Riyaaz Retreat

With Pallavi Degwekar Shaikh

August 26 - 28, 2022

Date and Time Details: Friday, August 26 (check in 3-6 PM; program starts 7 PM) until Sunday, August 28 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). There is no charge for COVID-related cancellations. See our policy to learn more.

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

  • Commuter – $450
  • Private Room (shared bath): Single – $660
  • Private Room (shared bath): Couple – $620
  • Junior Suite (private bath): Single – $770
  • Junior Suite (private bath): Couple – $700

  • Commuter – $470.00
  • Private Room: Single – $690.00
  • Private Room: Couple – $1,270.00
  • Junior Suite: Single – $830.00
  • Junior Suite: Couple – $1,460.00

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. Saturday offers a full day of intensive workout and choreography that will help dance lovers understand and finesse the subtle nuances of technique and expressions. 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)

Friday, August 26

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

Saturday, August 27

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 28

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

Pallavi Degwekar Shaikh is a Kathak artist and guru based in New Jersey, who has been performing as a soloist and teaching for more than 25 years both in India and the United States. Born and raised in Mumbai, with a lineage of Indian classical music, she is a senior disciple of the late guru […]

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