Saturday, October 4th
12:30pm-6:30pm
Valley Spirit Wellness Center
36 Mason Circle, Beacon, NY 12508
Theme: Working with Spiritual Energies
In this day-long retreat, we will explore how to work with the energies or shaktis within the subtle body and chakras through meditation. These practices are based in Tantra. As we do perceive some of our inner shaktis as external deities, we will discuss connecting with deities and the divine as well. While this may seem like an advanced or complex topic, we will start with preliminary preparation of the body and mind, and explore topics that may come later in the spiritual journey, such as working with sexual energy. Specifically, we will delve into the differences between the masculine/solar and feminine/lunar paths, and how these approaches to spirituality may change the upayas, or methods, you employ. The benefits to learning how to work with the subtle body include emotional clearing, healing, opening intuition, increased spiritual abilities, and closer connection to the Universe/God.
Since we are a small group, I will make sure to answer individual questions, and help people safely explore these energies wherever they are in their journey. The day will include a reflection and discussion session for this purpose.
Every year, the Inner Lotus retreat explores the intersections of the Indian philosophical systems of vedanta and tantra, with mental health and self-development from modern psychoanalytic theory. We hope to cultivate a space for like-minded individuals looking to learn and connect through spirituality, with a deep interest in psychology and reconnecting with the self. The retreat takes place in nature, where you can take in the refreshing energy of the mountains and river! See below for the full retreat program.
Registration Fee: $150
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Accommodations & Meals: You are welcome to stay in a hotel or AirBnB in Beacon for your own weekend stay; however, the retreat is only one day this year with no overnight stay included. The program will include lunch, tea, and snacks only.
All meals are vegan & vegetarian, please provide information on any other dietary needs in the registration form.
Transportation:
The retreat center is located within short driving distance of the Beacon station on the MetroNorth. You can take an Uber/Lyft from there. I will provide more information to registrants about the best train timing in case people would like to rideshare.
There is free parking at the location.
Retreat Program
Saturday
12:15-12:30pm Arrivals and settling in
12:30-1:30pm Introductions and Class 1
1:30-2:15pm Lunch
2:15-3:00 Meditation
3:00-3:30 Break
3:30-4:30 Class 2
4:30-5:30 Discussion/Journaling
5:30-6:00pm Class 3/Closing
Optional nature walk at sunset
What to bring: Notebook and pen to journal about meditation and to take notes from the lectures, something to cover your eyes with for meditation, water bottle. I recommend dressing in layers, in something comfortable. While you can use an iPad to take notes, please do not be on your laptop or phone extensively/looking at other content during the retreat, as this is a distraction to others.
Most attendees will opt to sit on the floor, but there will be chairs available. Please notify me of any accommodations needed in the registration form.