fIFTH MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RETREAT
PARTICIPANTS FROM THE RETREAT IN 2016 SAID, " It's not easy to be quiet, but I was able to see my mind more clearly and realise how I can maybe live with more awareness and purpose. I felt really peaceful by the end of the retreat."
Salt Spring Island four-day mindfulness retreat May 16-20, 2018
with Mindfulness teachers Heather Ferris and Gary Greenstein
Simple Silent Supportive Spacious
The time and space for this popular fifth annual meditation retreat has been created at beautiful KDOL, a Buddhist retreat centre, on the top of Mt Tuam, Salt Spring Island, that holds a long history of people sitting and walking in silence and deer watching. The views are vast and spectacular (like the mind). We invite people who want to learn and practise mindfulness meditation (for new and continuing students) and hold silent space for themselves and others (both inside the retreat and on the planet at this time). Silence brings up what we most need. It can be uncomfortable, surprising, insightful, uncertain and joyous. Stillness can be a time of coming home to ourselves.
We will arrive anytime on Wednesday morning ready for orientation at 1pm (bring your own lunch please, there will be tea). We go into silence at 2pm with meditation instruction and an overview of our time together. We will be in silence after this session until Sunday morning at 10am. We will address any questions about spiritual /life practice and mindfulness meditation instructions you may have during teaching sessions. Heather and Gary will also be available each day for individual interviews if needed. The last day, Sunday, will be silent through breakfast and clean up. We will then meet as a group at 10am to share what needs to be shared, have lunch together at noon, followed by a final clean up.
Cost for simple accommodation (individual cabins with great views of the strait and meals (meals will be veg., nutritious with gluten free options): Total $350 with an optional donation to the teachers.
Register by email (form below): gary_greenstein@live.com and send a cheque for $350 to be received by April 1, 2018 made out to Gary Greenstein and send to 408-5801 Alderlea St, Duncan V9L 3V4 or send an email transfer to heather@mindfulnessdevelopment.com. For further information email anytime or call 250-746 8637 after March 30. We are away for 6 weeks Feb 1-March 17 and out of contact so please do not send cheques until after we return.
What to bring: very warm sleeping bag or bedding (sheets and pillows are provided), flashlight, whatever foods for your particular needs if needed in addition to meals (to be kept in airtight containers because of critters), yoga mat, water bottle, comfortable clothing, walking shoes and rain gear. The cabins and practice room are not heated and there is no electricity for recharging phones, so please bring an alternative clock for your personal use.
About the teachers: Heather Ferris has practised Buddhist meditation for 25 years. She teaches meditation in Canada and South Africa and incorporates mindfulness practise in her work as a psychotherapist in the Duncan area.
Gary Greenstein has practiced Buddhist meditation for 40 years and has taught meditation in Canada, U.S. and South Africa.
Car-pooling is preferred. 15 people max so register early. For information about KDOL :
http://www.kkc-kdol.org/content/kdol
Please include this registration form with your payment (even if you have been on retreat with us before):
Name: _________________________________________
Home address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Tel./cell Number: __________________________ Emergency name and number ____________________________
Email: ________________________________
Payment of $350 has been made through personal cheque ______ or email transfer_______ (please indicate)
What meditation experience do you have? ___________________________________________________________
Any health issues, accessibility concerns or special medications we should be aware of:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Any food allergies or gluten free diet? _______________________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to bring your car? __________________ (road is a bit rough, particularly the last bit, but ok)
How many people can you bring? __________________ travelling from__________________(ferry) at ______(time)
Names of persons travelling with you_________________________________________________________________
Any questions?
We do hope you can join us!
Healthy minds, Healthy bodies, Healthy relationships
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Opportunities on Vancouver Island BC, Canada
Mindfulness development and stress reduction workshops and ongoing groups are available for people who want to learn to take better care of themselves and become more self-aware. Our minds are vast in their ability to create, heal and connect us. These learning opportunities will help us reawaken our potential to grow and heal.
Who should come?
Anyone who would like to experience a more peaceful, more meaningful life
Specific concerns: ·
Stress - around illness, work, money, family, uncertainty ·
Medical conditions - chronic illness or pain ·
Mental health concerns- anxiety, depression, unhappiness, habits or behaviours of concern to you ·
General wellbeing -relationships, parenting etc
Learn to meditate
Contact Heather 250 746 8637 for the next group date and location or if you would like to have us come to your workplace or community Mindfulness Development Associates
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Opportunities on Vancouver Island BC, Canada
Mindfulness development and stress reduction workshops and ongoing groups are available for people who want to learn to take better care of themselves and become more self-aware. Our minds are vast in their ability to create, heal and connect us. These learning opportunities will help us reawaken our potential to grow and heal.
Who should come?
Anyone who would like to experience a more peaceful, more meaningful life
Specific concerns: ·
Stress - around illness, work, money, family, uncertainty ·
Medical conditions - chronic illness or pain ·
Mental health concerns- anxiety, depression, unhappiness, habits or behaviours of concern to you ·
General wellbeing -relationships, parenting etc
Learn to meditate
Contact Heather 250 746 8637 for the next group date and location or if you would like to have us come to your workplace or community Mindfulness Development Associates
CONSCIOUS RELATIONSHIPS:
Are you ready for a conscious relationship? One that will allow space for each to grow and find joy and peace? One that will allow you to maximize the growth that can take place because of the relationship?
The time together will include daily heart-felt practices
Compassionate communication practice
Negotiation of relationship needs
Negotiating conflict and forgiveness
Celebrating life together
Contact Heather for information
Are you ready for a conscious relationship? One that will allow space for each to grow and find joy and peace? One that will allow you to maximize the growth that can take place because of the relationship?
The time together will include daily heart-felt practices
Compassionate communication practice
Negotiation of relationship needs
Negotiating conflict and forgiveness
Celebrating life together
Contact Heather for information
