Cocoon Philly - Yoga, Movement & Holistic Arts

Freedom For All: 4th of July Yoga Retreat…Lets GO! July 2-5 | in the Poconos @kirkridgeretreat 4-day immersive yoga retreat focusing on freedom through the practices of Kundalini & Vinyasa Yoga, Movement & Meditation, Sound Healings & Silence, Ecstatic dance & Music. We call it a retreat but between you n me…it’s really an INITIATION. Not in some mystical way…but a very grounded way. Simply slowing down moving breathing being in nature & connecting with people beyond the surface Weekends like this special one are an investment in yourself that will yield results that go beyond jus another ordinary weekend partying & celebrating the 4th of July… 👉One of our OGs said it best ~ this weekend feels like their real “new year” a reset, a recalibration. a moment to recognize how much they’ve grown & step into what’s coming next It’s our 6th annual and somehow it just keeps getting better🙏if something in you is like “yeah… I need that” trust it… link in my bio + early bird is live now Last year sold out- don’t miss out 🫠🦋💙

towards the One the Perfection of Love , Harmony and Beauty welcome in as a circle of hearts // The Assembly of Lovers come join in the continuation of chanting and attuning to our Beloved in rhythmic prayer ! here is our third iteration ! sunday may 17 , 3-5pm we will be silently sitting with rose tea for this circle at the conclusion to integrate the medicine of the songs here we gather in the architecture and technology of the circle : community belonging ; this circle is open to everyone , you as you are is welcome ! this is an interfaith space that welcomes all faith streams and names of addressing Divinity — and all experience levels are welcome ! praising the Beauty that uplifts the heart through all aspects from the seen to the unseen. bring your voice and instrument and harmonize with friends , fellow beloveds ! if you have a drum , bring it ! medicine drums , frame drums and ceremony drums are all welcome inspired by Sufi wisdom & informed from being a student to these teachings — i steward this space as a conversation with our times here in spaciousness for wisdom that unfurls tangibly naturally in shared devotional presence ; where prayer songs are honored as a universal touch point ; where we gather in heart caring fragranced remembrance + returning + tuning held in the notion that our bodies are temples our bodies are a space for ancient tones carrying a codex of Divine Light and Divine Truth to be indwelled & shared circle of hearts here in collaboration with The Assembly of Lovers , who hold this continuously up north we share a synergized message and come together to amplify and expand and root we are all singers , artists and muscians ! your voice as is ~ is perfect , truly your voice and presence is a blessing to the space ! this we create together , a living pulse , this is offered as a prayer in Peace we come from song , we are made for this the vision is for this to be a recurrent experience and give tending to our community what a gift to steward this offering with hand open & wholeheartedly here , loving you . . . ✨✨✨🌹⛲️🌹✨✨✨ you can find the link for more info + rsvp in my bi

Still lookin for friday night plans? 💃🕺 Biodanza is back tonight at Cocoon 7-9pm with @ashleyedithking @biodanzaphilly think authentic relating… but through movement! these always turn into one of those “damn I’m really glad I came” kinda nights So come dance, connect & get out ya head for the night we’re almost SOLD OUT and there’s only a handful of tickets left - so if you’re tryna slide through sign up now! Hope to see yall soon at Cocoon 🦋

We got another Kirtan + Kitchari going down tomorrow! 🍲🎶 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm @cocoon_philly ALL are welcome! ALL $10 donations go directly towards the @peopleskitchenphilly Sponsored by @mens.yoga.collective & @infinite_abundance_worldwide Music & Mantra by @musictravelmyofascial @therealshaunglenn and YOU Come vibe wit us, bring some instruments if you got any 😎

Over the years I’ve helped host some of the biggest names in the current Ecstatic Dance scene here in our city of Philadelphia including @porangui @mosemusica @deyadova @savejlife @liquidbloom to name a few.. And Im all for BIG production events but tbh there’s something JUST as potent as throwing on some of your favorite songs & throwin the eefff downnnn in your living room! Who knows what I’m talking about😆 That’s why I’m throwing a thing… JUST DANCE! This is for the folks who know that the movement itself is THE medicine…it’s not an event, not a class there’s no DJ (alto I deff have a fire playlist😎), it’s not a whole ass afternoon, it’s literally… JUST DANCE! a zero production ecstatic dance Sunday 4/26 | 11am-12:30pm @cocoon_philly held by @jacobs.journey —————— PS I teach my SoulFlow class at 9:30am which is a perfect warm up. Where my people at?! Come move with me 😜👌

Etheric Dance: Slow Flow + Live Electronic set 🎶 Matt & Krystina have been building this one for a full year…it’s ALL original music layered LIVE in real time! Sounds of downtempo house, guitar, angelic looped vocals, percussion, flutes, bass… the pace starts slow and spacious so you can actually feel your body… then builds into waves of energy and upliftment. The slower tempo opens the door for contact improv, subtle partner connection, and group movement, but you can also stay completely in your own world if that’s what feels right! 👉we’re already at 60% capacity… we just extended early bird, but don’t sleep on this one - it’s gonna sell out!

✨We all miss @ecstaticdancephilly , so to keep us dancing while they’re taking a little break… 💜Join us for Sunday Morning Ecstatic Dance at @cocoon_philly Sunday April 19th 11:30am to 2:30pm ✨Limited Space Available. This event will cap at 25 attendees. 💜Flow: Warm-up & Opening Circle 11:30am to 12:30pm Dance Journey, Cool Down & Closing Circle 12:30pm to 2:30pm ✨We begin by coming home to the body. An intuitive warm-up guided by @blissfulbutterflyyoga Veronica meets you where you are, checking in with the group and guiding based on what’s needed in the moment. Expect grounding, breath, intention setting, and curious, playful movement to drop into your body before the dance begins. 🦋 Veronica is a yoga therapist and self-love cheerleader who teaches under the name Blissful Butterfly Yoga. Her work helps humans heal their relationship with themselves through practical yet playful practices that support nourishment of the full self, body, mind, and spirit. She teaches what she lives, sharing the practices that have supported her in her own recovery from developmental trauma. Her approach weaves together movement, mindfulness, energetic awareness, and compassionate self-inquiry. She creates spaces where all of you is welcome just as you are, even the messy bits. 🎶Then we move into a full Dance Journey with @boomboxben.dj Ben began his DJ journey through life-expanding experiences at Burning Man. Bringing playa-dust-infused joy, high-energy tech house, and eclectic beats to the Philly dance community and beyond, his sets are playful, embodied, and alive. As a yoga teacher, he brings a deep awareness of movement, presence, and flow, crafting dance floors that invite people fully into their bodies. 💜Held with care by the team creating this space together. ⭐Ticket link in bio @blissfulbutterflyyoga and @boomboxben.dj #ecstaticdancephilly #sundaymorningecstaticdance #movementismedicine #dancelikenooneiswatching #phillydance

Upcoming Events @ COCOON🌀 Spring’s here… which means it’s time to get out the dang house and back into your body a bit 🌱 Swipe to check out the lineup! Early Bird Discounts are live👌 hope to see you soon @ Cocoon😇

For this sacred hour each week, we practice. We practice a deeper way of listening, of being present, of being with the current abilities and limitations of our bodies. We practice getting beyond our minds and into the humble honesty of the moment. We practice together, creating space for a realer recognition of the beauty of both parts and whole. We follow our breath. We follow the flow. We get lost in thought. We forget our breath. We wobble. We come back. We remember. We try again. And again and again and again ... Same time next week, we'll see you in the room.

Still buzzing from the Bhakti Buzz @angelaraehassan brought down from New York on Saturday! 😇🦋 You know that feeling when you witness someone who is SO in their natural element- doing exactly what they’re meant to be doing…that it makes an imprint on your heart & soul just witnessing them? Yea that happend this weekend…and I know I’m not the only one! It was like you could feel the devotion pouring right thru Angela’s voice and expression as she played- truly such a treasure & honor! Thankyou to everyone who came out to join us. Thankyou to @jmflynn27 for weaving us all together. (check out his new project @song.keepers for more amazing artists coming to philly) And of course thankyou to @angelaraehassan for blessing us up! Can’t wait to do it again soon 😆🦋💙 #phillykirtan #bhaktiyoga #bhaktiyogaphilly #bringingbhaktiback

towards the One the Perfection of Love , Harmony and Beauty welcome in as a circle of hearts // The Assembly of Lovers come join in the continuation of chanting and attuning to our Beloved in rhythmic prayer ! here we gather in the architecture and technology of the circle : community belonging ; a spaciousness for wisdom that unfurls tangibly naturally in shared devotional presence ; where prayer songs are honored as a universal touch point ; where we gather in heart caring fragranced remembrance + returning + tuning inspired by Sufi wisdom & informed from being a student to these teachings — i steward this space as a conversation with our times circle of hearts here in collaboration with The Assembly of Lovers , who hold this continuously up north we share a synergized message and come together to amplify and expand and root bring your voice and instrument and harmonize with friends , fellow beloveds on the path ! if you have a drum , bring it ! medicine drums , frame drums and ceremony drums are all welcome we are all singers , artists and muscians ! your voice as is ~ is perfect , truly your voice and presence is a blessing to the space ! this is not a performance , it’s something we create together , a living pulse , in conversation with our times , this is offered as a prayer in Peace this is remembrance on the tongue as the soul and heart collaborate in the body temple held in the notion that our bodies are space for ancient tones carrying a codex of Divine Light and Divine Truth to be indwelled & shared we come from song , we are made for this praising the Beauty that uplifts the heart through all aspects from the seen to the unseen. this circle is open to everyone , you as you are is welcome ! this is an interfaith space that welcomes all faith streams and names of addressing Divinity — and all experience levels are welcome ! the vision is for this to be a recurrent experience and give tending to our community what a gift to steward this offering with hand open & wholeheartedly here , loving you . . . ✨✨✨🌹⛲️🌹✨✨✨ you can find the link for more info + rsvp in my bio

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our Spring-kickoff vivencia last night at @cocoon_philly ! Once again, we had a full house! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 We have a number of upcoming offerings to share, so stay tuned! First, a heads-up that next Saturday night Biodanza comes to South Jersey—we’ll be at @thymetravelersconservatory in Rancocas Woods! Also on tap at COCOON: a special class in April for more experienced dancers, an open, all-levels vivencia in early May, Philly’s first-ever PRIDE Biodanza extravaganza in early June, and a Summer Solstice dance on some beautiful private land in Chestnut Hill! See YOU on the dance floor! #phillywellness #phillydance #phillyevents #phillypride #phillylove