Silent Day Retreat
“Day of Silence.”
Ardkinglas House.
Monday 24 June 2013.
10am-4pm.
The day will consist of silent and guided meditation, relaxation, a silent lunch, walking meditation in the beautiful gardens of the house.
Cost – £25
Booking Essential
Contact Carolyn on 01369 810333 or 075 9955 2627
Ardkinglas is a lovely venue and we would have the use of the gardens too, hopefully in the sunshine!
The day will consist of periods of silent meditation, guided meditation, mindful movement, body scan or relaxation, walking meditation interspersed with mindful tea breaks and a silent lunch. I will keep my speech to a minimum only speaking in order to give gentle guidance. Any period of sitting meditation would be no longer than 45 minutes so that the body does not become uncomfortable and tense from sitting still for too long, although we would then move physically we would keep the attitude of meditation or mindfulness as we move, this is great practice for bringing awareness into our daily lives. I will also be available if anything arose which needed to be heard within this space, away from the group so as to maintain the stillness. And as always, as those of you have worked with me before know, nothing is compulsory!
The idea of a day of silence can be daunting, and the mind can panic! But the silence gives us the chance which is not usually available to us in our daily lives to move into a deeper stillness which can be very healing and can equip us well for returning to our daily lives relaxed and refreshed.
For more information please contact Carolyn.