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SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly retreat in nature \nEaster Camp at Tara Rokpa Centre is traditionally a family affair — and a true “come as you are” gathering. We embrace the idea of family in its broadest and warmest sense: not only parents and children\, but also friends\, solo visitors\, community members\, urban tribes\, and anyone wishing to connect with the joyful\, inclusive spirit of Easter Camp. \nThis year\, our weekend will be gently held within the Tibetan understanding of the Five Elements — earth\, water\, fire\, air and space. \nThe five elements offer a dynamic way of understanding life. All living beings are composed of these elements — only their proportions differ. When the elements are in balance\, there is harmony and well-being. When they fall out of balance\, disharmony can arise. This balance is never fixed; it is constantly shifting within us and around us. \nOver the weekend\, we will explore the Tibetan schema of the five elements in practice and in experience. We will become familiar with their qualities and characteristics\, observe how they interact\, and begin to notice our own mind–body states in relation to them. In doing so\, we cultivate greater awareness\, balance and understanding — in ourselves\, in our relationships\, and in the natural world. \nA Relaxed and Nourishing Weekend\nThis will be a relaxed\, heartwarming time in the wide-open bushveld — a chance to rest\, reconnect\, and simply be. \nActivities will include reflections\, visualisations\, playful exploration with art materials and natural objects\, and guided relaxations from the Tara Rokpa Therapy toolbox. There will also be gentle\, mindful movement to bring caring attention to the body. \nChildren are warmly welcomed! If there are sufficient numbers\, there will be a morning programme designed especially for them\, including creative activities and\, of course\, the much-loved Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. Babies and toddlers will need to be cared for by their parents or caregivers. Please ask us about discounted rates for caregivers who do not take part in the facilitated activities. \nOther optional activities include meditation\, walks in the beautiful Tara Rokpa Centre surroundings\, swimming\, mountain biking\, birding\, star-gazing\, singing around the campfire\, or simply sleeping — especially for those arriving from over-busy\, stressful lives. \nPractical Details\nThe retreat begins with supper on Thursday. Guests are also welcome to arrive for lunch on Friday. We conclude with lunch on Easter Monday — a long weekend of simplicity\, connection and joy in the beautiful Tara Rokpa Centre. \nCome and join us for a nourishing\, family-friendly Easter in nature — where everyone is welcome\, and nothing is required but your presence. \n  \nTake time to breathe.\nTo play.\nTo rest.\nTo reconnect with what truly matters. \n  \n  \nFacilitators:\n\nPippa Cope offers mindful movement\, including somatics and Donna Farhi-inspired yoga. She has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for 20 years as a senior helper in South Africa and Zimbabwe and has offered workshops in Canada. Pippa has been resident at TRC for over 20 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n\nSharon Benatar is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. She has facilitated life skills training and personal development through workshops and individual therapy for over 25 years. Sharon is a senior helper /certified facilitator of “Learning to Relax”\, and “The 5 Elements” courses (Tara Rokpa Therapy/ Back to Beginnings\, a therapeutic approach developed by Ven. Akong Rinpoche). She has run residential workshops at Emoyeni retreat Centre (Magaliesburg) for over 20 years. She facilitated the first UJ Honours Art Therapy studio work in 2020. She has facilitated mentor workshops in The More To Life programme. Sharon draws inspiration from Eastern/Western approaches to healing\, personal growth\, and finding inner and outer balance. This is supported by the creative arts (art materials\, image/symbol and poetry)\, deep relaxation and mindfulness/meditation. \nCost\nWe try to keep the costs as low as possible to allow families as well as individuals to attend. Accommodation is allocated according to confirmed bookings and preference.\nThe costs include all meals from supper on Thursday (4-night stay) or lunch on Friday (3-night stay) to lunch on Monday. The fees include a contribution to the facilitators and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults but exclude staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  4 Nights\n  3 Nights\n\n\n   Adult\n  R2 700\n  R2 200\n\n\n   Teen 1\n  R2 000\n  R1 600\n\n\n   Teen 2\, 3…\n  R1 300\n  R1\,100\n\n\n   Age 3 – 12\n  R  800\n  R 700\n\n\n   Under 3s\n  R0\n  R0\n\n\n\nTo Book:\nPlease click here to fill in our online booking form for each adult attending. Let us also know the names and ages of any children attending. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Fun,Inquiry,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T004354
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SUMMARY:The Melody of Movement\, the Movement of Melody
DESCRIPTION:Come sing and dance in the beautiful space of TRC as part of a weekend retreat called THE MELODY OF MOVEMENT\, THE MOVEMENT OF MELODY. The retreat will incorporate singing\, basic movement\, some exercises in rhythm\, and body percussion – all made very simple and accessible. The retreat is for all ages and we invite children and adults to join in this fun experience altogether. \nTogether we will explore the principles of improvisation\, play\, and easy singing on this retreat. All of this will be conducted in a very playful and exploratory group space. We will be singing around the fire at night and participants are invited to bring their own instruments to the retreat. \nTo book:\nClick on this link for the booking form. A 50% deposit will secure your spot. \nCosts:\nThe cost includes all meals from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime. It also includes a facilitator fee and a voluntary R60 environment levy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,100\n\n\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1\,900\n\n\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R2\,300\n\n\nSingle-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n  R2\,400\n\n\nSingle-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2\,500\n\n\nSingle en suite room (if available)\n  R2\,400\n\n\nDormitory\n  R1\,600\n\n\nCamping (own tent)\n  R1\,400\n\n\n\nYour facilitator:\nWendy Newstadt is presently choir teacher at Parkview Senior and has taught music and dance here and in New York. She is also a performing musician who plays regularly mostly in and around Joburg. She is Orff Music certified.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/the-melody-of-movement-the-movement-of-melody/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Fun,Music and Rythm,Play
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220824T130000
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SUMMARY:Fearless Flow: Do Nothing…just Play!
DESCRIPTION:Creative Play Retreat with Anton and the HA!Man\nRetreat Overview\n“We only play when we’re in the\nfullest sense of the word human beings\,\nand we’re only fully human when we play.”\n– Fred Schiller \nDrawing on their extensive experience\, Anton and the HA!Man will explore awareness and spontaneity as ways of being present\, playing with creatively expressing oneself meaningfully in the moment.\nAnton will present workshops on mindfulness as creative practice\, while the HA!Man will use sensitive musical accompaniments to facilitate a raw and natural flow of expression. Anton’s focus will be on the word – writing and performing; – writing and performing; while HA!Man will explore sound\, music\, movement and visual expression. The emphasis is not on technical skill\, but on appreciating and enjoying our creative selves\, the playfulness we’ve been born with\, and the surprising fullness that lurks in the freedom to do nothing at all… \nAs part of the retreat\, HA!Man and Anton will also perform their duoprov show. They recently performed Fearless Flow on the Main Program of the National Arts Festival. According to Mia Arderne: \n“The honesty of improv\, can be balm for a worn soul…The cello is haunting and soothing. Your eyelids close like you’re going home… The languid sweeping tones are a big presence…. \nThis show will teach you something powerful…[it was] the closest I’ve come to real pause in a long while… HA!Man and Anton know their way in and around a moment\, a sound. To move\, they explain\, we need a point of stillness to move from… \n…There’s an honesty about the duo’s exchanges. These are two men who are very okay with being uncomfortable…Limber and nimble\, HA!Man dances… Make a little space. It’s ok to feel sadness\, fear\, confusion\, rage\, defeat\, whatever we feel\, while we hope for peace to come again…” \nRead the full review by Mia Arderne at The Critter: http://thecritter.co.za/?p=4499 \nFeedback from past workshop participants\nWORKSHOPS BY ANTON KRUEGER\n“Anton was completely involved and prepared\, good-humored and relevant”.\n“Everything worked out beautifully\, TRC is amazing!”\n“One brilliant experience\, Amazing people. Staff are the embodiment of friendly compassion\, Thank you\, guys!”\n“Loved all of it! Wish I could stay longer.”\n“The retreat was exactly what I wanted and more! I learnt so much.”\n“Thanks so much\, Anton – I’m inspired and energized.”\n“Left me feeling\, like: ‘Awesome\, I forgot I can do that!’” \nWORKSHOPS BY HA!MAN\n“The HA!Man provides a unique experience which should not be missed by anyone from 10-100!”\n“I thought it was absolutely amazing. I had no clue music could have such an effect on me.”\n“I enjoyed it completely. I totally scared myself and will be spending the next 17 years trying to analyze what I have become.”\n“It had a profound impact on me. His points made me ponder over what shape I want my life to take.”\n“I am a photographer who has recently lost my inspiration and this workshop has really helped to get it back. I have so many ideas and I’ve thought out of the box.”\n“Loved it! There is a need for plenty\, plenty more of these.” \nRetreat Options\nThe retreat takes place over five nights\, with a shorter weekend option of only 2 nights.\nWe start on Friday\, 19 Aug at 18:00. The retreat ends on Sunday 21 August\, after lunch\, (at 13:00) for the shorter option\, and Wednesday 24 August\, after lunch\, (at 13:00)\, for the full retreat. \nRetreat Facilitators\nAnton Krueger is an acclaimed writer who has won numerous awards for his plays\, poems and critical writing. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Drama\, Rhodes University\, and also helps to run a Samye Kagyu Buddhist centre in Grahamstown. Besides teaching Creative Writing at undergrad and postgraduate level\, he’s also taught children at home schools and at the Michael Mount Waldorf School.\nAnton is a member of Mindfulness Africa and has presented papers on Mindfulness and Creativity in Shanghai\, Chicago\, India\, Sweden and Scotland. He’s also attended the Mind and Life Summer Research Institute in New York as well as Naropa’s Summer Writing Program at the Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. \n  \nThe HA!Man (Francois le Roux) is an independent performer\, workshop facilitator and music creator that has built an extensive network of support across four continents over the last two decades. With a classical background in music\, he made spontaneous expression his mainstay since the early 1990’s and is regarded as one of the world’s foremost cello and piano improvisers.\nAlong with his wife\, Belgian actress and multi-artist Joke Debaere\, they prefer to build relationships with local communities\, focusing their work on smaller groups and settings. The HA!Man has presented workshops at numerous schools\, home school groupings\, colleges and universities across the world. Francois and Joke is based in Stutterheim\, Eastern Cape\, with their 3-year old daughter\, Mira. Visit www.hamanworld.com for more. \nRetreat Costs\nThere is the option to join either for two nights or five nights. \nThese rates include all meals\, refreshments\, and facilitator fees. Non-participating partners who wish to accompany participants are also welcome at reduced rates. If you would like to come but can’t afford it\, there is the opportunity to do a work exchange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Type\nWEEKEND/2 Nights\nFULL – 5 NIGHTS\n\n\n Single use of ensuite room (2 available):\nR3 600\nR9 000\n\n\n Single-use of twin/double room\, shared  bathroom.\nR3 200\nR8 000\n\n\n Single en suite room\, per person sharing\nR3 400\nR8 500\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (3 available):\nR3 000\nR7 500\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person\, sharing)\nR2 400\nR6 000\n\n\n Dormitory\nR1 880\nR4 700\n\n\n Camping (own tent)\nR1 680\nR4 200\n\n\n\n\nTo Book\nTo book\, please use our online Booking Form. A 50% deposit will secure your choice of accommodation. This is not refundable but is transferable to another TRC retreat within a year. \nFor more general information about our retreats\, please click on this link. \n  \nCatch yourself thinking…\nAllen Ginsberg
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/play-retreat-anton/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Fun,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Play,Relaxing,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220415T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T004354
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SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2022
DESCRIPTION:Easter Camp at Tara Rokpa Centre is traditionally is a family affair and a “come as you are” party. We define family in the broader sense\, including the traditional nuclear and extended families\, but also extending to friends\, individuals\, urban tribe members\, community members\, TRC visitors\, and anyone wanting to connect with the spirit of the Easter Camp. Children are welcome and there will be a morning programme for them\, including the traditional Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday. \n“To me a family is whoever I can depend upon for support\, to laugh with\, to play with\, and to share the challenges and rewards of life with.” Beth Lake \nThis will be a relaxed weekend in the beautiful\, healthy\, wide-open spaces of the bushveld with optional fun activities guided by a team of facilitators. The retreat starts with lunch on Good Friday and ends with lunch on Easter Monday. Activities include: \n\nPlaying with Art Materials\nGuided Relaxation exercises\nSinging and Body Percussion\nDancing\nMindful Movement Qigong\nRestorative Yoga\nMindfulness\nWalks\nSwimming at the Waterfall\, the Eye\, or the farm-style pool\nRoasting marshmallows around the campfire\nSleeping\nEaster Egg Hunt\n\nCost\nWe aim to keep the costs as low as possible to allow nuclear families to attend. The rooms are allocated according to confirmed bookings. \nThe costs include all meals from lunch on Friday to lunch on Monday but excludes staff tips. The fees include a contribution to the facilitator’s expenses and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Adults\n  R2500\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R1700\n\n\n  Teen 2+\n  R1200\n\n\n  Age 3 – 12\n  R700\n\n\n  Under 3s\n  Free\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay from Thursday 14 April – additional accommodation fees will apply. \nPlease don’t let a lack of finance prevent you from attending – please contact us for more options. \nBookings\nClick here to book. Please fill in a booking form for each adult and child attending. This is to enable us to allocate suitable accommodation. \nA non-refundable but transferrable deposit of 50% to secure the accommodation of your choice. \nFacilitators\nPippa Cope was involved in caring professions during her formal working years\, and since retirement has been the manager of Tara Rokpa Centre\, until her second recent retirement. She now devotes herself to environmental and community work in the area. She is authorized to facilitate aspects of the Tara Rokpa process and is a trained Donna Farhi Yoga facilitator with a growing interest in the benefits of Somatic Movement. \n  \nWendy Newstadt is presently choir teacher at Parkview Senior and has taught music and dance here and in New York. She is also a performing musician who plays regularly mostly in and around Joburg. She is Orff Music certified. \n  \n  \nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She uses the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice in her personal life and in her career as a psychological counselor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course. \n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2021/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Biking,Chi Kung/Tai Chi,Embodied meditation,Food,Fun,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220321T140000
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SUMMARY:Loving Awareness
DESCRIPTION:with Lucy Draper-Clarke \nAs you step into this new year\, what needs your loving awareness? A relationship\, a project\,\nyour work\, home\, or family? You may be holding sorrow for the past or anxiety about the\nfuture. The best place to start is bringing caring attention to your own body\, heart\, and mind.\nTime away\, and time in\, can return you to the ease and joy of the present moment. \nThis 3-night retreat is an invitation to reflect and refocus\, as we reimagine a world that is\nbuilt on an ethic of care. Lucy will guide you through embodied awareness practices\, including yoga\, qi gong\, and expressive movement\, to prepare the heart-mind for meditation. \n  \n\n  \nThen we’ll sit together and cultivate the innate qualities of being human – love\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. Finally\, you can explore how to integrate these experiences into daily life. \nPrevious retreat participants had this to say about Lucy: \n“Lucy brings to mindful movement her special warmth and generosity\, together with the\nqualities of a very skilled teacher. She creates an environment of complete kindness and\ngentleness which in turn enables both the beginner and the more experienced to feel trulywelcome.” Carolyn Pollack \n“Lucy is a warm\, wise\, and wonderful teacher\, embodying fully the heart-mind connections she gently encourages in others. What she offers comes directly from her heart\, enabling her to provide exactly what is needed spontaneously in the moment.” Joanna Monaghan \nCost\nThe costs include the facilitation fee\, accommodation\, a voluntary R60 environmental levy\, and all meals and tea break snacks from supper on the day of your arrival\, until lunch on the day of departure. It excludes staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   3 Nights\n   2 Nights\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n    R4\,000\n    R3\,100\n\n\n  Single-use of twin/double room\, shared   bathroom:\n    R3\,800\n    R3\,000\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n    R3\,700\n    R2\,900\n\n\n  Shared Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n    R3\,400\n    R2\,700\n\n\n  Shared Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n    R3\,000\n    R2\,400\n\n\n  Dormitory\n    R2\,700\n    R2\,200\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n    R2\,400\n    R2\,000\n\n\n\nPlease do not let tight finances prevent you from coming – email us at tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \nBookings\nPlease click here to fill in the user-friendly online booking form. \nA nonrefundable\, but transferrable deposit of 50% is required to confirm your space. \nYour facilitator\nLucy Draper-Clarke has a doctorate in mindfulness and teacher education and loves to run retreats as well as support yoga teacher training schools. She has practised yoga for 20 years and taught yoga and mindfulness in Southern Africa since 2006\, while also offering embodied practices at Wits. While doing so\, she has been lucky enough to study with inspiring Buddhist mindfulness\, Vinyasa yoga teachers\, and Expressive Movement dance therapists. Her light-hearted and compassionate approach to teaching allows participants to explore their inner worlds through a joyful\, yet transformative practice. \n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/loving-awareness/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:compassion,Embodied meditation,Food,Fun,Inquiry,Insight,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Relaxing,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T004354
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SUMMARY:Experience The Heart Sutra Over Valentine’s Weekend with Ava Avalos
DESCRIPTION:In the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh\, come study and explore the mysterious wisdom of the Heart Sutra\, known in Buddhism as ‘The Prajnaparamita.’ This ancient and sacred text will form the foundation of Zen Buddhist Mindfulness Practices to open your heart – including sitting\, walking\, dancing & singing. \nThe workshop will be facilitated by Dharmachayra Ava Avalos\, MD\, a seasoned practitioner of Zen. \nBoth beginners and experienced are welcome (teenagers too!) \nCosts (includes all meals from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday\, bedding\, beverages and facilitator’s fee): \nTwin/Double room ensuite bathroom (per person): R2\,500\nTwin/Double room with shared bathroom (per person): R1\,800\nSingle room with shared bathroom: R2\,000\nDormitory: R1\,100\nCamping (bring your own tent): R850 \nQueries: tararokpacentre@gmail.com \nBooking:  Please use our mobile-friendly Online Booking form to book. \nA 50 % deposit will confirm your booking. Here is the link to payment options. \nFacilitator: \nAva Avalos\, MD\, is an ordained Zen Dharma Teacher in the tradition of Plum Village & Thich Nhat Hanh.  Based in Gaborone\, she specialises in HIV/TB medicine and teaches yoga and dances as often as she can \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/the-heart-sutra-with-ava-avalos/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Meditation,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191117T130000
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SUMMARY:Dancing in the Depths
DESCRIPTION:A retreat in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh\nImpermanence moves us into the unknown whether we like it or not.  This movement based workshop will provide an opportunity to slow down and embrace the depth of our embodied experience and wisdom in a time of great uncertainty. Cradled in the safe beauty of the Tara Rokpa Valley with waterfalls\, fresh air and blue skies – Touching the Earth will provide space for relaxation and healing.  Deep Yoga\, Zen Practices\, Movement and Dance will provide doors to greater joy and understanding.  In these times of climate crisis and despair – come and be soothed by the cool breeze of the Dharma. Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome.\nYour facilitator:\nThe workshop will be facilitated by Ava Avalos\, MD\, ordained Zen Dharma Teacher in the tradition of Plum Village & Thich Nhat Hanh.  Based in Gaborone\, Ava specialises in HIV/TB medicine and teaches yoga and dances as often as she can \n\n\n\n           \n       \nCosts:\n\nCosts include all meals from supper on Friday to lunch on Sunday\, bedding\, beverages\, and facilitator’s fee. \nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person): R2\,000.00\nTwin/double room with stared bathroom (per person): R1\,500.00\nSingle room with shared bathroom (3 available): R2\,000.00\nSingle use of a double room (if space available): R2\,000.00\nDormitory: R1\,000.00\nCamping (own tent): R800.00 \nTo book:\nPlease book by filling in our on-line booking form. A 50% deposit will secure your choice of room. \nPayment options can be found here.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/dancing-in-the-depths-with-ava-avalos/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20181109T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20181111T130000
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SUMMARY:Be your rhythm\, be your voice!
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of Circle Singing\, TaKeTiNa\, Body Percussion and Vocal Improvisation\nCircle Music has the power to create a space of connection and cooperation. We learn to reconnect with ourselves and others. We give ourselves a full weekend to explore our inner rhythm\, the sound of our own voice\, the connecting power of the circle and us moving and sounding within that circle. \nCircle Singing and Vocal Improvisation\nCircle Singing is different from a traditional choir. Imagine a circle of singers\, interweaving harmony\, melody and rhythm in a spontaneously created world of sound. We will compose as you watch and listen\, bringing every member of the circle into a cohesive whole. \nDo you think that only some people out there are creative? We’ll teach you a few tools to access your own musical ideas and express them and show you that improvisation is about letting go of preconceptions. We will create a space for the exploration of everyone’s very own sound and creativity. FREEing the voice is as much about creating as it is about listening. You will deepen your experience of collaboration and blend in this session of spontaneous and collective composition. \nTaKeTiNa\nTaKeTiNa is a musical\, meditative yet lively group process for re-connecting us to the natural rhythmic ability that already lies there within us all. The body becomes the rhythm. TaKeTiNa uses voice\, claps\, and steps\, which are gently built up sequentially in simple spacious stages\, woven together to form surprisingly complex poly-rhythms. This dynamic tension between order and chaos allows you to repeatedly fall out\, and then fall back into rhythm\, so you become aware of any unnecessary effort you are making\, and then you discover that you can just let yourself be more and more in the rhythm. In this space opposites collide: stillness and movement; emptiness and fullness; tension and relaxation\, all become one. In the TaKeTiNa process\, musical learning and self-development are always connected. For more info on the TaKeTiNa method\, see here. \nWho can come?\nTaKeTiNa and Circle Singing work for everyone\, regardless of level of musical ability\, from beginners to professional musicians. It’s safe and fun\, and nobody is in the spotlight. Everyone is simultaneously going through their own process whilst being supported by the rhythm and the sound of the group as a whole.\nCome\, embark on this journey with us! \nWorkshop Programme\n \nFacilitators\nKathrin Sirtl is the main facilitator for this workshop. She is a singer\, originally from Germany\, who studied African Music at SOAS in London. Kathrin loves improvising and connecting with others through music and the voice. She sang in a Congolese band in Kinshasa for the last few years\, and is currently building a circle music community in Gaborone. Kathrin has studied Vocal Improvisation with Rhiannon and Circle Singing with Bobby Mc Ferrin in the US\, and gained some tools and inspiration from the Circle Music Community in Brazil. Kathrin and her partner learnt the TaKeTiNa method from the founder\, Reinhard Flatischler and qualified as Basic TaKeTiNa rhythm teachers. \nJoyce Moholoagae is a classical singer\, choir leader and voice coach\, who studied at London’s Royal Academy of Music. Having taught at SOAS London for years\, she is now back to contribute with her experience and skill to the Southern African music scene. \nBookings\nPlease use our online booking form\, which can be completed easily on a phone or tablet. Click here. \nRetreat Costs\nThe retreat fee includes accommodation (including bedding and towels)\, three ovo-lactarian meals a day\, beverages and snacks\,  and an environmental levy. TRC members receive a 10% discount on all retreats (if they have been members for 6 months already). \n*The retreat facilitators will gratefully receive dana in appreciation for their guidance. \nA 50% non-refundable\, but transferable deposit will secure your place. Single occupancy of a twin room will only be possible if the retreat is not full as TRC’s primary wish is for as many people as possible to benefit from these retreats. \nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person): R1 380\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person): R1 160\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available): R1 560\nSingle use of twin/double room (if space available): R1 600\nDormitory R940\nCamping (own tent) R740
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/be-your-rhythm-be-your-voice/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Music and Rythm
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