Dance and Movement

If your body could openly express how you felt? If you were not self-conscious about being seen or what other people thought? If you were out of your head and deep inside the delicious sensations of your body?

Welcome to Sensual Flow, an empowering class built upon the popular S Factor practice that brought sensual movement and pole dancing into the mainstream more than 20 years ago. Named for the S-like curvature of the female body, S Factor was inspired by the erotic expression of stripping. But as its creator Sheila Kelly explains, in this practice, “We are stripping away layers of social conditioning, negativity, and criticism.”

In a dimly lit room with no mirrors or men, we remove the gaze that can objectify our being and let ourselves move without fear or judgment. Our Sensual Flow teachers were trained at either one of the S Factor studios in Los Angeles or New York, or at Sensually Embodied in Boulder, and each brings their own flavor to the practice. Classes typically begin with a guided warm-up and moving meditation, and incorporate various exercises and soul-stirring music to enhance your own erotic and emotional expression.

Note: This class is only open to students who have previously danced at S Factor or Sensually Embodied, or have completed our Sensual Flow Essentials course. Please contact us with any questions.

How would you move if there were no shame?

SENSUAL FLOW

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In this course, we introduce you to the philosophy behind this practice as well as the various exercises and tools that can help unlock a wealth of pleasure and power in our feminine bodies.

There is no choreography; instead, we present series of movements that help bodies explore sensation and energy, and give you the physical vocabulary to become your own guide. You will discover how different clothing or positions can spark different personas, and how to play with these energies. You will also explore the art of the slow tease and how to use the pole as your dance partner.

While these sexy moves can be shared later with a partner or lover, when you realize the healing power of this potent work, you may opt to keep it for yourself. In addition to experiencing a great workout, fall more in love with yourself and your precious body, and discover a deeper appreciation for your fellow women.

This course takes place over three weeks or an intensive weekend. See our calendar for more details.

Join us for a journey into the magic and depth of sensual embodied movement.

SENSUAL FLOW ESSENTIALS

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Part sacred circle, part dance party, Qoya is a unique journey into the experience of resonance, so you leave class having a deeper sense of trust in the wisdom of your body.

Like all embodied movement, you cannot do Qoya wrong, and when it feels right in your body, know you are receiving potent medicine. Maybe you want to slow down and drop into the innate power and sensuality in your hips? If your dance was a prayer, how would you lift your arms to the sky? Can you feel into any resistance and meet it with an open heart?

You may notice during class a shift from just “going through the motions” to fully savoring life as awesome and sacred. With a fun and varied playlist, and big-hearted teachers, you are bound to enjoy the ride!

Qoya is based on the idea that through movement, we remember that our essence is wise, wild, and free.

QOYA (COY-uh)

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Belly dance is often regarded as a dance performed solely to seduce men. However, this is far from the truth. Belly dancing is a longstanding art form with positive effects on women's physical and mental health.

Unlike other physical activities such as aerobics, belly dance requires movements that are performed without tensing the muscles, but rather by relaxing them. It improves pelvic circulation, increases joint mobility, makes muscles more elastic, strengthens the abdominal muscles, and tones the shoulder girdle, hands, and feet muscles. Additionally, it helps women discover and understand themselves better.

Join us for this fun, high-energy class that encourages openness and acceptance!

Tap into your divine feminine power and unleash your inner goddess by embodying confident body language.

BELLY DANCING

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Shakti complements the serenity and stillness of the divine with her commanding, creative energy. In life, women are considered vessels of Shakti energy. Without Shakti, nothing in the universe would exist. With Shakti, everything is possible.

Join us for a dynamic, active class where you call upon this primordial cosmic energy to move through your body and release anything that does not serve your highest good. Part yoga, part dance, this upbeat class will help you feel more confident, inspired and full of love for all.

In the Hindu tradition, Shakti means “power” and represents the ultimate Goddess energy.

SHAKTI POWER

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DANCE / MOVEMENT

Since the dawn of time, women have danced in community with other women.

Whether it was in celebration, or to bond, grieve, or pray, they instinctually knew the healing potential available in conscious movement. Welcome Goddess offers an array of dance and movement classes that invite women back into their bodies and encourage them to take up space and reclaim their spirit.

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DANCE / MOVEMENT

Since the dawn of time, women have danced in community with other women.

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It’s really up to you and the class in which you are participating. Overall, we recommend comfortable clothing that can accommodate movement, or sitting or lying on the floor. But if you feel like wearing something that makes you feel special and celebrated, go for it!

Many of the women in Sensual Flow and Belly Dancing will wear particular clothing for those practices. (Private changing areas are available.) You may want to bring knee pads if your knees are sensitive, particularly for Sensual Flow and Sensual Flow Essentials classes.

A journal and pen are always a safe bet. Any class at Welcome Goddess has the potential to unlock inner wisdom that you may want to capture. We have plenty of space to relax after class and privately journal.

Welcome Goddess provides mats, cushions, bolsters, and blankets. You are welcome to bring your own such items, or a personal eye mask.

Soul Art classes provide all necessary supplies and smocks.

If a class requires you to bring something specific, this information will be included in an email after booking. You are also welcome to contact us with questions.
Not exactly.

We love yoga. Many of our teachers also teach yoga elsewhere. Fortunately, there are plenty of great studios to practice yoga in the Denver metro area.

Welcome Goddess offers something different. Most of our classes focus on listening to the body and learning to follow its inherent guidance, rather than moving it in a particular way to achieve a certain posture or result.

Our classes are also uniquely designed to honor feminine energy and the natural abilities of a woman's body. For instance, so much of our power and intelligence is stored in our lower bodies, particularly our womb space. This area has historically been neglected because, as a society, we spend so much time in our heads. That, and the world has long vilified female sexuality. So, expect a lot of hip circles at Welcome Goddess because we are making up for lost time!

If you like yoga, we bet you will enjoy our Shakti Power class. It incorporates more circular, sinuous yoga in a high-energy movement class to wake up our bodies and minds to everything that is possible and fun!
We welcome all levels at all classes and workshops, and no previous experience is required.

The one exception is our Sensual Flow movement class. To join this class, you must have completed our Sensual Flow Essentials course, or have a history of dancing at S Factor or Sensually Embodied in Boulder.

It’s really up to you and the class in which you are participating. Overall, we recommend comfortable clothing that can accommodate movement, or sitting or lying on the floor. But if you feel like wearing something that makes you feel special and celebrated, go for it!

Many of the women in Sensual Flow and Belly Dancing will wear particular clothing for those practices. (Private changing areas are available.) You may want to bring knee pads if your knees are sensitive, particularly for Sensual Flow and Sensual Flow Essentials classes.

A journal and pen are always a safe bet. Any class at Welcome Goddess has the potential to unlock inner wisdom that you may want to capture. We have plenty of space to relax after class and privately journal.

Welcome Goddess provides mats, cushions, bolsters, and blankets. You are welcome to bring your own such items, or a personal eye mask.

Soul Art classes provide all necessary supplies and smocks.

If a class requires you to bring something specific, this information will be included in an email after booking. You are also welcome to contact us with questions.
Not exactly.

We love yoga. Many of our teachers also teach yoga elsewhere. Fortunately, there are plenty of great studios to practice yoga in the Denver metro area.

Welcome Goddess offers something different. Most of our classes focus on listening to the body and learning to follow its inherent guidance, rather than moving it in a particular way to achieve a certain posture or result.

Our classes are also uniquely designed to honor feminine energy and the natural abilities of a woman's body. For instance, so much of our power and intelligence is stored in our lower bodies, particularly our womb space. This area has historically been neglected because, as a society, we spend so much time in our heads. That, and the world has long vilified female sexuality. So, expect a lot of hip circles at Welcome Goddess because we are making up for lost time!

If you like yoga, we bet you will enjoy our Shakti Power class. It incorporates more circular, sinuous yoga in a high-energy movement class to wake up our bodies and minds to everything that is possible and fun!
We welcome all levels at all classes and workshops, and no previous experience is required.

The one exception is our Sensual Flow movement class. To join this class, you must have completed our three-week Sensual Flow Essentials course, or have a history of dancing at S Factor or Sensually Embodied in Boulder.