Breath, Chant & Spirituality Workshop

30th January-1st February 2009

Facilitated by Fr Simon Sleeman, OSB, Glenstal Abbey, Noirin Ni Riain, internationally renowned leader of chant workshops and Niall Kelly, teacher of the Alexander Technique, they will collectively guide you to new possibilities even before you are aware of it.

New life, new light and personal transformation are some of the gifts of the ancient Celtic feast of Imbolc – February 1st - that are neglected and forgotten in this post-modern age.

This most important Celtic season marks the beginning of new growth in nature and celebrates the completion of the dark half of the yearly cycle.

This unique week-end in the sacred, spiritually renewing, space of Glenstal Abbey focuses on the retrieval of such blessings from our own ancient Celtic tradition and promises new perspectives which will support, calm and deepen your experience of this spiritual season of new growth and beyond

Every world wisdom tradition has valued at its very heart an obedient attention to breathing, listening and chanting as a fresh beginning where unforeseen values and surprises can emerge.

Christianity, and particularly Benedictine monasticism, advocates a particular horizon of listening and breathing through the sound of Plain Chant; The Alexander Technique is universally recognised as a most powerful means of natural breathing which heals and restores equilibrium; one monk’s spiritual life journey provides insights and symbols for the true seeker of God and spiritual wholeness.

THIS IS A WORKSHOP THAT PROMISES FRESH BEGINNINGS IN INITIATIVE, CREATIVITY AND SPIRITUALITY FOR EVERYONE; LISTENERS, SINGERS, SEEKERS ALIKE.

DO NOT POSTPONE THE OPPORTUNITY.
Join us in this workshop which will gently unveil new gifts and talents within you.

Registration Friday 4pm, concludes Sunday 1pm.

Cost: €295 including Friday supper and Saturday lunch and refreshments. Limited places.

Contact: courses@glenstal.org