TaKeTiNa (founded by Reinhard Flatischler) and Rhythm Meditations, led by Village Heartbeat founder Zorina Wolf, are an informal and enjoyable way to learn the basic concepts of finding rhythm in the body. These sessions are open to the public.

Each time we meet we discover another aspect of allowing the body to become the primary rhythmic instrument.
As the group configures differently, the “rhythm meditations” emerge organically from the collective itself. Sliding scale for each session is $10-25. For more information: vhb@villageheartbeat.com

 
TaKeTiNa is a group process that allows anyone to access his or her body’s innate rhythmic knowledge. Instead of being taught random rhythm patterns, participants are guided into the experience of rhythm archetypes—the underlying structure of all forms of music conveyed in a natural, organic manner.

Through TaKeTiNa, the student gains direct access to the rhythmic worlds of Africa, Asia, and Latin America which, in turn, leads to increased competence and creativity in the related rhythms of classical music, jazz, and hip hop.

Experience has shown that profound rhythmic orientation can be achieved more easily by using the body itself as the main instrument. In this way, TaKeTiNa participants can encounter rhythm directly and intensely. Through vocalization, clapping, and stepping, they are guided into three separate rhythmic layers.

Learning rhythm and music with the TaKeTiNa process always means learning about life, too. Everything that hinders our life is reflected during the process as “rhythmic disability” and can be transformed by the rhythmic evolution that unfolds in TaKeTiNa. The mind becomes silent and one’s core being is allowed to surface.
 

 with Zorina Wolf & Deborah Masterson

  November 11-13, Honolulu, HI
  December 2, 3, 4 , Port Townsend, WA (residential)

Isn’t it interesting how our basic assumptions of life allow us to keep balance in our day-to-day existence?
Suddenly, crisis occurs. The ground shifts beneath our feet and the path appears less clear. Our definition of ourself is called into question.


The TaKeTiNa rhythm process provides a powerful place in which to weather upheaval and change. In the shelter of this rhythm circle, we calm our minds by embracing the flow of stepping, clapping, and call-and-response singing. As we surrender, doubt and fear dissolve. Once again, we find our equilibrium: a new way of approaching life.
 

  Peacefully nestled within a 434 acre park surrounded by water and wooded hiking  trails, Madrona's beautiful studio is located a scenic drive from Seattle in the "City of Dreams," Port Townsend, WA.
On Campus Package includes: workshop tuition plus your own single occupancy guestroom (twin bed) for 2 nights, organic meals for Friday morning through Sunday lunch, linens, bedding, pillows.