YOKE Flood Fundraiser with Moontide

We are sure many of us down here in Melbourne are feeling utterly shocked and helpless at the current Northern NSW situation. We have had news firsthand at just how devastating the past weeks have left our relatives in flood-affected areas, and want to offer this expression of support in the ways we know how. Join us on Saturday March 19 on the conscious dance floor, to shine our light where needed. Sending prayers of hope, movement, flow and release to where it is needed…

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YOKE is a Melbourne based community fusing dance & self expression with live and electronic beats. The word YOKE is a Sanskrit term meaning ‘coming together’, forming union. Our workshops are about facilitating authentic connections to oneself and one other in a space completely free from judgments. We invite you to take the time to let go of the mind and drop into the body through conscious dance, movement and meditation. YOKE is a collaborative consciousness calling all individuals seeking to express intuitively and energize the soul.

At YOKE we believe in oneness at the core of all existence. With the help of our resident DJs and musicians, who play a mixture of down tempo, deep house, techno, world and live sound healing, we will take you on a two-hour journey releasing the mind and opening the heart. Always guided by your own body’s wisdom, the sacred space and music provided become a backing track to the deeper lessons that lie within ourselves when we truly let go.

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Sound by MOONTIDE Aus
http://soundcloud.com/moontideaus

Moontide is a project born in the mountains of Colombia, drawing from the vibrant culture of the Andes. The Moontide hybrid live set is designed to take listeners on a journey, encompassing live sampling and instrumentation as well as spoken word. The undercurrent of water has been a recurring theme for his productions as a motif for the collective healing of the planet and soul. The Moontide project has been exclusively showcased at notable events in Australia including Rainbow Serpent, Tanglewood, Rancho Relaxo and the Yoke Conscious Dance Party.

Moontide’s main influences include Nicolas Jaar, Bonobo, Dhafer Youssef, Stavroz and Nicola Cruz. His music appears on Beat & Path, Moon by Day as well as Lump Records. From the love and attention to detail that is poured into every element of his sets, the Moontide experience continues to expand with the intention of unifying listeners, heart to heart, soul to soul.

Facilitated by Sanna Wittner

Sanna is a movement facilitator, body worker and motivational up-lifter. Having danced from a small age, she has explored various styles of Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, African, Funk, Electronic and Improvisational free flow. She is a Zenthai Flow facilitator, Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist and Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula. Her vision for Yoke was to create a safe space for like-minded bodies and souls to call home. One where each individual feels comfortable expressing themselves in their unique and wonderful ways. A place of acceptance and nurture, as well as a whole lot of fun and co-creation!

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General Flow of the night:
6.30pm – Arrive and settle in to mindful quiet space. Please arrive just before start time so we can begin as a collective
6.45pm – Gather for tea elixir and welcome
7pm – Dance begins
9.30pm – End of event

Contribution:
$45 Online + bf
UNTIL SOLDOUT
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yoke-flood-fundraiser-with-moontide-tickets-294402424577

Tickets are limited to the capacity of the studio space. We suggest booking online beforehand to avoid disappointment
No ticket refunds
In unable to attend, you may re-sell your ticket through the event page.
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS. If unsure you can double check someone is real by messaging the official YOKE page
Please do not message us in the lead-up to the event to arrange – you are responsible for your own ticket re-sale

Covid Safety:
If feeling at all unwell, please stay home
Respect your body and others
Green passes apply

A large portions of funds raised will be donated directly to those affected by the NSW floods.
This is a collaborative movement that has evolved based on what the community want and need, so please if you have any ideas, suggestions or contributions we would love to hear from you. We are ever grateful for the constant support. These are collective steps we are taking on the path to bringing a deeper understanding of our connectedness to each other and planet earth. ♥

We pay our deep respects and gratitude to the traditional owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woiwurung people of the Kulin Nation. We honour their existence and contribution to culture, community, land and waters past, future and emerging.

See you on the d-floor!
Love the YOKE crew