Tango Meditation Retreat 2025

VENUE:

Nestled on 13 hectares of farmland just an hour from Copenhagen, you’ll find Ananda Gaorii Ashram – a peaceful oasis for those seeking a rejuvenating escape. Our serene retreat boasts a variety of amenities, including a small orchard, vegetable garden, organic bakery providing fresh, warm bread and treats daily, sauna, meditation hall, dining hall, library and more.

 ACCOMMODATION:

At Ananda Gaorii Ashram, we offer separate dormitories for men and women. These spacious rooms can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people each. Alternatively, if you prefer to be closer to nature and not be separated by gender, you’re also welcome to camp on our beautiful grounds – either in a tent provided by us or in your own caravan – at a discounted rate.

Please note: dormitory spaces are limited, and once they are fully booked, only camping options will be available.

TANGO WORKSHOPS with Eva Lehrmann and Faidon Kyriakou

MOVING MINDFULLY IN TANGO – CONNECTION, BREATHING AND EMBRACE

We will focus on the essence of tango – the connection with our partner. We will explore the subtle ways of communication through our embrace, working with our breath, posture, and use of the floor. Rather than focusing on fixed structures, we will navigate a bodily language that allows us to communicate with ease and freedom while bringing greater awareness to our movements.

MOVING MINDFULLY IN TANGO – CONTACT AND IMPROVISATION

We will explore how to become more flexible in our approach to the dance by not only focusing on dance techniques but also incorporating mindfulness exercises. Building on the previous workshop and working on being present, we will expand our improvisation tools and spontaneity, discovering how to create a more fluid and connected dance experience for both roles.

DANCING:

• Since the tango workshops and milongas will take place in the ashram’s meditation hall, traditional tango shoes cannot be used. Instead, participants are invited to use alternative footwear to dance, such as Kung Fu/Tai Chi shoes, ballet slippers, barefoot dance pads, toe pads, dance socks, or even regular socks. Whatever footwear you choose, please make sure it has cotton or fabric soles. We also kindly ask that you reserve your chosen footwear for use only in the meditation hall.
• Participants should adhere to the ashram’s clothing guidelines. To maintain the ashram’s atmosphere, both men and women are requested to wear modest clothing – no low-cut or sleeveless blouses, singlets, short shorts, or short skirts. Women are also kindly asked to wear a bra.
• During the milongas, when not dancing, participants will be seated on pillows on the floor. However, chairs can be provided for those who need them.
• Changing roles is more than welcome.

 CUISINE:

Our cuisine follows a yogic vegetarian diet, based on foods that are not only beneficial for the body but also calming for the mind. Three meals are provided daily, while tea and light snacks are available at different times during the day. The yogic diet excludes seafood/fish, eggs, onion, garlic, and mushrooms, as these foods are believed to be disturbing to the mind during meditation.

ADITIONAL NOTES:

• All workshops and activities are optional, allowing participants to customize their experience.
• If someone wishes to stay at the ashram longer or attend the event for fewer days, special arrangements can be made, and the price adjusted accordingly. Please contact us with your specific request.
• Each participant will be kindly asked to contribute one hour of their stay to community work, assisting with a daily ashram activity. We are happy to share that most participants find joy in lending a helping hand and find that it enhances community building!
• We reserve the right to make small adjustments to the program schedule while ensuring that the number and type of events remain unaffected.
• If a minimum number of participants is not reached by May 16^th, all tickets will be fully refunded, and the event will be cancelled.

PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION: