ENCHANTED
A DEVOTIONAL RETREAT & CELEBRATION
8-13 DECEMBER 2019
YOGA FOREST, LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA
Join The Hanuman Project & Kirtaniyas for 6 Days of Devotion at the Yoga Forest, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
This ground-breaking offering is a unique chance to explore and deepen your relationship with Bhakti Yoga & Kirtan. We invite you to dive deep into your heart, express your joy whilst situated in the magical backdrop that is The Yoga Forest, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
If you are ready to dive into your heart, singing and dancing your way home to the divine…. then this is the retreat for you!
What to expect:
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Daily Kirtan programmes
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Dance and devotional workshops
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Kirtan musicality playshops
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Satsang with community
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Immersion into Bhakti wisdom
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Delicious and nourishing meals shared in community
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A magical retreat centre setting in the heart of Guatemala
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Cacao ceremonies to dive into the heart and release what no longer serves
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Daily Yoga Classes designed to support our devotional journey
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for lovers of Kirtan, the path of devotion and Bhakti Yoga and anybody ready to explore a loving relationship with the divine. The programme will be designed to support a range of needs, such as:
Yoga teachers & seekers: Deepen your own Bhakti practice and share with your own community.
Kirtan enthusiasts: Explore traditional and contemporary usage of kirtana instruments such as voice, harmonium, and percussion.
Anybody curious about diving deeper into love: We will be singing, dancing, sharing and connecting as loving community; creating new connections
Example Daily Programme:
Devotional Yoga / Dance Class
Breakfast
Creative and learning ‘playshop’ - Music Skills, Dance Class, Mantra Meditation, Bhakti Wisdom
Lunch
Devotional Practice - Kirtan, Ecstatic Dance, Cacao Ceremony
Personal Time
Dinner
Evening Squish Times - Storytelling, Sound Healing, Bhajan
To Book your Space:
It is possible to secure your place with a deposit of $300 USD via PayPal,
Total Cost is $888 (ex Fees)
with a balances of $588 to be paid by 8th Nov 2019.
nb. the $888 cost includes meals and shared accomodation. Private options available upon enquiry
Please note that deposits / balance payments are non refunable / non transferable.
Payment Instructions:
Send your secure deposit of $300 USD via PayPal to:
paulmitchell83@gmail.com
and include your name and 'EnChanted' as a reference.
Please send as 'Friends or Family' or include amount to cover any fees.
We will amend any balance amount to reflect any shortfall due to fees.
We are limited to 20 spaces on site, so book now to avoid missing out. All prices exclude fees that may be applicable in some instances.
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THE HANUMAN PROJECT is a grass roots and cutting edge devotional music ensemble specializing in sacred mantra chant. Led by Patita Pavana Das (vocals, guitar, harmonium UK), supported by Matia Kalli (vocals, USA) and Ryan Narayan (percussion, guitar, USA) they weave together a vibrant blend of Mantra, Bhajan and South American medicine music. This group is dissolving boundaries and creating accessibility for devotional culture in the Yoga, Bhakti and Conscious Dance communities, worldwide.
Known for their highly accessible and deeply powerful Kirtan and Medicine Music offerings, The Hanuman Project will sweep you up into a whirlwind of chant ecstasy and then plunge in a lake of devotional nectar. You can find The Hanuman Project performing this year at Noisily Festival (UK) Beloved Festival (USA), and Bhakti Festival (USA).
Internationally based KIRTANIYAS are a global collective of energetic, multitalented artists. These twenty-somethings grew up in a Vedic culture of song, dance, philosophy and devotion between ashrams and temples both in India and the western world.
Joined together with musically gifted Sarasvati Dasi, soulful vocalist Rasika Dasi and producer Nitai Gaur Prem (Makhana), Vijay Krsna formed KIRTANIYAS in 2009. Members including Malini Taneja, Nakula Das, Jamuna Sheth and Atul Krsna have since travelled the World to over 20 countries infusing new life to these ancient chants with youthful spirit and energy. A full KIRTANIYAS presentation features up to seven of its members.
Besides the largely traditional approach to their acoustic sets, KIRTANIYAS now push the boundaries of genre to combine all of their passions into one new and unique sound. Melodious dance orientated “Worldbeat” music and subsonic bass meets the call and response singing of ancient Sanskrit mantras, accompanied by live acoustic instruments. This is where the boundaries between performers and audience become blurred, everybody is united in one voice and everybody becomes the band.
The YOGA FOREST is a sacred sanctuary with ancient Mayan altars and natural springs that have been protected as a Natural Reserve in order to honor the land and the heritage of its people.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of mountains looking out over Lake Atitlán towards volcanoes San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlán. Offering a unique retreat space within a tropical forest with amazing views, comfortable beds, delicious vegetarian meals, daily yoga and meditation and friendly community living