MANASKA RETREATS - MONTBRUN BOCAGE, SOUTH OF TOULOUSE, FranceDAY OF SONG & DANCE
30 March, 2019 MANTRA, MELODY & MOVEMENT 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 day workshop. 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 the day, 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. Throughout the day the singing and dancing will be accompanied by live music. Cost: On the door prices: 30 EUR for the full day (10am-6pm) Saturday morning only (10am-1pm): 20 EUR Saturday afternoon only (3pm-6pm): 20 EUR Special online booking price for the full day: 25 EUR. To register your place please either contact Bettina by email below OR please make an online booking by clicking the button 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). Address: MANASKA RETREATS, 31310 COURBÈRE, MONTBRUN BOCAGE, FRANCE. TEL +33 (0)5 61 98 92 64
Directions: From Montbrun-Bocage take the D74 road towards Mérigon, taking the turn after 4.0km towards Courbère where Manaska Retreats is located. Total distance from Montbrun-Bocage is 6km and the Google Map above shows the exact location. Times: Starts Saturday 30th March at 10h00, ends 18h00. External Website: Manaska Retreats Languages: English, French Food: For food on Saturday we will share each other's food for lunch - please bring a couple of dishes to contribute to the table. Details: Participation for the whole day 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 the morning or afternoon. Registration and questions: Bettina Email: tanznomadin AT web.de |
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