November 2019
10th East Woodlands, Frome. Healing Balm for the Heart. The Power of Spiritual Dancing
For many centuries mystics have understood the significance of the power of sound especially when expressed through the human voice. The melodic sacred chants we sing honour various spiritual traditions. The combinations of sacred syllables form a nucleus of spiritual energy that serve as either a magnet to attract or a lens to focus spiritual vibrations. Use of the voice in this way produces a whole series of psychological, physical and energetic effects which can bring a deep sense of inner peace and joy.
If you are new and considering coming along it is not necessary to have had previous experience of this form of spiritual chant and dance – known by some as Dances of Universal Peace. These dances and chants are simple and accessible as well as joyful, spacious and expansive. They are for those who have a sense of inner adventure towards engaging with body, heart and mind in a new way. They are clearly taught and easily learned. Additionally during our workshop there will be short periods sitting together in the silence to help us to integrate and embody the effects of the practices.
Date and Times: Sunday 10th November. Prompt start at 10.30am. Arrivals from 10am for refreshments. Finish at 4.30pm.
23rd/24th Thriplow, Near Cambridge. Nourishment for the Soul. Non-residential weekend.
Join us for an opportunity to nurture your inner self through dance, chant and other meditative practices. In some traditions music is regarded as food for the soul and musicians are considered physicians of the soul. As we dance and sing together our dance circle becomes the physician of our souls. Our circle creates a joyful, heartfelt connection which is revivifying and healing.
The electricity of touch and the vibrational resonance of sound are subtle yet influential forms of energetic communication that operate below our conscious level of awareness yet they can have a profound and uplifting effect on the way we feel in body, heart and mind. They are indeed nourishment for the soul. As well as dancing and singing there will also be times sitting in the silence and enjoying other meditative practices.
For those who may be new and considering coming along. It is not necessary to have had experience of this form of spiritual chant and dance – sometimes called Dances of Universal Peace. The dances are simple and accessible as well as profound and deep. Mostly we dance and sing as we move together in a circle. The chants are based on sacred phrases from various spiritual traditions.
The weekend is non-residential and will take place at Thriplow Village Hall which is 8 miles south of Cambridge. Address: Middle Street, Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, SG8 7RD
For Lunches each day bring along something delicious eat to share for our “pot luck” meals.
Bring along mats and blankets for relaxing in the breaks and also cushions for the sitting meditations if you prefer. The hall has plenty of chairs.
Times: Saturday 23rd arrivals for refreshments from 10am. Start promptly at 10.30am. Finish at 5pm.
Sunday 24th arrivals for refreshments from 10.00am. Start promptly at 10.30am. Finish at 4pm.
Further details. Contact: Yasemin
December 2019
14th Othona Community, Burton Bradstock, West Dorset. The Aramaic Prayer. Day event
As winter approaches we may begin feel the natural impetus to focus inwardly on how our life has unfolded this past year. Nature presents us with another change of season. December signifies the end of a yearly cycle. If we are in tune with such natural cycles our rhythm of life also changes as a consequence. During the past 12 months perhaps we have been presented with some challenges as well as celebrated many joyful occasions. As we begin to move from dark time of the year and start to turn once again into the growing light this is an optimum time to clear what is ready to be released. Making space inside and listening to inner guidance, insights can be received into how best to focus our life energy in 2020.
The Aramaic Prayer seems most appropriate at this time of year to put us in touch with our hearts and to help us clarify our intentions. The Aramaic words and movements of this cycle continue to resonate deeply in my heart. Experiencing it for the first time many years ago was a significant turning point in my life. Through this I reconnected with Jesus in a completely different way – to Jesus as a Middle Eastern mystic. Many of those with whom I have worked over the years have had profound effects and similar realisations.
We are especially blessed to be able to dance the Prayer in the Chapel at Othona which is the perfect place with the perfect atmosphere to fully experience the devotional quality of the practice.
No previous experience is necessary. All the words and movements are clearly taught and now most people can assimilate them with ease.
The Danced Prayer Cycle presents a spiritual journey into the timeless wisdom of Jesus. It uses words attributed to Jesus in the Aramaic language and can allow one to experience this Prayer in an entirely new way. Through heart centred body prayer and devotional singing the Prayer offers us the opportunity to tune ourselves to the Infinite Source of All Life, and helps us to remember how to live fully and intentionally in this awareness. It’s a celebration of the Unity of Life and an affirmation of our own unique place in this Unity.
The movements and melodies of the Aramaic Prayer Cycle are the work of Neil Douglas-Klotz whose translations and meditations on the Aramaic words of Jesus appear in his highly acclaimed book Prayers of the Cosmos.
Bring delicious food to share for lunch.
Times: Arrivals between 9.30am and 10am. Depart after 4.00pm.
Venue: Othona Community, Coast Road, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset. DT6 4RN
Contact Othona for Bookings and Further Details. Email: bookings@othona-bb.org.uk
Tel 01308 897130
21st Yealand, near Lancaster. Dancing into Spacious Awareness. The Aramaic Lord’s Prayer. Day event.
As winter approaches we may begin feel the natural impetus to focus more inwardly on how our life has unfolded this past year. Nature presents us with another change of season. December signifies the end of a yearly cycle. If we are in tune with such natural cycles our rhythm of life also changes as a consequence. During the past 12 months perhaps we have been presented with some challenges as well as celebrated many joyful occasions. As we begin to move from dark time of the year and start to turn once again into the growing light this is an optimum time to clear what is ready to be released. Making space inside and listening to inner guidance, insights can be received into how best to focus our life energy in 2020.
The Aramaic Prayer seems most appropriate at this time of year to put us in touch with our hearts and to help us clarify our intentions. The Aramaic words and movements of this cycle continue to resonate deeply in my heart. Experiencing it for the first time many years ago was a significant turning point in my life. Through this I reconnected with Jesus in a completely different way; to Jesus as a Middle Eastern mystic. Many of those with whom I have worked over the years have had profound effects and similar realisations.
No previous experience is necessary. All the words and movements are clearly taught and now most people can assimilate them with ease.
The Danced Prayer Cycle presents a spiritual journey into the timeless wisdom of Jesus. It uses words attributed to Jesus in the Aramaic language and can allow one to experience this Prayer in an entirely new way. Through heart centred body prayer and devotional singing the Prayer offers us the opportunity to tune ourselves to the Infinite Source of All Life, and helps us to remember how to live fully and intentionally in this awareness. It’s a celebration of the Unity of Life and an affirmation of our own unique place in this Unity.
The movements and melodies of the Aramaic Prayer Cycle are the work of Neil Douglas-Klotz whose translations and meditations on the Aramaic words of Jesus appear in his highly acclaimed book Prayers of the Cosmos.
Bring food to share for lunch.
The Venue: Yealand Village Hall, Footeran Ln, Carnforth LA5 9SU.
Time: 10.30am to 4pm. Arrivals for refreshments from 10am.
Further details and bookings: Contact Rabia: madowson@gmail.com
January 2020
11th/12th, Brigsteer near Kendal. Sufi Song and Dance. Non-residential weekend.
Join us for an opportunity to nurture your inner self through dance, chant and other meditative practices. In some traditions music is regarded as food for the soul and musicians are considered physicians of the soul. As we dance and sing together our dance circle becomes the physician of our souls. Our circle creates a joyful, heartfelt connection which is revivifying and healing.
The electricity of touch and the vibrational resonance of sound are subtle yet influential forms of energetic communication that operate below our conscious level of awareness yet they can have a profound and uplifting effect on the way we feel in body, heart and mind. They are indeed food for the soul. As well as dancing and singing there will also be times sitting in the silence and enjoying other meditative practices.
For those who may be new and considering coming along. It is not necessary to have had experience of this form of spiritual chant and dance – sometimes called Dances of Universal Peace. The dances are simple and accessible as well as profound and deep. Mostly we dance and sing as we move together in a circle. The chants are based on sacred phrases from various spiritual traditions.
The weekend is non-residential and will take place at Brigsteer Village Hall in a delightful room with a beautiful wooden floor. It is a spacious and clear, ecological venue in a tranquil setting with plenty of space for parking and is only a short drive from Kendal. When the weather is fine as it most often is for these weekends there is also space to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. Bring along mats and blankets for relaxing in the breaks and also cushions for the sitting meditations if you prefer. The hall has plenty of chairs.
If you travelling from further afield there is accommodation in the village as well as lots more in Kendal itself. Brigsteer is less than four miles and only a ten-minute drive from Kendal.
Times: Saturday 14th arrivals for refreshments from 10 am. Start promptly at 10.30am. Finish at 8.45 pm.
Sunday 15th arrivals for refreshments from 9.30 am. Start promptly at 10 am. Finish at 4 pm.
Bring along mats and blankets for relaxing in the breaks and also cushions for the sitting meditations if you prefer. The hall has plenty of chairs.
How to find the hall: Brigsteer Village Hall, Brigsteer, Near Kendal, Cumbria. LA8 8AL. The Hall is opposite the car park at LA8 8AL on the Underbarrow Road which runs North from the Pub.
For map click on here.
Further details: Contact Rabia: madowson@gmail.com
May 2020
9th/10th, Brigsteer near Kendal. Sufi Sing and Dance. Non-residential weekend.
Join us for an opportunity to nurture your inner self through dance, chant and other meditative practices. In some traditions music is regarded as food for the soul and musicians are considered physicians of the soul. As we dance and sing together our dance circle becomes the physician of our souls. Our circle creates a joyful, heartfelt connection which is revivifying and healing.
The electricity of touch and the vibrational resonance of sound are subtle yet influential forms of energetic communication that operate below our conscious level of awareness yet they can have a profound and uplifting effect on the way we feel in body, heart and mind. They are indeed food for the soul. As well as dancing and singing there will also be times sitting in the silence and enjoying other meditative practices.
For those who may be new and considering coming along. It is not necessary to have had experience of this form of spiritual chant and dance – sometimes called Dances of Universal Peace. The dances are simple and accessible as well as profound and deep. Mostly we dance and sing as we move together in a circle. The chants are based on sacred phrases from various spiritual traditions.
The weekend is non-residential and will take place at Brigsteer Village Hall in a delightful room with a beautiful wooden floor. It is a spacious and clear, ecological venue in a tranquil setting with plenty of space for parking and is only a short drive from Kendal. When the weather is fine as it most often is for these weekends there is also space to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. Bring along mats and blankets for relaxing in the breaks and also cushions for the sitting meditations if you prefer. The hall has plenty of chairs.
If you travelling from further afield there is accommodation in the village as well as lots more in Kendal itself. Brigsteer is less than four miles and only a ten-minute drive from Kendal.
Times: Saturday 14th arrivals for refreshments from 10 am. Start promptly at 10.30am. Finish at 8.45 pm.
Sunday 15th arrivals for refreshments from 9.30 am. Start promptly at 10 am. Finish at 4 pm.
Bring along mats and blankets for relaxing in the breaks and also cushions for the sitting meditations if you prefer. The hall has plenty of chairs.
How to find the hall: Brigsteer Village Hall, Brigsteer, Near Kendal, Cumbria. LA8 8AL. The Hall is opposite the car park at LA8 8AL on the Underbarrow Road which runs North from the Pub.
For map click on here.
Further details. Contact Rabia: madowson@gmail.com
DHARMA includes a selection of chants from the Dharma traditions of India. Including Hare Krishna Hare Rama; Radhe Bol; Om Mani Peme Hung; Om Tare tu Tare ture soha; Maha Mrityunjaya: Twam eva mata; Om Shanti
THE HOUSE OF TANSEN – Ever popular recording including We sang and danced and moved in circles: Let peace begin with me; The House of Tansen; From a hidden place; Kyrie Eleison; Zikr; Sri Ram; Hare Krishna.
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