This Open the Heart and Still the Mind weekend retreat will be held in a contained and nurturing atmosphere of contemplative (Noble) silence at the stunning Mont Fleur retreat venue, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners who have never attended a silent retreat, as well as experienced meditators who want to deepen their practice. The required Covid-19 protocols will be followed for everyone's safety and Mont Fleur will request info on vaccination status in the pre-retreat Covid questionnaire.
Through the practice of meditation and the wisdom of Buddhist psychology, we will explore ways to end the year with open-hearted, compassionate awareness. Supported by the beauty of Nature around us, we will ground our awareness in our embodied presence, establishing a calm and unified inner refuge from which to access stillness in the midst of all that we are experiencing at this busy time of year.
To enhance the integration of body, heart and mind, daily sessions of qigong movement meditation will be offered as well as gentle yoga and massages as an optional extra. There will be time for restorative rest, as well as silent walks or mindful runs in the vineyards and mountains. Short, individual check-ins will provide further emotional containment and insight during the retreat. Mont Fleur’s renowned and exceptionally delicious vegetarian and vegan food will be savoured in silence, as part of our integrated practice.
A once-off, pre-retreat individual session is required if you haven't yet had one with Sue or if you feel you need one at this time. This session provides greater containment and enhances and deepens the silent retreat experience for yourself and for the group. The additional session fee of R950 is fully covered by Medical Aid and can be reduced if necessary.
CPD accreditation is not offered for 2021 but will be applied for again in 2022.
Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com
