Bhavana refers to a devotional place, and in the practice of Bhakti yoga and sacred sound we collectively cultivate that space as we gather our voices and hearts into presence and love. This two day immersion will be a journey into that devotional landscape as we explore the practice of Kirtan through movement, felt sense philosophy, somatic practices, voice activation, guest workshops and community Kirtan.
Paula and Rebecca will share their decades of experience through a rich variety of practices all aimed at supporting our practice and understanding of Bhakti practices as pathways to presence. We will enquire into this multi faceted practice through exploring:
The philosophical context of Kirtan as a practice of Bhakti yoga
Extended Sadhana: Somatic flow yoga practices to bring awareness and freedom to vocal expression
Voice activation through awareness and movement
Authentic Expression & Embryology of the voice
Stories of the Deities: Chai & Chat under the willow tree
Intuitive Rhythm workshop with master drummer, Baltazar Molina
Restorative practices with soundscapes for integration and deep rest
Full band of Bhakti musicians for Kirtan with Rebecca Hajek, Paula Andreewitch, Jack Weaver, Jessica Weaver and Baltazar Molina
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE
Saturday 21st
10 - 1 MORNING SADHANA: PHILOSOPHY, MOVEMENT, MANTRAS
1 - 2 NOURISHING INDIAN LUNCH
2 - 3 CHAI & STORIES UNDER THE WILLOW TREE
3 - 4 VOICE ACTIVATION WORKSHOP
4.30 - 6 RESTORATIVE PRACTICE & MANTRAS
Sunday 22nd
10 - 1 MORNING SADHANA: PHILOSOPHY, MOVEMENT, MANTRAS
1 - 2 NOURISHING INDIAN LUNCH
2 - 3 CHAI & STORIES UNDER THE WILLOW TREE
3-4.30 INTUITIVE RHYTHM WITH BALTAZAR MOLINA
5 COMMUNITY FEAST
6 - 8 KIRTAN WITH THE WHOLE BHAKTI BAND & WIDER COMMUNITY
LOCATION
The Shanti Space, Portugal (about 30 minutes from Lisbon airport, and 15 minutes from sweet surf town, Ericeira)
The Shanti Space is a beautiful sanctuary nestled into a valley in the lush lands of Portugal, within close proximity to Lisbon and nearby surf town, Ericeira. This immersion is a day time retreat, therefore if you are visiting from out of town it’s best to book accommodation in Ericeira, and we will do our best to connect you with buddies for lift shares. Taxis are also easily available.
INVESTMENT
300 Euros
Includes tuition for two full days, lunch & snack on Saturday, and Lunch & Dinner on Sunday
Does not include accommodation
