Awakened Bellydance uses middle eastern and afro-dance techniques to activate kundalini energy for healing in combination with breath, sound, meditation, and conscious communication. As you move with intention, you receive a heightened awareness of the body, mind and emotions as energy that is then able to be transformed. Awakened Bellydance™ is a multi-faceted, transformative, self-awakening process which travels far beyond the realms of the usual Bellydancer. Alyssa manages this page, is the only facilitator in the USA, and lives in Pittsburgh. The originator of Awakened Bellydance, Katie Holland, describes the method: "Bellydance is a captivatingly beautiful dance filled with mystery and sensuality. Like Yoga it has been around for thousands of years, it has the capability to integrate feminine and masculine energies into the body bringing a person into wholeness and out of the bondage imposed by the self and society. Kundalini energy is activated through hip and belly based movements as we align with the geometric spirals of the universe. This creates a womb filled with power which if nurtured can lead to infinite potential and manifestation." Sessions can be facilitated for individuals or groups in-person or online and usually last between 1.5 - 3 hours. Because the hip movements stimulate Kundalini, it is recommended to work with each chakra individually in a session, starting from the root up to the crown. All of the chakras are interrelated and if the Kundalini energy is not able to flow in proportion throughout the body, it can cause other complications or blockages; therefore, it is important to dance each chakra at least once in order to receive the greatest healing. In a session, participants experience the removal of energetic implants or blockages, emotional release of stored trauma, alchemizing of separation, increased fluidity in movement, improved self-confidence and connection to their bodies, clarity in regards to life purpose, and more! The process elicits one's own energy to strengthen connection to your higher self.
