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The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat

June 24–July 1, 2022

Arts & Creativity, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Personal Transformation

The Heart of Mindfulness Retreat is a 7-day silent meditation retreat that emphasizes the deep understanding and practice of mindfulness in its most universal expression while respecting and acknowledging its contemplative and spiritual roots.

The retreat is open to all experienced meditators who are looking for an enriching silent retreat experience. It is suitable for mindfulness teachers or aspiring teachers, and fulfills the retreat prerequisite for attending MBSR and most other teacher training programs.

Program Details

The daily schedule will integrate sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement and periods of informal practice, all held within the container of noble silence. The retreat leaders will offer meditation instruction and talks aimed at illuminating the foundational principles of mindfulness, the universality of the human experience, and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. Participants will have an opportunity to meet with a retreat leader in a small group setting to discuss their experience and ask questions.

Program Goals

  • Provide a safe and nourishing environment for the cultivation and development of a deep and grounded mindfulness meditation practice.
  • Foster a rigorous retreat experience, independent of any religious outlook.
  • Offer excellent support and guidance from highly trained and experienced teachers and meditation instructors.
  • Practice noble silence to develop a strong container for deepening meditation practice.

Attendance Requirement

Participants must attend all practice sessions

Attitudes to Cultivate

  • Non-judging
  • Patience
  • Beginner’s mind
  • Trust
  • Non-striving
  • Acceptance
  • Letting go
  • Generosity
  • Gratitude
  • Self-compassion
  • Kindness

Taking Care

Please review the SMC COVID-19 policy before completing registration.

We invite you to get acquainted with Janet & Jon via this video interview

May we also suggest reading:

The Gift of Silent Retreat, an essay offered by Jon Aaron

On Silent Group Meditation Retreats: 10 things I’ve learned along the way by Janet Solyntjes

Teachers

Janet Solyntjes

 Janet Solyntjes leads programs and silent retreats in both the Shambhala tradition and in the MBSR-based style of secular mindfulness. She is the co-founder of the Center for Courageous Living and has served on the faculty of Naropa University, the Center for Mindfulness, the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, and Mindful Leader.  Janet facilitates the annual leadership retreat: Do Nothing: Learning […]

Jon Aaron

Jon Aaron is a leading MBSR teacher, teacher trainer and mentor and dharma teacher in New York where he teaches at New York Insight and other centers.  He is a co-founder of the MBSR Teacher Collaborative of Greater New York and a founding member of the Global Mindfulness Collaborative. He has been leading retreats in […]

Program Details

Dates: June 24–July 1, 2022

Tuition: Tuition $665 + 7 nights lodging
Teachers:

Janet Solyntjes

Jon Aaron

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Check in Instructions:

Registration takes place from 2 PM – 5 PM on your program start date.

At check-in, please be prepared to provide photo proof of a negative COVID-19 test with identification from within the last 24 hours.

All participants and volunteer staff must check in at our Guest Services house. Please plan for travel time in order to arrive before 5 PM to check-in and settle into your accommodations.

If arriving early, the Guest Services house opens at 9 AM and breaks for lunch from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.

Guest Services closes at 5 PM, after which an after hours check-in envelope marked with your name will be placed in a basket next to the front door of Guest Services. All relevant lodging and program information will be inside the envelope, including instructions for electronically submitting proof of a negative COVID test.

Your program begins with dinner, followed by an orientation. All programs usually end at 12:30 PM on the program's departure date, followed by lunch. Further specifics regarding your program's schedule will be available upon arrival. If applicable, you will receive an email from the program coordinator in the week prior to your program with any additional information you may need.

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