Aurora Butoh: The Body as Imaginal Practice
17 - 25 April 2025
An 8 day dance, art & spiritual practice retreat in subarctic Sweden, hosted by Northern Sustainable Futures
Join us for a transformative 8-day retreat in the breathtaking, remote landscapes of subarctic Sapmì, Sweden (formerly Swedish Lapland) to sense new life Spring from the winter landscape.
The Aurora Butoh workshop invites you to delve into the imaginal—a collective realm of imagination that bridges the visible and invisible, the manifest and unmanifest. The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) will be our guiding light on this journey. This is an open level retreat and the work will be adapted to different levels.
Through dance, meditation, creative practice and collective living, we will explore the imaginal as a liminal space where our innate intuition helps us to converse with the unknown and create from a place of cosmic emergence.
Photo: Nicole Renou
Key Experiences
Dance and movement in Nature: Walk and dance in the pristine landscapes of Sapmì, attuning to the rhythms and messages of the environment.
Techniques of Deep Listening: Hone sensitivity to imperceptible ambient entities, cultivating natural intuition and patience for the subtle transmissions of the imaginal realm.
Group Meditation & Sharing: Connect deeply with yourself and others through intentional stillness and open dialogue.
Creative Practices: Use drawing, voicing, and somatic exploration to ground your creative potential and courage for solo and group dances.
Cooking Together: Foster community through shared meals, embracing the art of nourishment as a form of connection.
By the end of the retreat, you will have engaged in profound somatic journeying, uncovering new ways to express yourself individually and collectively and in attunement to nature and environment.
Step into a unique experience to revitalize your creative energy guided by the Northern Lights! This immersive workshop welcomes participants of all abilities and backgrounds—no dance experience is needed. Focusing on the metamorphic art of Butoh, a practice that engages the body as the material for accessing collective imagination and knowledge. Through guided sessions in movement in tandem with spiritual practices of meditation, somatic inquiry, mantra chanting and daily meditation practice, this is a chance to reconnect with your inner vitality and awaken your creative flow.
Nestled in the serene landscapes of remote Sapmì, this retreat offers a nurturing space to turn inwards and discover what wants to manifest through yor body. Join us at Moskosel Creative Lab for a journey into embodied creativity by joourneying into the imaginal realm.
Accommodation Options for Aurora Butoh: The Body as Imaginal Practice
The workshop offers a variety of accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets, all set within the beautiful surroundings of Moskosel Creative Lab, Sapmì:
Shared Accommodation (House or Scandinavian Wood Cabin)
Cost: approx. £820 per person
Availability: 15 spaces
Details: Share a cozy room in either a shared house or a traditional Scandinavian wood cabin. A great option for those who enjoy communal living and connection with fellow participants.
Private Single Scandinavian Scandinavian Wood Cabin
Cost: approx. £960
Availability: 1 space
Details: A private wood cabin for one, offering solitude and a serene environment to unwind and reflect.
Private Double Scandinavian Wood Cabin (Double Bed)
Cost: approx. £1150 for one person
Availability: 3 spaces
Details: Enjoy a spacious wood cabin with a double bed for ultimate comfort with a lake view. You can also share this space with a companion for an additional £750, making it an ideal choice for couples or friends.
Each accommodation option is thoughtfully designed to provide warmth and inspiration, ensuring a restful and enriching stay during the workshop. Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom.
Prices include the workshop fees, accommodation, heating, and food budget for 3 meals per day. We will cook together with 2-3 person teams assigned to each day.
The location of this retreat is what makes it unique. We will be hosted at the Moskosel Creative Lab by Northern Sustainable Futures. The area is remote and surrounded by lakes.
Dominique Savitri Bonarjee
artist/ facilitator
Gonçalo R. Marques
CEO Northern Sustainable Futures
