EPISODE · May 27, 2021 · 1H 15M
Adrian Mornay: Ecstatic Dance Journeys & Healing Through Movement
from Radio FM88 Australia · host Jeffrey Shaw, Elisa Hererra, Priti Pauline, and Zoe
Dreaming The New Dream with hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw, featuring Adrian Mornay – third-generation dancer from Transylvania, engineer turned certified Dancing Freedom Facilitator. Adrian shares his remarkable journey: Roots in ancient Kalushari ritual dances for protection and healingHigh-stakes engineering career in the US (aerospace, FEMA, White House training)Health crisis from stress leading to rediscovery via music, dance, and Native American practices in California Training with Samantha Sweetwater and certification in Dancing Freedom (2012)Facilitating weekly Ecstatic Dance Journeys and monthly Cacao Ceremonies in Brisbane since 2013How dance releases trauma/PTSD, reconnects body-mind-spirit, builds community, and fosters joy in a disconnected worldTimestamp:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Adrian Mornay05:00 - Adrian's Roots: Transylvanian Dancing Heritage & Kalushari Rituals15:00 - Engineering Career: Aerospace, FEMA & White House Work25:00 - Health Decline & Rediscovery Through Dance in California35:00 - Meeting Samantha Sweetwater & Dancing Freedom Training45:00 - Moving to Australia: Weekly Ecstatic Dances & Cacao Ceremonies55:00 - Benefits of Ecstatic Dance: Trauma Healing, Emotional Release & Community1:05:00 - Ancient Rituals vs. Modern Practice & Nervous System Rewiring1:15:00 - Overcoming Disconnection & Fostering Joy/Collaboration1:20:00 - Closing Thoughts Powerful insights on somatic healing, emotional expression, nervous system harmony, and ancient-modern dance as medicine. Watch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#AdrianMornay #EcstaticDance #DancingFreedom #CacaoCeremony #HealingDance #SomaticHealing #TraumaRelease #MovementTherapy #EmotionalHealing #DanceJourney #BrisbaneDance #ShamanicDance #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream
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Dreaming The New Dream with hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw, featuring Adrian Mornay – third-generation dancer from Transylvania, engineer turned certified Dancing Freedom Facilitator. Adrian shares his remarkable journey: Roots in ancient Kalushari ritual dances for protection and healingHigh-stakes engineering career in the US (aerospace, FEMA, White House training)Health crisis from stress leading to rediscovery via music, dance, and Native American practices in California Training with Samantha Sweetwater and certification in Dancing Freedom (2012)Facilitating weekly Ecstatic Dance Journeys and monthly Cacao Ceremonies in Brisbane since 2013How dance releases trauma/PTSD, reconnects body-mind-spirit, builds community, and fosters joy in a disconnected worldTimestamp:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Adrian Mornay05:00 - Adrian's Roots: Transylvanian Dancing Heritage & Kalushari Rituals15:00 - Engineering Career: Aerospace, FEMA & White House Work25:00 - Health Decline & Rediscovery Through Dance in California35:00 - Meeting Samantha Sweetwater & Dancing Freedom Training45:00 - Moving to Australia: Weekly Ecstatic Dances & Cacao Ceremonies55:00 - Benefits of Ecstatic Dance: Trauma Healing, Emotional Release & Community1:05:00 - Ancient Rituals vs. Modern Practice & Nervous System Rewiring1:15:00 - Overcoming Disconnection & Fostering Joy/Collaboration1:20:00 - Closing Thoughts Powerful insights on somatic healing, emotional expression, nervous system harmony, and ancient-modern dance as medicine. Watch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#AdrianMornay #EcstaticDance #DancingFreedom #CacaoCeremony #HealingDance #SomaticHealing #TraumaRelease #MovementTherapy #EmotionalHealing #DanceJourney #BrisbaneDance #ShamanicDance #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream
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