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Soothing Midwinter Meditation Retreat
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, 57 Interlaken, Stockbridge, MA
- December 22–26, 2019
- Sunday-Thursday: 4 nights
For all levels.
Escape from hectic holiday energy and relax into quiet contemplation to honor the past year and prepare for the next. This retreat is ideal as an introduction for beginning meditators and an opportunity for experienced practitioners to find fresh inspiration.
Learn to practice several techniques including meditation on the breath, walking meditation, and loving-kindness. This program also includes the opportunity meditative journaling as you celebrate all you have accomplished in the past year and bring yourself powerfully present to support the year to come.
Discover the benefits of meditating in a group and return home with tools and motivation to continue contemplative practices that can bring greater clarity and peace to your life.
Note Please bring a journal (laptops or tablets are fine). You may bring your own meditation cushion or bench if you have one.
Tuition $325.00 per person + room and meals. CE Credits: Yoga Teachers (YA) : 17.75 credits, $50.00
Introduction to Meditation
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, 57 Interlaken, Stockbridge, MA
- November 29–December 1, 2019
- Friday-Sunday: 2 nights
For everyone.
Heard about the benefits of meditation and wondered what the practice is really like? Or maybe you’ve had some meditation instruction but haven’t yet found a technique that fits your temperament and lifestyle, one that allows you to sustain a regular practice.
Bhavani Lorraine Nelson, known for her clear instruction and user-friendly approach, introduces you to meditation techniques from the yogic and Buddhist traditions, including
- Meditation on the breath
- Loving-kindness meditation
- Walking meditation
- Pranayama (breathing exercises)
- Mantra meditation
- Sanskrit chanting as meditation.
Gain the inspiration and clarity you need to continue meditating at home, ultimately bringing greater peace, equanimity, and contentment into your life.
Tuition $260.00 per person + room and meals. CE Credits: Yoga Teachers (YA) : 8.25 credits, $50.00
Introduction to Meditation
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, 57 Interlaken, Stockbridge, MA
June 23–25, 2019
Sunday–Tuesday: 2 nights
For everyone.
Heard about the benefits of meditation and wondered what the practice is really like? Or maybe you’ve had some meditation instruction but haven’t yet found a technique that fits your temperament and lifestyle, one that allows you to sustain a regular practice.
Bhavani Lorraine Nelson, known for her clear instruction and user-friendly approach, introduces you to meditation techniques from the yogic and Buddhist traditions, including
Meditation on the breath
Loving-kindness meditation
Walking meditation
Pranayama (breathing exercises)
Mantra meditation
Sanskrit chanting as meditation.
Gain the inspiration and clarity you need to continue meditating at home, ultimately bringing greater peace, equanimity, and contentment into your life.
Tuition: $260.00 per person + room and meals.
Quote of the Week
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
—Rumi