I first did Secret Sunrise in 2016 at 1 Fox Street, in the shadow of the old John Vorster Square prison in JHB CBD, dressed in PJ’s and onesies. I was struck by the contrast of the playfulness of the PJ’s and “wake up routine” inspired fun and the finale with all of us facing the old prison and sending our light, love and healing to the prison and the justice system in our land.
I get to dance like a chicken before breakfast, growl at strangers without backlash, build vehicles out of sound effects and wild gestures and be able to truly believe I am Wonderwoman, without anyone questioning my sanity. Some call this madness, some call this magic, I call it Secret Sunrise: Because you can't chose your family, but you can chose your tribe.
I am a dynamic figure, often seen scaling walls and crushing ice. I have been known for my Slavic accent so if you hear something unusual- yes that’s me. I have no idea how to dance that’s why I joined secret sunrise back in 2017 , and you know what ... I’m just as bad... but it doesn’t matter because I still have so much joy being part of this global community!
Charlie is a multidisciplinary human - an extreme athlete, mixed martial artist and personal development coach with a passion for movement; creativity and personal development; Charlie has been instructing for Secret Sunrise since 2017 and has recently become involved in operations and is dedicated to assisting in the growth and expansion of the Secret Sunrise brand.
Secret Sunrise has given me incredible inspiration to freedom of being me! Special dancing meditation, allowing my soul to restore and rejuvenate making my life sparkle with joyful abundance!
Wishing all an abundant day with gratitude and blessings.
I am a young-at-heart, crazy person with a passion for connecting with people of all age groups. I find the Secret Sunrise movement a way to do just that while utilizing my magical energy healing skills to touch hearts through music, movement and meditation.
I have found that the Secret Sunrise movement provides a space for communities to be built and for people to connect. I was drawn to the movement’s fundamental free-spirit and have always found dance to be a clever medium of expression and a fine way to get us out of our shells. Secret Sunrise is an invitation for us to connect on a deeper level and to wake up to our innate freedom.
Let's get this clear from the start - Mika Stefano is not a morning person, but if there's an excuse to dress up and dance like an extra in a Britney Spears music video, then he will wake up at 4am to "Hit Me Baby One More Time." A qualified fitness trainer, host and teacher of various outdoor sessions together with Biogen, Planet Fitness, Fitness Magazine and FIBO, he makes for a perfect Secret Sunrise facilitator.
Josh jumped aboard the Secret Sunrise team early on, and has gone from leading sunrise sessions to training our new generation of instructors. With his vast experience as a group coach and facilitator, yogi and teacher, Josh brings calmness, peace and deep connection to the sessions that he leads.
Movement is life, so DANCE….
“When you walk to the edge of all the light you have and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for you to stand upon or you will be taught to fly.”