MadStillNess: Cacao, Yoga & Somatic Movement

Exploring Shiva and Shakti, Anima and Animus through Cacao, Tantric Techniques, and Somatic Movement

About The Event 

MadStillNess is a trauma-informed workshop that blends modern neuroscience, Jungian psychology, and Tantric practices like yoga, breathwork, dance, and play. The aim is to help you tap into the senses and wisdom of your body, reconnecting with the balance between masculine and feminine energies. 

In today’s world, we often focus on masculine qualities—doing, logic, structure—while feminine qualities like intuition, creativity, and emotion are overlooked. This imbalance can disconnect us from the deeper wisdom within, blocking the nurturing energy that allows us to flow, create, and express ourselves freely. 

MadStillNess: Balancing the Masculine and Feminine is your invitation to embrace and integrate both these energies. Through cacao, breathwork, yoga, dance, and meditation, we’ll explore the dynamic interplay between Shiva (the stillness, structure, and consciousness of the masculine) and Shakti (the flow, creativity, and intuition of the feminine). In this workshop, movement becomes the bridge to balance. 

Through dance and somatic movement, we’ll unlock the power of both the masculine and the feminine energies, allowing the body to express itself freely. It’s about reconnecting with the wisdom of your body, expressing your inner “madness,” and creating stillness through movement meditation. 

This is a queer and neurodivergent-friendly space for all. Take off the mask of the everyday and step into a space of creative exploration, joy, and play. 

What to Expect 

Yoga & Breath
We’ll start by dropping in with pranayama (breathwork)—clearing mental clutter and getting into our bodies. Then, we’ll flow into yoga asanas, stretching, releasing, and creating space for both stillness and fluidity to awaken within us.

Movement & Music
Once we’re embodied, we’ll move through a curated soundscape—from soulful ambient vibes to the electrifying beats of Afrobeats, calypso, reggae, and dub. Using contemporary dance prompts, we’ll shake off tension, invite play, and unlock new layers of expression. This is about tuning into the unspoken language of the body—shedding the masks we wear and stepping into something deeper, freer, and more transcendental.

Guided Meditation
We’ll wind down with a deep, grounding meditation—soothing the nervous system and letting everything settle.

Sharing Circle
To close, we’ll hold space to reflect and connect—a moment to share, be heard, and integrate the journey together

This Experience is for You if…

• you’re seeking to balance the masculine and feminine energies within yourself
• You love to dance, move, and express yourself through music and rhythm
• You’re ready to release emotional and physical blockages through somatic movement
• You’re curious about Tantric practices and their power to create balance and harmony within
• You want a playful yet grounding space to explore your inner dance of Shiva and Shakti
• INCLUSIVITY This is a queer and neurodivergent-friendly space, where the only rule is to be yourself.
• Dress to express—whether it’s a flowy dress, your favorite sweats, or something a little sexier.
• This is a judgment-free zone where everyone’s self-expression is celebrated.
• Please remember, consent is sexy—respect each other’s space and boundaries.

Phöebe Hares

Phöebe Hares is a trauma-informed psychologist, yoga teacher, and multidisciplinary artist. With an MSc in Psychology and over a decade of experience working with vulnerable communities worldwide, Phöebe blends her expertise in mental health, movement, and creativity to support emotional healing and holistic wellness. Drawing from her own journey through addiction and eating disorders, she combines Tantric philosophy, Jungian theory, and her training in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Yin yoga to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and release emotional blockages. 

Phöebe has worked with NGOs internationally, specializing in trauma recovery and empowerment, and was recognized by the Mayor of Melbourne for her contributions to the 2019 Bushfire Recovery in Australia. As an artist, she has appeared on TV, in film, and at major music festivals, using her creativity to inspire self-discovery and healing. Her mission is to create environments that unlock a sense of awe through movement, music, and breath, guiding others to reclaim their unique way of moving and being.

What to Bring

- Please bring your own cup 
- Yoga matt
- Water (the bar will be closed) 

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