C O R E M O T I O N SCHEDULE 2024-2025

“SPACE IS THE PLACE.” Sun Ra

“By opening keys to the body and its energies, Daria Fain’s Internal Alchemy as a Motor for Performance (aka C O R E M O T I O N) radically shifted my idea of what vocal sound could do. Daria Fain is a gifted teacher with rare perceptive capacities, capable of creating communities that are rigorous, warm, and safe environments for discovery.” Samita Sinha

Un experiential exploration to merge creativity, healing, and spirituality by Daria Faïn

Mission:

This comprehensive study program covers multiple interdependent aspects of health, spirituality, and creativity, providing students with a well-rounded education.

My long-term research is inspired by an endless curiosity about the human experience as a means of creating performances, which led me to become an Alexander teacher and a never-ending student of Tao and Tibetan Buddhism.

The program is conceived with different modules focusing on complementary aspects of being.

The seeker of happiness is within us, and strength and fluidity in the body support a mind at rest and vis versa. The program is a journey to unify mind and body as we experience the dynamics of our emotions and psyche within spaciousness in the creative impetus of the art of life.

The program is addressed to all levels of experience.

It is designed to be taken one module at a time, as a combination of modules, or as the program as a whole.

The program will officially begin in January. I will offer a series of teachings from October through December for people who want to try classes.

Registration below in the calendar.

No one will be rejected for lack of funds. If you have financial difficulties, please get in touch with admin@dariafain.net.

Courses schedule 2025

Weekly Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays will resume in September 2025.

DETAILS ON CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS:

Payments are structured with options that reflect how income is distributed:

Tier 1 allocates a percentage to support students with financial difficulties
Tier 2 shows your generosity to the teacher
Tier 3 is the bare minimum to make the teaching happen

Please note that I prefer receiving payment via Venmo @racheldaria-fain-1 or Zelle: 718-450-1356. However, you are welcome to use the links below for credit card and convenience options.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please don't hesitate to reach out. There is always a way. No students will be rejected for lack of funds.

WEEKLY CLASSES

RESUMING IN SEPTEMBER 2025

LOCATION: 115 Wooster St # 2F Soho NY - All classes are also online via Zoom.

REGISTRATION: Click on the calendar to register for a single class or 10 or 20 classes.

OR with the following links:

Single class: $25

17 classes: Tier 1: $360 — Tier 2: $340 — Tier 3: $323

10 classes: Tier 1: $230 — Tier 2: $210 — Tier 3: $200

WORKSHOPS

TAI CHI QIGONG

JULY 16, 17, 23, and 24, 8 AM - 9:14 AM

4 EXCEPTIONAL TAI CHI CLASSES IN JULY IN WASHINGTON SQUARE
TAI CHI QIGONG 13 movement form from Master Mantak Chia
This short form is relatively easy to learn and cultivate the physical, energy, and spirit bodies

Location: Washington Square Park MAP

Single class $25

Four classes: sliding scale from $120 - $72

Please Venmo @racheldaria-fain-1 or use Zelle at 718-450-1356, or click this link for credit card or convenience payment options for the four classes.

MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION

Plesase Venmo @racheldaria-fain-1 or Zelle: 718-450-1356.

If you need to use a credit card, reach out to Daria to receive a link at coremotionprogram@gmail.com

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Join us in a rustic retreat!

FIRE into EARTH August 15th-17th with Daria Faïn.
Registration is limited to 12 people!
REGISTER HERE

This small retreat weekend takes place upstate in the Catskills & Kingston area on a magical land stewarded by Edea and Kyng, two acupuncturists & East Asian medicine practitioners.

CONTENT OF THE RETREAT:

The focus will be on Fire transitioning into Earth.From the expansion of summer and the fire energy we gather in the Earth.
We receive the fruition of seeding, in harvesting, and renew the power of Intent, or 意 YI.
The practice will incorporate qigong into movement, meditation, and instruction on the Chinese 5-Element Theory, exploring embodiment and multi-layered life experiences.

Meals are conceived by Chef Athena Kokoronis, founder of Domestic Performance Agency, and will be based on seasonal needs with ingredients from local farms.

RETREAT SCHEDULE:

Aug 15th, arrival time by 2 pm, settling in
1 session 4-6 pm
6 pm dinner

Aug 16th:
6 AM -7 AM Early silent walk and meditation
Tea/Coffee and fruits
7 AM -8:30 AM Morning qigong
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast
10 AM - 1 PM: Morning session
1 PM - 2 PM: Lunch
3 PM - 6 PM Afternoon session
6 PM: dinner

Aug 17th:
5 AM -6 AMEarly silent walk and meditation
Tea/Coffee and fruits
6:30 AM -8:00 AM Morning qigong
8:00 AM - 9 AMBreakfast
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning session

Lunch in Kingston to celebrate (not included in the price)

REGISTRATION:

Tier 1: $360 - Tier 2: $330 - Tier 3: $300

LOGISTICS:

LOCATION: The Catskills, just around the corner from the Ashokan reservoir. On 5 acres of woodlands.

LODGING: CAMPING ONLY. Bring your tent. Alternatively, we have two tents available that can accommodate up to two people each, as well as a large communal tent that accommodates groups of 5-7 people, for those who require it. There are Airbnb options in Kingston, if you prefer, at your own expense. Whatever your choice is, please inform us as soon as possible.
We can accommodate limited outdoor showers on a scheduled basis.
We hope that the creek will be running, and we are scheduling a short trip to a nearby swimming hole on Saturday after the session.

WHAT TO BRING: bug spray, hat, sun protection, and a water bottle.

PRACTICE LOCATION:
We’ll be practicing on a large bed of clover that receives good sunlight and shady areas, as well as in the forest.
The terrain is rocky, and on morning walks we will be on paths that can be steep; good gripping footwear is strongly recommended. There is also a deck and an indoor practice area available in case of rain. It is a rustic retreat :)!