Finding Stillness

4-day Silent Insight Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Stillness isn’t found in the mind; it resides in the heart.

Yoga and meditation are two sides of the same coin. The effect of these practices is the same, even though they may look and feel differently. They are two different paths leading to the same destination. In essence, yoga is meditation in motion and meditation is yoga in stillness.

During these 4 silent days, Insight yoga and meditation, Buddhist inspired Dharma talks and self-inquiry exercises will provide inspiration and enhance self-awareness. Join this retreat to reconnect with your heart and the stillness within, and allow the practices to guide you back to who you truly are.

During this retreat Marije Paternotte will offer:

• An exploration of movement (Yang yoga) and stillness (Yin yoga), as well as breathing practices, to elicit a wholesome expression of Chi in the body, fostering vitality and overall well-being;
• Mindfulness and insight meditation;
• Dharma talks; and
• Practices for self-inquiry.

The location

Conveniently located in a rural setting near New York City and Boston, the Won Dharma Center is set on 426 acres in Claverack in upstate New York, overlooking the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. Surrounded by wooded foothills with a nearby brook, the retreat center is a serene natural setting for contemplation and renewal. A green community designed with sensitivity to nature and issues of Sustainable Design, the center consists of eco-friendly buildings designed to provide a tranquil and meditative atmosphere. The Won Dharma Center won the 2010 Design Award from Faith & Form / IFRAA International Awards Program for Religious Art and Architecture.

Program schedule:

Wednesday April 30
from 3 pm: check-in
6:00 pm: dinner
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Welcome session, Yin yoga and meditation
Silence begins

Thursday May 1 – Saturday May 3
7:30 – 8:00 am: Meditation
8:00 am: breakfast
9:30 am – 12:30 pm: program session
12:30 pm: lunch
3:00 – 5:30 pm: program session
5:30 pm: dinner
7:00 – 8:00 pm: Dharma Talk & Meditation

Sunday May 4
7:30 – 8:00 am: Meditation
8:00 am: breakfast
9:30 am – 11:30 pm: Closing session and end of silence
12:00 pm: check-out and lunch

Location

Won Dharma Center
361 State Route 23
Claverack, NY 12513
USA

Rates per person

Single room: USD 1395
Double room: USD 1150
Quad room (single beds): USD 880
Commuter: USD 775

For further inquiries contact Marije Paternotte:
registrations@marijepaternotte.com
732-312-8767