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In Europe
Account name: Cynthia Bampton
NIB: 0045 3451 4024 3289 7193 5
IBAN: PT50 0045 3451 4024 3289 7193 5
BIC/SWIFT: CCCMPTPL
Bank: Credito Agricola, Coja
In the US
Account name: Cynthia Bampton
Account number: 951 579 0276
routing number - wire transfer 260 099 53
routing number 011 000 138
SWIFT Code BOFAUS3N for US Dollars and BOFAUS6S for foreign currency
Bank: Bank of America
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Our PayPal account is cynthia.bampton@gmail.com
Retreat in Algarve: The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti with Peter Bampton 8 - 15 August 2023 | Monte Mariposa Retreat Center, Algarve Portugal During this 7 day non-dual journey with Peter you will be immersed in silence, guided meditations, inquiry into the "True Tantra" of Awakened embodiment, sexuality and the authentic actualisation of the Sacred Masculine & Divine Feminine. The daily schedule also includes morning qi gong sessions, breathwork, evening restorative yoga, ecstatic dance and much more. This retreat will be a shared experiment in the evolution of consciousness and culture, and its transformative impact depends on the commitment and passion of everyone involved. |
8-15 August 2023 Location: Monte Mariposa Retreat Center in Tavira, Algarve Portugal* Price: € dorm | € double | € single |
Gift economy
Discounts
We offer discounted rates for Portuguese and Spanish to reflect the different economic reality here compared with Northern Europe and America.
We offer a 50 euro discount for those who can help us accommodate more people by bringing their own tent.
Go to Retreat Registration Form
Financial help (limited offer)
If you would like to come to the retreat but can't afford the full price please write to us and tell us why you want to come to the retreat and what you would like to pay. There is a right price for each situation so please look at your situation and don't offer too much but don't offer too little. If we receive more inquiries than available gift spaces then we will select an individual based on the words that inspire us as we believe that giving inspires giving. To apply for financial help, please fill in the form below. Let your heart sing!
We offer discounted rates for Portuguese and Spanish to reflect the different economic reality here compared with Northern Europe and America.
We offer a 50 euro discount for those who can help us accommodate more people by bringing their own tent.
Go to Retreat Registration Form
Financial help (limited offer)
If you would like to come to the retreat but can't afford the full price please write to us and tell us why you want to come to the retreat and what you would like to pay. There is a right price for each situation so please look at your situation and don't offer too much but don't offer too little. If we receive more inquiries than available gift spaces then we will select an individual based on the words that inspire us as we believe that giving inspires giving. To apply for financial help, please fill in the form below. Let your heart sing!
Retreat Registration
To register for the Sacred Dance of Shiva&Shakti Retreat 2023 please contact Jutta at Avidanja Community, where the retreat will be held:
jutta.weiske@hotmail.com
+351 968 308 538
Avidanja Community
Montemor-O-Velho, Portugal
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jutta.weiske@hotmail.com
+351 968 308 538
Avidanja Community
Montemor-O-Velho, Portugal
Google Maps
Guided by Peter Bampton Peter is a co-founder of the Awakened Life Project, spiritual teacher and author of The Fire of the Heart. Peter's approach to the theme of this retreat will be not theoretical or philosophical, but will be sourced in the groundbreaking insights, revelations and embodied discoveries of the Awakened Life Men's Collective and the Awakened Life Women's Creative, which he will draw upon to fuel the shared exploration. |
What to expect In this retreat Peter will first lead participants on a journey of Awakening into the Eternal, Transcendent Consciousness, Being or Heart, that is radically Free and untouched by all that arises and passes away. Once that ground is significantly established, the collective journey will expand to embrace Awakening - as unique gendered individuals - to a Creative Process of Spirit-in-Action. Through Meditation, Dialogue, Qi Gong, Ecstatic Dance and other modalities Peter will facilitate a living exploration of "The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti". |
New Year Retreat: The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti
27th December 2022 – 3rd January 2023
* Meditation * Non-Duality * True Tantra * Dancing Down The Light * Qi Gong * Restorative Yoga *
In this retreat Peter will first lead participants on a journey of Awakening into the Eternal, Transcendent Consciousness, Being or Heart, that is radically Free and untouched by all that arises and passes away.
Once that ground is significantly established, the collective journey will expand to embrace Awakening - as unique gendered individuals - to a Creative Process of Spirit-in-Action. Through Meditation, Dialogue, Qi Gong, Dancing Down the Light and other modalities Peter will facilitate a living exploration of "The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti".
This dynamic potential emerges when men and women discover, surrender to and embody their masculine and feminine poles with a depth that radically transcends all the reactivity and drama of social conditioning, and especially the postmodern 'war of the sexes' and its depolarization of the genders.
There is an increasing interest in alternative spiritual culture in 'Tantra', the 'Divine Feminine' and 'Sacred Masculine', however as broadly positive as these developments may be, it is Peter's conviction that Tantra and an Awakened embodiment of the dynamic polarity of Shiva & Shakti, are rarely understood and actualized with true ego-transcending depth and authenticity in western alternative culture.
Peter's approach to this theme will be not theoretical, but is sourced in the groundbreaking insights, revelations and embodied discoveries of the Awakened Life Men's Collective and the Awakened Life Women's Creative, which he will draw upon to fuel the shared exploration.
As a participant this retreat will demand that you bring an open mind and heart together with a real willingness to be challenged, to take risks and to transform. This retreat will be a shared experiment in the evolution of consciousness and culture, and its transformative impact depends on the commitment and passion of everyone involved.
This retreat is only open to 17 committed participants and it will ideally be balanced between 8-9 women and 8-9 men.
* Meditation * Non-Duality * True Tantra * Dancing Down The Light * Qi Gong * Restorative Yoga *
In this retreat Peter will first lead participants on a journey of Awakening into the Eternal, Transcendent Consciousness, Being or Heart, that is radically Free and untouched by all that arises and passes away.
Once that ground is significantly established, the collective journey will expand to embrace Awakening - as unique gendered individuals - to a Creative Process of Spirit-in-Action. Through Meditation, Dialogue, Qi Gong, Dancing Down the Light and other modalities Peter will facilitate a living exploration of "The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti".
This dynamic potential emerges when men and women discover, surrender to and embody their masculine and feminine poles with a depth that radically transcends all the reactivity and drama of social conditioning, and especially the postmodern 'war of the sexes' and its depolarization of the genders.
There is an increasing interest in alternative spiritual culture in 'Tantra', the 'Divine Feminine' and 'Sacred Masculine', however as broadly positive as these developments may be, it is Peter's conviction that Tantra and an Awakened embodiment of the dynamic polarity of Shiva & Shakti, are rarely understood and actualized with true ego-transcending depth and authenticity in western alternative culture.
Peter's approach to this theme will be not theoretical, but is sourced in the groundbreaking insights, revelations and embodied discoveries of the Awakened Life Men's Collective and the Awakened Life Women's Creative, which he will draw upon to fuel the shared exploration.
As a participant this retreat will demand that you bring an open mind and heart together with a real willingness to be challenged, to take risks and to transform. This retreat will be a shared experiment in the evolution of consciousness and culture, and its transformative impact depends on the commitment and passion of everyone involved.
This retreat is only open to 17 committed participants and it will ideally be balanced between 8-9 women and 8-9 men.
Where is it The retreat will be held at Monte Mariposa Retreat Center, a beautiful location near Tavira in Algarve, the south of Portugal. |
On this Retreat
you will explore and experience:
you will explore and experience:
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3 days of Silence, Guided Meditation and Q&A sessions on Awakening to Transcendent Consciousness here and now
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4 days of exploration through dialogue and practice into Awakened embodiment, actualisation of the Sacred Masculine & Divine Feminine and a spiritually liberated relationship to sexuality (not live sexual practice!)
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Daily Qi Gong Sessions
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Dancing Down The Light
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Restorative Yoga
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Delicious Vegetarian Meals
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Massage available (at extra cost)
3 days of Silence, Guided Meditation and Q&A sessions on Awakening to Transcendent Consciousness here and now
●
4 days of exploration through dialogue and practice into Awakened embodiment, actualisation of the Sacred Masculine & Divine Feminine and a spiritually liberated relationship to sexuality (not live sexual practice!)
●
Daily Qi Gong Sessions
●
Dancing Down The Light
●
Restorative Yoga
●
Delicious Vegetarian Meals
●
Massage available (at extra cost)
How to find Avidanja
Outeiro da Moura
3140-618 Portugal
40.1411458, -8.7188057
Train Station: Verride
Walk to Avidanja takes 20 minutes
Pick up or drop off service available for 2€
+351 968 308 538
jutta.weiske@hotmail.com
When you arrive
If you arrive with your car, please contact us when you drive in the village and we will show you a spot.
3140-618 Portugal
40.1411458, -8.7188057
Train Station: Verride
Walk to Avidanja takes 20 minutes
Pick up or drop off service available for 2€
+351 968 308 538
jutta.weiske@hotmail.com
When you arrive
If you arrive with your car, please contact us when you drive in the village and we will show you a spot.