
What are the 5Rhythms® ?

The 5Rhythms® (by Gabrielle Roth) are a dynamic body & mind workout, a movement practice with 5 different qualities of movement. A dance that takes us on an adventure within ourselves and in connection with the environment. Both our physical body and our mind get a boost.
Dancing 5Rhythms® brings us inner freedom and gives us the possibility to express what's within us. No steps, but diverse music, that invites you to find your own dance.
There is no wrong way to do this dance, just your own way. Suitable for anyone who wants to exercise.
The 5Rhythms® are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness.
Together these rhythms form a “wave" of energy. The wave starts quietly and builds to a peak, after which it decreases again and ends in the rhythm of Stillness.
The “wave” takes us naturally on a journey. Each rhythm has its own quality of movement. We dance the rhythms in our own way, there are no steps to get.
The structure of the wave is related to natural processes in life, which are familiar to us. The more often we dance the wave, the easier it is for us to follow our natural rhythm in our daily lives.

Flowing
Earth, round, continuous movements, following, feet
In the rhythm 'flowing' we go inward with our attention and curiosity.
We connect with our inner movements and allow the physical movement to arise from our own body.
Our feet guide us in those movements.
We connect with ourselves and what is living within us at this moment.
Our feet are a physical entrance into this rhythm.
Staccato
Fire, heart, angles, start and stop, expression, clarity, hips
What lives within expresses itself in the staccato rhythm.
The music gets more beat and more tempo.
expression in connection.
Energy and clarity.
Movements of the hips are our entry into staccato.


Chaos
Water, shaking, surrender, transformation, creativity
Chaos is the peak of the “wave.”
The dance becomes unpredictable, creative.
The dance find freedom from the rhythm of the beat. It is the meeting and melting of flowing and staccato.
Relaxation of our physical head is an entrance to freedom in our dance and a physical entry into this rhythm.
As if water cleanses and refreshes us from the inside.
Chaos is the rhythm of transformation.
Lyrical
Air, fingers, sense of wonder, wings, repetition, insights
The rhythm of lyrical brings lightness to the movements.
Whatever comes to the surface, and that could be anything, becomes lighter. We take anything that arises with lightness and we become fully connected to the moment.
Our heart is connected to our hands and fingertips.
Our hands are a physical entry to this lyrical rhythm.


Stilness
Ether, breath, relaxation, poetry, meditation
In the rhythm of stillness, our movements follows our breath and our breath feeds our movements.
Movements become quieter and calmer, we express ourself as moving poetry. The movements bring us to a place of inner peace and outer serenity.
A place of rest where the breath is our anchor.
Different levels of the 5Rhythms®
5Rhythms® Waves level
The first level of the 5Rhythms® is the waves level.
The first step in getting to know the 5Rhythms® is moving and connecting with our physical body. We bring our attention to the physical experience, discovering that our body is a powerful gateway to deep transformation.


5Rhythms®Heartbeat level
The second level is the “heartbeat” level.
In this level we dive into our emotional landscape. We use our bodies to express our emotions.
Some of us feel a lot and are easily overwhelmed by what we feel. Others of us have trouble knowing what we're feeling. In heartbeat workshops and classes you will discover a way to get to know your emotions or to deal with overwhelm.
Dance days, workshops en retreats
A wonderful way to deepen your dance and use dance as a tool to get to know yourself better are dance days, weekends and retreats.
I offer various in-depth options on a regular basis.
Both at “waves” level and at “heartbeat” level, in the Netherlands and abroad.

"Energy moves in waves. Waves moves in patterns. Patterns move in rhythms.
A human being is just that, energy, waves, patterns rhythms.”
Gabrielle Roth (grondlegger van de 5Rhythms)