About the Dances of Universal Peace

From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together – at times of seasonal ceremony, of rites of passage and in celebration of every day life.

The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of sacred movement, song and story that give rise to our revitalising, gratefulness and meditation for what naturally is.

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances. Drawing on the sacred phrases and poetry of the many spiritual traditions of the Earth, the Dances blend chant, live music and evocative movement into a living experience of Unity in diversity and Peace. This taste of our true Nature – as Universal Peace – opens to the possibility of a deep spiritual revolution within.

About the Retreat

The vital thread running through this weekend, along with experiencing some of the many other Dances of Universal Peace, will be the much revered Aramaic Beatitudes. You will be gently guided in a non-threatening way on a journey in Jesus’ original language which opens the way to consider Yeshua as a Great Being Mastered by Love.

Learning a melody and simple movement one line at a time then repeating them together has the potential for you to still the mind as in a moving meditation, to re-connect with your innermost Being and to feel Harmony and Unity with all Humanity , with all Life.

Deeply enriching translations, close to Jesus’ original timeless message and teaching, will be offered for each of the Beatitudes; as if a map is given for being an authentic full Human Being in harmonious relationship with the Source of All. With the whole encounter, Healing and Transformation are made possible in you.

Price

This retreat is $210 plus dana/koha for Sally. The $210 covers all your meals and accommodation. Sally’s fee is not set and consists entirely of your Dana offering. Dana (meaning generosity) invites each person to offer according to their means and what the retreat has been worth to them. Dana payment is given at the end of the retreat. This can be in cash, cheque or by internet banking – an account number will be provided. (Please note: there is no Eftpos at Tushita Ashram)

Workshop Facilitator – Sally Platt

With a background in science, Maori studies and teaching, Sally is a certified Dances of Universal Peace leader and leader trainer.

Dancing and leading these dances for many years at numerous events in Aotearoa and overseas, for her they are a way of helping each of us to reconnect with the sacredness of all life including our own divinity; also a way to work towards peace within ourselves which flows out to our families, community and ultimately the world.
Sally has a deep feeling for the Aramaic dances which express Jesus original wisdom teachings and offer a profound way of living life day to day.
She brings her love of all Life and her passion for the Dances to joyfully guide you in an experiential journey.
You are invited to feel free to have your very own experience, interpretations and understandings.

In recent years Sally feels a growing inspiration from the creator of the Dances, Samuel Lewis, from Aramaic scholar Neil Douglas-Klotz and by being in the profound presence of Beloved Life Masters Yanchiji and Arohananda Ma.

“My experience of Sally is that she integrates a deep commitment to loving kindness along with many years of experience with the Dances of Universal Peace (and other spiritual practices). I have danced the Aramaic Prayer cycle with her, feeling joy at the spiritual connection that comes through. She leads the dances from her heart, in a way that is clear, crisp, and attuned to the participants. I highly recommend her as a leader and facilitator.”
MJ, Auckland

“Sally creates and holds a safe container in which participants are allowed their own experience without pressure or expectation. This allowing lets people go deeply into the experience of the dance and to feel real meaning within it.”
JT, Thames