1. Don't hurt yourself.
2. There are no mistakes - only learning.
The first rule - don't hurt yourself - is such an important concept, and not just for the physical body. When I say don't hurt yourself, of course I mean don't pull your hamstring, don't whack out your shoulder, etc. But I also mean don't be mean to yourself, don't say things about yourself that are not nice, don't allow negative thoughts and I'm not good enough messages to pervade in your mind. It's okay to feel all of your feelings but it's important to stop beating yourself up so that you can shine and be you.
When I say don't hurt yourself, that can also include addictive behaviors that you know are destroying your relationships, your body, or your mind. When you decide to stop hurting yourself, love will appear as you have never seen before.
When you can increase your self love and compassion for others, you start to see all the beauty that occurs.
Hi! I'm Katie Toohil, aka Toni's right-hand gal! I want to share with you how Module 1 training has shaped my life. When I came to Module 1 back in 2012, I was in a transitional place in my life. I had just experienced the passing of my father a year prior and was emotionally raw. In addition to that, I was questioning the value of my work in the world - at that point, I was working at a digital agency as a content manager and didn't feel like my work was having any greater impact. I was flooded with self-doubt about my place in the world.All of that changed after Module 1. I began to see myself in a different light - as a creative, fun, and loving human being. I was able to go to really deep places inside myself and facilitate my own healing - my grief, my self-doubt, my fear all began to shift in unexpected ways. It wasn't as if I waved a magic wand and was suddenly "all better," but I began to navigate my self-talk in a new way, from a place of kindness and compassion for myself.I loved the work so much that I took Module 2 the next time it was offered, and was a student in the very first Module 3. I began to assist at workshops and trainings, and eventually was offered the incredible opportunity to step "behind the curtain" to help with the operations of JourneyDance™. It's been such an amazing gift in my life!Toni always inspires me to create the life I desire. No matter how busy I get, I'm always looking for what needs to happen next for our greatest happiness. Sometimes that means working full steam ahead, and sometimes it means taking a step back - going for a walk, taking a class, or going to a concert. Before our last Module 1 training, Toni took me and Rodrigo (a dear friend and amazing member of the Training Staff) to see Beck, my favorite musician of all time! It's so important to balance hard work with fun and play!I hope you'll consider joining us at our upcoming Module 1 Training in NYC! Come see what unfolds as a result of making an investment in & a commitment to yourself. See you there!
Dancing in joy,
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Urban JourneyDance™ Teacher Training NYC Module 1, October 8 -13 (during Columbus day weekend) There are still spaces left for this powerful training. Click here to reserve your spot right away.
At this level it’s all about exploring your experience through the evocative and emotional cleansing process that you’ll eventually bring to others. Prepare yourself to lead safe, powerful, and popular JourneyDances by first experiencing the work yourself. |
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Open Class with Toni Bergins at Pure Yoga West NYC October 12 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM!
Special Live DJ Event with Toni Bergins at Exhale Spa Central Park South October 12, from 7:00 - 9:00
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Kripalu Retreat Ignite Your Passion & Energy: JourneyDance™ for Manifestation November 28 - 30, 2014 (Thanksgiving weekend) Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Love JourneyDance™ but not ready for teacher training? Join us for a weekend of manifestation after you've gotten your fill of turkey and family! Are you ready to live the life you desire? Ignite your creativity, passion, and joy in a sumptuous JourneyDance weekend with artistic alchemist Toni Bergins. If dancing is your medicine, if music moves your soul, if you wish for community, or want to get out of your head and into your body and heart, this workshop is for you.
Access your deepest desires and embody them in the Dance of Manifestation!
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