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Thursday, July 17 – Sunday, July 20

Location: Peace Temple Retreat Center,
2995 Hathaway Pond Rd Hancock, NY , United States

Registration:

https://peacetempleretreats.org/events/5-rhythms-retreat/

In this retreat, we will explore the mystery of the embodied spirit through the 5Rhythms movement meditation practice. In most contexts of life, we are bound and masked by social convention: having to look good or make a particular impression. When we give our own bodies permission to move freely, our being can open to vast and mysterious landscapes of spirit and ecstasy. Moving from the depths of consciousness, our dance becomes a metaphor for our life and experience. T`his workshop is an invitation to explore these landscapes together.

Mystery of perception – What lies at the threshold of self and sensation? As we surrender to the dance of inner and outer experiences, boundaries dissolve. How do we discern the whispers of our soul from the echoes of the world? We open to the witness at the center of our being. 

Mystery of impulse – What drives us to act, to take the next step, to bring our intentions to life? What part of us generates the will to move, to push beyond resistance, and to shape our desires into reality? We seek the spark at the heart.

Mystery of emptiness – when we dance to the untamed edge, and empty out, who is the one that remains? Why does the unconscious, entranced, essence feel ecstatic? We seek to step outside the fractal labyrinths of mind.

Mystery of inspiration – From where does the soul receive inspiration for play and creativity? What wind stirs it, bringing to life sparks of artistry? We seek to unlock the creativity that is truest to ourselves.

Mystery of spirit – how is it that dancing deeply, inwardly, into our own dance is what allows for greater connection with others? Where does the sense of a broader spiritual connection emerge from? We seek that way out which is the way in, deeper into ourselves.

Our dances on the dance floor are a metaphor for our life. Whether we are tired or inspired, shy or open, connected or in solitude, our dances are our lives, distilled. 

Come explore your body in movement as a metaphor for your spirit.

Recharge in the sauna, swim in the pond, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple.