Dance of awareness
Dance of Awareness: Weekend Urban Retreat
10-12th April 2026 at Yama Studios, Glasgow
How is Spring unfurling for you?
Is there space in your diary to give yourself time to move, breathe and be in good company?
Subhanaya and I would love to welcome you to Dance of Awareness, 10–12 April 2026 at the beautiful Yama Studios in Glasgow
We’ll be joined by Maitrivira, a deeply experienced and heartfelt meditation teacher. This is our third year of collaborating, and we genuinely treasure creating spaces that feel warm, grounded and spacious enough for depth, integration and real connection.
Over the weekend we’ll slow down and listen closely — sensing into the subtle details of lived experience through both movement and meditation. We’ll weave between dance and stillness, exploring how these two practices inform and deepen one another, supporting presence and aliveness.
For me, there’s something profoundly settling about this rhythm — moving fully and then resting in stillness. The quality of presence that emerges can feel different from sitting meditation alone: embodied, alive, integrated.
Each day will include guided dance sessions, short meditations (15–30 minutes), and time to connect with one another. You’re warmly welcome whether you’re new to movement or meditation, or have an established practice in any meditation or conscious movement discipline.
We’re also delighted that Barbara Murdoch, an experienced retreat chef, will be nourishing us throughout the weekend — with a simple supper on Friday evening, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and teas, coffee and delicious snacks. All food will be vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options available.
Venue
Yama Studios, 7 Milnbank Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3AQ
A beautiful space lovingly created for conscious dance, with a dining and lounge area for gathering.
Dates & Times
Friday 10 April, 6.00–8.30pm
Saturday 11 April, 9.30am–5.30pm
Sunday 12 April, 9.30am–2.30pm
Accommodation
After booking, we’ll send a list of suggested local accommodation. Affordable options nearby can be limited, so we recommend booking early if you plan to stay over.
Cost
Sliding scale from £180 (see website for details).
A £50 deposit secures your place, with the balance due by 28 February 2026.
Bookings made from 1 March 2026 require full payment.
Bookings here - www.subhanayadance.com/dance-of-awareness
If it speaks to you, we’d love to have you join us.
With warmth,
Jane Belshaw
Subhanaya
Maitrivira
Meet your teachers
Jane Belshaw - a 5Rhythms and Open Floor teacher and meditation teacher trained by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
Subhanaya - an Open Floor teacher and meditation teacher and retreat leader at Dhanakosa Buddhist Retreat Centre
Maitrivira - experienced and heartful meditation teacher and retreat leader at Dhanakosa Buddhist Retreat Centre
Event Details
Dates: Friday 10th - Sunday 12th April 2026
Times: Friday 6.00pm-8.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm, Sunday 9.30am-2.30pm
Location: Yama Studios, 7 Milnbank Street, Glasgow G31 3AQ
The retreat is fully catered with with a simple supper on Friday evening, lunch on Saturday and Sunday and hot drinks and snacks - all vegetarian (vegan and gluten-free options).
The retreat is non-residential - on booking we will provide local accommodation suggestions and we recommend booking early.
Investment
Payment is offered on a flexible basis, please choose the rate that’s right for you.
Sponsor rate £650 / Generosity rate £360 / Fair rate £250 / Sponsored rate £180
A deposit of £50 is required on booking to secure your place, with the balance due by 28th February 2026. For bookings from 1st March 2026, full payment is required on booking.
Payment by BACS, payment details on booking.
More information and to book your place: www.subhanayadance.com/dance-of-awareness