Ta Ke Ti Na, is a unique movement and meditative rhythm process which offers opportunities for finding more flow, and acceptance in life, in addition to a deeper connection and sense of 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 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.’ I highly recommend Dave and his Takatina workshop. The workshop was fun, and both easy & challenging. Dave delivered the program with exceptional leadership, musicianship, and personal attention, as needed. Incredibly grateful to have participated in this event, and looking forward to more” - Stephen
“I wanted to thank you for the TaKeTiNa. I had not experienced something like that before. I was surprised at how the movement and sound pulled me into a space away from the outside world. 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. Thank you for introducing me to such a wonderful experience.-Sandy, Therapist
“Dave is skilled at helping participants experience an interweaving of rhythm through body movement and the voice in a most amazing way. As a participant, I feel really seen by Dave and appreciate the space he establishes for the TaKeTiNa journey. And I especially appreciate how Dave encourages each of us to be lighthearted, 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 and Jake 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. Another aspect of the experience that I appreciated was that people were present with varying degrees of music/movement experience. Everyone was able to dig into what you brought to the circle and be fully present in the activity, each challenged differently but all ultimately capable. I teach, and being in the presence of learning, the effort, the question, the problem solving, is very heartwarming and exciting.” -Vicki, Educator
“The TaKeTiNa experience was like playing the kind of music I like to play but using my whole body as the instrument. It stretched my rhythmic limitations and gave me ideas about how to use more complex rhythmic concepts in my compositions. Like all good improvisation experiences, 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. I don’t dance very much and wondered if I would feel inhibited moving with other people. I didn’t feel at all self-conscious because the focus was on the rhythm, not on me.”-Sid, Educator and Musician