Winter Morning Meditation Retreat
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Registration ends on December 31, 2018
Start 2019 right with tranquility of mind and great compassion. Our Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat will take place at the beautiful College of East Asian Studies in Middletown, CT. This 3-hour morning retreat will include: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, sitting, walking, and voice meditation. To learn about what is mindfulness (sati) and its benefits scroll below.
Retreat Time: from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Arrival: 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
Intro to Meditation Session: 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Location: College of East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut
No prerequisites: For beginner to the most experienced
Cost: $40 for non-member, $30 for supporting members
Open to the general public
What to wear? Loose, causal, & non-distracting clothing and socks. Participants may bring a bottle of water. Zafus (cushions) and chairs are available.
Limited enrollment. The retreat space is limited. Sign up early to have the best chance of getting a spot at the event.
Register Here.
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What Is Mindfulness?
“Mindfulness (sati) is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment–non-judgmentally and completely–rather than dwelling in the past or projecting into the future. It generally involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli (really noticing your breathing, feeling the sensations of your body, etc.) and being “in the now.” While mindfulness has origins in Eastern philosophy and Buddhism, there is no necessary religious component to mindfulness — anyone, with any belief system, can enjoy the benefits of mindfulness.
How is mindfulness attained? Mindfulness can be achieved through meditation, but one can also practice mindfulness through daily living. Simply focusing on the present moment and quieting your inner dialogue can help you attain mindfulness.” – By Elizabeth Scott, M.S.