LIFE MOVES IN BUDDHA NATURE
An Amerta movement workshop
Guided by Mala Sikka and Terry Hagan
August 15 - 21, 2025
“The essence of movement is not only expression but a form of transformation; movement from the state of being unaware to being aware . . ”- Suprapto Suryodharmo Founder of Joged Amerta
'Life-Moves©' is a profound movement practice. It gives us vitality, and a heightened awareness of our communication through movement with others and our environment. We can see ourselves and others as we are, without blame, judgment, false humility, pride or needing approval. We come to accept our limitations and perceive others and our surroundings more clearly, discovering that our attitude in movement is as important as the movement itself.
This course will focus especially on how the five Wisdom Buddha's qualities of pacifying, enriching, magnetising, subjugating and union manifest through our basic nature in movement working with body (Vajra), sound (ghanta) and mind (mudra) .
“We do not produce art but become art, a place of play that opens the mind….. Like the excitement of finding the hidden riddle and unwrapping it in a dance where the walls and everything else comes to meet you. A whole vocabulary of becoming, being and passing away. It is remarkable to witness the vulnerabilities wash away leaving a sense of deep gratitude for the continuous and extraordinary energy, generosity and kindness."
-Anne Christianson ~ a past course participant
For more information about Amerta movement practice:
https://www.triarchypress.net/glimpses.html
This workshop offers the following opportunities:
• Explore guided movement in a supportive atmosphere, with the group, in small groups and one to one, with guidance throughout.
• Learn how structure of our body supports every movement. Finding perspective and proportion in our movement, allowing it to open in its vocabulary in space and time.
• How to value being with whatever the condition is that arises and passes
• Free life-energy that is otherwise seized in self-doubt and self-criticism, and redirect this energy to create a vocabulary in movement
• Increase vitality, joy of moving, and appreciation for authentic caring expression that enables us to let go of old, tired habits-connecting with the impulse that initiates movement
• Learn to be present in our daily movements and to become aware of the movement around us, opening the potential of “reading” and “writing” through the window of the body while moving.
Working with the themes of what is 'passive' and what is 'active' and how these are mutually supportive in our movement practice and throughout our lives
All are welcome - of any age or experience. Intimate and supportive setting to allow for small group and individual guidance.
Some comments from Mala and Terry’s past workshops
"Moving Into Freedom with Mala and Terry was such a unique experience that it's hard to find the words. They created a really safe and comfortable space allowing me to express vulnerable parts of myself. I felt immense support from everyone in the space. Some ideas I found extraordinarily beneficial to explore in the classes were leadership, learning to receive, taking refuge in my body, and moving from 2D into 3D movement. It was a personal journey, yet I also found a lot of connection with the people moving with me and was able to explore different and new ways of relating to other people.
As a dancer I have trained most of my life in Ballet, and even after learning more free forms in university I have always struggled with moving as a performer versus moving in a way that feels good. It has been hard for me to find a deeper connection to my body. I have never felt completely comfortable, intuitive and free in my movement until now. These classes helped me grow through these disconnects I’ve had. The practices Mala and Terry led us through gave me an awareness of my relationship to movement that has completely changed the way I move through space. The overall experience of Moving Into Freedom went way beyond movement for me. It was a very important experience for my overall well being. So much appreciation for Mala and Terry, thank you! “ Katie O’Brien ( the dancer in the smaller pictures in the poster)
"We are not just talking heads - we are body, spirit, heart - not separate. Mala and Terry remind us to let the other parts lead, in a creative dance that provides joy, nourishment and insight.
In a group context - we can meet each other in new, honest and supportive ways. I finished the course feeling whole, loving and ready to bring a positive energy to the world around me”. Eve Rotstein
REGISTER:
https://www.dharmacentre.org/upcoming-retreats/terry-mala-aug-2025
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- This Friday, 1st August, 04:00 pm, Money as a Spiritual Practice: Healing Scarcity as Earth Medicine Retreat with Lisa Cowen & Karen Mc in Coboconk
- This Saturday, 2nd August, 10:00 am, Community Gathering in Coboconk
- Next Wednesday, 6th August, 11:00 pm, Discover the Healing Power of Tibetan Medicine - An Introductory Zoom Talk with Menpa Tenzin Norbu in Buckhorn, Ontario
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