"The Beauty We Love"

Silent Retreat ~April 21-23

* This retreat is now full *

This weekend of silence and nurturance is limitted to a small group of 4-6 people and gets its title from a line from Rumi which has guided our work here since the beginning. Students tell us that it is both a deeply nourishing experience, and that the addition of individual treatment time helps them drop what is extra. You're invited to come and sink into the quiet together, working through the challenges and receiving the benefits of our shared practice.


The retreat includes plenty of time as a group in meditation (both sitting and walking), yoga classes, Breema: The Art of Being Present and individual Breema treatments too. Some classes will be held outside weather-permitting, and free time is included to enjoy nature. Dave and Alana Pratt will lead the retreat, along with one other experienced teacher. Please read all of the details below if you are interested in attending. The itinerary is also posted at the bottom of this page.



Details


Registration/Cost: You must register for this retreat in advance. A non-refundable deposit of $75 is required when you register. This helps cover food and other preparatory costs. * The remaining balance of $225, plus tax can be paid when you are here. Call Dave at 330-473-0402 or register now and then pay your deposit.


Attendance: Your full participation in this retreat supports you yourself and the rest of the group. We ask that everyone join us for the entire retreat. Please be seated in the classroom five minutes prior to the start of each session.


Silence: Participants will observe silence throughout the retreat.


Meditation: Most meditation periods will include sitting and walking meditation. The forms we will use are easy to follow and will include guidance as needed.


Meals: Meals will be vegetarian with an emphasis on organic and local ingredients.  Both vegan and gluten-free options will be offered at each meal. With registration, you will have an opportunity to let us know of any food sensitivities or concerns.


What to bring: Meditation Cushions and yoga mats will be provided, but, if you have your own, please do bring them.


Overnight Lodging:


Lodging will be in bedrooms at True Nature. For more details, please call or email




Itinerary



Friday, April 21


Arrival: Between 5:00 and 5:45 p.m.


6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Opening Circle with Meditation and Self-Breema


Dinner:  7:00 p.m.


8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Meditation including Extended Savasana


Saturday, April 22


7:00 - 8:15 a.m. Yoga


Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.


9:30 - 11:00 Meditation with Self-Breema


11:15 a.m. Breema Treatment


11:40 a.m. Breema Treatment


Lunch at 12:30 p.m.


Meditation and Poetry 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.


2:45 p.m. Breema Treatment


3:10 p.m. Breema Treatment


4:00 - 5:00 Restorative Yoga with Meditation


Dinner at 6:30 p.m.


Evening Practice/Activity 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.



Sunday, April 23


7:00 - 8:15 a.m. Yoga with Meditation


8:30 a.m. Breakfast


9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Meditation and Self-Breema


11:15 a.m. Breema Treatment


11:40 a.m. Breema Treatment


12:30 p.m. Lunch


1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Meditation and Poetry


2:40 p.m. Breema Treatment


3:10 p.m. Breema Treatment


3:45 p.m. Meditation, Tea, and Closing Circle


***Retreat finishes at 5 o'clock