Inspired by the teachings of Jon Kabat-Zinn, this 3-day retreat offers both an introduction and a deepening experience of mindfulness, for being more fully present to our lives. Various tools for engaging the demands of our lives and for supporting inquiry into fundamental health and wholeness will be drawn from MBSR — the most universal expression of mindfulness.

Through embodied practices of stillness and movement–– including sitting meditation, mindful yoga, mindful eating, and awareness in nature––the ongoing practice of being present to life will be further supported by periods of silence.  This retreat builds the foundation from which one will return to their life better equipped to manage stress and to confidently integrate mindfulness into daily life.

The retreat is open to newcomers to meditation as well as to experienced meditators who are looking to deepen or refresh their practice in a group setting.

Sample Daily Schedule:

7:00 am Morning Meditation and Body Awareness Practice
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Guided Mindfulness Practice
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm ROTA (community work period) or Rest
3:00 pm Practice, Teaching, and Discussion
4:30 pm Tea
5:00 pm Guided Mindfulness Practice
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Wisdom Talk
8:30 pm Session Ends

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