Take part in an ancient yogic dance tradition from Nepal that until recently was unknown outside of the circle of initiates who perform it. Known in Sanskrit as Charya Nritya, or “dance as a spiritual discipline,” this sacred movement is to support the Buddhist meditation practice known as deity yoga. Deity yoga “takes on” the appearance, ornaments, and awareness of the divinities of the Buddhist pantheon and their variously compassionate, peaceful, ecstatic, and wrathful energies.

Friday: Demonstration and Lecture $15

Saturday: Workshop (Part 1) $75 Performance $20

Sunday: Workshop (Part 2) $105

Friday: 7pm-8:30pm

Demonstration and Slide Lecture on history and tradition, relationship to the Buddhist pantheon, and significance of movement meditation practice

Saturday: 11am-3pm

Workshop Part 1 focuses on learning and experiencing the mudras of specific deities, their symbolic significance, and healing potential; practicing yogic movement exercises for encouraging the grace of Bodhisattvas and Buddhas.

Performance: Sacred Buddhist Dance Saturday 7-8:30pm

Sunday: 11am-5pm

Workshop Part 2 focuses on specific dances, including the invocation dance of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and how these dances of the divine are practiced as a meditation.