Workshops
In The Rain
Meditative Art & Yoga Workshop
10 days of silence and deep practice in nature
with Mochita Har-Lev and Lior Cohen
In this retreat we will dedicate ourselves to an inner and quiet time of practice. We will make use of the rainy weather for that which it supports most – retreating. Surrounded by the beautiful forest, we will tune ourselves into nature in order to enjoy, learn and grow.
We will focus on introverted and deep meditative practices: Yoga – Meditation, Asana, and Pranayama (breathing exercise), complimented by Meditative Art practice and theory classes.
When?
Magical Location
This workshop will be held at Kodaikanal Yoga Center – a magical retreat center situated in the heart of an eco-farm on the mountain range of south India.
Schedule
7:00 Chanting and Meditation
8:00 Yoga – Asana and Pranayama
9:00 Breakfast break
11:00 Meditative Art class
13:00 Lunch break
16:00 Meditative Art theory – lecture
17:00 Yoga, Meditation and guided relaxation (yoga-nidra)
18:30 Dinner break
The Vision
This retreat is designed for a small scale group. Talking and other form of communication is discouraged.
Please be aware that internet and phones access is not available during the time of the retreat.
Pricing and Booking
Advance: 150 Euro (part of course fee)
Includes: accommodation, transportation from Kodaikanal town and art materials used during the workshop.. We provide comfortable facilities for cooking in each room, and bring provisions when needed. Participants are required to cook for themselves.
Cancellation policy: The advance fee is non-refundable, non-cancellable and non-transferable. If you need to cancel the course due to unavoidable reasons the booking amount can be adjusted/used in any future course you do with us.
Workshop Contents
The workshop includes the theory and practice of Meditative Art, incorporated in a basic structure of spiritual life.
Introduction to Meditative Art Theory
Each day we will have a theoretical lecture, followed by time for personal investigation. Our lectures will focus in short on the main themes of Meditative Art Theory:
Meditative Art practice and personal work
During our guided Meditative Art practice classes we will emphasis on a meditative state of mind when connecting to materials, colors and shapes. In our work we will center around painting, sketching and sculpturing. We will be learning different techniques of work and use a variety of natural materials.
Basic structure of spiritual life
In addition to Meditative Art, each day we will practice Yoga, meditation and relaxation. These will provide us with the supportive structure of spiritual life.
Our Yoga classes integrate classical Hatha Yoga with a blend of Iyengar Yoga, Yin-Yang yoga and Yoga Flow. During these classes, attention will be given to active flow of movement, deep bends and soft elongation, along with rejuvenation and relaxation. We will creatively explore relevant and significant themes such as: gravity and rooting, life energy- prana or chi, effort vs. surrender.
Practicing Meditative Art must go hand in hand with a other regular meditative practices, together they help us grow and deepen our spiritual search.