SPRING RETREAT: The Joy of Heartfelt Presence

This 7 day intensive, silent retreat offers an opportunity to explore and deepen your meditation practice, while learning the art of true self-care in the beautiful environment of Dharmagiri, at the foot of the sacred Mvuleni Bamboo Mountain in the Southern Drakensberg, KZN.

Inspired by the wisdom teachings of the Dharma and of Buddhist and western psychology, through mindfulness and compassion practices, we will experience the calming and enlivening integration of body, heart and mind. As we listen compassionately, drawing silent support from the sangha (likeminded practitioners finding solace together in the held silence), we will discover that through the powerful containment of ennobling silence, we can find the courage for healthier boundaries, which allows us to honour and embody our authentic, heartfelt presence with greater confidence and joy.

As we embrace the joys and the sorrows of our shared human predicament, we feel our inter-connectedness and begin to move beyond fear, shame and crippling self-doubt, all fuelled by the curse of perfectionism. Relating more bravely and boldly with greater kindness to ourselves and our internal world, we experience more appreciative joy and compassionate wisdom.

We will be supported by the magnificent mountains and the beauty of Nature, with time to walk, rest and replenish.

The retreat includes teachings, guided meditations, daily qigong, silent walks on the mountain, delicious, nourishing vegan & vegetarian food and short, individual sessions with Sue to deepen our insight and sense of well-being. There may be massages as an optional extra - to be confirmed.

The retreat ends with breakfast on Friday 7th and there is the option to stay for another night to give time for a hike or post-retreat transition.

A pre-retreat session is required if you have not attended a retreat with Sue before or if you’d like to catch-up in preparation for the extended time in silence. This provides greater containment and enhances and deepens the silent retreat experience for yourself and for the group. The additional session fee of R975 for 50 mins (or R800 for 30 mins) is fully covered by Medical Aid and can be reduced if necessary. Please contact Sue on sue.stillmind@gmail.com to arrange a time.

CPD accreditation will be confirmed, at an additional admin fee of R350.

Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com