244 E Main Street HIllsboro OR 97123
This is the retreat day for the folks in this winter 8-Week training.
This retreat is an opportunity to practice deeply in the ways we have practiced in class and at home over the first weeks of this course. People often have very moving and at times challenging experience both during the day. It is simply an opportunity to be still, with ourselves, and others in the simplest of ways; in silence.
Prepare by bringing all of the props you use in your classroom practice. We will be practicing all of the modes of practice we have learned over these six weeks; mindful movement/yoga, sitting practice, body scan meditation, walking meditation, and other modes in silence except for my voice periodically guiding us in our transitions during the day.
There will be time at the beginning of the retreat for describing details of the day and answering any questions. Then we will begin silence for the day as we avoid talking, making eye contact, reading, checking portable devices, and otherwise. Place everything that may be a distraction near your belongings at the entrance.
There will be a 45-minute meal/rest break at 12pm when you can nourish, rest, stroll downtown or otherwise.
I look forward to working with you in our Silent Retreat.