Lammas Therapeutic Dance Workshop: Celebrating Harvest and Abundance

Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is an ancient pagan festival celebrated on August 1st, marking the first harvest of the year. Lammas is deeply connected to nature and the agricultural cycle, reflecting the seasonal shift from growth to harvest. As one of the eight festivals in the Wheel of the Year, Lammas signifies a period of reflection, gratitude, and preparation for the coming autumn and winter, embodying the cyclical nature of life and the earth's rhythms.

In this 60-minute workshop, we will explore the themes of Lammas through various therapeutic and creative activities, fostering a deep connection with ourselves and the natural cycles around us. Participants will celebrate the harvest of seeds laid down in spring, acknowledging the hard work and growth that has brought us to this moment. This reflection will be coupled with an exploration of the present abundance in our lives, fostering gratitude and appreciation. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your personal journey, recognise the challenges faced, and identify seeds of potential within you. By participating, you will honour the seasonal shift marked by Lammas, align with the rhythms of nature, and set new intentions for future abundance, acknowledging both difficulties and possibilities.

Workshop Schedule:

• Check-In: We'll start with a check-in where each participant shares their intentions for the workshop.
• Warm-Up: Gentle stretches and movements to prepare the body and mind for movement.
• Movement Experiential: A guided movement experiential that symbolises planting, nurturing, and harvesting, embodying the themes of Lammas.
• Processing through Art or Journaling: Reflect on your movement experience through journaling or creating a piece of art that represents your personal harvest.
• Sharing: Voluntary sharing of reflections, journal entries, or artworks.
• Closing Ritual

Materials Needed:

• Comfortable clothing and space for movement
• Journal or paper and pen/pencil for journaling
• Art supplies (optional) for drawing, painting, collaging or whatever you fancy!

Facilitator:

The workshop will be facilitated by Erica Wolfe, a Dance Movement Psychotherapist and therapeutic dance facilitator with over eight years of experience in therapeutic settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Dance Movement Psychotherapy from Roehampton University and integrates embodied practices with creative modalities to support clients' emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Erica's expertise includes working with children and adults and combines artistic approaches such as visual arts and play. You can read more about Erica and her practice here.