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JASON KALIDAS, BANSURI , INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC, RAAG
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JASON KALIDAS, BANSURI , INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC, RAAG
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Whats included

  • 5 days of intensive learning and guided individual practice.

  • Guided long walks into the amazing mountain areas around the sanctuary where you will will see only mountains, granite boulders and streams. No roads, people or buildings at all for miles around .

  • Cold water dipping in pristine mountain pools to refresh and open our minds and bodies to learn music more deeply.

  • Early morning group meditation and space to practice optional Yoga in the Music/ Yoga shalla

  • 5 nights of shared accommodation

  • Two nutritious vegetarian meals per day , plus fruit breakfast and chai / coffee morning and afternoon all by our amazing chief .

  • Transport from the town of Seia to the sanctuary ( Seia is reached by flying to Porto or and then a 3 hour bus )

More details …

We will begin the days with early morning walking , meditation, simple breath work in wild spots around the sanctuary. We will then commence our morning study into Bansuri and Raagas back at the Shala.

Jason will teach a two group classes per day in theory and practice of Raag , rhythm and Bansuri technique. In thoery and practice we will learn about the fundamentals of Raag music like the swaras and the Raasas ( essences of emotion ) .

A focus of the of the retreat is focused on spending time alone in deep nature, profoundly connecting with the instrument.

Swara Sadhana The tradition of indian music is primarily a spiritual journey and becoming a performer is secondary . We will dive deep into meditation of the notes themselves using simple voice toning as well Bansuri , Jason will take us into daily meditational discovery journeys into feeling the various Raasas within well known Raagas

Jason will spend some individual time with each student giving guidance of what practice each day on the retreat and onwards for maximum growth and progress. We Will also have some simple vocal exercises with real Tanpuras to tune our ear and also have many chances to play Bansuri with real Tanpura accompaniment. You will also get time alone playing Tanpura for have Swara Sadhana ( mediation on notes ) using simple voice toning and the Tanpura

Each day we will take a walks and ( optional by encouraged ! ) dips into cold water nature spots to refresh our minds and bodies for late afternoon classes.

Epic views from the sanctuary

Swaras Sadhana with Tanpuras in the nature

Views of the sanctuary with the Music / Yoga Shalla

Our Music and Yoga shalla with amazing views

One of the walks only minutes away from the sanctuary

Sunset from the Sanctuary

One of the many hidden bathing spots in the forests

Practicalities

We are keeping the retreat small and intimate as this is a deep dive into music and Jason wants to be able to give enough time to each of you individually.

Accommodation ( all photos below )

We have accommodation for 6 people ( two sharing in each room)

We will open up 4 more spaces to people who wish to camp on our beautiful land at a slightly reduced price for the retreat cost. We have two buildings for accommodation at the sanctuary facing south with views to the west for sunset.

A house with two rooms for sleeping and the communal kitchen diner / lounge area for the retreat as well as a self contained cabin for 2 people with its own bathroom and small kitchen . As we are high in the mountains both buildings have wood burners if the nights get a little chilly.

Food will be cooked be our renowned local retreat chef Tiffany bear, who specialised in nutritious vegetarian food with as much local and organic produce as possible. We will have two large cooked meals each day as well as a fruit / yogurt breakfast with morning and afternoon tea and coffee as well as filtered spring water from the land as much as needed

Transport : By Road: the sanctuary is 15 mins from Seia town (you will be given clear directions on booking ) By ferry from UK : 6 hours drive from Santander ferry port. By flight: to Porto ( if any availability issues you can fly to Lisbon but it takes a bit longer in travel to the sanctuary. From either airport you can book a bus on busbud.com to Seia where you will be collected at the bus station on arrival.

Please arrive the day before we start ( you will not be charged for the extra nights accommodation. You can leave on the 7th or arrange to stay longer at your own leisure if you wish to have more time at the sanctuary ( please talk with Jason to arrange )

Weather . We are at a 1000 meter altitude in the mountains where the sun can be strong, but in the start of October evenings could be cool , its best to bring a warm jacket just in case.

If you are interested to be part of this you will need apply by having chat with Jason ( see contact page or email here )

The Granite house…

The wood cabin