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URL:https://kingstonhappenings.org/events/contact-improv-sotai-ancestral-b
 ody-retreat/
SUMMARY:Contact Improv + SOTAI (Ancestral Body) Retreat
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nThis Contact Improvisation* retreat is infused with R
 yuta’s life research\, SOTAI(祖体) “Ancestral Body” where you will
  be guided through embodiment practices of sensing\, moving and resting yo
 ur body as well as journaling\, drawing\, and vocalization.\n\nSOTAI is a 
 state of being that illuminates and honors “us” instead of “me”. 
 “Us” may represent our human ancestors in our lineages and/or non-huma
 n ancestors such as fish\, bacteria or nature. It is a liminal state that 
 welcomes magic and the unknown which can decentralize our over-scrutinizin
 g\, analytical minds and radically reorient us into an experiential state.
 \n\nSOTAI values deep rest. Flavored with subtle Japanese nuances and cult
 ural concepts\, this retreat will center resting to say goodbye to the wes
 tern approach of “the more\, the merrier”. Ryuta grew up in Japan\, su
 rrounded by the concept of MA(間) which is “pauses or the in-between sp
 aces” in Japanese. From pauses between conversations to spaces created f
 or nature to exist and speak\, Ryuta’s facilitation will incorporate MA 
 to counter our productivity-driven society.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach day\
 , we will have “integration time” which is designed for you to integra
 te your learning from our collective practices with your personal practice
 . What is it like to bring this awareness and sensibility into walking in 
 the forest? How do you integrate remembering your non-human ancestors with
  your yoga practice? Can you rest as if you were an ancient rock that has 
 been resting for millions of years? WildHeart is located on 45-acres of la
 nd including forest\, fields\, and a private lake. You are welcome to enjo
 y this abundance of the natural environment for your integration time as w
 ell as the rest of the retreat.\n\nThis offering is not limited to movers/
 dancers. Anyone can benefit from ancestral deep rest\, which prepares you 
 to show up to the world with more YOYUU(余裕)\, a Japanese word for “e
 ase and spaciousness of the self”.\n\n* “Contact Improvisation is an o
 pen-ended exploration of the kinaesthetic possibilities of bodies moving t
 hrough contact. Sometimes wild and athletic\, sometimes quiet and meditati
 ve\, it is a form open to all bodies and enquiring minds.”\n\n– defini
 tion by Ray Chung from Contactquarterly.com\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nThese pri
 ces are all inclusive! You receive all retreat content and facilitation\, 
 housing\, food and drinks\, and access to the land\, lake\, and studio spa
 ces.\n$725 Single\n$605 Double\n$555 Dorm\n$510 Camping\n$420 Commuter (wi
 th meals)\n$360 Commuter (without meals)\n\nSupport Price:\n\nThis price d
 irectly supports us to welcome folx who might not otherwise be able to att
 end\, to come at a lower price.\n$999\n\nEarly Bird:\n\n$50 off before Mar
 ch 23rd\n\nBIPOC spots\n\nWe are offering 4 x 50% reduced price spots for 
 BIPOC folx. Please follow the registration process and select BIPOC spot f
 rom the drop down. If you do not see this option it means the spots have b
 een filled. To get on the BIPOC spot waitlist\, please email contact@wildh
 eartcenter.art\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:@Featured,@Newsletter,Dance,Educational classes and lectures
LOCATION:WildHeart: Center for Performance and Embodiment Practice\, 183 Ea
 st Road\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
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