WORKSHOPS: See Rituals link as well.

• Embody Your Inner Serpent - Coed - Connecting to your subconscious wisdom - 3-8 hrs.
• Snake Wisdom Mythology - Coed - Reclaiming & reframing archetypal images of snake - 3-8 hrs.
• Serpent Meditation - Coed - Silent mindfulness - 3 hrs.
• Dream Healing with Snakes - Coed - Overnight dream journey with snakes - 12 hrs.
• Labyrinth Ceremony - Coed - Journey in the labyrinth - 3-5 hrs.
• Rites of Passage - Women, all ages, all diversities - Co-creation of a ritual with snakes - 3-8 hrs.
• Triple Goddess Spiral Ceremony - Women, all ages, all diversities - Embodiment of the life phases - 4-8 hrs.
• Meet Medusa - Women, all ages, all diversities - Transform anger into regenerative action - 3-8 hrs.
• Snakes Alive! - Shed Your Fears & Say Yes to Life - Coed - Personal transformation and empowerment - two 8 hr days
• Contact Dance with Serpents - Coed - Solo and group dance with snakes - 3-5 hrs.
• Serpent and Moon Temple Belly Dance - For Women of all ages, all sizes, all diversities. - Snake Dance Instructional - 3-5 hrs.

Flexible Pricing Structure below.

WORKSHOP FORMATS: All of my workshops involve hands-on experience with my snakes to varying degrees determined by time and amount of participants. I bring between 3-6 very gentle natured "red tail" boa constrictors snakes. I preface each of the workshops with a snake orientation, responding to as many questions and concerns as possible. For more individual workshop content, please contact Serpentessa or call: 845-417-8438 for available video and written materials.

WORKSHOP LENGTH & ATTENDANCE: People generally want more, not less physical time with the snakes. A general ratio regarding time would be 3-4 attendees and snakes to 1 hour. 3-5 hr wkshp = 12 attendees / 5-12 hr wkshp = 24 attendees. In-depth workshops are limited to a maximum of 24 participants.

SPACE: A pleasant, open yoga or dance space is best suited for the snakes. Home studios may be applicable. Outdoor space pending season & weather.

VALUE PROPOSITION: Physical interspecies communication with snakes is a rare and unforgettable experience.
Cognitive results can be and are not limited to:

• transforming fears into power
• shedding old patterns and emotions
• overcoming a fear of snakes
• discovering hidden insights
• transmutation of pathology to vision
• envisioning new possibilities
• establishing self responsibility and affirmative action

Subconscious benefits can be and are not limited to:

• being in the power of the present moment
• awakening of intuitive wisdom
• activation of archetypal energies
• kundalini rising
• receptive to life-death-rebirth cycles
• acceptance of paradox

PRICING STRUCTURE: Built into my pricing is:
~ sponsor profit
~ affordable pricing for workshop attendees
~ an investment in future workshops
~ the needs of my Snakes which results in a limited amount of attendees

My hourly wage is $100 with a negotiable donation of time per workshop plus .485 cents per mile beyond the first hour of travel each way. Hotel, airfare, food pending where applicable.
For any profit generated beyond my hourly wage and after expenses and sponsor payment, I ask that proceeds be split 50/50 with the sponsor and Serpentessa.

Serpentessa Sample Fee Schedule :

Profit Share Over Established Teacher and Sponsor Fees:

In this example, expenses were estimated high. To establish Registration prices, please remember there is a limited amount of attendees per workshop which is why I am willing to donate time. Sponsor fees, expenses and # of attendees need to be estimated prior to our negotiation of my donated fee.

Any Serpentessa performance fees to be negotiated separately. See Performance page for options and pricing.

SUGGESTED WORKSHOP PRICES: $60 for a 3 hour workshop with a cap of 12 in attendance. $100 or more for 5-8 hour workshops with a cap of 24 in attendance. Please call Serpentessa or call: 845-417-8438 to discuss 12 hr & 2 day workshops.

MY PHILOSOPHY: I am an avid and committed snake priestess, aware that re-birthing the ancient serpent wisdom back into today's world is an esoteric and experiential field. Over the last 15 years I have been setting precedents resulting in many verbal and written testimonies from participants who have experienced the value in their lives. Several of these are included on my companion Dvd, Belly Dance With Snakes: Embody Your Inner Serpent. Please also check my Press page for Testimonies, Reviews and Articles.

To customize to your best advantage, please email serpentessa@templebellydance.com or call 845-417-8438.

For current workshop dates, locations and prices, please check the calendar: Serpentessa’s Calendar of Events

- Serpentessa