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Christian de Sousa

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The 5Rhythms Prayer: Livestream from London

  • 3 January 2024
1hr 56mins - Session recording from Colet House in London, moving through a warm-up, body parts practice, Flowing teaching and through a Wave.
  • In-The-Room Sessions
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Transmission

  • 1 January 2024
NEXT BROADCAST: MAR 12th Transmission is deep radio for music lovers, dancers and other audio dream travelers. Tune in every month for immersive journeys through the rich and diverse landscapes of 21st-century medicine music.
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The Way of the Dancer – June

  • 31 December 2023
8 JUNE DEVON ONE-DAY WORKSHOP @Broadhemspton Village Hall near Totnes, South Devon 11am-6pm
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The Way of the Dancer – Devon Immersion

  • 30 December 2023
20-22 SEPTEMBER DEVON IMMERSION @Studio 6, Dartington South Devon, UK Fri 2pm - Sun 5pm
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The Way of the Dancer – Ongoing Group

  • 29 December 2023
The Way of the Dancer ONGOING GROUP (DEVON) MARCH 6 – MAY 15 Totnes Civic HallSix fortnightly sessions7pm-9pm A springtime journey to immerse in the extraordinary power of dancing and explore how we use conscious movement practice as a resource for living. This will be a fortnightly in-person closed group held in Totnes, Devon. The invitation is to take the whole journey with a group of other committed dancers. The Way of the Dancer MARCH 6 – MAY 15 ONGOING GROUP (DEVON) Totnes Civic HallSix fortnightly sessions7pm-9pm A springtime journey to immerse in the extraordinary power of dancing and explore how we use conscious movement practice as a resource for living. This will be a fortnightly in-person closed group held in Totnes, Devon. The invitation is to take the whole journey with a group of other committed dancers. Dance on This Ongoing Group is an invitation to immerse in the dance and go deeper in body, heart and dancing spirit. Using the foundations of 5Rhythms and Movement Medicine in a weave of embodied practice, we will explore the Way (and the many ways) of being a Dancer. How do we find our GROUND as dancers? What is it to FLOW and what is it to move in RHYTHM? How do we RELEASE and when do we EXPAND with the dance? How do we TRANSFORM using movement? And how do we cultivate and land in PRESENCE?We will explore these questions solo and together. Dancing in a committed group where the same people show up each time helps to build connection and trust, creating a stronger container and in turn allowing greater learning and deeper diving for all.We will bring our movement, breath and love to whatever is arising, calling the vitality of the dance to resource and uplift us and everything we are part of and connected to.ResourcesAudio recordings of integration practices and other extra resources will be available for those wishing to bring the movement home.RegistrationJoining the group is not by application but does require the completion of a (supportive!) participant form along with making your payment. This is to help you clarify your intention and help Christian get to know your dancing context prior to holding this space. The form is here and will be also included in your confirmation mail when you book; you can fill it out now or anytime by the end of February. Dance on This Ongoing Group is an invitation to immerse in the dance and go deeper in body, heart and dancing spirit. Using the foundations of 5Rhythms and Movement Medicine in a weave of embodied practice, we will explore the Way (and the many ways) of being a Dancer. How do we find our GROUND as dancers? What is it to FLOW and what is it to move in RHYTHM? How do we RELEASE and when do we EXPAND with the dance? How do we TRANSFORM using movement? And how do we cultivate and land in PRESENCE?We will explore these questions solo and together. Dancing in a committed group where the same people show up each time helps to build connection and trust, creating a stronger container and in turn allowing greater learning and deeper diving for all.We will bring our movement, breath and love to whatever is arising, calling the vitality of the dance to resource and uplift us and everything we are part of and connected to.ResourcesAudio recordings of integration practices and other extra resources will be available for those wishing to bring the movement home.RegistrationJoining the group is not by application but does require the completion of a (supportive!) participant form along with making your payment. This is to help you clarify your intention and help Christian get to know your dancing context prior to holding this space. The form is here and will be also included in your confirmation mail when you book; you can fill it out now or anytime by the end of February. SCROLL TO BOOKing To book for more than one event: please go to the Box Office here to (**link needed***) TO PAY IN INSTALMENTS:Use the Paypal option to spread the cost over 3 payments.(interest-free, no extra cost)Please note: Concession places are limited.If you are able, please pay the middle or higher contribution to keep these places for people who need them. If you need the concession, feel free to take one.If the lowest level of contribution is out of reach for you, please reach out by email and ask about bursaries.Context for Pricing:A three-tier contribution system is offered in recognition that we have wide disparities in our access to financial resources. If those more well-resourced contribute more, this helps the dancefloor be accessible to dancers with less finance. Please consider the wider context and use your integrity in choosing what level you contribute. Thanks! TO PAY IN INSTALMENTS:Use the Paypal option to spread the cost over 3 payments.(interest-free, no extra cost)Please note: Concession places are limited.If you are able, please pay the middle or higher contribution to keep these places for people who need them. If you need the concession, feel free to take one.If the lowest level of contribution is out of reach for you, please reach out by email and ask about bursaries.Context for Pricing:A three-tier contribution system is offered in recognition that we have wide disparities in our access to financial resources. If those more well-resourced contribute more, this helps the dancefloor be accessible to dancers with less finance. Please consider the wider context and use your integrity in choosing what level you contribute. Thanks! Questions? Please feel free to reach out: CONTACT
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The Way of the Dancer – February

  • 29 December 2023
The Way of the Dancer ONE-DAY WORKSHOP 24 FEBRUARY Broadhempston Village Hallnear Totnes, South Devon, TQ9 6BJ11am-5pm A day to plug-in to the dance, explore the fundamentals of movement practice and connect as a group of dancing human beings. This workshop on full moon and at the end of winter will be an invitation to (re)awaken the dancer that you are, working and playing with core 5Rhythms and Movement Medicine practice. The Way of the Dancer ONE-DAY WORKSHOP 24 FEBRUARY Broadhempston Village Hallnear Totnes, South Devon, TQ9 6BJ11am-5pm A day to plug-in to the dance, explore the fundamentals of movement practice and connect as a group of dancing human beings. This workshop on full moon and at the end of winter will be an invitation to (re)awaken the dancer that you are, working and playing with core 5Rhythms and Movement Medicine practice. BOOK A SPOT ON THE DANCEFLOOR: To book for more than one event: please go to the Box Office here to (**link needed***) TO PAY IN INSTALMENTS: Use the Paypal option to spread the cost over 3 payments.(interest-free, no extra cost) Please note: Concession places are limited. If you are able, please pay the middle or higher contribution to keep these places for people who need them. If you need the concession, feel free to take one. If the lowest level of contribution is out of reach for you, please reach out by email and ask about bursaries. Context for Pricing:A three-tier contribution system is offered in recognition that we have wide disparities in our access to financial resources. If those more well-resourced contribute more, this helps the dancefloor be accessible to dancers with less finance. Please consider the wider context and use your integrity in choosing what level you contribute. Thanks! TO PAY IN INSTALMENTS: Use the Paypal option to spread the cost over 3 payments.(interest-free, no extra cost) Please note: Concession places are limited. If you are able, please pay the middle or higher contribution to keep these places for people who need them. If you need the concession, feel free to take one. If the lowest level of contribution is out of reach for you, please reach out by email and ask about bursaries. Context for Pricing:A three-tier contribution system is offered in recognition that we have wide disparities in our access to financial resources. If those more well-resourced contribute more, this helps the dancefloor be accessible to dancers with less finance. Please consider the wider context and use your integrity in choosing what level you contribute. Thanks! Questions? Please feel free to reach out: CONTACT
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The Way of the Dancer – Devon

  • 27 December 2023
WORKSHOPS, IMMERSIONS & ONGOING GROUPSSouth Devon, UK A new programme of movement invitations for 2024 Dance Deep. Immerse in movement as conscious practice for our times. Live as a Dancer. Welcome to the Dancefloor!
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The Way of the Dancer

  • 27 December 2023
WORKSHOPS, IMMERSIONS & ONGOING GROUPS A new programme of movement invitations for 2024 In-The-Room events in South Devon, England & Europe. Online sessions bringing the dance into your own space. Dance Deep. Immerse in movement as conscious practice for our times. Live as a Dancer.
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The Way of the Dancer – Online

  • 21 December 2023
ONLINE COURSE This online dancing journey explores the fundamentals of movement practice.Six modules with live calls and special recordings for home practice and other resources. This course ran in 2024 and will be available as a Playback journey soon.
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Transmission 39
January 2024

  • 11 December 2023
2hrs 12mins - First session of 2024, riding from instrumental sounds, jazz, soul and afrobeat, into a deeper wave with electro-organic medicine music, Sufi beats, deep house and back into ambient & instrumental meditations. Enjoy!
  • Transmission
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Deep Radio for Dancers

  • 17 November 2023
MONTHLY BROADCASTS - 8th JAN Transmission is a monthly livestream for dancers and music lovers. Tune in to take a immersive dancing journey in deep 21st-century medicine music.
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Transmission 38
December 2023

  • 9 November 2023
2hrs 10mins - rolling from spiritual jazz to acid techno, via dub reggae, piano journeys, a splash of early rave and more.
  • Transmission
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The Way of the Dancer – Luzern 2023

  • 3 November 2023
IMMERSIONDecember 16-17Luzern, SwitzerlandA short weekend workshop exploring the fundamentals of movement practice, hosted by Verein Dynamo
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Deep Stillness

  • 11 October 2023
33mins / 29mins - A musical meditation for breath, presence and the subtle places of movement practice.
  • Taoist Practice
  • Waves
  • Guided with Music
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
  • Under 30mins
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Sacred Voices

  • 10 October 2023
38mins - A musical journey for when it's time to pray. Structured as a 5Rhythms Wave, with a very Movement Medicine approach and flavour.
  • Waves
  • Ritual
  • Under 45mins
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
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Transmission 37
November 2023

  • 9 October 2023
2hrs 9mins - deep radio from the storm zone and for the storm zone this month: riding Middle Eastern music as an implicit prayer for peace
  • Transmission
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Essentials: Silent Practice

  • 8 October 2023
24mins / 9mins - A silent practice checking in with the core modes of movement. Synthesises 5Rhythms, Movement Medicine and other teachings.
  • Under 10mins
  • Under 30mins
  • Spoken Teachings
  • Silent Practice
  • Way of the Dancer
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Totnes Dance Collective

Totnes Dance Collective:
In-The-Room Session Sept 2023

  • 2 October 2023
2hr 4mins - Session recording from Totnes Dance Collective, moving through arrival & warm-up, guided body parts practice, focussed 5R wave and an open wave.
  • In-The-Room Sessions
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Harvest – An Integration Wave

  • 30 September 2023
25mins - A medicine Wave: guided with a specific focus on integration of experiences and day-to-day life.
  • Waves
  • Guided with Music
  • DJ Mixes
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
  • Under 30mins
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A short film about glimpses of light

  • 25 September 2023
A short introductory film about my work as an artist and facilitator.Made in collaboration with Emilio Mula and Nu-FrameThanks to all involved: full credits at end of filmExplore glimpsesoflight.art for more on the work featured.Subscribe to my Patreon to go to the next level with me: patreon.com/xian_glimpsesoflight A short introductory film about my work as an artist and facilitator.Made in collaboration with Emilio Mula and Nu-FrameThanks to all involved: full credits at end of filmExplore glimpsesoflight.art for more on all the work.Subscribe to my Patreon to go to the next level with me: patreon.com/xian_glimpsesoflight
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Transmission 36
October 2023

  • 20 September 2023
2hr11mins - African vibes leading this one: Afro-Beat, west African reggae and Kora framing two waves of deep house, techno, latin electronica, spoken word poetry, touches of ambient, a South Asian vocals - and a new medicine song from the forest.
  • Transmission
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MM Silent MESA Practice

  • 17 September 2023
9 mins - A short, simple guided meditation through this core Movement Medicine MESA practice, moving through the 5 levels of micro, medio, macro, meta & mystica
  • Under 10mins
  • Movement Medicine
  • MESA Practice
  • Silent Practice
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Transmission 35
September 2023

  • 1 September 2023
2hr 5mins - September broadcast moving with late-summer vibes, jazzy drum&bass, a Sufi jungle moment & Afro-Columbian medicine fusions.
  • Transmission
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Dance Ritual @Campout

  • 21 August 2023
1hr 53 - Livestream recording from the session in The Vortex space at this little festival in Oxfordshire, UK
  • In-The-Room Sessions
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Let the Rhythm Just…

  • 18 August 2023
47mins / 45mins - A wake-up Wave for just having a dance and getting things moving in the morning, evening or any time
  • Taoist Practice
  • Waves
  • Vintage
  • Awakening the Dancer
  • Under 45mins
  • DJ Mixes
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
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Earthdance

  • 9 August 2023
Outdoor dances held in an old Quarry in the south Devon hills. More dates tba
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Campout Dance Ritual Livestream

  • 9 August 2023
CAMPOUT DANCE RITUAL: AUGUST 12thLivestream from Braziers Park in Oxfordshire
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Transmission 34
August 2023

  • 13 July 2023
2hrs - Summer special surfing the waves of the imaginal Transmission festival!
  • Transmission
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Dancefloor Livestream – for Exeter Barefoot peeps

  • 11 July 2023
DANCEFLOOR LIVESTREAMSJULY 12th19.30-21.30 [uk time] Join the dance at Exeter Barefoot – from your own space!Click the yellow Play button on the audio player below to join the stream (during the Barefoot class)Below that you can also see and check out some recordings from Barefoot and and Totnes Dnace Collective sessions. DANCEFLOOR LIVESTREAMSNEXT SESSION:JULY 12th19.30-21.45 [uk time] Join the dance at Exeter Barefoot – from your own space!Click the yellow Play button on the audio player below to join the stream (during the Barefoot class)Below that you can also see and check out some recordings from Barefoot and and Totnes Dnace Collective sessions. TUNE INTO THE SESSION: Join the dancefloor by clicking Play on the audio player above.Have a great dance! The dance will start at 19.30 UK time and goes for 2 hours until 21.30.All being well, the stream will be live with arrival music from 5-10mins beforehand. NOTES FOR HOME DANCERS: Keep in mind that during a livestream from in-the-room classes like this, there may be times you need to adjust the facilitation to your situation: e.g. if I invite dancers in the room to take a partner and you’re dancing solo at home. There;’s a few ways you can adapt: you could dance with a chair or other piece of furniture or a picture on the wall. You could move with an awareness of a person you know and partner dance that way. Or you could play with the exploration of partnering yourself – what could that be as a dance? Or something else – get creative! For most of the dance and the instruction though, it’s a direct connection with the music and my invitations / guidance. Its worth tuning in to the energy of the space from where you are; people listening live have reported feeling the group from home and it being an uplifting resource. TECH NOTES: If you lose the connection at any point, just refresh this page in your browser and click play again. If you have technical problems and need help, please mail support@glimpsesoflight.art or get in contact through the Patreon messaging system LIKE IT? – JOIN THE DANCEFLOOR JEDI PROJECTIf you would like to join more livestreams like this one, and get a monthly dose of dancing resources (DJ mixes and guided movement practices) into your inbox, please feel free to sign up to The Dancefloor Jedi project, which you can do here. Check out the library of resources here GUIDELINES: Turn the phones off, the lights down and the sound up. Use the best speakers / headphones you have available. Bring your focus into your body. Breathe, relax and arrive on your own personal dancefloor wherever you are. There will be some light guidance; most of all let the music bring you into movement and find your way to immerse, ride the waves and dance. At times the guidance may need some translation – for example if you’re dancing solo and I invite people in the room to connect with other dancers. Get creative – you could dance with someone in your imagination, or you could keep your focus in the room and dance with a picture on your wall, or another object like a piece of furniture… For maximum immersion, be there at the start, take the whole journey. Making a simple ritual opening and closing can help to go deeper, for example lighting a candle to begin and extinguishing to complete. Please remember you are responsible for ensuring the space you are in is safe, and for tending to your own physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. 
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Transmission 33
July 2023

  • 10 July 2023
2hrs 10mins - summer journey through soul, funk and drum&bass; then a deeper mixed wave through piano, hang drum, techno, progressive house, a touch of cumbia and some very sweet African sounds.
  • Transmission
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Dancing into the Heart of the Sun (Guest Access)

  • 27 June 2023
a 5Rhythms medicine wave for deep summer dancing nights
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Sweet in the Mornin'

Dancing into the Heart of the Sun – for MEMBRA

  • 24 June 2023
a 5Rhythms medicine wave for deep summer dancing nights
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Effortless Groove
– A Warm-up Wave

  • 11 June 2023
35mins / 31mins - Awakening the Dancer practice for summer uplift. Rooted in the Taoist teaching of Wu Wei and moving through a shorter 5R Wave.
  • Taoist Practice
  • Awakening the Dancer
  • Guided with Music
  • Under 45mins
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
  • Under 30mins
  • Yin-Yang
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Dancing into the Heart of the Sun

  • 9 June 2023
95mins/90mins - a longer 5R medicine wave for deep summer dancing nights
  • Waves
  • Guided with Music
  • Longer
  • DJ Mixes
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
  • Under 90mins
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Transmission 32
June 2023

  • 9 May 2023
2hr 5min - June Transmission going on a deep summer rhythm journey via diverse Beats, Deep House, Afro / Latin sounds and Medicine music
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Life Force:
Elements Practice

  • 18 April 2023
32min / 29mins Elements Practice in a Movement Medicine way, moving through Earth, Water, Fire and Air with one track for each
  • Elements
  • Guided with Music
  • DJ Mixes
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • Under 30mins
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The Fourfold Path of being a Dancing Jedi

  • 17 April 2023
5mins - A working definition of what it might mean to be a ‘Dancefloor Jedi’, using movement as a spiritual practice and engaging in both inner and outer work. [from: 'How to Be a Jedi']
  • Fundamentals
  • Spoken Teachings
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Devise your Movement Practice Plan

  • 16 April 2023
6mins - So lets get to the nitty-gritty. How does this actually work in everyday life? Take time to create an effective routine and integrate movement practice into your life[from 'How to Be a Jedi]
  • Fundamentals
  • Spoken Teachings
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Commit to Rhythm

  • 15 April 2023
6mins - Take a Dance Challenge! 10 Days of Dance, a Hundred Days of Dance or something else. This is how you do it.[from 'How to Be a Jedi]
  • Fundamentals
  • Spoken Teachings
  • Rhythm
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Protected: Riding the Dancing Force

  • 13 April 2023
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Protected: Transmission Live from KGA

  • 8 April 2023
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Transmission 31
May 2023

  • 8 April 2023
2hr15min - May Transmission with a upbeat start blending World, Dub and Space Disco, then a deeper journeying hour of medicine sounds via the Techno alchemical alembic
  • Transmission
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Transmission 30
April 2023

  • 6 April 2023
2hrs 5mins - April Transmission, beaming out from west London and featuring a selection of London hip-hop, jazz and jungle, before dropping to a fusionary medicine journey. Enjoy!
  • Transmission
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The Plymouth Project

  • 29 March 2023
a photographic exploration of colonial histories, memory and migration. Work-in-progress begun in 2021, the project traces personal stories and collective realities, using a blend of analogue, digital and archival photography.
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Joy Injection!
a Yang Moment

  • 13 March 2023
10mins - A short, euphoric 3-track moment for when you have a lot of energy and want to channel or release with dancing.
  • Under 10mins
  • Music-Only
  • Yang
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Rivers in the Heart

  • 12 March 2023
24 mins / 23mins - An instrumental flowing Wave for gentle, deep movement practice with emotions and the heart space.
  • Waves
  • Flow
  • 5Rhythms
  • Yin
  • Under 30mins
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Body Reset

  • 9 March 2023
12mins A body meditation for grounding, finding reset and coming into stillness.
  • Body Parts
  • Under 20mins
  • Yin
  • Stillness
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Exeter Barefoot:
In-The-Room Session, March 2023

  • 5 March 2023
2hr 5mins Livestream recording from an in-the-room session with the Exeter Barefoot Collective, moving through a warm-up wave, an MM Elements practice and a Wave.
  • Elements
  • In-The-Room Sessions
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Transmission 29
March 2023

  • 3 March 2023
2hrs 5mins - March Transmission, moving through soul, funk, jazz and into ceremonial electronica, the deeper sides of progressive house and sweet medicine songs for the alchemy. Enjoy!
  • Transmission
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Surfing Towards the Dawn: a 5R Wave

  • 3 February 2023
60mins / 55mins - A longer 5Rhythms wave with a deep lyrical vibe, recorded in the February time of Imbolc, also known as 'the return of the light'.
  • Waves
  • Guided with Music
  • DJ Mixes
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
  • Under 60mins
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