Rhythmic Earth Ecstatic Dances

2024 Dates: July 14th, August 10th, September 15th

Location: The Main House at Amethyst Retreat Center (44 Buffalo Creek Rd, Duncannon, PA)

This event will have 3 distinct and important parts, designed to stimulate and nurture the mind, body, and spirit.

Part 1: Live Interview with Special Guest Speakers

We'll share a heart-centered live interview with a panel of guest speakers. Ruthie Lerato guides the conversation as we sit back and enjoy.

Part 2: Cacao Ceremony with Live Music

We will sip cacao in circle around the fire, sharing a soothing meditation & peaceful live music.

Natalie Lain will guide us through this segment. The intention behind this portion of the is to help us open our hearts, inviting and allowing our inner love to rise to the surface.

Part 3: Ecstatic Dance & Drum Circle


Heather Solomon RYT 500 will lead gentle yogic movement before and after the dance, ending in a meditative savasana.

We'll tap into the beautiful, transformative power of music and freeform movement during an ecstatic dance around the fire. Natalie Lain will DJ live for our ecstatic dance experience.

If you're new to this...know that you can warm yourself up to it at your own pace in this safe and welcoming space.

After the dance, join in a captivating drum circle around the fire. BYOD- bring your own drum or drums to share.

Ecstatic Dance Guidelines:

  • be present on the dance floor: no talking on the dance-floor

  • no phones on the dance floor (disconnect to truly connect)

  • no intoxicants

  • consent is KEY: consent is a clear yes and the word NO is to be respected fully

About the Host:

Natalie Lain is a mindful events organizer and DJ based out of the Harrisburg area. She is also a certified yoga teacher RYT 200. About 6 years ago, Natalie began to host ecstatic dances, women’s circles, and cacao ceremonies. She is passionate about mindfulness and community and is inspired by the idea that in spaces like this, we are all each other’s teachers. Natalie frequently hosts Ecstatic Dance journeys, yoga classes, guided meditations, and Cacao Ceremonies. She believes that we are all each other's teachers and that in these gatherings we can all teach each other and learn more about ourselves along the way.

Learn More About Natalie’s Events, Music, and Offerings at: www.natalielain.com