Join us to the far north of Israel, in the Golan Heights, to change atmosphere, experience a glorious and peaceful scenery, and dedicate a weekend to opening the heart.
About the workshop
Opening the heart is so simple but not always easy. In our hectic daily routine, under pressures and with all the baggage we carry with us for years, the area of the heart (anatomical, emotional, and of the consciousness) is being compressed.
When we take some distance from the routine and our auto-pilot, and dedicate ourselves to exploration, release, and expansion, we are able to taste the delicate flavour of the infinite dimension that is in everything. Inspiration arizes within us in such a way that can support our daily activity once we return home.
During this weekend we will access the heart through Yoga poses, mantra chanting, nature meditation and contemplation, and Satsangs (spiritual discussions).
- We’ll dive into the secondary series of the Ashtanga method, we’ll learn to bend our backs without compressing the spine, open and strengthen our shoulders girdle, and allow for energy to flow to the limitless space of the heart.
- We’ll chant mantras to release the binds of the mind and connect directly to our hearts.
- We’ll explore and experience our true nature through dialogues and meditation.
In between, we’ll be together and apart, in this magical nature reserve and peaceful settlement. We’ll eat great vegan food and simply enjoy.
When
Thursday, March 22 at 13:00, until Saturday, March 24 at 16:00.
Where
Odem settlement (Moshav) – located at the north of the Golan Heights, within a natural reserve and 1100 meters above sea level.
Accomodation is in shared rooms at the Golan Heights Hostel.
Practice takes place at Hila Monchas’ Yurt – Mama Yurta.
Cost
Shared room accomodation – 1080 ILS*
Cost includes: workshop content, accomodation, 5 gourmet vegan meals, hot beverages and some surprises too.
*Early birds registration fee until February 11, 2018. As of February 12 price goes up by 120 ILS.
**If you’re interested in private accomodations, it is possible to rent cottage from those available in Odem (cost is in addition to retreat cost). For more details, contact Alit.
Registration
To register, contact Alit at 0546377444, [email protected], or at the studio, and pass a downpayment of 500 ILS.
The workshop is limited to 20 participants, so it is recommended that you register asap.
Planned Schedule
Thursday
13:00 Arrival
14:00 Meditative walk
15:00 Dynamic practice
17:00 SATSANG *
18:30 Dinner
20:30 Yin practice
Friday
05:30 Meditative walk in sunrize
07:00 Dynamic practice
09:30 Breakfast
10:30 SATSANG and nature meditation at Odem Forest
13:00-15:00 Light food and free time
15:00 Practice – Partner work
17:00 Kirtan – Mantra chanting
19:00 Dinner
20:00 TBD
Saturday
07:00 Meditation and dynamic practice
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 SATSANG
12:30 Light meal
13:30 Touch/sound healing
15:00 Summary and good bye
*SATSANG is a dialogue with a group of people and a teacher in attempt to touch truth.