Nid de Pèlerins - Pilgrims' Nest, near Villardebelle, FranceRESIDENTIAL DANCE WEEKEND
20 – 21 May, 2017 Description: LIGHT OF THE BELOVED Mantra, melody and movement - what could be more beautiful than human beings expressing the living quality of life through singing and dancing together? There are some things in life so precious, so unspeakably beautiful that to touch upon them is to be changed forever. This sublime form of sacred dance known as Dances of Universal Peace traces its origins back to Sufism and India. Sufism is an ancient but living path of the heart and as we sing and dance with sacred phrases from different spiritual traditions we find that by some mysterious process a healing energy gathers in the body. In response to this life-energy our hearts are felt to open and the normal mischief of the mind is seen to subside. This can become especially apparent over the course of a weekend. There are many practices and paths that serve to open the heart and silence the mind, but few of these are as accessible, joyful and immediate as these dances. The dance movements - some of which have been used in spiritual body practices for millennia - are always simple, and most of the sacred phrases we will sing are no more than four or five words long. During this weekend, we will move to and chant sacred phrases from several of the world’s spiritual traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism and of course Sufism. We will explore some of the words of Jesus, in his native language, Aramaic. We will sometimes work with harmonies and also practice some sitting and walking meditations. Sufism has a long tradition of touching upon ecstatic states through shared practice with song and dance and there will be an evening devoted solely to this practice. Throughout the weekend the singing and dancing will be accompanied by live music. Glen is from England and his spiritual background is in Advaita Vedanta and Sufism. The dances have been alive in him for 18 years and he is invited to give workshops & retreats in 11 countries in 2017. Cost: 65 EUR for the whole weekend Saturday only: 40 EUR Sunday only: 35 EUR Book online by clicking the button below. Special online group booking discounts also available – please see below. Book to Secure Your Place
Please click the Paypal button below (it is not necessary to have a Paypal account in order to make a payment). When booking the 2 person option, please indicate the name of the second person during the booking process in order to complete registration for that person. Accommodation and Food: Accommodation is in the large hall and in tents. Please bring a mat and sleeping bag. If you would prefer to sleep outside, we have some tents or you could bring your own tent. No problem if you wish to turn up on Friday evening already and/or stay Sunday night as well. The overnight accommodation is available at 10 EUR per night with own sleeping bag. Optional: sheets 2 EUR. This can be paid in person in cash during the weekend. For food on Saturday we will share each other's food for lunch and dinner -- please bring a couple of dishes to contribute to the table. For food on Sunday, the Pilgrims' Nest will provide breakfast and lunch, cost 10 EUR total. This is optional and you may bring your own food on Sunday if you wish. Details: Participation for the whole weekend is preferred as this helps to build and maintain the energy of the sacred singing and dancing, but it is also possible to attend just one of the days. Priority will be given to those booking for the whole weekend. Address: Nid de Pèlerins - Pilgrims' Nest, Labit, 11580 Villardebelle, France. This is 22km east of Limoux and 35km southeast of Carcassonne. Travel: The Pilgrims' Nest is situated right at km marker 22 on the D129 road between the villages of Villardebelle and Bouisse. Coming from Limoux you just have to look for the D129 road direction Saint Polycarpe, which starts just south of town at the east side of the river Aude. Always stick to this D129 road, through the village of Saint Polycarpe and past the villages of Buc and Villardebelle until you hit km marker 22. This is 3,5km past the village of Villardebelle. You can't miss it, there's only one house with a tall reed fence and a sign at the gate: 'Nid de Pèlerins - Pilgrims' Nest". People without their own means of transport can always get to Limoux by train but then need to have arranged something in advance to be picked up. For this please contact Eddy at the Pilgrims' Nest to see how this can eventually be worked out. Times: Starts Saturday 20th May at 10h00, ends Sunday 21st May around 16h00. Saturday sessions 10h00-13h00, 15h30-17h30, 19h00-21h00. Sunday sessions 10h00-13h00 and 14h30-16h00. Breaks for tea and mealtimes. External Website: Pilgrims' Nest Languages: English, Dutch, French Registration and questions: Eddy Please book early so that we can know numbers and arrange shopping and planning of food!! When booking please mention your sleeping arrangement preference (because places might be limited)! Email: [email protected] Tel: 0033 681250002 (mobile) |
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