Insight. Silent Meditation Retreat
Mindfulness is a pursuit of intimacy with all of life. An invitation to stop trying to change or fix how we feel, but lean into a deeper understanding of our experience moment by moment. By turning towards what’s happening inside and around us, we get to bear witness to the full spectrum of this messy and gorgeous human existence. When we see things clearly, we can respond and act more skilfully. Think of it less like an escape, and more like an approach.
An Insight meditation retreat is an experiment in paying attention. Over 6 days and 5 nights, we’ll cultivate the quiet magic that emerges when we gather in mindful practice. This retreat is designed for those with a small amount of meditation experience. Long-term practitioners are also very welcome.
The teachings of the Buddha ask us to inquire, as they have for 2500 years, how we can suffer less through this wild ride of being alive. How we can relax with uncertainty. Take life less personally. Trust our ability to engage wisely with the chaos and beauty of this time in our world.
Led by four highly experienced teachers with backgrounds in psychotherapy, trauma-sensitivity, and MBSR, we’ll blend ancient tradition with contemporary practice. Movement with stillness. Silence with connection. Using nature as our muse, we’ll open portals to awe and wonder, unravelling the sense of self that keeps us from living with an open heart and mind. This practice has the potential to change your way of seeing and relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.