About

'Zen' in the Art of Archery - Traditional Long bow making course with Lars Ritcher of Narrative Yoga. 

“In the case of archery, the hitter and the hit are no longer two opposing objects, but are one reality.” 

WHO:      Your instructor: Lars Richter of Narrative Yoga. 
                Attendance is suitable for all levels, begginer to advanced. 
                Children 10 years and over are welcome but must be accomapained by parent or       
                guardian.  

WHAT:    Traditional Long bow making 2 Day course

WHEN:    Novermber 15 & 16, 2023.

WHERE:  Shambaba Retreat, Glennifer (Bellingen - Mid North Coast NSW)

INVESTMENT:  $495.00 includes On-site camping (Campers must be self sufficient, and are welcome to enjoy the gift of a complimentary camping stay at stunning 'Shambaba') 

WHY: 

'There are only three forms of physical exercises that give equal strength to the joints and blood vessels in our bodies:

yoga, karadi sadhana and archery! ' Sri T. Krishnamacharya

About the Course

You will come away from the workshop with the knowledge and skills to make your own longbow. You will learn how to make a bowstring that perfectly complements your own bow and understand the art of tillering, the process of carefully removing wood to cause the bows to bend in optimal arcs.

Students will learn how to tiller their bows to precise measurements of draw length and draw weight depending on the archer. After the bow is functionally finished, it comes time to bring the bows to an aesthetically pleasing finish with fine sanding and oiling.

During the second day afternoon the bows are ready for students to take to the shooting range to learn how to shoot. You will get your introduction to the instinctive shooting method. A powerful tool you can also utilise in many daily life situations.

This workshop offers much more than making a longbow. It shows you ways to reconnect, to ground with the Earth, to get in touch with your true self by exploring the art of making a longbow and learning the skills to use it; to play with your conscious awareness to allow essential aspects of your being to be/unfold/shine or hide.

Please read the Narrative Yoga Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions before booking for this course. Camping is not available for every workshop. Please ask for more information.

What to Bring

• • Weather appropriate clothing, sun hat
• • Packed lunch and snacks (up to you), Water bottle
• • A clamp and a work horse. (not required for 1 day workshops)
• • Optional: your working gloves and your own tools(rasps & files) ALL TOOLS PROVIDED.
• • An adult – if you’re under 14 years old (no extra charge for helpers)
• • A curious and open mind 

Please read the Narrative Yoga Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions before booking for this course.

Location

Shambaba Retreat, Bellingen.

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