RETREAT: The Containment of Restorative Silence (Fully booked – waiting list only)

Fully booked - waiting list only

This retreat will take place in-person, depending on the Covid-19 situation at the time.

This Autumn "Open the Heart and Still the Mind" silent weekend retreat has been extended to offer an additional 3rd night on Sunday 25th, ending at 10am after breakfast on Monday 26th April (and includes additional meditations and teachings on Saturday night and Sunday morning for those who want a longer experience in silence. Tuesday 27th April is a public holiday, which creates a post-retreat transitional day of rest. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators, and is held in the very nurturing and beautiful environment of Mont Fleur, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch.

Through meditation practices which cultivate calm and tranquility, we will establish an inner refuge, a safe home within, which rests on a foundation of kindness and compassion towards ourselves. Held by the containment of the restorative silence, we will focus on practices which help to ground, integrate and replenish the depleted body, heart and mind. This creates the conditions to heal the fragmentation that comes from living with fear, perfectionism and shame. The process will be supported by the teachings and beauty of nature, which reminds us that everything is impermanent and therefore subject to change.

This retreat includes teachings from the wisdom of Buddhist psychology, guided meditations in all postures and a short, individual session with Sue during the weekend. The ancient practice of qigong movement meditation, additional Mindful Movement and optional 60 min aromatherapy massages, will enhance our embodied experience.

A pre-retreat individual session via Zoom/Whatsapp is recommended for newcomers or if you have not attended one of Sue’s residential retreats before. The fee for this is R950 for 50 mins, fully covered by medical aid and R800 for 30 mins and can be reduced if necessary. Please contact Sue on sue.stillmind@gmail.com to arrange a time.

CPD accreditation for psychologists and other HPCSA registered professionals: To be confirmed

Please Note: To receive CPD points and your certificate(s), there is an annual admin fee tbc - thank you.

Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com