Often in our yoga and meditation practice there is an implicit bias against thinking. We compare our thinking mind to a wild monkey on amphetamines, swinging anxiously from thought to thought. We try to NOT be lost in thought. We try to focus on our body and breath.
But in practice, we don’t need to be at war with our minds. In fact, we can engage with our thoughts in more skillful ways that serve our development of peace and wisdom.
In this retreat, we will use the quiet practices of meditation and Yin Yoga, followed by reflective writing, to shed light on experience, to learn from that experience, and to promote an onward cultivation of wisdom and compassion. This retreat is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators.
But in practice, we don’t need to be at war with our minds. In fact, we can engage with our thoughts in more skillful ways that serve our development of peace and wisdom.
In this retreat, we will use the quiet practices of meditation and Yin Yoga, followed by reflective writing, to shed light on experience, to learn from that experience, and to promote an onward cultivation of wisdom and compassion. This retreat is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators.
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DATES: Monday, July 15th - Sunday, July 21st, 2019
PLACE: Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center in Leyden, MA
PRICE: $1560.00 Early Bird Rate until Feb. 15, 2019
$1715.00 After Feb. 15, 2019
The price includes your double/triple-occupancy room, all meals, and full access to the grounds as a private group. Experience the supreme beauty and quietude of Spirit Fire Retreat Center in Leyden, Massachusetts. Located on 95 acres of forest, meadow and ridge surrounded valley, this pristine facility has many special details, making it an ideal setting for a peaceful and nourishing week. Vegetarian meals are locally sourced and organic. Dietary preferences can be made upon request. There are no single rooms at this retreat center. All rooms are double or triple occupancy, and are on a first come/first serve basis. For more details on where you will be staying, visit: Spirit Fire Retreat Center.
PLACE: Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center in Leyden, MA
PRICE: $1560.00 Early Bird Rate until Feb. 15, 2019
$1715.00 After Feb. 15, 2019
The price includes your double/triple-occupancy room, all meals, and full access to the grounds as a private group. Experience the supreme beauty and quietude of Spirit Fire Retreat Center in Leyden, Massachusetts. Located on 95 acres of forest, meadow and ridge surrounded valley, this pristine facility has many special details, making it an ideal setting for a peaceful and nourishing week. Vegetarian meals are locally sourced and organic. Dietary preferences can be made upon request. There are no single rooms at this retreat center. All rooms are double or triple occupancy, and are on a first come/first serve basis. For more details on where you will be staying, visit: Spirit Fire Retreat Center.
This retreat is a module in the Summers School of Yin Yoga. Enrolled students will receive 70hrs of retreat credit for attending. For more information on the program visit: www.joshsummers.net/school |
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your teachers... Josh & Terry
Together, Josh and Terry have nearly 40 years of teaching experience and are committed to their ongoing development.
For more information about Josh visit:
www.joshsummers.net |
For more information about Terry visit:
www.freeportyogaco.com |
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