Rhythm, melody, and improvisation with Deva Parkin and Mandakini—set against the serene atmosphere of the monastery, featuring meditation, a sound journey, and a fire ceremony. For beginners and advanced practitioners. Space is limited.
For two days, everything revolves around rhythm, melody, and improvisation: You’ll learn to express yourself playfully on your instrument, play your first original melodies, and deepen your technical understanding of the handpan. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player—there’s a place for you here.
The serene atmosphere of the monastery provides the perfect setting: morning meditation, a shared sound journey, and a fire ceremony give the weekend its own unique flair. Add to that delicious organic food and the chance to connect with people who share your passion. A weekend that’s all yours.
You’ll be guided by Deva, who, through Maladeva, combines music with healing work and process facilitation and calls the monastery home, as well as by Mandakini, a handpan artist from Berlin: with over 25 years of percussion experience and playing the handpan since 2012—his music blends rhythm, dynamics, and groove into rich tapestries of sound.
Fee: 340 € plus room and board—accommodations and meals at the monastery are booked separately.
A handpan (D-Kurd) can be rented on-site for 30 €.
Spaces are limited; the registration deadline is November 10.
Here’s what you can expect:
· Learn to play the handpan (D-Kurd, 440 Hz)
· Sound journey with Mandakini & Deva
· Introduction to improvisation on the handpan
· Melody, Rhythm, Technique
· Silent Meditation
· Fire Ceremony
· Time Out for Yourself
