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"Falling Up" with Narayan Eric Waldman and Friends
September
16 - 18, 2011 $290
Residential, $240 Non-residential
A weekend of Dances of Universal Peace, Walks, and Anything Else that
Happens with Narayan Waldman and Friends.
"The lover sometimes falls into a hole. But down in that
hole he finds something shining, worth more than any amount of money or power. . . Last night the moon came dropping its clothes
in the street. I took it as a sign to start singing, falling up into the bowl of sky. The bowl breaks. Everywhere is falling
everywhere. Nothing else to do. Here’s the new rule: break the wineglass, and fall toward the glassblower’s breath."
- Rumi
The price includes immersion in a full
weekend of dancing, six delicious all-vegetarian meals, admission to the Saturday evening Marsh House Zikr and ensconcement
in the lush and beautiful environs of the Marsh House (See photos of 2009 Marsh House retreat on Photo Album page). We begin
with a sumptuous dinner at 6 pm on Friday evening and end with a closing dance circle at 4 pm on Sunday afternoon.
In between - many mysterious moments strung like pearls on the luminous necklace of singing and dancing in praise of divine
unity and peace. There will also be opportunities to walk, rest, meditate, hot tub, and journal.
Saturday evening will feature the popular Marsh House zikr, led by Narayan,
from 7:30 - 10:00. This sacred Sufi practice of remembrance of Divine Unity is also open to non-retreatants for $15, via registration
and pre-payment.
There
will also be a public DUP with Narayan and Friends on Sunday Evening, Sept. 18th at 7:00 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation
of Whidbey Island, 20103 Hwy 525, 1.8 miles north of Freeland. A $5 - $15 donation is requested.
* * * Narayan Eric Waldman has been inspiring and delighting dance circles for two decades with his trickster energy and
vibrancy. He has been a favorite leader at Whidbey retreats since the mid 1990s.
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For registration, to purchase Zikr
tickets, and for more information, call Linda at 360-331-5471 or email llindsay@whidbey.com.
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Saturday Night Zikr at the Marsh House Sept. 17, 2011
Cost:
$15. All tickets must be purchased in advance.
(Note
that the zikr cost is included in the price of the retreat for retreatants.)
The Saturday night Zikr is
open to all lovers of the Mystery from far and wide - even those who are not attending the retreat. Come and
enlarge the circle in this celebration of remembrance of the Divine through the Sufi practice of singing and dancing prayers
of ecstasy and union. The Beloved weaves unbelievable magic, accompanied by Narayan and guest musicians.
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Special Public Dance Sunday, September 18th 7 to 9 pm at the Unitarian
Univeralist Congregation of Whidbey Island, 20103 Hwy 525, 1.8 miles North of Freeland on South
Whidbey Island. (Map & directions on Carpool page.)
Narayan and Friends will lead participatory circle dances and
singing accompanied by live music. The dances draw on sacred phrases from many
world spiritual traditions joined together with simple movements and music that
are easily taught on the spot to awaken an experience of peace, joy, and unity.
All are welcome; no experience necessary. Donation of $5 to $15 is appreciated.
For more information call Linda at 360-331-5471
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