Explore the art of Dhrupad music at the next Dhrupad Retreat at A Sunlit Path from July 15-17.
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We’ll immerse ourselves in the meditative and healing vibrations of Dhrupad music under the guidance of Niloy Ahsan, @dhrupad_niloy, an exceptional Dhrupad vocalist in the Dagar lineage. We start each day with an early morning kharaj practice and end each day with a group class exploring alap and a composition. Those interested in diving deeper have the option of taking a private class with Niloy in the late morning or early afternoon hours.
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For Niloy, music is a play of Prana, an exploration of the sound within, and the practice of Dhrupad is a path to self-awareness. We will be hosting regular Dhrupad retreats at A Sunlit Path to grow and support our community of dedicated Dhrupad enthusiasts and practitioners. We look forward to building a strong practice with this art form together, allowing us to connect deeper to ourselves and each other through the immense power of pure sound.
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MORE DETAILS:
This retreat is open to those from all backgrounds. While prior training in music and/ or yoga can be useful, it is not a prerequisite for the workshop.
Useful for:
- Those looking for a yogic approach to sound and music
- Music students who want to explore principles of Dhrupad/classical music
- Yoga practitioners who wish to improve their musical understanding
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Topics that will be explored: - Fundamental principles of Dhrupad
- Building blocks of music
- Tāla (rhythm cycle)
- Rāga
- Bandish (composition)
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By the end of the retreat, you will have - Obtained an overview of the various elements of (vocal) Dhrupad music
- Developed a holistic understanding & appreciation for the genre
- Experienced an immersion into Dhrupad music through exercises that can be taken home for your own practice
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Location: A Sunlit Path
Contact: 8870988843
