Moving Being

The first of two short workshops aimed at beginners - but, those with experience are also welcome.

You are welcome to attend one or both workshops.

'Every human being is animated by moving patterns of energy - they are rich, vivid and powerful. We can discover these subtle landscapes of energy within ourselves.'

Khandro Déchen

sKu-mNyé in the Aro gTér Lineage is a system of 111 physical exercises. These ‘massage’ the ‘spatial nerves’ of the energetic body – giving rise to extraordinary sensations. In these nyams it is possible to find the presence of non-dual awareness—rigpa—momentary enlightenment.

The exercises are entirely unlike any other system of movement or exercise. They do not resemble yoga, dance, T’ai Ch’i, or martial arts. They range from gentle to exceedingly difficult. Some can be performed by almost everyone, others requiring considerable strength, flexibility, coordination, and aerobic exertion.

During this practical workshop we we learn some of the exercises, and some of the theory.

For more about sKu-mNyé read:

'Primal Energy Exercises of Tibetan Dzogchen', an interview with Ngak’chang Rinpoche and Khandro Déchen

https://arobuddhism.org/q-and-a/sku-mnye.html

Photo credit: Sang-gyé A-tsal.

24th September

10.00 - 13.00