Deadline to register- October 1st
10/26-29th
Monday-Thursday
4 days and 3 nights of meditation and stillness in the beautiful "Playhouse" located in Lee Massachusetts
During this retreat we will be studying the Dakini Mandala of Emotions, a tantric guide to elements, emotions and of course the mind. Through a variety of art-tasks, Alix will help us to deepen the hidden layers of our emotions and discover a safe way to express what is revealed.
During this retreat we will be studying the Dakini Mandala of Emotions, a tantric guide to elements, emotions and of course the mind. Through a variety of art-tasks, Alix will help us to deepen the hidden layers of our emotions and discover a safe way to express what is revealed.
You’re invited into the sacred wisdom of the Dakini Mandala of Emotions, a path of profound transformation. By gifting ourselves retreat time away from day-to-day life, we can relax into the spaciousness, steep in the insights, and allow the learning to penetrate our individual psyches and our communal interactions.
Through experiential learning and concrete practices, we will have an opportunity to discover how the Dakini can lead to greater self knowledge and integrated change. We’ll have the opportunity to practice the tools of discernment — supported by visualization, creative expression, mantras, and asana. And, undoubtedly, we’ll share moments of playfulness, laughter, cooking and eating together.
Our emotions are one of the tools we use to communicate with the environment and the people we are in relationship with. Like with any tool, the more we know about it and the more skilled we are at using it, the more efficient we will be with our task at hand. The better we understand our emotions, the better we will be at using them to behave how we want. The more we study our emotions, the more we will understand how they filter the information we take in.
During the week we will explore:
Through experiential learning and concrete practices, we will have an opportunity to discover how the Dakini can lead to greater self knowledge and integrated change. We’ll have the opportunity to practice the tools of discernment — supported by visualization, creative expression, mantras, and asana. And, undoubtedly, we’ll share moments of playfulness, laughter, cooking and eating together.
Our emotions are one of the tools we use to communicate with the environment and the people we are in relationship with. Like with any tool, the more we know about it and the more skilled we are at using it, the more efficient we will be with our task at hand. The better we understand our emotions, the better we will be at using them to behave how we want. The more we study our emotions, the more we will understand how they filter the information we take in.
During the week we will explore:
- how the senses interact with the elements
- how the elements and senses influence our emotions
- how the chakra system interacts with the elements and our senses
- the basic movements of prana and how we can shift prana to shift our mood
- how we can refine our relationship with all of these forces to find harmony
- how we can use tremoring to liberate ourselves from emotional entanglements
Read some reviews from our past retreats:
Totally amazing and interesting and I'm glad I did it!
It was a safe environment to be quiet with a flock of others practicing meditation and functional silence. (Pass me the salt) I enjoyed eating in silence and the simple meals.
Resting was important as I detoxed the mind. I made sure to lie down during the Rest times.
It was wild experiencing how we knew how to communicate with our eyes, hand movements, and bodies. If all else failed, limited functional words came into play.
If you are drawn to this opportunity but are simply a bit daunted by some of the possible challenges, I’d say strongly consider going for it! I was in this category (daunted) and while I can’t say that every single moment was easy peasy, many, many moments were quite special.
If you think you want to do something like this, know that you can do it. And the souvenirs are great. I have returned home feeling fortified, with clearer vision and better decision-making skills.
Totally amazing and interesting and I'm glad I did it!
It was a safe environment to be quiet with a flock of others practicing meditation and functional silence. (Pass me the salt) I enjoyed eating in silence and the simple meals.
Resting was important as I detoxed the mind. I made sure to lie down during the Rest times.
It was wild experiencing how we knew how to communicate with our eyes, hand movements, and bodies. If all else failed, limited functional words came into play.
If you are drawn to this opportunity but are simply a bit daunted by some of the possible challenges, I’d say strongly consider going for it! I was in this category (daunted) and while I can’t say that every single moment was easy peasy, many, many moments were quite special.
If you think you want to do something like this, know that you can do it. And the souvenirs are great. I have returned home feeling fortified, with clearer vision and better decision-making skills.
Schedule
Monday
Welcome/move-in/orientation- 12:00-2:00 pm Introduction to the Dakini- 3:00-4:00 pm Dinner- 5:30-6:30 Art/Meditation for Opening (water color)- 7:00 pm Tuesday Meditation/walk (self led) or sleep late- 6:30 am Tea/coffee - 7:00 am Dinacharya-7:30-8:00 Asana- 8:00-9:00 am Prepare breakfast/eat - 9:15-10:15 am Mandala Preparation (structure and color)- 10:30-11:30 pm Rest- 11:45-12:45 Prepare/eat Lunch-1:00-2:00 pm Dakini Wisdom and Application - 2:30-5:00 pm Preparing/eat dinner- 5:00-6:30 pm Guided Meditation- 7:00-7:20 pm Dakini Practice- 7:30 pm |
Wednesday
Meditation/walk (self led) or sleep late- 6:30 am Tea/coffee - 7:00 am Dinacharya-7:30-8:00 Asana- 8:00-9:00 am Prepare breakfast/eat - 9:15-10:15 am Emotional landscape painting - 10:30-11:30 pm Rest- 11:45-12:45 Prepare/eat Lunch-1:00-2:00 pm Program*- 2:30-5:00 pm Preparing/eat dinner- 5:00-6:30 pm Guided Meditation- 7:00-7:20 pm Sharing the Merit (prayer flags)- 7:30 pm Thursdsay Meditation/walk (self led) or sleep late- 6:30 am Tea/coffee - 7:00 am Deepening and Widening our Mandalas -7:30-8:00 Asana- 8:00-9:00 am Prepare breakfast/eat - 9:15-10:15 am Sharing and Closure- 10:30-11:30 pm Lunch Depart |
Menu
We will be cooking and eating kitchari, dal, sauteed greens, rice, fruit, salad, chai.
The spices will be mild and nurturing. We keep a sattvic diet and will see how that reflects in our minds.
Program*- more details will be provided shortly
We will be cooking and eating kitchari, dal, sauteed greens, rice, fruit, salad, chai.
The spices will be mild and nurturing. We keep a sattvic diet and will see how that reflects in our minds.
Program*- more details will be provided shortly
Costs:
Commuter- $650
Dorm style stay at the playhouse- $750
Shared room at the playhouse- $875
Private room at the playhouse- $1200
You may prefer to reserve off site lodging (commuter cost)
Payment can be made via venmo or check.
Deposits (1/2 cost) will be required to hold your spot.
To see more photos of the house please click here
Important things to note:
All scheduled events are optional. You attend what you would like.
Dorm style stay might be air mattresses or sofa beds in the shared spaces of the yoga studio and library
Shared and private rooms do not have ensuite bathrooms. The house has 4 full bathrooms with showers, all are shared.
Lodging at the Playhouse is limited. There are options to rent nearby houses or hotels that are just a few minutes drive away.
Because of the initimate nature of a retreat we are requiring all participants show a negative rapid Covid test 12 hours prior the retreat.
**Allergen allert:
There will not be any typical allergens used. However if you are concerned about the ingredients, please contact Bonnie.
All scheduled events are optional. You attend what you would like.
Dorm style stay might be air mattresses or sofa beds in the shared spaces of the yoga studio and library
Shared and private rooms do not have ensuite bathrooms. The house has 4 full bathrooms with showers, all are shared.
Lodging at the Playhouse is limited. There are options to rent nearby houses or hotels that are just a few minutes drive away.
Because of the initimate nature of a retreat we are requiring all participants show a negative rapid Covid test 12 hours prior the retreat.
**Allergen allert:
There will not be any typical allergens used. However if you are concerned about the ingredients, please contact Bonnie.
Save your spot!
Attendance is limited. Rooms in the Playhouse will be available on a first come first served. A deposit of 50% is required to hold your spot. Deposits can be made via check, venmo or paypal. If after sending in your deposit you find you are unable to attend, your deposit will be refunded in full if we are able to fill the spot your deposit was holding. If you need to cancel less than 2 weeks before the start of the retreat you will be responsible for filling that spot to secure a refund. If you are unable to fill the spot no refund will be given except for medical or family emergency.
It is recommended that if you are going to stay in another place near the Playhouse you reserve soon. (Staying off-site will give you more privacy if you don't want to share a space, or be around the retreat participants all of the time, or if there is no room left at the Playhouse).
Attendance is limited. Rooms in the Playhouse will be available on a first come first served. A deposit of 50% is required to hold your spot. Deposits can be made via check, venmo or paypal. If after sending in your deposit you find you are unable to attend, your deposit will be refunded in full if we are able to fill the spot your deposit was holding. If you need to cancel less than 2 weeks before the start of the retreat you will be responsible for filling that spot to secure a refund. If you are unable to fill the spot no refund will be given except for medical or family emergency.
It is recommended that if you are going to stay in another place near the Playhouse you reserve soon. (Staying off-site will give you more privacy if you don't want to share a space, or be around the retreat participants all of the time, or if there is no room left at the Playhouse).
