Ta Ke Ti Na
Ta Ke Ti Na, is a unique movement and meditative rhythm process for finding more presence, flow, and ease in life, in addition to a deeper, embodied connection and relationship with rhythm.
TaKeTiNa rhythm journeys guide participants into experiences with fundamental rhythmic patterns, expressed in music around the world. These rhythms are accessed in the body by integrating the voice with simple steps and claps.
No musical background is necessary to benefit from this musical process as participants explore connecting with the rhythms at their own pace.
As individuals are guided into the multi-layered experience, the leader alternates between challenging and supportive rhythms to provide a key experience: An opportunity to fall in and out of the rhythm. As the collective begins to welcome this process, individuals gain insight into inner obstacles which hinder flow and the possibility to move beyond these obstacles. As the rhythmic stability deepens participants can access the stillness within the activity and open further to the collective groove.
Applications in Daily Life:
- finding peace and flow with your own pace in life
- increased access to inner space, stillness and grounding
- allowing making “mistakes” to be a learning opportunity
- improving one’s ability to make decisions in complex situations
- greater intuition and creativity
More info can be found at What is Ta Ke Ti Na.
TaKeTiNa at Oregon State Hospital
Past Workshop reflections:
“Before going to Dave’s workshop, I had been stressed out for most of the week about work, finances, and personal relationships. After the workshop, friends commented that I looked ‘calm’, ‘balanced’, and ‘more centered than I’ve seen you in a long time.’” - Stephen
“I wanted to thank you for the TaKeTiNa. I had not experienced something like that before. The timing was perfect for me as I have been especially anxious of late. I slept really well that night and honestly believe it was tied to the meditative experience of TaKeTiNa. -Sandy, Therapist
“Dave is skilled at helping participants experience an interweaving of rhythm through body movement and the voice in a most amazing way. I especially appreciate how Dave encourages each of us to be lighthearted and have fun with the whole TaKeTiNa process.”-Russ, LMT, Body-Centered therapist
“I felt so relaxed and continued to feel relaxed for a long time after spending that time putting my focus in the space you created. I find that even now I can access that meditative sensation by remembering the time at the workshop and use it to turn away from stress. ” -Vicki, Educator
“The TaKeTiNa experience stretched my rhythmic limitations and gave me ideas about how to use more complex rhythmic concepts in my compositions. TaKeTiNa provided a safe atmosphere in which to experiment with my limits, knowing that if I should fall off the rhythm pattern, it would be there for me to find again. “-Sid, Educator and Musician