RETREAT: Open the Heart & Still the Mind: Embracing the Joys & the Sorrows

This Autumn weekend retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners and is held in a nurturing and containing atmosphere of contemplative silence. To help us navigate this season of change, we will focus on the cultivation of life-affirming qualities of mind and heart which support the deepening of courageous and compassionate authentic presence, necessary for embracing the joys and sorrows of life.

In addition to silent and guided meditations, our embodied awareness will be enhanced by daily sessions of qigong movement meditation, optional yoga/mindful movement and aromatherapy massages, as well as silent walking meditations through the beautiful gardens of Temenos. There will also be time for restorative rest and short, individual sessions with Sue during the retreat. Delicious vegetarian/vegan food will be savoured in silence as part of our integrated practice. This retreat ends with lunch on Sunday 25 May and includes free accommodation on Sunday night.

Embrace the season of transition in the magical gardens of Temenos, with compassionate awareness and heartfelt presence.

A 30-40 minute pre-retreat individual session via Zoom/Whatsapp is recommended for newcomers or if you have not attended one of Sue’s residential retreats before. This provides greater containment and enhances and deepens the silent retreat experience for yourself and for the group. The fee for this will be the 30-40 minute medical aid rate and will be reduced if you are not on medical aid. Please contact Sue on sue.stillmind@gmail.com to arrange a time.

CPD accreditation for psychologists and other HPCSA (or equivalent) registered professionals will be confirmed, with an annual admin fee.

Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com