Dear friends,
I am very happy to announce this upcoming Yoga and Handpan retreat at Peace Temple July 8-10.
This retreat was one of the favorite events of last Summer and we are brining it back!
A weekend retreat to spend time in nature, re-align and connect, let go and refocus. Move through yoga sequences accompanied by live handpan music and immerse into meditation with Himalayan singing bowls. Learn and/or sharpen your handpan skills in a two-day workshop designed for both beginners and intermediate players and recharge by swimming, sunshine, and healthy delicious food.
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Yoga & Handpan Retreatw/ Nikolay Ignatyev, Felix Vasserman, Marina Bank and Vladimir Kuperman
Retreat dates are July 8-10
�Retreat cost: $350 camping, $400 dorms. if you register by June 24th
Cost will increase to $400 camping, $450 dorms after June 24th.
Includes healthy vegan/vegetarian meals made with love.
You may register using:
Venmo or Zelle.
1. Venmo to 917 968 3214
2. Zelle to 917 968 3214
Please write in the note full names and emails of all attendees, all emails and what the payment is for.
Space is limited and might fill up quickly.
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RETREAT PROGRAM
FRIDAY
Arrival starts at 1-2 pm. If you are arriving late, please arrive before 7 pm.
2:00 pm - Lunch
3:00pm - 7:00pm - Landing/Arrival
7:15 pm - Dinner
9:00 pm - Opening Fire Ceremony, Live Handpan Concert, drum circle
11:00 pm - Rest
SATURDAY
9:00 - 10:15 am - Morning gentle yoga/meditation with live handpan
10:30 - 11:30 am - Light breakfast
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Personal time
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Handpan Workshops: Beginner level with Marina , Intermediate level with Felix (Handpans will be provided)
3:00 - 4:00 pm - Lunch
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Personal time, great for swimming, hiking, reflecting
6:00 - 7:15 pm - Evening yoga/meditation with Niko
7:30 - 8:30 pm - Dinner
9:00 - 10:30- pm - Gong and Singing Bowls sound bath w/Guy Yair Beider
11:30 pm - Rest
SUNDAY
9:00 - 10:15 am - Morning gentle yoga/meditation live handpan
10:30 - 11:30 am - Light breakfast
1:00 - 3:00 pm -Handpan Workshops: Beginner level with Marina , Intermediate level with Felix (Handpans will be provided.)
3:00 - 4:00 pm - Lunch
4:00 - 5:00 pm - Personal Time
5:00 pm - Closing circle and sharing in the yurt
6:30 pm - Departure
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Beginner Level Handpan workshop:
This class is designed for those that are meeting the handpan for the first time.Saturday class: We will explore the history of handpan from the beginning to the art it is today. We will also learn how to make clear and clean sound, basic rhythm and groove structure
Sunday's class: Applying chords to compositional structure and playing in a group.
Intermediate level Handpan workshop:
This class is designed for those who have prior experience with the instrument and already familiar with the basics of Handpan playing.Saturday class: We will explore rhythmic and melodic possibilities within 16th note structure.
Sunday class: We will apply the concept of independence to a given composition structure.
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FACILITATORS
Marina Bank - Musician / Handpan / Handpan NYC / Teacher
Felix Vasserman - Musician / Handpan / Handpan NYC / Teacher
Nikolay Ignatyev - Yoga / Meditation Teacher
Vladimir Kuperman - Gong / Sound Bath / Peace Temple Host / Space Creator
Nikolay is an experienced Yoga and meditation Teacher currently working at Hot Spot Yoga and Primary Yoga in New York.
Marina and Felix are self-taught duo founders of Handpan NYC Community - a place where teachers, artists, and enthusiasts can experience a world of handpan events, workshops, and community gatherings since 2016.
Guy is a sound meditation facilitator and sound therapy arts educator. He is passionate about providing the audience with healthy sonic nourishment and meditation through deep listening. The miraculous tones the audience is getting immersed into during his sessions belong to antique masterpieces of Himalayan singing bowls hand-picked by him in Himalayan region. Since 2011 Guy has facilitated hundreds of meditations in yoga studios, martial art schools, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes. He also has experience working with people with special needs, PTSD and AA groups.
Vladimir is the creator of Peace Temple - a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events, where creativity, spiritual growth, sustainability, respect for nature, and respect for each other are practiced.