Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Tru Essencia teaching at Sweet Water in the Bronx

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with amazing Music Compilations, Hip Hop Trivia and Wellness for your Mind, Body, Heart, Soul and Spirit..


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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Tru Essencia in Monte Negro and Bosnia with the Next Level Program, September 2015

TRU ESSENCIA
 
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Let me start by saying 2013 thru 2015, brought in an abundance of spiritual growth with a rainbow of interesting sprinkles, on a personal and creative level.

The energies were guiding me in many different directions and places. One thing is for sure as we entered the month of December in 2013, transitions for me and Tru Essencia would continue to surface clearly and vastly.

I received a phone call from my Sis Soul-Star Deena in regards to a wonderful opportunity with an organization called The Next Level, based out of the University of North Carolina.  Traveling to different countries as HIP HOP Ambassadors educating other countries on the Culture of Hip Hop representing the elements Dancing, MCing, DJing, and Beatmaking, point being Deena submitted our application and we were offered the position and happily accepted.

This was it the shift…moving us TEC to the other side of the world. Representing the US, In Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina, this teaching was huge, this opportunity is grand and we are and were extremely blessed to have been able to go and share our creativity with the youth and adults in both countries.




Time flows by quick and fast a few months go by and we are preparing to leave for our trip/orientation; we are invited to the Bureau of Educational and Cultures Affairs in Washington, DC, to meet the BECA., staff as well as the officers of the Next Level Program, and the other talented participants that were also contributing artist to the Next Level program.  It was surreal to be in Washington with such an amazing group of Creative Artist!!!!!  Back in April 2014,  we return from Washington, amped with energy and big ideas. Ideas on running our dance workshops and taking time to tailor our Signature class Snap Pop n Rock!  All with great love and pride.

It felt as if I blinked and we were prepping to leave for our first trip to Montenegro in September of 2014.  The time has come and we are on the flight to Montenegro to meet up with the rest of our Next Level Team, or as we started to refer to ourselves The Elements Crew!!!!

We connected with the team and were on our way to Podgorica for a briefing on Tuesday September 9, 2014, to than set up for our very first workshop in Podgorica on the next day Wednesday September 10, 2104, morning we’re scheduled to work with the youths of the Roma, and non Roma community, in the elementary school of Bozidar Vukovic Podgoricanin, with partnering dance studio Niksic-based Matrix Dance Club and NGO Alternative culture.  The students were open and so very excited to be involved with the program. Some of the students never danced, or even heard of “HIP HOP” prior to us being there to educate them on the culture/ history and most importantly the dance movement.


 
Our dance workshops begin and we are in the room with 30 to 40 students a translator and the Embassy State officials… the music is playing and all is good the language barriers are not even an issue they were following us and happy to express themselves thru dance.  Some of the older participants showed to be promising B-Boys and B-Girls that represented with all the elements.

Our time with them was entirely way to short.  On our last day with the students we put together a showcase combining all the elements and it was great fun! Shout Out to Podgorica-Montenegro, we most definitely needed and wanted to spend more time with you.

On to the next part of our trip we are embarking to Bosnia-Herzegovina, now this schedule was crazy from the workshops during the day with Juventa festival, evening workshops with local dance studios and crews, media: radio and television interviews it was insane.  Working with SARTR theater and the dance crews of Next Level Academy in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sarajevo… which has an outstanding population of amazing artist who are constantly on the quest for knowledge, this was and still feels; unreal to me all the history with the dance is all through YouTube… we are the first educators to visit them and give the history of the culture in HIP HOP.  The magic of HIP HOP traveled through YouTube… they copied all that they could dancing, mcing, djing, beatmaking, etc., now that is clearly some sort of power, creativity transcending through the internet.



Don’t sleep America they are super funky and are diligent with their movement. Their hunger shows how serious they are and work at a percentage of 80-95% of full throttle with their learning.

When working on drills with them, it was with an attitude of what else do you educators have for us. We made it a point to challenge them every step of the way. Whenever we asked them to do something it was done with respect a smile and they would complete the task than ask wonderful questions on a daily basis.

Deena and I spent time connecting with them in class giving them the formula of groove, rock, and that bounce that is very necessary when you dance!!  After one of our very many sessions they came to us with sweaty faces needing water with the wow factor look in their faces, simply to ask is this really how you ladies live through your ART on a day to day basis in New York City.  Our answer to them was yes!  Still and all they devoured all the information we brought to them… we rocked with them the entire time of our stay in Sarajevo.


 
Not only was this a very humbling experience, it was an awakening on how fortunate we are to have been raised in the culture not taking any of it for granted. When connecting with their traditions and culture, it’s the same story in a different country or zip code. Focus on school and leave the arts alone! I applaud them all for following their passion and love for the arts!!!

This is a country still healing from the four year Siege of Sarajevo of 1992! I send the prayers of continued healing energy!!  When we weren’t dancing we were vibing on the culture of HIP HOP and what is was like growing up in the South Bronx, such a hungry group it simply was a  pleasure to work and share the knowledge and the love of this Beautiful Culture!


 
To be continued!
Peace and Blessing
Wandee
TEC

Bartership with Tru Essencia Dance and Wellness, inc.

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Bartership
'An equal exchange, swap, trade; Exchange of goods without involving money'

Tru Essencia barters with small businesses, students, clients and community for an exchange of our services of:

*Personal Training
*Nutritional Counseling (including herbs and essential oils)
*Yoga and Stillness
*Hip Hop Dance and Culture

In exchange for services, skills, talents or giving of your time for the support of our dance and wellness company, Tru Essencia.   Reply HERE with your information.
 
Services needed
Web Design
Public Relations
Photographer
Videographer
Graphic Artist
Seamstress
Acupuncture
Reiki
Massage Therapist
Social Media Promotions
Accountant

 Paz Amor Luz

Monthly Dance Scholarships

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Dance Scholarship Students interested in studying with Tru Essencia and are limited on means are eligible for a monthly dance scholarship.  We can exchange the hours of time in class for hours of service to promote and support Tru Essencia Dance and Wellness, inc. which includes helping with social media promos; creating blog or website building and content; assisting in classes; and any other intern type services in exchange for our services that we will solidify before we start our work together.

For example, if we work with you 6hrs 
a month then you work with us for 6hrs 
that month.






Please reply with info about yourself via email HEREWho are are you?  What is your story? Tell us about your journey and why working with us would help you?  What do you know about the Hip Hop Culture?  What do you know about Wellness?  What are your goals? intentions? What skills, talents or services are you offering in exchange for working with us?



Friday, January 3, 2014

10 Ways to Make Your 2014 New Year's Goals Stick

Paz Amor Luz


Do you always start out with good intentions, optimistic that you are starting a New Year only to get discouraged a few weeks in? The New Year has that energy that helps to give us a new boost, a new opportunity to turn a fresh leaf, but many of us find it hard to stick to those goals.

 

  1. Write down your Goals - Whether they are commitments to yourself to do better at something or whether there is something you would like to have or achieve, write it down. The act of writing down your goals makes them very clear and the more clear you can make them to yourself, the more clearly your subconscious will hear it.
  2. Read your Goals out loud - Find a time when you can be alone and read your goals out loud. This has the effect of impressing your desire upon your subconscious. If you can do this daily, it will be all the more powerful.
  3. Dream as big as you dare You are limited only by what you believe you can achieve or by what you believe you can obtain. Make sure you are not limiting yourself by saying, "I couldn't really do that" or "I don't think I could get that."
  4. Always speak positively Even if you want to remove something from your life, make sure you are phrasing it in a positive way. Don't say, "I want to lose weight." Say, " I see myself at the perfect weight, feeling energetic and healthy."
  5. Act like what you want is already here - All that you want to achieve and have is right here waiting for you. I say, "It is on the psychic plane, just waiting to manifest." Talk about it like it is already there for you and that you are now ready for it to happen in your life.
  6. Be open to how it will happen - Don't be close-minded about how you will achieve something or how something will come to you. For instance, if your resolution is to start your own business this year, don't set in stone how you will receive the funding and exactly how it will start. Keep focused on the end goal and allow the Universe to steer you there.
  7. Daydream about your goals - See yourself doing or having the things you would like in a very positive way. The more often you daydream about your goals, the more quickly they will manifest.
  8. Feel deserving - The purpose of life is to experience joy. It is your divine right to have whatever makes you happy. Don't question if you deserve it-you do!
  9. Ask for help - Ask God, the angels, your guides, or whomever you believe in for assistance. We are protected and cared for by Divine energy and we have helpers in spirit just waiting to be asked.
Look for the signs - When you have asked for something, take notice of what new opportunities come along. For example, if you are asked to help someone out but don't really feel like it, perhaps you should do it. Every opportunity may be divinely set up to give you a new outlet that will bring your wish. 

 

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Hip Hop Dance Class & Snacks & Drinks with Tru Essencia


Hip Hop Dance Class & Snacks & Drinks with Tru Essencia

  • 257 W 39th St
    14th Floor
    New YorkNY (map)
    Will post studio no. soon
  • Deena Clemente and Wandee Candelario will teach their signature hip hop class.
    And yes, it will be about the foundation :)
    We'll have some snacks and drinks and lots of fun!
    Admission: $7
    Sign up fast so we get to the minimum of 10 attendees for this event!
    And if you'd like to contribute a class or some other activity, this will be more than welcome!
    Looking forward to it!

http://www.meetup.com/Dancers-Boosting-Their-Careers/events/151971352/

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Pelham Bay Park Yoga Bootcamp Every Monday Afternoon

Join Us for some fun, sweat, connection with community, nature, The Elements, The Directions, Mother Earth and Father Sky!!  Throughout the remaining Summer and Fall 2013!

12 Steps to Healing Self Care



12 Steps in 2012 

1. DAILY MEDITATION - VERY IMPORTANT TO CONNECT ONESELF AND THE PRESENCE OF LIGHT AND DIVINE LOVE DAILY
It was recommended last year but it is now vital. Daily meditation is the fuel of our body and soul. Do it simply: three phases, conscious breathing, body relaxation, the arrival of light. The simpler it is; the easier it will be incorporated in your daily routine.

2. CLEAR INTENT
We cannot continue to live each day as we board a plane and tell the pilot, "take me anywhere you want". We need a map. Every morning, write in your journal four things: the intention of the day, the intention of the month, the intention for the year, and the intention of a lifetime. Might change daily, but you see the “pattern” of the same intent.

3. JOURNALING OF DREAMS
Our dreams are guiding us in the direction of our spiritual growth and helping us evolve. They have always done this, but now it has become much more necessary to pay attention to what they say. Dream, practice recall, record it or if you need to process, share them with others.

4. RADICAL DETACHMENT
Old relationships and personalities of the past are showing up in our field. The purpose NOW is to close all loose ends, detached from that which reflects our old way of being. Release and say goodbye genuinely with farewell letters that include gratitude, forgiveness, and taking responsibility for letting go. You will find that they will ALSO receive a remarkable freeing energy.

5. SOCIAL NETWORKS
Meet with peers, with those who share this philosophy of life. The change will find us together. Participate in events, exhibitions, global meditations, forums ... Stay tuned; be aware. Attend courses and seminars. Generate sacred circles. Participate in ceremony, rituals, and talking circles


6. RITUAL TO LAND
Mother Earth is evolving along with us. In fact, she is the initiator of this movement and the fundamental reason that we are turning toward a higher destiny. It is the ship that carries us through the cosmos. Let's do rituals in the most simple and universal manner by leaving an offering of food and love to her and her creatures, recycling, conserving water, growing our own food, planting herbal gardens, offerings of ceremonial blessings.


7. TIME IN THE WILD
Feeling the sun, even on the terrace, even if it is raining ... make contact with nature at every opportunity you have. Walk instead of taking a taxi, watch the signs of the wind, the billowy clouds, and sit in the grass, hg a tree. Restore and re-energize yourself from their vitality and purity.

8. ART
Express yourself creatively, even when you feel you have no artistic ability. Art is inherent to our spirit, but we have been conditioned to accept only certain creative ways. Paint, model, draw, sing, dance, act. Do it alone or with other people but let the soul speak in your own special “code” what art is.

9. Hold on to YOUR DREAMS
Every soul has a dream, and it is like the North Star: Guiding us!!. Find what makes you happy and keep that course. Permanently give up all the prejudices and limiting beliefs that tell you what is “possible and what is not possible.” When we reach the “enlighten moment”, you will not be truly AUTHENTIC if you have done ONLY what was expected of you. Find your PASSION Now.

10. Karmic cleansing
Our energy fields have been full of “caca” baggage that no longer serves our spiritual growth. In the past, maybe we would have taken years to understand and transmute the remains of karmic experiences. Today, the acceleration of this transformation, the higher vibration, and changes in our DNA has cleansed all the “ole stuff”. Any residuals can be cleaned up by chakra work, sound healing, energy work, Reiki, ceremony, sacred lodges, yoga, and meditating.

11. REST
The higher vibration energies, the cosmic sun flares, the transition to a higher transformation result in you becoming fatigue. The physical material of our bodies is slow to adjust to the dynamics of consciousness. Protect yourself by getting enough rest, drinking more water, eating mindfully, slowing down, and being in the moment. If you can, take a nap every now and then, no matter what time of day.

12. SUPERIOR SERVICE
We are being accompanied by spiritual entities of different colors and frequencies, but with the same great intention: to witness the wonderful moment when a species moves from one dimension to another (yeah! us!). Now is the time to help one another, to have loving connections, to give encouragement and inspiration, to be ONE with each other, and most of all being of “service” to all.

Remember ... Practice, practice, practice!

Many blessings : )

Saturday, September 7, 2013

The Surrender Point by The Daily Love

This is such a great article I had to share.  It's always a pleasure receiving 'The Daily Love' Newsletters everyday.  Please sign up..
Paz Amor Luz,
Tru Essencia Dance and Wellness, Inc.


The Surrender Point is the point at which we try and try and try and nothing we "do" seems to work. Maybe we get so impatient, so fed up, so frustrated that we just want to give up and/or let go. OR perhaps we have been in an addictive pattern and life has gotten so unmanageable that we don't know what to do.
 

The Surrender Point is a time in our lives when we get sick and tired of letting our ego and fears run the show; we don't know what to do and we just want to give up.

 

The Surrender Point isn't just a one-time thing; we can have many Surrender Point moments in a year even. But, I believe there is Grace in Surrender Point moments.

 

The Grace is this...

 

Compared to Uni-versal Wisdom, that is the wisdom of the higher order of The Uni-verse, our fears, insecurities and ego have small minded, unaligned agendas.

 

Unaligned? Yes, we cannot think two thoughts at once. We cannot simultaneously think a thought of love and a thought of fear. And as a wise man once said, "Love is what we're born with, fear is what we learn here."

 

So flow with me on this thought for a moment. When we let thoughts of fear dominate our lives, we step out of Love and are no longer in alignment with our Highest Potential. So, like a drop of water separated from the ocean, we separate unknowingly from the Love that sustains us. As a result, our lives, our passion and our hearts begin to become even more consumed with fear. This cycle continues until we hit a Surrender Point. We hit a Surrender Point because the pain of continuing in our fearful habit is finally worse than the pain of changing, facing ourselves and realigning with Love.

 

When we reach a Surrender Point, it should be celebrated. It means that we have finally let go of a lower and unaligned way of living and given in to a higher order of Life. The wisdom and value in the Surrender Point is that we SURRENDER our fear and ask to be filled and aligned with Love in that moment.

 

We step away from our past habits and addictions that have distracted ourselves from ourselves and instead decide to face our shadow. Not with fear, but with Love.

 

Surrender Points are painful in the moment, but in the long run we will see them as some of the greatest moments of our lives.

 

Are there any habits or addictions that you have that you want to give up? How much longer do you want to subtly suffer knowing that you are participating in an unhealthy and unloving habit?

 

How much more pain do you want to endure before you give it up?

 

Do you want The Uni-verse to bring you a Surrender Point, or can you walk away now?

 

I'm urging us to take a deep look at our lives and see what unhealthy and unloving habits, addictions and thoughts we can let go of. Not because it's so painful, but because we know that in doing so, we will liberate ourselves to live alongside a higher order of things.

 
As always, the action happens over on the BLOG; head on over there and leave a comment on my blog "Why it's awesome if you're ready to give up!" The TDL Community thrives in the comments and it's a GREAT place to get support!

 
Love, 
Mastin

Friday, May 17, 2013

Love Angel Journey: Practice 'Now' Presence

Present 'Now' Awareness   By: Deena 'SnapShot' Clemente

Tru Essencia's Angle Heart Journey's

The last few months there have been many 'Ah Ha' moments with being 'Present'.  What it means is to Accept not Judge, Honor not Criticize and Appreciate not Complain about each moment of your life in the Present moment, not thinking of the past or the future.

This is a concept I have been practicing since watching Eckhart Tolle's teachings on the 'NOW' Presence and what it means.  I was blown away by his teachings because I am ready to hear his messages.  My spirit remembers and knows his words to be true.  All lessons on your journey will come to you when you are ready to receive them.  The past brings events, situations that stimulate emotions; the future brings what you manifest in present moment awareness;  So if all you are doing is thinking about the future how can you create it.

Non-Presence
Have you been in situations where your body is in one place, but your mind is in a million other places?  Not baring witness to all the beauty, magical energy within and around you.

Some examples on how I practice presence:
In the morning I take time before i get out of bed to just 'be' in the moment without thinking of what i need to do for the day, what happened the day before or what I am doing tomorrow.  

I work my breathing techniques to help focus and ground me when the mind takes over with thoughts. We are not our thoughts, we are the awareness of our thoughts.  The watcher in the Movie theater watching your story.  

Practice honoring your spirit by being aware of your spirit... be still, silent, at peace.  It's challenging, but very rewarding. 

I ride the subway with present awareness for everyone and everything around me.  When you read, listen to loud distracting music or play video games all the time you disconnect from your awareness.

Everywhere i walk i am conscious of my surroundings.  I go to parks, by natural water sources and nature more often to connect with the vibration and healing powers of Mother Earth and her grounding healing wisdom.

Before i sleep I am 'still in presence' with cleansing breathing techniques and it's peaceful.  My questions are answered, chakras energized and balanced, leads to restful peaceful sleep.

The Present 'Now' moment is your power source.  Its where you create and manifest.  It's the only certainty we have. Future is only a thought and often taken for granted.  Past has no power over us unless we, as humans with free will and ego, can not let it go and move forward.  That's when we are stuck and trapped in the strength of Ego.

It's a process, a practice that is used to develop connection with source, patience, gentleness for your journey and compassion for the human/spirit experience. 

I use my journal to write about past present and future events. those situations that stimulate emotions, challenges, lessons, observations of practicing presence.

I connect with people and community because i surrender from my Ego's Will to God's Will.   When you are Present in the 'Now' with an open heart awareness it brings magic in the moment.  

I am grateful for every moment I can breath Creators healing Air, Drink and Feel Creators Water, Feel Creators Fire of the Sun or the Fire in my Sole-plexus 3rd Chakra, Walk, Run, Dance on Mother Earth and connect with the source of my Akasha (Spirt).

Paz  Amor  Luz

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Every Thursday Snap, Pop n' Rock Hip Hop Dance Fitness Workshops


Boogie Down Bronx Bootcamps for Summer 2013


LET’S GO South Bronx!!! 
Shed Fat ~ Lose Weight
Tone your Muscles ~ Challenge Yourself
Expect to Sweat ~ Be Prepared to Work
Bring Water, Yoga Mat, Towel, Fitness Gloves
Re-Connect with Your Community and Mother Earth
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Experience PeaceUnityLove and Having Fun
Reserve your Spot!
Hablamos Español

What is Boot Camp
It’s an intense fitness program where you’ll experience a variety of challenging moves that will strengthen, tone and stretch your entire body. Plus, a great total body stretch using Yoga basics and stillness to focus the mind.

Who is Tru Essencia Dance and Wellness?
We are Daughters of NYC bringing affordable health and wellness to our Community.  NYC has given us so much we want to give back.

Who is it for
For the Moms, Dads, Young Adults Baby Boomers that are Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired and need some movement.  HUNGRY to change your patterns and do something NEW!

Winter is hibernation; Spring is Rejuvenation and Creation.  So let’s wake up our Mind, Body, Heart, Soul and Spirit together in Support of each other.

We are looking for those who are ready to move forward on their wellness goals to improve their wellbeing and who are open to connect with Mother Earth and your community.

Where
Bronx, Banana Kelly Park
970 Prospect Ave, Bronx, NY 10459
2 or 5 Train to Prospect Ave
6 Trains to Longwood Ave

Please Note
*All Sessions are 60 minutes.
*Open to ALL Levels

Schedule
Every Wednesday
@6:30pm
Every Sunday @10am

How Much?
$5 per person
Every 10 sessions you participate you gain one FREE Boot~Camp

*Inquire about our Bartership Program

*Everyone Must Register!
Two Formats available Word and PDF

If you do not have access to the Internet stop by before bootcamp to Register in person.

EVENTS
 Boot ~ Camp for Kids
FREE Yoga and Meditation

For more info on our Wellness Services
www.SnapPopnRock.com or send us an email

Paz Amor Luz
Organic Hip Hop Style
For Wellness
Deena ‘SnapShot’ Clemente
Wandee ‘WandeePop’Candelario