A Musical Immersion into the Mystical Himalayas

Set in the delightful setting of the mighty Himalayas in Nepal – at 4816 feet, pristine air and absolutely stunning views of the Annapurna-Macchapuchre-Dhaulagiri mountain ranges is Music+ The Himalayas.

In the company of great musicians, Yogis, and Divine Souls we are thrilled to share. 

YES, IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN!

Music+ is offering another music and yoga retreat in the far-reaching Himalayan range, which spreads into thousands of miles, and holds within it an exceptionally diverse ecology!

Following the resounding success of a music intensive retreat in 2018 and 2023, the Music+ team are ready for an even greater nourishing and deeply transformative experience deep  in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal.

And, 2024 brings a unique combination of Vocal Music, Yogasana and Ayurveda. The greatest combination of elements that could happen to your chanting instrument – Your Voice.

We welcome you onboard if you are:

• A Yoga Teacher/Therapist wanting to supplement your practices with the ancient Indian metaphysical system of Nāda Yoga – The Yoga of Sound

• A Kīrtan Artist/Singer/stage performer who wishes to become technically sound and soulfully connected with the Music

• A sound healer/practitioner who wants to soak-in into and incorporate the therapeutic sounds inherent in Indian Classical music

• A vocalist seeking to dive deep into the nuances and know-hows of Hindustani Vocal music

• A Raga/Music enthusiast who wants to understand and know more about the vast and juicy world of the Indian Ragas

• A seeker/traveler willing to discover and re-discover your voice and ‘yourself’

Our focus for 7 glorious days and nights of fun-filled musical activity includes:

• Learning to discover and explore our voice and its possibilities under a nurturing and supportive guidance

• Yogasanas & Pranayama – to accomplish the ideal balance of Mind, Body, and Soul

• Understanding and living experience of the practical wisdom and healing principles of Ayurveda for your wellness as a vocalist.

• Establishing a well-defined curriculum for practice and workouts to create your  ideal vocal health

• Cosmic sound activations – Sa Re Ga Ma PaDha and Ni – the seven primary notes of Indian Music.

• Nāda Yoga – meditation through sound for Toning of the voice.

• Working through vocal movements of Indian Music – Gamaks, Tāns Alankārs to improve flexibility of the singing voice.

• Basic study of Indian Classical Music and Rāga Music

• Mantra Chanting and Kīrtan Singing

• Exploring the soundscapes of the Rāgas and their correlation to the physical elements of nature

• Singing morning Rāgas with the rising sun over the snow crest peaks and singing the night melodies along with the humming of crickets in the forest

• Excursion Trips – Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu– The ancient world famous temple of Lord Śiva dating back to 400 B.C, and Boudhanath – The Buddhist Stupa which dates back to the fifth century.

• Village Treks near the Annapurna-Dhaulagiri ranges and nature walks in the village of Ashtam near Pokhara. Enjoying indigenous folk music.

Sudhanshu Sharma

Sudhanshu is an internationally respected Indian Classical Musician and Vocal Teacher. He will be leading the group and training you in the ancient Indian art of classical vocal music, sacred sound, mantras and kirtan. He has dedicated his life to the service of the Nādabrahma – the Sound God, and firmly believes in the therapeutic and life-enriching powers of sound. Having  vast experience of more than 15 years as a performer and teacher, Sudhanshu has performed and been teaching the transformational power of sound in retreats all across the world. He has students all over the world who have richly benefitted from his practical curriculum and easy-going teaching tools.

Dipika Delmenico

Dipika is an Ayurvedic Physician, Anthroposophic Naturopath, Nāda Yoga teacher, Speaker and Best Selling Author. She’s treated 1000’s of patients globally with Ayurveda healing wisdom and Mantra.  She’s the founder of Conscious Woman Rising and The Radiant Woman, holistic practitioner trainings, wellness courses and programs.   Dipika works therapeutically with Mantra and Sacred Sound as the original and future medicine integrating and bridging physical and spiritual sciences for true healing potential. Dipika is in service to the renewal of ancient healing mysteries and healing the divine feminine in each of us and our planet.

https://dipikadelmenico.com/

The Cuisine: 

Soul food for the sound yogi

The food is organic, local, wholesome and delicious!

The Nepali chefs prepare sumptuous vegetarian dishes to give you nourishing, wholesome and pleasure filled culinary experiences.

The food will be prepared following the Ayurvedic principles, with local and  seasonal ingredients which have been grown as nature intended.

There will be an Ayurvedic table in the classroom consisting of herbs, teas, drinks and kitchen remedies to help you keep rejuvenated.

As well as local flavours and Nepalese dishes you will enjoy foods of  Tibetan, Indian and Thai origins.

In addition to breakfast, lunch and light dinner, fresh fruits from the Himalayan foothills, yoghurt mixed drinks and hot beverages will keep you refreshed and energised throughout the day.

The joys and pleasures:

• The sheer joy of being able to accomplish that song, that Rāga, that musical phrase/idea or dream, you have been holding close to your heart since long ago.

• To manifest and become absorbed in the power of your own voice, hitherto unknown and undiscovered.

• To be in the rejuvenating, silent and pristine surrounding of the Himalayas is such bliss and a dream-come-true.

• To have an undisturbed, unabated, intense and rewarding musical practice (rarely practiced nowadays).

• A reprieve from modern life with no phone calls, no emails, nothing but 7 glorious days of Music and Bliss!

• The retreat becomes a rich exchange platform of cultures, tradition, ideas and perspectives with participants from vast territories and different walks of life.

• The wonderful connections and friendships you will make with like-minded people from all over the world

Benefits: What the experience will give you...

This is more than a musical immersion. It is an intensive. Such an intensive in the Himalayas will definitely be a transforming and worthy decision for you!

The experience could enable you to:

• Channel your breath the right way, helping you cope with stress, anxiety and digestion of life.

• Dive deeper into the nuances and know-hows of Hindustani Vocal music

• Understand the Basic Rāga Music and its vast expansions

• Blissfully blend the therapeutic sounds inherent in Indian Classical music into your day-to-day life.

• Enhance your Yoga practices with the Ancient Indian metaphysical system of Nāda Yoga – The Yoga of Sound

• Be technically sound and soulfully connected with the musical notes

• Learn different mantras and kīrtan chants.

• Discover the harmonious point of balance between mind, body and soul through Yoga and Meditation practices

• Discover your voice and re-discover yourself.