To discuss classes in your area, contact us at prema@traveling-light.net. To learn more about our classes, click on the links below.

Astrological Yoga Children's Class -- Tara Tames the Eight Fears Children's Class -- Wind Horses Dances of Universal Peace Dances of the Tarot Dancing the Heavenly Abodes Dharma Songs and Dances Healing Ourselves, Healing Each Other - Blue Sky Healing In Praise of Tara Jesus the Healer Lectures Medicine Buddha Mentoring & Training to Lead the Dances of Universal Peace Musicianship in the Dances of Universal Peace Sur Offering Tara and the Tarot Tara Retreat The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara The Offering Goddesses Triumphant Joy - Songs and Stories of Lord Krishna Vajrasattva and the Four Powers Video Showings

In the Dances of Universal Peace we take sacred phrases from the spiritual traditions of the earth, link hands in the circle of life, and dance, chant and pray for peace, joy, upliftment, and the elevation of our consciousness. We celebrate and acknowledge that which unites us, the breath of unity. We honor the many paths that lead Toward the One and we come to understand and honor ourselves and each other more deeply.

event options--single session, weekend, or week long retreat.

As a core member of the Mentor Teachers Guild, Anahata is available for teacher training in this tradition.

Specializing in guitar and recorder for the dances, Anahata is known for her excellence in training musicians.

This powerful cycle of dances is based in The Four Immeasurables--The Brahma Viharas, one of the most important prayer/contemplations in Mahayana Buddhism: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity. It is said that the realization of these goals makes life truly heaven on earth. These dances and tunes are simple and ecstatically to the point.

event options--one session or integrated into a weekend of dance and healing

The traditional Tibetan prayer used in this dance offering is a complete practice of Buddhist Mind training. Embodying the qualities of feminine wisdom and compassion as expressed in the Tantric Deity, Tara, the dancers learn methods of personal transformation. Dressed in exquisite silk costumes, they share their discoveries in an Offering Celebration at the end of the workshop. The first session, open to men and women, explores the philosophical foundation and basic movement. The following three sessions are limited to up to 30 women who will commit to attend all sessions and dance in the Offering Celebration. The celebration is open to the entire community.

event option--weekend workshop

In this evening gathering we explore a transformative Tibetan Ritual practice of Green Tara and her 21 Qualities through dance and chant, imagery and meditation.

event option--single session

An intensive experience of Tara practice using methods of prayer, mantra, movement and meditation. Immerse in the wisdom teachings of the Swift Path.

event options--1- to 5-day retreat, can be residential

An evening of chanting and dancing based in Buddhist practice--Medicine Buddha, Manjushri, Chenrezig, Guru Rinpoche, Heart Sutra, Refuge Ceremony, The Heart of Compassion.

event option--single session

In order to bring the mind to stability so that we can realize its profound nature, we must engage in acts of purification. Using the four powers and the profound practice of Vajrasattva, we will engage in simple movement and chanting...a deeply meditative and healing experience An evening introduction to a Tibetan Purification Ritual with music and simple movement; a powerful inner experience.

event option--single session

The Offering Goddesses always appear at some point in a higher Tantric sadhana. We will work with three different dances exploring Classical Sacred Dance movement: one in the Hindu tradition to open the centers of the body; one in the tradition of Newar Nepali Vajrayana Buddhism, to experience the lineage of dance transmission; one from the Heruka Sadhana of Tibetan Tantric practice.

event options--single session or many sessions

This is a fire ritual of purification and blessing. Working with Tibetan Buddhist Methods of Purification and Empowerment and simple meditative dances and chants of the Dances of Universal Peace, we will participate in a traditional Sur Puja, a fire offering of the Sakya lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This ritual offering invokes beings in all six realms of existence, purifying the environment, all our relationships, generating a field of blessing and well being.

event option--single session

Using simple movement, meditation, and sound we explore the power of our mind to bring about a state of well being in the body….inspired by the method of Chi-Lel, a chi-kung practice from China that has profoundly healed and touched the lives of millions of ordinary people. Deeply relaxing.

event options--single session, a weekend retreat

Using the powerful words Christ used to teach and heal, moving in ancient, rhythmic patterns, we open the door to our own heart's freedom.

event option--single session

The life of Lord Krishna is full of delightful stories that capture the revolutionary essence of this Hindu deity. Using traditional songs, movement and storytelling, Prema and Anahata have woven an experience of Krishna’s pure land that is pure delight.

event option--single session

Invoke the power of Medicine Buddha for developing wisdom and for healing afflictions of body and mind. The sound of Medicine Buddha's mantra purifies illness and removes obstacles from our spiritual journey. This movement meditation was developed by Prema Dasara and Anahata Iradah at the request of Lama Lhundrup for the nuns of the Kopan Monastery in Nepal. He invited them to create dances to traditional prayers. The nuns were making Medicine Buddha Sand Mandalas and offered a four line prayer as the basis for the dance. The traditional melody for the mantra resonates deeply. Set in the context of a simple sadhana practice. This class is a powerful inner and outer experience of the dharma.

event options--single session, 1- or 2-day retreat

Anahata and Prema have years of experience teaching children music and dance. They offer a workshop for children of joyous songs and dances providing a unique opportunity for boys and girls to join in a very special celebration of life.

event option--one hour classes

This dance drama personifies eight emotional states as animals or elements, including the Fire of Anger, the Snake of Jealousy, the Ocean of Desire, the Prison of Greed, the Elephant of Stupidity, the Lion of Pride, the Thief of Wrong Ideas and the Demon of Doubt. Through playful songs and dances children explore ways of working with these emotional states.

event options--This material can be presented in a number of ways. It can be a single, one hour session with the children, or several sessions. Parents can also join in the fun; classes have been held with an equal number of children and adults. It has also been presented as a one-week residency at a school. It is a piece that lends itself to performance and can be incorporated into the Mandala Dance of Tara Public Offering, or as a presentation to a school.

Available for any age or group. Anahata and Prema are both engaging speakers.

Anahata has created 14 video documentaries based on the Dances of Universal Peace and the Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara. Check out the Video section and request one or more to share with your community.

Enjoy Anahata's wonderful commentary and the inside stories from this wonderful producer/editor. It is a fantastic way to spend an evening.