SACRED FEMININE – Reconnecting with Your Essence

A journey through dance, conscious movement, self-discovery and Pneuma Breathwork®

About the workshop

Within every woman lies a unique expression of strength, sensitivity, creativity and inner wisdom. Yet in the rhythm of modern life we turn our attention outward and slowly lose touch with our body, our emotions and our own voice.

Who am I beyond my roles? What do I truly feel? How freely do I express myself?

This experiential workshop invites women to explore these questions through dance, conscious movement, reflection and Pneuma Breathwork®. It is not about defining what femininity should be, but about rediscovering your own authentic expression.

Why reconnect with ourselves?

Our relationship with the body shapes how we feel, express ourselves, set boundaries and relate to the world. Expectations and daily pressures can distance us from what we actually experience.

Conscious movement lets us explore this connection directly: not only through words, but through sensation, rhythm, imagination and creative expression.

Shakti & the feminine archetypes

In Indian traditions, Shakti is divine power and creative energy. We explore four of her faces, with respect for their spiritual and cultural meaning:

• Durga · Strength & courage

• Saraswati · Wisdom & creativity

• Lakshmi · Harmony & self-worth

• Kali · Transformation & liberation

Why explore archetypes through dance?

How does strength feel in the body? How do we express freedom through movement?

Dance has always been a language of expression, story and ritual. Instead of only studying the archetypes, we embody their qualities through gesture, posture, rhythm and movement. The intention is not to imitate an archetype, but to discover what its symbolism reveals about our own experience.

• Understanding · the psychological, cultural and symbolic meanings

• Embodiment · exploring them through movement and dance

• Integration · relating the experience to our emotions and everyday life

Workshop programme

• 10:00 – 10:45 AM · The Sacred Feminine. Shakti, archetypes and self-discovery.

• 10:45 – 11:30 AM · Pneuma Dance. Conscious movement inspired by Bharatanatyam, Oriental and contemporary dance.

• 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Sacred Feminine Choreography. Expressing Shakti through dance.

• 12:30 – 2:00 PM · Pneuma Breathwork®. A guided journey within, with closing reflection.

What you take away

• Reconnect with your emotions, your body and your inner needs

• Explore your inner strength, confidence and boundaries

• Discover new ways of creative expression through dance

• Experience movement and breath as paths to self-awareness

Each woman explores at her own pace, with no expectation of a particular outcome.

Who can join

Dancers and performing artists, yoga teachers, therapists and wellness practitioners, dance students, and any woman who wishes to explore her inner world through movement.

All levels welcome. No previous dance experience required.

What to bring

• Comfortable dance or yoga clothing

• A dupatta or flowing scarf that makes you feel beautiful

• Yoga mat and a light shawl for the breathwork session

• Water bottle and a light snack

Facilitated by Shamti Ruiz Nambiar

Professional Bharatanatyam and Oriental dancer, sacred dance researcher, and Founder and Director of Pneuma Dance. She holds a degree in Dance Sciences from the European University of Madrid and an MBA in Art Didactics, and teaches Transpersonal Psychology at Pneuma Institute.

She trained in Bharatanatyam under Guru Smt. Gayathri Keshavan at the Academy of Bharatanatyam in Bangalore. Her work explores how dance can become an embodied path of creativity, emotional expression and inner connection.

Workshop fee

Early Bird ₹2,499 until 12 December · Regular price ₹3,499

Includes the full four-hour programme and a guided Pneuma Breathwork® session. Limited spaces; advance registration recommended.

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Move with awareness. Express with freedom. Reconnect with your essence.