Michael Ravenwood Speaks at Google's Los Angeles HQ
Michael Ravenwood did a Talks at Google presentation at their headquarters in Los Angeles, & it’s been globally launched on their YouTube channel. In it, he shares the origin story of his performing arts company SkyFire Arts & the intention behind the creation of his storytelling cirque shows. Beginning with the remarkable coincidence which launched the project over 15 years ago, the talk proceeds to explain how challenging and rewarding it’s been to create an entertainment company in which the performers dance with real, high voltage electricity. Throughout the presentation is a discussion of how Nikola Tesla, Quantum Physics, Comparative mythology & SkyFire Arts all play into the realization of a new cultural paradigm.
About Michael
Michael Ravenwood was born in Tokyo, Japan & began studying martial arts & meditation over 35 years ago. More than 25 years ago, he acquired an honors degree in psychology while taking courses in quantum physics, mind-body medicine & global wisdom traditions. Over 15 years ago, Michael blended his passions for writing, storytelling, martial arts & dance to create an innovative style of fire performance.
Since then, he has become an international cirque performer, event producer, business owner, speaker & empowerment coach. As CEO & creative director of his performing arts company SkyFire Arts, Michael handles business, designs shows & writes poetic pieces that convey life affirming inspiration with pointed humor. As one of its lead performers, he wears a high voltage protective suit to wield 10 foot arcs of electricity from a massive Tesla coil.
He has been teaching the art of personal empowerment & fire dance at festivals, cirque schools, dance studios, & privately for over 15 years. He completed a 10 day silent meditation retreat in which he sat in focused concentration for 10 hours a day, & offered an hour-long Talks at Google presentation at their LA HQ.
Michael is a certified firewalking instructor & qualified to guide students through a variety of breakthrough mindset exercises. He is also the only person in history to lead an empowerment workshop in which the participants had the climactic experience of wearing an HV suit & throwing real lightning. Michael’s lifelong commitment is embodied in SkyFire Arts Mission: To empower people to realize their potential and protect the planet through flow arts & science.
Teaching Experience
Lightning Wielding Immersion- Infinite Energy Workshop- San Diego, CA
The Power Within Double Staff- Infinite Energy Workshop- San Diego, CA
Flow Arts: Embody The Power Within- Trilogy Sanctuary- La Jolla, CA
The Power Within- SkyFire Academy Workshops- Encinitas, CA
Staff, Sword & Art of Flow Workshops- Lucidity Festival Presentation – Santa Barbara, CA
Art of Flow- SkyFire Academy Workshops- Encinitas, CA
Freedom of Forgiveness – EleMENtal Balance – Virtual Event
Art of Flow: Rituals of Excellence- Fire Garden Private Event- San Diego, CA
Art of Flow: Foundations- So Cal Flow Fest’s “Visualize”- Virtual Event
Light Born of Shadow – EdenWorld ReImagine Presentation – Virtual Event
Art of Flow – Virtually Lucid Live Festival Experience Workshop – Virtual Event
SkyFire Arts Academy Phase 1 – Orpheus Park Workshop- Encinitas, CA
SkyFire Arts Academy Phase 1 – Station Colab Learning Institute Workshop Series – Carlsbad, CA
SkyFire Arts: Science Meets Magic – Talks at Google Presentation – Google’s LA HQ – Venice, CA
SkyFire Sword Performance – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
Science of the Sublime – Community Speaker Series Presentation – Encinitas, CA
SkyFire Arts Academy Art of Flow – EVE Encinitas Workshop Series – Encinitas, CA
SkyFire Arts Academy Intro – EVE Encinitas Workshop – Encinitas, CA
SkyFire Arts Academy Intro – Station Colab Learning Institute Workshop – Carlsbad, CA
SkyFire Arts Academy Intro – Veteran’s Memorial Park Workshop – Los Angeles, CA
Alchemy of Flow -Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
SkyFire Sword Performance – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
Science of the Sublime – Lucidity Festival Presentation – Santa Barbara, CA
SkyFire Sword Performance – IgNight Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
SkyFire Double Sword Performance – IgNight Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
The Eternal Champion – IgNight Flow Arts Conference Presentation – Joshua Tree, CA
Science of the Sublime – YOUtopia Festival Presentation – Pauma Valley, CA
Ecstatic Flow Arts – YOUtopia Festival Workshop – Pauma Valley, CA
Science of the Sublime – Pyrotrainia Empowerment Retreat Presentation – Vista, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Pyrotrainia Empowerment Retreat Workshop – Vista, CA
Embodiment of a Modern Mystic – Community Speaker Series Presentation – Encinitas, CA
Ecstatic Flow Arts – Lucid University 3 day Workshop Immersion – Santa Barbara, CA
Jedi Training – Ignight Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Ignight Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
Jedi Training – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Pyrotrainia Empowerment Retreat Workshop – Vista, CA
SkyFire Arts Staff Meditation – Aerial Revolution Cirque Academy Workshop Series – San Diego, CA
SkyFire Arts Staff Meditation – Emerald Village Flow Dojo Workshop Series – Vista, CA
SkyFire Arts Staff Meditation – Yoga Journal Conference Workshop – San Diego, CA
Jedi Training – Ignight Flow Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Ignight Flow Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
Jedi Training – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
SkyFire Arts Poi, Sword & Staff Meditation – SkyFire Arts Dojo Workshop Series – Los Angeles, CA
SkyFire Arts: Ecological Cirque Theatre – MindshareLA Junto Presentation – Los Angeles, CA
Poi, Sword & Staff Meditation – Spirits Fire Gatherings Workshop Series – Dockweiler Beach, CA
Jedi Training – Ignight Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Ignight Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
SkyFire Arts: Ecological Cirque Theatre – Lightning in a Bottle Festival Presentation – Temecula, CA
SkyFire Arts Staff Meditation – Lightning in a Bottle Festival Workshop – Temecula, CA
Jedi Training – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
Jedi Training – Ignight Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Ignight Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Joshua Tree, CA
Jedi Training – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Lucidity Festival Workshop – Santa Barbara, CA
Staff Meditation – Flow Temple Workshop Series @ International Dance Academy – Hollywood, CA
Jedi Training – Elevate Films NYE Jedi Retreat Workshop – Ojai, CA
SkyFire Arts Sword Performance – Fire Drums Flow Arts Conference Workshop – Santa Cruz, CA
Kapalabhati Pranayama Breathwork – Workshop @ Lightning in a Bottle Festival – Santa Barbara, CA
Kapalabhati Pranayama Breathwork – Workshop @ Palais de Tokyo – Paris, France