february, 2025
This is a repeating event4th may 2025 11:30 am
Event Details
Circle dance session with Ana Borges Da Costa
Join Ana at the Monastery for a joyful session of circle dance. She will lead you in a short series of simple dances which draw upon a very rich international repertoire. Ana will teach you all the steps, so no prior knowledge is needed.
Circle dance is an enlivening, heart-centred experience. Come and join our circle, all welcome!
This circle dance session can be combined with John Hofton’s Healing Sound Bath to create a profound 2hr experience . Please scroll down for info and pricing.
About Ana Borges da Costa
Ana has had a passion for circle dance ever since she was first introduced to it in 1992 in Italy. She has been teaching circle dance since 1995, both in Brazil, where she is from, and here in the United Kingdom. Ana is an occupational therapist and a lecturer in occupational therapy. She holds a PhD degree (University of Bolton) for which she investigated circle dance as a medium to promote well-being.
Ana and John Hofton, who provides live musical accompaniment, have been running Sacred Dance, Sacred Sound retreats at Trigonos, N. Wales for the past fifteen years and have been regular contributors to events at the Monastery, Manchester for many years.
Healing sound bath with John Hofton
Join John Hofton for a healing sound bath here at the Monastery, Manchester. For those of you wishing to lie down for the session, please bring a blanket.
This session can be combined with Ana Borges Da Costa’s Circle Dance or taken alone. Please scroll down for info & pricing.
Sound healing and relaxation
Sound healing is recognised as an aid to deep relaxation, increased energy flow and is a way to still the mind and feel more connected to your inner core.
John uses a wide selection of highly resonant sound healing instruments in these sessions: e.g. Tibetan singing bowls, Traditional American Indian drone flute, Gemshorn, Dream Chau gong , Sacred Solfeggio Tuning forks and Tubular Bells and Quartz singing bowls.
This is a gentle, refined and subtle form of healing which works holistically – on mind, body and spirit.
Feel more relaxed, calmer, happier, more energised and in balance.
About John Hofton
John holds a Professional Sound Healer Practitioner Diploma from the Wheater Sound Academy. He is also a Master Practitioner of Urban Mysticism (awarded by The Awakening Network, Australia) and Reiki Master. John started running
Sound Healing groups in the North West of England ten years ago. During lockdown he was a regular contributor to the Awakening Network weekly online meditation sessions.
John and Ana Borges Da Costa have been running Sacred Dance, Sacred Sound retreats at Trigonos, N. Wales for the past fifteen years and have been regular contributors to events at the Monastery, Manchester for many years.
Do I need any special clothes are equipment?
No, just wear loose, comfortable clothes that are comfortable to move around in.
How much does it cost?
Healing Sound Bath AND Circle Dance (Combined 10.30am – 12.30pm Ticket) £15 (+ booking fee)
Circle dance ONLY (11.30am – 12.30pm Ticket) £10 (+ booking fee)
Please click here to choose your slot & book your ticket
The Circle Dance session alone is 1hr in duration and costs £10 (+ booking fee)
The Circle Dance session including admission to John Hofton’s Healing Sound Bath from 10.30am-11.30pm lasts for 2 hours and costs £15 (+ booking fee) to help towards the huge cost of running and maintaining the Monastery, which is a charity.
*We do have a small number of fully subsidised places available for those experiencing financial hardship. If you’d like to apply for a subsidised place, please send your request to [email protected]
Do I need to book?
Yes. Please click here to choose your slot & book your ticket
Directions to the Monastery here.