A unique event in the largest river island in the world, to connect more with yourself, nature, artforms and more. Are you ready for this retreat?
Sunday, Jan 30th
The culture of Majuli has its roots in the tradition of Bhakti – self awareness through ecstatic devotion to the sacred. This sense of devotion derives from a sense of compassionate connection – with nature, the formless and with all our fellow humans. And it is this sense of connection that is most lacking from our breathless, consumption driven, fragmented lives.
It is the sense of devotion that will be the underlying theme in our retreat. We will get to immerse in the basic elements of Borgeet, the devotional singing tradition that originates in the Neo-Vaishnavism of Assam.
Through the ancient, embodied wisdom tradition of Kalarippayattu, we shall discover our inner warrior spirit – defined by intentionality, focus, commitment, humility, service, compassion, and kindness.
Through the practice of yoga and pranayama, and reflections on the wisdom of the scriptures, we shall find our still centre, and through practical work based on the Natyashastra, the ancient Indian treatise on aesthetic philosophy, we will explore the profound connection between our bodies, our breath, and our emotions – a connection that contemporary neuroscience has started to study only in recent years.
Through sessions on somatic work we will delve into the innate awareness of our bodies, and from that place of body wisdom find connections with the living environment of Majuli – the natural ambience, the artist and artisans, and the members of the indigenous Mising community, through walks, interactions, and exchanges.
This retreat is suitable for:
You will get a deeper understanding of Majuli. Also you will return not only physically rejuvenated, but also with a framework to understand the deep connections between our bodies and our emotions, and how we can harness their power to be fully present in our professional and personal lives.
This life transforming retreat is priced at ₹36,999/- which includes stay , facilitation, all three meals and a lot of fun and pricelessly incredible spiritual experiences.
If you're a Shoshin Tribe Member you are able to attend this retreat for ₹35,499/- only.
Majuli, in the Indian state of Assam, one of the largest river islands in the world, is a place of beauty and magic. Shaped for ages by the mighty waters of the River Brahmaputra, it is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, and also indigenous tribes. Steeped in the legacy of the great 14th -15th century neo-Vaishnavite saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev, Majuli has since his time been the centre of the flowering of Assamese culture.
The Satras or religious centres of Majuli, have nurtured the evolution of forms of devotional singing (such as Borgeet), theatre (Ankiya Naat, Bhaona), the Sattriya dance, mask making, manuscript writing and more, while the island is also home to traditions of boat making, woven bamboo crafts, pottery and the many cultural and ritual practices of the indigenous tribes who live
here.
You will be staying at Dekasang Resort, a traditional style resort located on the banks of the River Luit, offering a serene and authentic staying experience with sumptuous food, while at the same time ensuring modern amenities.
Shilpika is a multidisciplinary artist working with movement/dance, theatre, film, community and healing practices. She is the founder/artistic director of Brahmaputra Cultural Foundation, a space of and for community participation, leadership, artistic journeys /
performances, and education through arts and culture.
Her original works and collaborative performances have been showcased in festivals and forums across India and abroad.
Her work with Arts has been at the intersection of healing and therapy. She is a Certified Yoga Teacher (Siromani) and has been teaching diverse people and needs, live and online.
She facilitates workshops for women and men for empowerment, nourishment and balance though modules, individual and collective, live and online.
She has been conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademy Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for contemporary/experimental dance.
www.bcf-india.org, www.shilpikabordoloi.com
Arka Mukhopadhyay has been practising theatre since 2003, and Kalarippayattu since 2008. His performances have taken him all across India and also to Singapore and several places in Europe. He has been a recipient of fellowships from the Inlaks Foundation and the Ministry
of Culture, Govt. of India.
From 2006 onwards, he has worked with hundreds of children, young, adults, youth and educators, in schools, NGOs and open workshops, all across the country and also abroad.
As a corporate consultant, he has facilitated programmes for several multinational corporations, at all organisational levels.
He believes that the purpose of theatre and all art is to awaken ourselves to the limitless possibilities we carry within ourselves.
You can find him on Instagram at @thewarriorinmeofficial
Please note that this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. The final schedule will be shared with registered attendees closer to the date of the retreat.
1) Shoes and socks
2) Light woolens,
3) Water bottle
4) Glares and sunscreen
5) Energy bars and dry fruits
6) Sleeping bag, if you prefer to spread it over the hotel bed linen
7) Towel, if you prefer to use your own
8) Mosquito/insect repellent
11) Any essential medicines you might need
12) Menstrual hygiene products, as needed
13) Yoga mats
Sunday, Jan 30th
Inclusions: stay, three meals and refreshments per day, and the facilitation charges, are included in the fee.
Exclusions: The cost does not include travel to and from Jorhat. Participants are responsible for their
own travel.
Cancellation and refund:
