Sacred chanting & embodied meditation
with Janna Ferret & Noon
Gospel, African spiritual chants, mantras ...(this is not a singing course: no need to be a singer!), meditation guidance, dhamma talks,silent walking.
In this retreat we'll explore the themes of grounding in our bodies, stillness & finding these whilst sitting, chanting & walking.
We'll offer sacred chanting with some embodied vocal exercises, some sitting meditation, contemplative walking, one to one sharings, & dhamma talks. On this retreat we'll explore our sense of being in the moment, and also with the flow of life. Walking in the wild hills with gospel grooves: we'll be walking in silence for a few hours each day, with moments for meditation in nature & sacred chanting.
The retreat is appropriate for people at all experience levels or with no meditation experience.
Place : Ekuthuleni Retreat Centre, 1300 Festes-Saint-André, France
Dates: 23 to 27 July 2024
Cost: €250 for the whole retreat. Payment of €130 in advance by Paypal or bank transfer & €120 on arrival.
This payment covers food, water, insurance, office costs, gas for cooking but not any of our other costs or the living costs of the resident teacher.
Dana: We are not funded by any institutions or gouvernent bodies. Ekuthuleni relies on people's generosity to remain open and for the teachers’ livelihood. Called Dana in the Buddhist tradition from 2600 years ago, these donations are based on each person's income and fluidity with money. Please bring cash with you for this, or you can offer Dana online at Ekuthuleni.
Click on the link to practical information for details about what to bring etc or go to the booking form. After booking, you will receive confirmation & some practical info such as station pick up times & drop off times.
About Janna
Janna was born in an environment rocked by West African music. She started singing as a child in gospel choirs and then followed a jazz training for several years before becoming a full time singer and composer.
When Noon proposed her to animate a workshop in a retreat, it was a new adventure, the magic happened and they took such a pleasure that they started again every year.
Janna brings a repertoire of gospel and songs from all over the world and uses her breathing and body knowledge techniques to propose tools that accompany the teachings transmitted by Ekuthuleni. It is always a pleasure to gather in this haven of peace with dear friends to share music and silence.