CHAKRADANCE™ AT THE HEART GROVE
Heal your life through movement
An invitation to reconnect with yourself through music, spontaneous movement and creative expression. Explore the wisdom of your body, discover new ways of experiencing yourself and move without choreography, performance or pressure.
No dance experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
What is Chakradance™?
Chakradance™ is a movement meditation practice that brings together music, spontaneous dance, guided imagery and creative expression. Drawing on the ancient chakra system, each dance explores the qualities and themes associated with the seven main energy centres.
There are no steps to learn, no choreography to follow and no expectation to perform. Instead, you're invited to close your eyes if comfortable, listen to the music and allow your body to move in whatever way feels natural.
Through rhythm, movement and sensory exploration, Chakradance offers an opportunity to become curious about your inner world, express what may be difficult to put into words and deepen your relationship with yourself.
You don't need to visualise images or move in any particular way to participate. You can explore through sensation, sound, imagination, gentle movement or stillness.
It's not about how your movement looks. It's about what you experience.
More than movement
Reconnect with your body
Notice sensations, explore movement and develop a deeper relationship with your body.
Make space for expression
Let music and movement offer a creative way to explore feelings without needing to find the words.
Cultivate self awareness
Become curious about your inner world and discover what unfolds when you move in your own way.
A glimpse into Chakradance™
Wondering what a Chakradance experience looks and feels like? Take a little peek into the practice. Every journey is different, and there's no particular way you need to move or experience it.
How a session unfolds
Each gathering offers a gentle structure with room for your own experience to emerge.
1. Arrive and settle
Take a moment to arrive, notice your surroundings and settle into the space at your own pace.
2. Guided opening
Gentle guidance invites you to notice your breath, body and senses before the movement begins.
3. The movement journey
Music and gentle prompts invite spontaneous movement and exploration of the chakra themes. You can move freely, gently or remain still.
4. Creative integration
Express your experience through mandala art, journalling or quiet reflection, without needing to explain or interpret it.
5. Closing circle
We close together, allowing time to reflect, reconnect with the room and carry your experience into the rest of your day.
A space to move as yourself
A gentle, considered space
You're invited into an environment that values choice, personal boundaries and moving at your own pace. There's room to pause, rest or participate in the way that feels right for you.
Freedom from performance
There's no right way to dance and nothing to get perfect. Your movement belongs to you, whether it's expansive and energetic or barely visible to anyone else.
More than one way to experience
You don't need vivid mental imagery or a particular relationship with your body. Sensation, sound, rhythm, imagination and stillness can all become part of your exploration.
Time that's just for you
An opportunity to put everyday demands aside, turn your attention inward and spend time discovering what you need, enjoy and feel in the present moment.
Meet your facilitator
Annie Richardson
Licensed Chakradance teacher | Counsellor | Somatic practitioner
Hello, I'm Annie.
I've always been fascinated by the ways we come to know ourselves, particularly through experiences that take us beyond thinking, analysing and trying to find the right words.
Chakradance offers something I deeply value: an opportunity to explore yourself through music, movement, creativity and curiosity, without needing to explain or make sense of everything.
Alongside my work as a licensed Chakradance teacher, I bring my experience in counselling, somatic practice and group facilitation. This shapes the way I hold and facilitate space, with attention to choice, individual differences, personal boundaries and the many ways people experience their bodies.
My approach
- Trauma inclusive and choice centred facilitation
- Sensory awareness and accessible invitations
- Space for curiosity, expression and reflection
- Respect for each person's pace and experience
My invitation is simple. Come as you are, bring your curiosity and discover what becomes possible when you give yourself permission to move in your own way.
Many ways to experience Chakradance
From a single experience to a longer journey of exploration, Chakradance can take many forms. Discover the different ways we bring movement, creativity and connection into our gatherings at The Heart Grove.
Find your way in
Explore what's on
Whether you're curious to begin, ready to explore from home or longing to gather in person, discover a way to experience Chakradance that feels right for you.
Discover Chakradance
New to Chakradance? Explore introductory experiences, discover the foundations of the practice and find a gentle place to begin.
Online programmes
Discover live online journeys, guided programmes and self paced courses you can experience from the comfort of home.
North Brisbane events
Gather in person for Chakradance classes, workshops and special experiences in North Brisbane, Queensland.
Curious to experience Chakradance?
Whether you're discovering Chakradance for the first time, looking for a deeper experience or interested in bringing Chakradance into your own gathering, I'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch to explore what's possible and find out about upcoming opportunities to move, create and connect at The Heart Grove.
Frequently asked questions
What does Chakradance feel like?
Every experience is different. Some people notice emotions, memories, physical sensations or spontaneous movement. Others experience stillness, curiosity, enjoyment or a sense of connection with the music. You might find yourself moving energetically one day and very gently another. There's no particular outcome to achieve.
What should I bring to a session?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and bring a water bottle. We often dance barefoot, although you're welcome to discuss footwear or other accessibility needs with me. Materials for creative integration are generally provided for in person sessions. You'll receive the practical details when you register.
What if I can't dance or feel awkward in a group?
You don't need any dance experience. Chakradance isn't about learning steps or being watched. You can move with your eyes open or closed, explore small gestures, dance while seated or simply listen and notice. You're always invited to make choices about your participation.
Can I experience Chakradance if I have aphantasia?
Absolutely. This is an area of particular interest and specialisation in my facilitation.
Aphantasia describes the experience of having little or no voluntary visual imagery. If you don't see pictures in your mind when someone invites you to visualise, it doesn't mean you're unable to engage with imagination, creativity or the Chakradance experience.
Traditional Chakradance incorporates guided imagery. My approach brings additional attention to sensory awareness and somatic exploration, recognising that people experience their inner worlds in different ways.
Alongside imagery, I offer invitations through sound, rhythm, physical sensation, movement, emotional awareness and embodied experience.
For example, you don't need to picture a forest to explore its qualities. You might notice the feeling of the ground beneath your feet, imagine the texture of bark, respond to the sounds of nature or simply connect with what the idea of a forest means to you.
My intention is to make Chakradance more accessible to different ways of experiencing, including people with aphantasia, while honouring the foundations of the practice.
You don't need to see something in your mind to experience something in your body.
Do I need to know anything about chakras?
Not at all. Each chakra provides a theme for exploration, such as grounding, creativity, personal power, connection or expression. I'll introduce the relevant themes as we go. You don't need any previous knowledge or particular spiritual beliefs to take part.
What role does the music play?
Music is central to Chakradance. Each journey uses carefully selected music to evoke different rhythms, moods and qualities associated with the chakra being explored. The music offers a structure for spontaneous movement and personal reflection. You may experience it physically, emotionally, imaginatively or simply as sound.
Can I try one session, or do I need to commit to a course?
Chakradance can be experienced through individual classes, workshops and longer courses. A single session offers an introduction, while a course allows more time to explore the chakra themes and integrate your experiences. The available formats vary, so check upcoming offerings or get in touch to find out what's planned.
