Riyaaz Retreat

With Pallavi Degwekar Shaikh

August 17 - 20, 2023

Date and Time Details: Thursday, August 17 (check in 3-6 PM; program starts 7 PM) until Sunday, August 20 1 PM

Location: Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing

Address: 191 Cragsmoor Road Cragsmoor, New York 12566

Contact: retreats@dharmakayacenter.org
845.640.4593

Check-in Time : 3 pm – 6 pm

Cancellation Policy : Refundable up to two weeks prior to the program (less a $50 processing fee). See our policy to learn more.

Per Person Price: Prices are per person and are all-inclusive.

  • Commuter – $980
  • Private Room (shared bath): Single – $1310
  • Private Room (shared bath): Couple – $1227.50
  • Junior Suite (private bath): Single – $1520
  • Junior Suite (private bath): Couple – $1370

  • Commuter – $1,010.00
  • Private Room: Single – $1,340.00
  • Private Room: Couple – $2,515.00
  • Junior Suite: Single – $1,550.00
  • Junior Suite: Couple – $2,800.00

RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER

This engaging weekend program will immerse all Kathak dance lovers into the bliss and world of music, helping them detach from worldly needs. Throughout the weekend you will meditate and connect nature with dance and music. You will experience four days of intensive workout and choreogaphy that will help dance lovers understand and finesse the subtle nuances of technique and expression; this program will be helpful for your exams.

In all, you will spend 40-60 hours with your guru. Investing such quality time in your art is an effective way to connect with and understand your guru’s teachings—an essential step in becoming a fine dancer.

STAY SAFE DURING COVID-19: We are committed to your health and safety. Please read our COVID-19 Precautions & Preparations to understand our strategies, including limited class size to facilitate social distancing and ample teacher attention.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
  • Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
  • Shamatha and guided meditations
  • Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
  • Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
  • Extensive library of dharma books
  • Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna

 

PREREQUISITES

This program is for senior students of Kathak dance. All participants must be pre-approved by the instructor.

SCHEDULE

(subject to change)

Thursday, August 17

3:00 PM Check in begins
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
7:30-8:30 PM Welcome and Introduction
Program

Friday, August 18 & Saturday, August 19

7:00-8:00 AM Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM-11:30 AM Program
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
2:00-4:30 PM Program
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
7:30-9:00 PM Evening Meditation, optional

Sunday, August 20

7:00-8:00 AM Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM-11:30 AM Program
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Checkout and Departure

 

 

About the Teacher

Pallavi Degwekar Shaikh

Guru Pallavi Degwekar is an accomplished Kathak expert and Guru with 30 years of experience in performing and teaching. An internationally acclaimed artist, she has performed at numerous festivals in India and the U.S. Carrying forward her Guru, Asha Tai Joglekar’s, legacy, she has developed a unique style incorporating elements from the Lucknow, Jaipur, and […]

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