Contact Improvisation, Contemplative Practices in Nature, and Embodied Poetry.
Where: Chiang Dao, Thailand
When: 1-11 October 2024
Deadline for applications: 28 September, 2024
To begin with the act of giving is an invitation to craft spaciousness for new beginnings, and the gifts of our inherent generosity towards oneself, others, and the space between us. To reverse the cycles of not giving that stop us from giving ourselves away as an offering to this world. To fall intimately within, rediscovering the genius in us that knows directly and lives in the shared space. To discover or deepen the soul’s artistry of asking beautiful and challenging questions, and being vulnerable and available to listen whole-bodily. To access and cultivate a greater support by unifying with the forces of nature and moving towards life together.
In this 11 days retreat we will be exploring principles of Contact Improvisation and Aikido (Japanese non-violent martial art), and will be writing and sharing poetry, studying poems of Mary Oliver & Hafez, making rituals and improvised performances.
Half of our practices will take place in nature and sometimes during the rain. As well there will be days when we hike in the forest, be with the river and hot spring. Giving space for direct experience, witnessing and contemplation.
It will be helpful to approach this retreat as a pilgrimage; tuning to moving through occurring challenging circumstances, which are inseparable and potentially insightful part of the process, and supporting each other. We will be working intensely for 6 – 10 hours per day, beginning from early morning. Be ready to practice in physical contact in nature, sometimes in the rain. We will share 2 vegetarian meals together each day.
Full commitment and punctual attendance are required for each session. The group size will be approx. 25 people.
The program will take place at the Youth Camp in Chiang Dao. The open-air dance space is situated under the Doi Luang Mountain beside a small stream, surrounded by green fields and protected UNESCO forest. The venue is a 10-minute walk from a natural hot spring on the river.
How to apply:
Application form: https://forms.gle/1WVPq71oJ7pn6TD38
We are curious to hear about your motivation for joining. It’s important you are attuned to the proposition and its requirements; that you are ready to go through this 11 day process.
Places are limited, each application will be reviewed and if accepted you will receive a confirmation within 10 days.
Scholarship Application:
https://forms.gle/woHfx7cLDn1Q5umq5
Costs for participants:
CONTRIBUTION: (includes meals, accommodation not included): 24000 THB – Support price – support scholarship (those who cannot afford to pay the low income price) / 18000 THB – Regular price (10 places available) / 14000 THB – Low income price (8 places available) / There are 4 places for partial/full scholarships, see scholarship application form
Contact details:
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