About this work
These offerings spring from the wisdom of Yogic Science, where we learn that the body is comprised of 5 koshas (sheaths or layers). The Annamaya-kosha or physical body is our first gate to the subtler realities residing at the core of being.
Using presence and awareness to map the subtle movements of energy, emotion, thought and memory through the physical body in a guided process called Integrative Embodiment, we can learn to use breath, sound and intention to become intimate with and perhaps dissolve the patterns and blocks that obstruct the higher intelligences of insight, intuition and discernment toward resolution into wholeness and inner peace.
Ritual Bodywork provides the structure of a ritual container to add touch and physical presence to these practices facilitating a deeper connection and perhaps release in a held and sacred space.
Drawing from the grace of the Divine Feminine which embraces and accepts all without judgement, Sacred Intimacy is the grounding and support of all of this work as we open into the healing potential of being held and welcomed in our authentic vulnerable truth.
Testimonials
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Meghan
I am endlessly grateful for this work. Every session has been a truly powerful and moving experience in a safe and well held environment, with a considered approach in ensuring boundaries are respected.
I leave sessions feeling like weights have lifted, noticing a lightness in my step from the release of emotional turmoil in my body. This work has helped guide me in understanding my own physical experiences and working collaboratively to establish intentions and has helped me battle spiritual resistance.
Its difficult to capture the essence of this art in words. It’s something you have to experience for yourself.
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Mariam
My relationship with my body was disconnected for many reasons: previous traumas, cultural shaming and societal policing.
The sessions took a lot of care to contain a physically and spiritually safe space. She took me on a journey of reconnection that I wish I had accessed sooner.
The experience stays with me years later and I draw on my learning from that healing regularly in moments or joy, moments or hardship, moments of pleasure and in the quiet moments when I need to stay grounded, connected to self and present.
Thank you.
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Robyn
She's a miracle worker! She creates a beautiful sacred space where healing is simply invited in. Her work is DEEP on energetic, emotional and spiritual levels. It's hard to put words to it - the physical body work was amazing but the emotional healing and connection to the spiritual realm was, well, miraculous and important. Take her up on this opportunity if you can!
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Michael
Her ability to create a safe place to truly open up is a gift. She is a knowledgeable, caring and spiritual person. Highly recommended!
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Hannah
Listen to the calling to work with her. She is hands down best body worker I open myself to.
In Service
Dore Ann is a ritualist and a bodyworker whose spiritual path began in childhood as she discovered her natural inclination toward mysticism through her progressive religious and sexual education in a Unitarian Universalist congregation on the East Coast of the US.
Her path centered for many years in India where she studied Hatha Yoga intensively in Rishikesh with Surinder Singh and Ashish Sharma and Vipassana Meditation in the lineage of Goenka and Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Her study of Thai Massage in Northern Thailand revealed hidden layers in the body and relational psyche and propelled her toward Plant Medicine and Neo-Tantric practice where she found her spiritual niche in the intersections of altered states, ritual and the body. She is currently directing her energy back to the lineage of her ancestors and the Goddess traditions of Southern Italy and mystic Judaism.
In addition to 1:1 sessions for body, mind and energy work, she is passionate about facilitating and supporting rituals of connection and meditative dance journeys for groups.
