In Guanacaste Province, a revolutionary movement is taking shape—one that requires no physical presence yet creates profound global impact. Freedom Dancemissions has emerged as a powerful virtual gathering that combines joyful dance with elemental practices to create waves of personal and collective transformation. With participants joining from around the world, this innovative approach to healing and activism is transforming how we think about creating change in troubled regions while fostering individual freedom.
The Transformative Power of Freedom Dances: Explore how this virtual gathering in Guanacaste Province combines ecstatic dance with elemental practices to create a unique platform for personal liberation and global healing, highlighting the September Equinox focus on Middle East peace and the three core elements of the practice: free movement, connection with nature’s forces, and building a global community of change-makers.
- Virtual Gathering: Unleashing global healing through ecstatic dance. Source: eventbrite.ca
Freedom Dancemissions stands apart from typical online events by creating a space where movement becomes a catalyst for both personal liberation and global change. Participants are invited to “twerk out tension” through freestyle movement, releasing personal limitations while simultaneously channeling that energy toward collective healing. The September Equinox gathering specifically focuses on Middle East peace—addressing conflicts in Israel/Palestine, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen through intentional movement and shared energy. This innovative approach acknowledges that our bodies hold wisdom that, when unleashed, can contribute to larger healing processes beyond ourselves.
The practice rests on three foundational pillars that work together to amplify its impact. First, the ecstatic dance allows participants to physically release what’s holding them back, creating space for new possibilities. Second, elemental practices connect dancers with nature’s fundamental forces, grounding their movements in something larger than themselves. Finally, the global community aspect connects like-minded individuals across continents, creating a powerful collective field of intention. This combination transforms what might otherwise be just another online dance event into what organizers call a “Dance-mission”—a purposeful journey toward freedom that begins internally but ripples outward to affect real change in the world.
Dancing Beyond Borders: Profile of Gary Gottselig’s vision as the Dance Deva Guide, examining how this somatic breathwork facilitator and spiritual activist has created a movement that transcends traditional activism, connecting Guanacaste’s natural energy with worldwide participants through quarterly Solstice/Equinox gatherings that channel collective intention toward freedom and healing across cultural and geographic boundaries.
Gary Gottselig, the visionary behind Freedom Dancemissions, brings a unique combination of skills as a certified somatic coach, breathwork facilitator, and self-described “spiritual activist extraordinaire.” Based in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province—a region known for its powerful natural energy and healing atmosphere—Gottselig has created something that bridges the gap between personal wellness practices and meaningful global activism. His approach recognizes that true change requires both inner work and outward action, using the body’s wisdom as the bridge between these realms. What makes his vision particularly striking is how it harnesses Guanacaste’s natural elements while extending globally through virtual space.
The quarterly Solstice and Equinox gatherings form the cornerstone of Gottselig’s approach, aligning the Freedom Dancemissions with natural cycles and elemental powers. Each gathering focuses on a different element and intention, creating a rhythmic pattern of healing work that builds throughout the year. While Gottselig is clear that these dance events don’t replace traditional activism, they offer a complementary approach that engages people who might otherwise feel powerless in the face of global conflicts. By creating a space where participants can literally embody the freedom they wish to see in the world, Gottselig has tapped into something profound—the understanding that our bodies themselves can become instruments of change when moved with clear intention and collective purpose.
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