Qibei Shen
Integral Somatic Healing. Conscious Dance. Conscious Relating.
5Rhythms® class - CHAOS
Wed, Dec 11
|Berkeley Finnish Hall (upstairs)
Dance movement meditation practice with Qibei
Time & Location
Dec 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Berkeley Finnish Hall (upstairs), 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
About the event
“The dance is not where we lose ourselves, but where we find ourselves.” - Gabrielle Roth
💎 Three classes in December focusing on the rhythm of Chaos: 12/4, 12/11, 12/25 (Wednesdays). No class on 12/18.
The rhythm of Chaos is about coming home to our true nature: wild, undomesticated, yet infinitely resourceful. It's the practice of finding freedom through surrender — allowing movement to come from beyond conscious control, where the body shakes, spins, and undulates. It’s about breaking down old holding patterns, releasing tension held in the body, and surrendering to what Gabrielle Roth called the "thousands of miles of wilderness below the head." When we let go of our habitual need for control and embrace the wild unknown, we taste true liberation—an ecstatic sensation coursing through our veins and electrifying our skin.
In modern culture, chaos is often stigmatized — seen as "bad" or "scary," something to be tamed or fixed. As a collective, we’ve been stuck in our heads for too long, believing that controlling everything ensures safety and a good life. This cut-off
between our head, heart, and gut has made us forget the deep truth: life is inherently wild, unpredictable, and unknowable. Human nature is part of that wildness. Instead of demonizing our true nature, the invitation is to learn how to move from it and meet the wildness of the world wholesomely.
I’ve discovered that Chaos is my superpower rhythm. It awakens my wildest, most creative, and sensual self, freeing me from duality and binary thinking, and allowing me to fully embody intimacy with What Is. Dancing Chaos has taught me, again and again, to trust the power of letting go.
5Rhythms® is a dynamic dance movement practice founded by Gabrielle Roth that focuses on body-mind integration and soul remembering through intuitive movements. It offers a movement map guided by five distinct rhythms: Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. Each rhythm serves as a unique teacher and catalyst, carrying deep medicines for personal exploration and spiritual growth. As an Integral Healer and a Somatic Therapist in training, I'm committed to creating a trauma-sensitive and inclusive space for all bodies. My classes are rooted in deep relational mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of being fully present in the Here and Now with all of our faculties, and with each other.
👣 Arrival @ 6:50pm is HIGHLY PREFERRED to support you enter our Movement Meditation space.
👣 Sorry, NO ENTRY after 7:15 pm.
::: Our space is drug/substance-free, and scent-free including essential oils, perfumes, and strong body deodorant.
::: All bodies are welcome. No prior dance experience is needed.
::: Please REGISTER ONLINE to save your time and waiting at the door.
❣️ Our crew team is growing. If you are in love with the practice and it brings you joy to be a steward of the collective space, please come to talk to me.