Retreats are a great opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice and connect more fully with yourself in a supportive space.

Retreats allow us to step outside of the fast pace of everyday life and gain more connection to our own minds and bodies.

what to expect

• Welcome and introduction.

• Guided sitting and walking meditation.

• Gentle yoga and mindful movement.

• Journaling and group reflection.

• An hour for lunch.

• This retreat is open to new and experienced practitioners. It’s helpful to have some prior experience with mindfulness before attending a retreat.

awakening compassion overview

This retreat is an opportunity to nourish a connection to the present moment with mindfulness, compassion practices, and community. It's a chance to take some time for yourself, and restore wellness within your body and mind. Structure and guidance will be provided throughout the day to support with cultivating clarity, stillness, and ease.

what is a mindfulness retreat?

A mindfulness retreat is a longer period of guided group practice led by an experienced teacher and meditator. Retreats are a wonderful opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice and connect more fully with yourself in a supportive space. Retreat allow us to step outside of the fast pace of everyday life and gain more connection to our own minds and bodies.

How can a retreat help me?

Mindfulness retreats can not only support with grounding and nourishing your body and mind, but they also have significant potential to support feelings of stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Retreats are a unique opportunity to unplug, refuel, and take space from the stressors of daily life.

Is an online retreat as impactful as in person?

Online retreats can absolutely be as impactful as in person retreats. Taking a retreat from the comfort and safety of your own home can actually be advantageous to mindfulness practice. Since retreats can be a lot about turning inwards, not having the distraction of other participants in person can support more access to the benefits of the practice.

Are retreats totally silent?

Although there is typically minimal conversing with other participants during retreats, guidance, structure, and support are offered by skilled mindfulness teachers throughout the experience. You will be guided and supported each step of the way.

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