Jayachitta

Jayachitta has been a Buddhist since 1981 and has lived and worked with other Buddhists for a lot of that time. She has a deep love of performance and the infinity of human expression. 2002-4 she trained in physical theatre at Kiklos Scuola in Italy.

Since then she trained in Improvisation with Andrew Morrish, John Britton, Kate Hilder and others. Improvisation, movement and exploring the clown are very important to her as additional approaches to the spiritual life, as they are based in physical expression and play.

She sees them as an interactive way of entering and exploring the space that one discovers in meditation. It's in that spirit of play that we can discover who we are and can be. Please check out her website The Play of Now

Play of the elements

Friday, 22 March 2024 to Friday, 29 March 2024 2024

How do the elements around us, and in us, move, dance, even play? How can we be part of that playful engagement rather than stand apart?

In this retreat we will be taking the five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space) as our starting point, and explore them in our own bodies, in meditation, in nature and in the way we relate to one another. Practicing in and outdoors, we will research how the elements move us, and move through us, and so, each, find our unique place within the elemental play of the world.

Booking Fee: 
£100.00

Dancing the Unknown

Friday, 15 March 2019 to Friday, 22 March 2019 2019

Movement exercises will be used on this retreat to support, explore and deepen meditation practice. By moving our physical body we can be more present and engaged in this moment only, leaving the next one to come freely without assumptions, allowing thought and feelings to come and go without holding on. The programme will be appreciative and playful and is suitable for anybody who wants to explore physical and vocal expression in a supportive environment.

Booking Fee: 
£75.00

dancing the unknown

Friday, 3 March 2017 to Friday, 10 March 2017 2017

This retreat combines meditation with movement improvisation. The atmosphere will be playful and appreciative and is suitable for anyone who wants to explore physical and vocal expression in a supportive environment. Improvisation supports meditation in helping us to be present to the ever-moving mind, allowing thoughts and feelings to come and go, without holding on.

For more information read the retreat information sheet.

Booking Fee: 
£75.00

dancing the unknown

Friday, 7 November 2014 to Friday, 14 November 2014 2014

This retreat combines meditation with movement improvisation. The atmosphere will be playful and appreciative and is suitable for anyone who wants to explore physical and vocal expression in a supportive environment.

Improvisation supports meditation in helping us to be present to the ever-moving mind, allowing thoughts and feelings to come and go, without holding on.

 

For more information please take a look here

Booking Fee: 
£75.00

hillwalking and meditation

Friday, 21 June 2024 to Friday, 28 June 2024 2024

Nature is for many of us, a vital source of spiritual nourishment in an increasingly busy world. On these retreats, we will combine traditional Buddhist teachings with the simple practice of spending time walking in the rich and beautiful landscapes that surround Dhanakosa.

Booking Fee: 
£100.00

Listening, Dancing, Being

Friday, 24 March 2023 to Friday, 31 March 2023 2023

Listening can be seen as an activity merely of the mind, where we direct our thoughtful attention – but how is it to listen differently, with and through our flowing body? Being is often associated with ‘being someone’ or ‘being still’, but how is it to ‘be’ within our natural present movement of body or mind? How can we allow Being and Listening to meet, while engaging with each other, or while Dancing?

Booking Fee: 
£100.00

The play of the elements

Friday, 23 September 2022 to Friday, 30 September 2022 2022

How do the elements around us, and in us, move? How can we be part of that playful engagement rather than stand apart? In this retreat we are researching the meeting points of movement with stillness by exploring the Five Elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space) in our own bodies, in meditation, in nature and in the way we relate to one another.

Booking Fee: 
£100.00

Play of Now ONLINE

Saturday, 7 November 2020 to Wednesday, 11 November 2020 2020

This popular retreat will be moving online for 2020. Movement and meditation follow on from one another, bridging the gap between stillness and engagement with the world. Easy physical improvisational exercises will help us to become more present and mindful, and open us to more light and joy. This will enrich our attention within and outside of meditation allowing us to be saturated with the spirit of discovery.  It is suitable for anybody who wants to explore physical and vocal expression in a supportive group.

The Play of Now

Friday, 1 October 2021 to Friday, 8 October 2021 2021

Movement and meditation follow on from one another, bridging the gap between stillness and engagement with the world. Easy physical improvisational exercises will help us to become more present and mindful, and open us to more light and joy. This will enrich our attention within and outside of meditation allowing us to be saturated with the spirit of discovery. This retreat is suitable for anybody who wants to explore physical and vocal expression in a supportive environment.

Booking Fee: 
£100.00

The play of now

Friday, 6 November 2020 to Friday, 13 November 2020 2020

Movement and meditation follow on from one another, bridging the gap between stillness and engagement with the world. Easy physical improvisational exercises will help us to become more present and mindful, and open us to more light and joy. This will enrich our attention within and outside of meditation allowing us to be saturated with the spirit of discovery. This retreat is suitable for anybody who wants to explore physical and vocal expression in a supportive environment.