Lila Retreat: An Invitation to Divine Play
An Adventure in Aliveness with Zhaleh Almaee & Leif Hansen
June 3, 4, 5, 2011
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*Lila (lee-la) is a Sanskrit word that translates to "Divine Play."
When you play with purpose and presence it allows a deeper part of yourself to awaken and invites an exploration of the edge where the Divine interacts with the human - a place where you can learn how to fly; it is also a reminder to lighten up and stop taking everything so seriously!
Kick start the summer by treating yourself to an abundance of gifts that enliven the senses, welcome creative expression and nurture connection. Experience a variety of playful practices that draw on: interactive theater, improv, storytelling, body awareness, vocal expression and sensory adventures. Be empowered to expand your vision for what's possible, build confidence to say "Yes!" to Life's offers and creatively express your core passions in ways that delight you and enrich the world!"
Every interpretation of what is "Divine" how it is accessed, named and known (or unknown) is welcome. The richness of differences helps shape the personal and collective experience which gives life and meaning to the exploration of how to play with purpose and honor the mystery of the moment. What if those unknown moments in life, sometimes scary, become opportunities to connect with the Divine? What if those moments were actually your invitation to come to the Divine's backyard for a play date, a portal to limitless possibilities?
Lila invites you to greet the divine edge with your wings on!
- Have one of the most unique and memorable weekends of your life.
- Be empowered with playful practices you can continue at home and share with others.
- Expand your vision for what's possible and be more 'game' to say "Yes!" to the opportunities life brings your way.
- Increase the ease and flow of your confident, creative self-expression in the world.
- Transform fears of failure, rejection and the unknown into playful opportunities.
- Meet wonder-full new people and deepen your self-connection.
- improv games and community-building interactivities
- embodied story sharing and deep listening
- movement meditation and sensory exploration
- personal ritual and laughter yoga
- reflective writing, and more!
- Olympic Guesthouse & Hostel: On Ft. Worden campus, within a short walk of your retreat
- Other housing options available in Port Townsend
Lila Retreat Presenters:
Leif Hansen is a seasoned facilitator, professional trainer and personal coach. As founder of Spark Interaction, his workshops have been featured on a variety of national media including NBC’s Today Show, PBS Online & the LA Times. Leif is known for using highly engaging, playful and innovative processes to accelerate personal growth, catalyze communities and transform organizations. His mission is empowering people to discover & creatively express their core passions in ways that make this world a more magical, loving & fun place to be.
Zhaleh Almaee is a ritual theater artist, facilitator, cultural organizer and dedicated listener who practices “Sacred Play” and has a commitment to sharing its gifts. With over 20 years in theater, she has been in professional companies and taught interactive theater to people across the U.S. Versed in many creative languages, her training includes Drama Therapy, Non-Violent Communication, Insight Meditation along with interactive theater techniques of Playback Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed. A next-generation leader in her field, it is Zhaleh’s intention to foster a culture of possibility and activate personal and collective wisdom.
SeaTac Shuttle leaves (Seattle Airport) Friday afternoon for Port Townsend at 12:50 pm, arrives 3:50pm - call 1.800.457.4492 for details or go to LilaRetreat.com for more transportation/accommodations information.