Namaste Retreat
A Sensory Exploration of Hindu Spiritual Traditions in the light of Christianity
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 10 AM - 2 PM | In the Parish House at 119 North Duke Street
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Join the contemplative community at the Urban Well as local practitioners offer insights into how Indian spiritual traditions can strengthen many spiritual practices.
The Sound of the Sitar with
John Protopapas
Exploring the healing forces of music as meditation and prayer, connecting vibration to spirit and experiencing chanting.
Dance & Movement with Rasmita Amin & students of Natyashala Dance Studio
Understanding the connections between classical yoga poses and dance movements.
Caring for our Bodies with
Nick Dower
Finding more light and energy in our bodies through chair yoga, mindful breath and anti-inflammatory spices and foods.
Cost
In person (includes food)
Adults: $50
2 Adults: $80
Students: $15
Schedule:
10:00 Welcome and introductions
10:30: John Protopapas
11:30 Rasmita and students
11:30: Panel discussion
12:30: Nick on Ayurvedic foods and anti-inflammation choices
1:00: Chair Yoga with Roberta Strickler
1:30: Fr. David thanking reflection and Q&A
2:00: Close
About the presenters
John Protopapas
John Protopapas has been studying and practicing classical Indian music on the Sitar and Yoga for 25 years. He teaches the world music class at York College of PA where he shares his musical journey and world travels. John draws from his experiences living in South Africa, Greece and India to inform his music. He shares his understanding of Classical Indian Music as not only spiritual in nature, but also as a complete musical system which allows one to go deeply into one’s creativity and touch on the deep elements of our human nature. Through this music, it leads both the musician and listeners into deep states of contemplation which also has the ability to touch on the most refined elements of sound and aesthetics.
Rasmita Amin
Rasmita Amin is an Indian cultural dance instructor who has been serving South Central Pennsylvania for several decades. She is a graduate of Bharatnatyam from the M.S. University of Baroda’s Faculty of Performing Arts. In earlier years, Rasmita accompanied the late Mrs. Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India in a delegation and also had the honor of performing in her residence as well as in Bombay and New Delhi. She is also a 500 hour trained and certified yoga teacher. Rasmita currently teaches Bharatnatyam, Folk Dances and Yoga to her many students in York and Lancaster.
