$75 early bird special until Thursday, 11/9
$85 after that
Four scholarships available - see below
SENSING - The 11th Hour
An Urban Retreat
A night of sound meditation, YoDa (Yoga & Dance) with live drumming, the art of being, aromatherapy, delicious food & elixirs.
When too much is happening for too long, how can we find harmony while honoring the polarities, the feminine and masculine, the yin and yang? You’re invited to devote a night to yourself and to activate your inner teacher in community. We will soothe all senses to connect to the body, enjoy, relax, allowing your inner healer to rise and guide you.
Tapping also into 11/11 energies, the number 11 representing the bridge between the material and spiritual realms, you will trust our intuition to dive in and beam light on your unique skills to bring forth.
And just like that, in the midst of the city, we will create our own oasis, so we can then leave nourished, grounded, at peace, and ready to create.
WHAT HAPPENS?
YoDa: YOGA, DANCE & DRUMMING
YoDa is a somatic practice, combining yoga and dance with live drumming. In this practice we connect with ourselves through a sensual movement practice igniting our personal power with the element of fire, working with the idea of purification and destruction, warming and burning , illuminating and blinding. We invite you to lean into the divine masculine and feminine that is in all of us. Ultimately we are seeking to unify all parts with non-duality.
SOUND MEDITATION
Cozy up in a sea of sound and vibrations generated by gongs, bowls, and other overtones emitting instruments, enjoying a deeply relaxing state that will allow you to reconnect and tape into your inner core. Enjoy the power of the sound waves as they offer subtle vibrational body and mind massages that will allow your body to work on healing itself and create a sense of peace.
AROMATHERAPY
Let enchanting scents seduce your nostrils.
ART VIEWING
The art of being. Feast your eyes on multi-media art and an artful burning log.
FOOD & ELIXIRS
Taste delicious nibbles paired with magical elixirs. Vegan, gluten-free.
FLOW OF THE NIGHT
7:00 PM: Arrival, mingling with welcome elixir, settling
7:15 PM: Door closes
7:15 PM: Gathering in the yard. Burning of aromatic herbs and setting of intentions
7:30 PM: YoDa: Yoga, Dance & Drumming with Aqila from Soulworks
8:30 PM: Delightful refreshments and food
9:00 PM: Sound meditation with Sabine
10:00 PM: Closing, and opportunity to mingle after
WHAT TO BRING?
We recommend a pillow and blanket (we’ll have one each per person) and an eye mask - all optional.
Wear layered clothes that are comfortable and make you feel playful.
No prior experience required.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Delight Factory is offering four scholarships to attend the retreat for $11.11. To attend, please send us an email at delightfactorynyc@gmail.com and describe briefly why you would like to attend. Please send by 7 PM on Friday, November 10, when applicants will be selected.
If you apply later and there is still room, we will do our best to accommodate you.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Sabine Feuilloley
While she was working in the fashion industry, Sabine was introduced to meditation during a 10-day Vipassana silent retreat taught by S.N Goenka. The experience was life-changing for her and allowed her to discover the importance of mindfulness and the present moment. She deepened her contemplative practice by combining it with Sound Meditation, taking introductory training with Don Coreaux and broadening her knowledge through sound practitioner training at the WOOM Center with Alexandre Tannous and David Shemesh. Since then, she has been practicing, developing her skills, and facilitating meditation for groups and private sessions.
Aqila Norris
Aqila Norris is a renowned yoga instructor and wellness expert, known for her unique approach to holistic health and soulful living. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Aqila is deeply passionate about helping individuals unlock their full potential and cultivate mind-body-spirit balance through her Soulwork practice.
Aqila's journey in the wellness world began with her own personal healing and transformation, which inspired her to share her knowledge and wisdom with others. Beyond her expertise in yoga, Aqila is also a holistic health coach, incorporating elements of nutrition, mindfulness, meditation, and energy healing into her teachings.
