Fri 3 - Sun 5th July 2026 (weekend intensive)
This is not an introductory retreat. It is a focused training environment for committed students and seekers ready to refine their artistry and take their practice to another level using the timeless system of Indian Classical music which is translatable to any genre.
Join us for a rare advanced training weekend for intermediate and experienced musicians, vocalists, and sound practitioners. Rooted in the tradition of Guru–Shishya Parampara, this gathering honours the classical Indian model of learning through direct transmission — where knowledge is shared orally, experientially, and through close engagement with master musicians.
Rather than fast-track certification, this format supports deep listening, disciplined practice, refinement of technique, and immersion in the living tradition of Hindustani classical music. This special Masters Edition brings together internationally touring maestros alongside leading Australian classical musicians for a rare opportunity of close musical study, guided performance, and advanced raga exploration in a relaxed intimate retreat setting. Over the 2 nights / three days, participants move beyond foundational theory into:
Booking & Contact InfoAccomodation Enquiries
Jagad (from Flourish Sanctuary) 0433 173 508 Booking Enquires Please Contact host: Shivam Rath 0412 079 983 Allana Beltran 0421 388 949 Or email: [email protected] |
Featured International Maestro🎶 Sangeet Mishra
7th / 8th Generation Sarangi maestro from the Banaras Gharana, Sangeet Mishra hails from one of India’s most respected musical lineages. Trained under his grandfather Pt. Narayan Das Mishra, and further guided by Pt. Bhagwan Das Mishra and Pt. Santosh Kumar Mishra, he is recognised as a child prodigy and a leading exponent of both the tantakri and gayaki styles of sarangi playing. Rooted in shastriya sangeet traditions, Mishra blends classical purity with contemporary collaboration, performing extensively across India and internationally as a soloist and accompanist. Now based in Mumbai, he is widely sought for recitals and cross-genre musical dialogue and has toured Australia many times making him a well known and loved player. 🎤 Supriyo Dutta One of the leading vocalists of his generation in Hindustani classical music, Supriyo Dutta is celebrated for his emotive mastery of khayal, thumri, dadra, and bhajan. Trained under Pandit Ramkrishna Basu (Indore Gharana), Padma Shri Pandit Vijay Kumar Kichlu, and Vidushi Subhra Guha, and continuing under Padma Bhushan Pandit Arvind Parikh, his international career spans India, Europe, the USA, Australia, and China. He is also an educator, filmmaker, and cultural ambassador dedicated to the global dissemination of Indian classical music. Be prepared to have your mind blown by his incredible vocal capabilities, understanding of fine musical details and techniques to unlock ones own range. Shivam Rath (Host) Shivam Rath, Byron Shire-based slide guitarist and curator of Soul Sangeet and Raga Retreats around the globe. A second-generation Indian-Australian musician, Shivam integrates traditional raga training with yogic philosophy and meditative practice. Having studied in Varanasi and Kolkata under respected maestros including Pt. Chhote Lal Misra, Dr. Shibbanath Bhattacharya, and Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya, he has spent over a decade performing and teaching internationally as well as composing and producing music for himself and clients in various fields of styles and world music genres. His approach views music as both artistic expression and transformative sound practice. Accompanying the retreat space on tabla is Rodney Wright, who studied the Banaras tradition of tabla in Varanasi under his Guruji Kedarnath Bhowmick throughout the 1990s. He has performed at major Australian festivals and music events and is widely respected for his dedication to developing and sharing music through the language of tabla. His playing reflects both traditional discipline and an open, collaborative spirit, helping to keep the group activities locked into the Tala (rhythmic) cycles in realtime during the weekend. 🐦 Early Bird pricing available until 15 June 2026.
⏳ Normal Price until retreat date or sold out (maximum 15 participants). Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-confirmed basis. |
How to Book
🌿 Step 1: Submit Your Booking Request
Please complete the booking form or contact Shivam directly via: https://www.crystalslide.com/contact or email [email protected]. Please include:
✅ Step 2: Secure Your Place
💳 Step 3: Payment
** You can use the PayPal link here " donate" or you can pay directly into the bank account of according to the Early Bird or Standard Price etc:
Please complete the booking form or contact Shivam directly via: https://www.crystalslide.com/contact or email [email protected]. Please include:
- Full Name
- Contact Email & Phone
- Accommodation Choice (Camp / Dorm / Private)
- Arrival & Departure Plans
- Dietary Requirements
- Musical Background (brief overview)
- Any Questions
✅ Step 2: Secure Your Place
- To confirm your booking, secure your spot and early bird pricing a deposit of $250 is required.
- Remaining balance is due prior to the event start date.
- Alternatively, you may pay the full Early Bird amount to secure discounted pricing.
💳 Step 3: Payment
** You can use the PayPal link here " donate" or you can pay directly into the bank account of according to the Early Bird or Standard Price etc:
- S.Rath
- BSB: 082-729
- Acc No: 983400020
RETREAT SCHEDULE
FRIDAYARRIVAL & FOUNDATIONS
16:00 – Arrival & Settling In 17:00 – Opening Circle + Orientation Introduction to the Weekend | Lineage | Intentions 18:00 – Dinner 19:30 – Opening Raga Session • Listening Practice • Introduction to the Raga Framework • Group Chant / Sound Activation 21:00 – Rest & Integration |
SATURDAYDEPTH & DISCIPLINE
06:30 – Dawn Raga Practice Breath • Tone • Alap Development 07:30 – Yoga & Voice Activation 08:45 – Breakfast 09:45 – Advanced Raga Workshop • Alap Structure • Improvisation Principles • Gharana Phrasing • Musical Dialogue 11:30 – Rhythm & Tala Intensive • Understanding Cycles • Call & Response • Rhythmic Awareness 12:30 – Lunch 14:00 – Nāda Nidrā (Live Music Yoga Nidra) 15:00 – Optional Private Mentoring Sessions 17:00 – Nature Break / Integration Time 18:00 – Dinner 19:30 – Evening Raga & Ensemble Practice Improvisation Lab / Group Development |
SUNDAY
PERFORMANCE & INTEGRATION
06:30 – Dawn Raga Practice 07:30 – Movement & Breath Integration 08:45 – Breakfast 09:45 – Creative Composition & Improvisation Lab Developing Personal Expression within Raga Structure 11:30 – Masterclass Session with Visiting Artists Direct Transmission | Q&A | Advanced Listening 12:30 – Lunch 14:00 – Integration Session Soundkalpa • Intention Through Voice 15:30 – Group Rehearsal for Evening Concert 17:00 – Closing Circle (Weekend Retreat Ends) 🌟 7:00pm — Nimbin Town Hall Concert Soul Sangeet – Masters Performance Free VIP entry included for participants. An evening of live Indian Classical Music featuring visiting maestros and retreat collaborators. |
