Silent Retreat - March 2022

A half-day silent retreat to create space for rest and creativity. Silence is the best way to engage with all that we have no time for but is important. It is a means to access everything we are denying ourselves or unaware of. It is a time to mindfully pay attention to our needs. After all, the only way out is in(ward). The retreat is partly guided, and partly unguided. You have lots of opportunities to get away from the screen. Includes savasana (reclining) meditations, seated meditations, time to journal and practice mindful eating/walking.

This month our theme is Navigating Dualities. The theme was changed from Joy and Celebration to create space for whatever may be coming up for us as we contend with war, as the pandemic still continues.

Ekta curates these monthly retreats based on her extensive experience with 10-day silent retreats in the Burmese Vipassana tradition over the last several years. She understands that time and family circumstances do not always permit people to take a chunk of days off to go to a retreat. Based on feedback from clients, she came up with this format, especially for you.

The day at a glance: 

a. Mindfulness meditation with tea 

b. Introductions and intention setting 

c. Gentle flow yogasana - 30 mins 

BREAK - 10 mins 

d. Reclining meditation 

e. Journalling 

BREAK - 30 Mins 

f. Silent/unguided meditation with instruction 

g. Journalling 

BREAK - 10 mins 

h. Metta / Loving Kindness 

i. Closing circle/sharing

You will need: 

* Yoga mat and blocks 

* Chair/bed/wall for support 

* journal and pen 

* beverages (hot one for the morning) 

* food 

* face mask/pack (optional to use with tea meditation)

Please note that all prices are in CAD. Scholarships available for BIPOC and/or queer (all) and/or disabled (all). Please email Ekta: Ekta.Hattangady@gmail.com. If you would like to make an extra donation to support these scholarships, please send it to @PayPal.Me/EktaH and specify "Silent Retreat Gift".