Silent Meditation Retreat
With Liz Frost
April 18 - 23, 2019
Silent Stillness
Whether you are in need of some space to think and reflect or are looking to be nurtured in a spiritual and peaceful environment,
this silent retreat provides the setting to turn off the world and tune into yourself.
Take this opportunity to enter into the stillness of silence. It is a wonderful way to reconnect with your inner wisdom and sort out the mental chatter of daily life.
Celebrate the renewal of spring by absorbing the gentle sounds of nature that will surround you. Time in silence helps you to feel revitalized by taking a break from the stress of daily life.
You will have the opportunity to meet other retreat participants at the beginning of the retreat and we will go into the silence after dinner on the first day. Ways to communicate if necessary will be explained with the initial orientation session after arrival.
Have you always wanted to attend a silent retreat but wondered if it is difficult to be quiet? Well, it is and it isn’t.
With the silence comes clarity of thought, motivation and attention. Without distractions of communication, electronics and media you can focus on your own thoughts, become more self-aware and grow a little more.
We will spend time with the following activities:
- Meditate – sitting, walking, eating & working are all forms of meditation
- Personal practice of movement such as yoga which is done in silence and without instruction
- Read spiritually uplifting books
- Enjoy natural beauty – walk from the Centre through forest trails
- Connect with others in a deeper way – through shared experience without talking about it
- Be nurtured by friendly staff and supportive teacher
- Rest, recuperate and have time for reflection & napping
- Enjoy delicious, organic vegetarian meals to nourish your body
What are the benefits of being in silence? - Revitalize with fresh energy and deeply rest
- Connect more deeply with your spiritual self, deepen or start your own practice
- Access your own inner voice – gain insights and more clarity on life’s decisions, situations;
- Spend time in nature and reconnect to the natural world
- Clear blocks and open yourself up to greater creativity and inspiration.
Thursday arrival
3- 5 pm
5:30 pm |
Arrive and settle in
Dinner |
7:00 – 9:00pm | Orientation, opening talk, & sitting |
9:00 | Tea & fruit |
Other Days
6:30-7:30 am | Sitting |
7:30-10:00 | Breakfast, work meditation, and break |
10:00-12:00 pm | Sitting, walking and a talk by Liz |
12:00-2:00 | Lunch and break |
2:00-4:30 | Group inquiry followed by open exercise period |
4:30-5:00 | Sitting |
5:00-7:00 | Dinner and break |
7:00-8:00 | Sitting and private meetings |
8:30 | Tea and fruit |
Departure Day
6:30 am-12:00 | Same schedule as above |
12:00 | Lunch |
Depart at your leisure. |
About the Facilitator
Liz Frost
Liz Frost M.A. Ed, is a mindfulness coach, certified yoga teacher and registered psychotherapist in the Midland area. She has studied with Jon Kabat Zinn and Saki Santorelli of the Centre for Mindfulness, Norman Feldman, Lee Lesser and most recently with Shinzen Young. Liz began her yoga journey as a form of meditation, having found […]
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