CHARYA NRITYA RITUAL as PERFORMANCE - Sacred dance ritual performances are either danced solo (e.g. the dance of Avalokiteshvara) , as a partner dance (e.g.Hevajra and Nairatmya) or in groups (e.g. the dance of the 5 Transcendant Buddhas). A full performance can be with only one performer or with a combination of solo and group dances. Performances can be in any space and have been held in museums, school auditoriums, dharma centers, churches, yoga studios, performing arts theaters, and home shrine rooms.

1.) WEEKLY MOVEMENT CLASSES - Introductory classes on sacred movement and meditation taught by Prajwal Vajracharya are available in Portland on Monday evenings. Other regular weekly adult classes and children's classes are also held in Portland throughout the year. Other instructors from Dance Mandal are also available for regular classes or tutoring in America, Europe, and Asia (see Contact page).

2.) MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS for yogic healing and mind transformation - The sacred dance of the priests of Nepal is a dynamic yogic discipline whose movements and meditative elements effect profound changes of mind and body. The goals of the dance are yogic mastery of the body, refinement of the emotions, and deepened spiritual awareness. This workshop introduces the theory of the movement style and accompanying visualizations and chants. Participants will be guided through basic movements and dance sequences that allow them to experience first-hand the subtle transformative power of this graceful, yogic dance form. It is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in healing arts, sacred movement, meditation, Buddhism, or Asian practices and performance traditions. Prajwal holds monthly [first Saturday] workshops in Portland. He and other Dance Mandal instructors are available for workshops presently in Asia, the Americas, and Europe (see Contact page).

3.) LECTURES - Prajwal Vajracharya gives lectures on a variety of topics, such as yogic body movement, healing movement, feet and hand mudras and their iconographic significance, sacred rituals of the Newar tradition, and, dance traditions of Nepal.

1.) PURIFICATION RITUAL for Body, Speech, and Mind - This ritual is based on a tradition that has been carried down for centuries by Buddhist priests of Nepal. The ritual includes explanation of the five elements (air, fire, water, space and earth) in one's being, purifying with the 5 elements, and the body as a mandala. Participants are then guided to perform the ritual for self-purification.

Reservations are required for all rituals prior to ritual preparation. No charge; donations accepted. Contact Prajwal for reservations or more information.

SACRED DANCE RITUAL DAYS - These silent days of guided meditation, excercises, ritual dance, potluck lunch, and teaching by Prajwal are held in Portland once a month and may be held in other areas on request.

RETREAT WEEKENDS or WEEKS - These are similar to the dance ritual days.

ANNUAL FALL TRIPS TO NEPAL - led by Prajwal Vajracharya, with meditations at Yogini Temples, purification rituals, and dance and meditation retreats in the Kathmandu Valley.

TO HOST any of the performances, workshops, or other events with Prajwal Vajracharya, contact prajwalATdancemandalDOTcom or helenATdancemandalDOTcom, or call (503)-233-3703. For other available instruction and performances, see Contact page.