Meditation means "to cultivate the mind". With a mindful approach, anyone can learn this very old mental art whose core is "to live life in the present". With daily practice, both mind and body learn to be present, to relax, to find inner calm and peace, instead of being lost in past or future projects, worries and fears. Meditation helps mind and body to balance and refresh.

Anna Halprin (1920--2021) is considered a revolutionary force in dance. A pioneer in the use of arts for personal development she created Tamalpa Life/Art Process and Movement Ritual. Halprin views dance as social experience and metaphor for moving through life. Here you will get a taste of her search to "[unite] personal and artistic growth, life and art, with one aspect continuously feeding off the other and coming together in new ways." We will explore the communicative potential in everyday gestures and create a simple group choreography.