercises include better posture, injury prevention, increased range of motion, greater sports performance, and general improvement in mental health. Folks in these workshops should love creative challenges, fusing dance with other art forms, and strenuous physical activity. Exercises aim to increase the body's physical connectivity, flexibility, and strength.
Yoga On the Block w/ Nur
Yoga On the Block is an energizing, invigorating, enlivening practice that uses dynamic breathing, mantras, and various movements to activate the life-force energy sitting at the base of the spine, using the breath to move this energy upward, activating the energy centers along the spine, opening up the body and mind, bringing upon a sense of presence, lightness, release, and bliss. Most of the practice focuses on opening and expanding the heart center, allowing for the flow of compassion. In this class, we are reclaiming our heart-space!
_____ w/ Desaré
_______ & chill is inspired by the importance of and need for rest. Taking intentional rest not only rejuvenates the body, but just as importantly, it rejuvenates the mind and spirit as well. Each month will feature a different event, from journaling to board games, all with the purpose of refilling our cup with love, community, and purposeful rest! Come chill with me!
Contemporary Movement W/ ROMERO DAELÉN CANNADY
This contemporary movement class blends many dance styles to provide a completely unique look. It combines contemporary, improvised, and balletic methods. We'll also explore linear stretching, which can help you comprehend your muscles and how they function during key stretches. Many benefits of stretching exercises include better posture, injury prevention, increased range of motion, greater sports performance, and general improvement in mental health. Folks in these workshops should love creative challenges, fusing dance with other art forms, and strenuous physical activity. Exercises aim to increase the body's physical connectivity, flexibility, and strength.
Afro Yoga
YOGA BY KENNA WITH A LOT MORE HIP MOVEMENTS
MEDITATION -THE REMEDY CARD PULL
SELF GUIDED MOVEMENT
SUN SALUTATIONS
STILLNESS/YIN
REST (VERY IMPORTANT!)
African Dance Essentials
Learn Classic African dance in an intimate setting to recorded music (drums)
This class is led by Kenna and designed to show the “basic” steps in most popular “traditional” dances that we normally perform to live drums
Kenna will show you what’s up without the sometimes challenge of negotiation with live live music
We will learn how to make the movements work for us and discuss how we can use them to conjure our afrofuture.
Yoga On the Block w/ Nur
Yoga On the Block is an energizing, invigorating, enlivening practice that uses dynamic breathing, mantras, and various movements to activate the life-force energy sitting at the base of the spine, using the breath to move this energy upward, activating the energy centers along the spine, opening up the body and mind, bringing upon a sense of presence, lightness, release, and bliss. Most of the practice focuses on opening and expanding the heart center, allowing for the flow of compassion. In this class, we are reclaiming our heart-space!