RIZE UP Yoga, Dance & Drumming Retreat - FULLY BOOKED

RIZE UP Yoga, Dance & Drumming Retreat 27th of July - 1st of August 2020 Chateau de Promenois, 21230 Jouey RIZE UP is a special gathering where we will meet in a beautiful place surrounded by nature & enjoy a daily yoga, dance & drum practice. This retreat is all about re-connecting to yourself, nature & each other. Each day is dedicated to a specific element (earth, water, fire, air & ether) to allow our body, mind & spirit to come into harmony. Nourishing healthy food will support your body to feel balanced, grounded & energized. This retreat suits single travellers, couples & families. There are no movement or drum skills needed; everyone is welcome. If you are an experienced yogi/ni, dancer or musician we are excited to help you rise & evolve to the next level. "ONE PEOPLE - ONE RIDDIM - ONE LOVE" NATURE is where we reCONNECT to mother EARTH & receive insight & blessings on our path. This retreat is in a beautiful place in nature where you have lots of time & space to enjoy the surrounding & simply relax. YOGA is an ancient movement practice which harmonises the body, mind & spirit. Dion & Jelena are trained in different yoga styles & today share a Chinese medicine influenced yoga practice which supports the organs & meridians. DANCE Jelena will be inspiring you into fun and free expression through dance & you will explore different styles & journey’s as: Ragga, Ecstatic Dance, Chakra Dance & Contemporary Dance. DRUMS With Dions drumming you will be guided to drop into your own internal rhythm centre & learn different beats. From slow and meditative, to wild and ecstatic, we’ll be connecting to our rhythm from the inside-out and having lots of fun! FOOD During the week you will be enjoying delicious organic vegetarian food prepared with love to nourish our body & hearts. PRIVATE SESSIONS MASSAGE will be offered by Dion who is a trained massage therapist. EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS will be offered by Jelena who is a trained energy healer & therapist. YOGA THERAPY will be offered by Jelena who is a trained yoga therapist. DION (Australia) is a born rhythm keeper and has spent many years drumming his way around the planet and diving deep into the many cultural rhythms of the world, and Mother Earth herself. Whether it’s a rocking festival stage, ceremony, chanting circle or yoga class you’re bound to find him holding down the heart beat, intuitively creating a grounded anchoring rhythm for musicians, dancers and movers to fly high! Also an experienced body worker and yoga teacher, the way the human body responds to, and moves with rhythm is a life long fascination and inspiration. JELENA (Switzerland/Jamaica) landed into this world dancing. After many years exploring the realms of professional dance, choreography and teaching a variety of styles it is her greatest joy to guide people into deeper connection to their body and heart to witness expression of truth. Previously a dance/yoga studio owner her company Dance Away now shares Dance as Medicine all over the world in the form of ceremony, ecstatic dance, workshops and elemental dance/yoga retreats. TOGETHER Dion and Jelena combine their talents and love to share and inspire with movement and music. Exploring the ancient primal relationship of the Drummer and Dancer their classes, workshops and retreats are a joyful connecting experience of self exploration, open expression and body awareness. Also both yoga teachers their teachings always include an elemental focus, connecting with the rhythm and seasons of the earth in order to connect deeper within ourselves, and each other. WHAT'S INCLUDED * 5,5 hours of yoga, dance, drumming & connection circles daily * 5 nights accomodation in a beautiful castle * healthy fresh organic vegetarian food & all drinks are included in the retreat * Cacao Ceremony * pool right in front of the castle * excursion to a natural lake with pick-nick POSSIBLE DAILY SCHEDULE * 8.00 - 9.30 am Yoga Flow (connecting to the Elements) * 09.30 am Breakfast * 10.30 am Free Time / Massage / Private Sessions * 12.30 pm Light Lunch * 02.00 pm Free Time / Massage / Private Sessions * 03.15 pm Afternoon Snack * 3.45 - 4.45 pm Drum Circle * 5.00 - 6.30 pm Dance (Roots Ragga, Free Dancing, Activating Chakra Dance,...) * 07.15 pm Dinner 8.30 - 10.00 pm Evening Program (Sharing Circle, Massage, Fire Ceremony, Cacao Ceremony, Meditation, Star Gazing,..)​ PRICES EARLY BIRDS: !!Early Bird - Sign up before end of May 2020!! Student Price: € 999.- * 4-Bed Room (Single Beds): € 1111.- * Double Room (Twin or Double Bed): € 1’222.- Single Room: € 1’333.- NORMAL PRICES: !!Normal Price - Sign up after the 1st June!! Student Price: € 1111.- * 4-Bed Room (Single Beds): € 1’222.- * Double Room (Twin or Double Bed): € 1’333.- Single Room: € 1’444.- Do you want to join us on this special retreat? Any questions? Write us an email on: [email protected] With joy & love Dion & Jelena PS. For our Swiss friends; the castle is a 3 hour drive from Basel!,-)