Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention. It means employing a non-judgmental attitude and moment-to-moment awareness. We cultivate it by being present with our experience; the pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral experiences. It is simple but not easy as we habitually find ourselves judging just about everything. If we try to suspend our judgement, it will not last while this is already slipping off into being judgmental without even being aware of it. Often we get caught up with the busyness of today's societal demands risking being in ignorance that can cloud our lives. We may forget who we are, lose touch with ourselves, lose touch with our hearts, and we may eventually lose our ways in the journey of life.

 

This retreat is meticulously crafted for you to learn and cultivate mindfulness and meditation with openness, kind awareness, and compassion. How to embody the mind, body, and spirit to stay connected with yourself. You'll learn to meditate to develop mindfulness, composure, and clear awareness.

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Retreat Schedule

Saturday

07:30 – 08:00 Arrival & Welcome Drink

08:00 – 09:30 Morning Yoga 

09:30 – 10:15 Breakfast / Free & Easy

10:15 – 11:15 Mindful Breath & Body

11:15 – 12:00 Sitting & Lying Meditation

12:00 – 01:00 Mindful Eating (Mindful Lunch Break)

*Include mindful eating, rest, tea, walk - participants are encouraged to stay off their devices and in silence to maintain continuity of mindfulness through the break.

01:00 – 02.00 Being Fully Human 

02:00 – 03:00 Yoga & Walking Meditation 

03:00 – 03:30 Mindful Break

03:30 – 04:30 The Wise Heart

04:30 – 05:30  Loving Kindness Meditation

05:30 – 06:30 Mindful Eating (Mindful Dinner Break)

06:30 - 07:30  Mindful Break *Free & Easy

07:30 - 08:15  Buddhis Music Session by Residential Monk

08:15 - 08.45  Closing Talk 

*Group harvesting: share discoveries, reflection, realisation, Q&A

08:45 - 9:00    Closing ritual - Gratitude & Sharing Merits 

 

Individual 1:1 Session:

This retreat includes a 30 mins individual session with our teacher. 

 

Mindfulness and compassion practice can be applied both as an intervention and as a specific practice to heal emotional reactivity, past wounds, traumas, etc. 

How would you like the practice to support you? This session will give you an opportunity to explore your thoughts and emotions to determine the best mindfulness and compassion practice for you. You may ask questions about starting your practice, or you may have experienced difficulties during your practice, just any concerns you may have to kick start your own practice.