RIGPA Silent Contact Retreat

About this event

A 7-day silent Contact Improvisation retreat at Quinta Ten Chi, a spacious community centre in Sintra's lush natural microclimate, about one hour from Lisbon. RIGPA follows the Silent Contact Retreat model developed by Ann-Kristin Holton, Mario Blanco, and Alessandro Rivellino: there are no teachers — silence and the dance do the teaching. The daily programme weaves Samatha and Vipassanā meditation, Authentic Movement, and Contact Improvisation. Three vegan/vegetarian meals included. Accommodation options range from tent camping (own tent/van) to shared dormitory. Private Airbnb nearby is also possible. Prior CI experience required; basic meditation familiarity recommended. Full participation for the whole week is mandatory. A brief mental health stability check is part of the application. Organised by the Assembly collective.