Mauna - Movement and Silence Retreat in Himachal

Mauna Movement and Silence Retreat We invite you for a 14-day retreat that invites participants to explore and contemplate the subtle power of the self through movement and silence. Placed in the quiet nature of the Himalayan Mountains, the retreat will be focused around the practices of Contact Improvisation, authentic movement, dance improvisation, breath work, yoga and meditation to guide the process of connecting to the presence of oneself. The retreat will consist of two parts: Part 1: The Body Within, from 1st to 6th May, is dedicated to unlocking the movement potential of our bodies through different solo, partner, and group movement exploration. This part will not be in silence as it will provide time to arrive into the shared space of exploration. Part 2: Silence, from 8th to 14th May, will incorporate investigation from Part 1 and develop it through solo, duet, and group improvisation. The whole time will be spent in silence. This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of age and previous movement training. Join us to experience a unique space of self-inquiry through movement and silence and to unlock the full potential of expressing yourself. DATES: 1st-14th May 2023 LOCATION: The retreat will be held in Moksha in the Mountains Residency & Retreat Centre in Kareri, Himachal Pradesh. Kareri village is located in the heart of the Himalayas surrounded by the unmatched beauty of rolling hills, lush forests, and stunning views. ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation will be provided in shared dorms located in a walking distance from the studio. FOOD: Holistic, healthy food will be designed for the retreat by our chef to ensure the nourishing of the body. Breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner will be provided. SCHEDULE: 08:30 am-09:30 am – Morning practice 09:30 am-10:30 am – Breakfast 10:30 am-01:00 pm – First session 01:00 pm-03:30 pm – Lunch Break 03:30 pm-06:30 pm – Second session 06:30 pm-08:00 pm – Dinner 08:00 pm-09:30 pm – Jam/open space PRICE: Early Bird (until 2nd April): 40,000 INR Retreat Fee: 60,000 INR (Food and Accommodation inclusive) REGISTER YOUR INTEREST: https://forms.gle/2nHCJPqLy1N3aBqt7 INFORMATION: E-mail: [email protected] WA: +919503078357 *Contact Improvisation, the foundation of the retreat, is a movement art form that provides an open framework for investigation of many different dimensions of dancing together. Rooted in the physics of movement, it builds one's resilience to accept unexpected situations and the agency to respond to the changing moment and the environment. Contact Improvisation encompasses the range of movement from a highly energetic practice that involves acrobatic and daring maneuvers to a slow and meditative dance.