Guided
by Bev Silvester-Clark
"Meditation
is not a set of techniques that belongs to any one
group, it is a way of being"
Jon
Kabat-Zinn
If
you are looking to begin, re-establish or deepen your
meditation practice then these retreats would be relevant
for you. People come to meditation for many reasons.
To improve health, to reduce inner turmoil, to deepen
spiritually to name a few. This retreat is based on
the principles of mindfulness or awareness meditation
practice and the approach taken is intended to be
applicable regardless of individual religious/spiritual
beliefs. The goal for the weekend is that you will
be refreshed, centred and encouraged in your meditation
practice.
When?
No sessions are planned at present. Please contact
Bev if you are interested.
Where?
At Mercy Retreat centre, 104 The Drive Epsom Residential
or weekends at St. Francis Retreat Centre, 50 Hillsborough
Rd, Hillsborough, Auckland
These
retreat centres are set in quiet, spacious and well
established grounds. For residential weekends full
accommodation, single rooms with hand basins are provided.
Vegetarian & vegan options available.
This
retreat centre is set in quiet, spacious and well
established grounds, tucked away from the road. Full
accommodation, single rooms with hand basins. Vegetarian
& vegan options available.
What
will be offered?
Bev
will be provide both experience in and deepening understanding
of what mindfulness practice is. There will be guided
meditations, eg breathing body meditation (like a
body scan), walking and sitting meditation and guided
imagery, interspersed with short teaching sessions.
CDs will be available to take home with you.
Since outer silence is a powerful support to inner
quietening, on the residential weekends, apart from
Bev's guidance the group will maintain silence from
bedtime Friday night until lunch on Sunday. If you
feel apprehensive of this idea know that Bev is available
to talk with during this time. Typically people settle
in quickly and then find it is all too short!
Each day will begin with some mindful stretches. You
will encouraged in reflective journaling of your experience
and provided an opportunity for discussion on Sunday
afternoon.
Cost:
$50 for single day
Residential weekends $150 full accommodation + $80
facilitation Total $230.00
If
cost would cause hardship the fee is negotiable.
If
you would like to know more phone Bev on (09)8339853
Numbers limited. To secure a place please send $50
deposit along with contact details to
MindBodySpirit
Healing
PO
Box 95-137 Swanson
Waitakere City
