January with Sofiah
‘Dancing from Stillness’ with Sofiah Thom & guests
a weekend retreat accessing the beauty of stillness & moving from within
January 15th - 17th 2009
(Directly offered after the Manifesto Gathering in Mal Pais, see below)
Access the Divine Within through myriad mediums of self expression,
all accompanied with live musicians.
Through Bamboo Yoga, Acro-Yoga, Authentic movement, free writing, drawing, and meditation we will learn to access the stillness, divinity and unconscious from deep within.
With all that is going on in the world…we must give ourselves the chance to stop, pause and listen to our inner wisdom, allowing ourselves to simply Be and move from within.
“What is it to truly move through the world from a place of quiet and place of surrender?”
Learn how to find ease in the ambiguity, waiting to be moved or guided from within.
Slow down, breathe, connect with the beauty of Costa Rica and the beauty of your own inner landscape. Explore the dance between stillness & motion, inner & outer, masculine & feminine. How do these dualities play out in your lives and how would you like them to co: exist?
Self-Portrait…accessing the unconcious and conscious self through visual art
Schedule:
Thursday January 15th 4 p.m -7 , Opening circle followed by Acro-yoga lead by Hitch.
Friday January 16th 10 a.m - 1 p.m, Contemplative Dance practice, a guided journey into our inner landscape through meditation, solo movement practice and contemplative dance practice…..this will be practiced with live music, in silence..practicing the power of non-verbal expression
Lunch included….sandwiches/salads and smoothies.
3-5 What arose from the silence and stillness? We will integrate through movement, writing and a creation of a self- portrait
Saturday: 10 a.m - 1 Discover the power of expressive healing arts!
Bamboo yoga and Essential Play, Sofiah will guide you through different exercises in movement & yoga, writing and drawing.
Lunch included….sandwiches/salads and smoothies.
We will take our lunch with us to our next location in nature!
3- 5 Dancing in Nature….A waterfall trip or beach expedition….a surprise!
Saturday night…Celebration and performance night
Price:
$175 for 13 hours of workshop time plus 2 yummy healthy lunches and a celebration performance night
Scholarships or Discounts may be available
Accommodation:
There are many options of places to stay in the area, from camping for $7 a night and rooms with private bath for $45 - $75
This retreat will be held the week after the Manifesto Gathering in Mal Pais
Come to both! Manifesto is a chance for people/ artists to come together and Be and share in Paradise together! I will be helping to set up the performance stage/altar for dj’s and performing artists on the night of the full moon party.
Flow from manifesto into ‘Dancing from Stillness’ here at Bamboo…a sanctuary for living artfully.
Please email Sofiah for more info or to register
sofiah@bamboodancer.com