Day-Long Meditation & Yoga Retreats

Day-long retreats allow you to take time for yourself, focus on your desires, and rejuvenate your commitment to spirit. Designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, these retreats are based on universal themes, such as healing and forgiveness, and draw from ancient wisdom and contemporary psychology.

Retreat activities vary, and may include periods of gentle yoga, meditation, journaling, expressive arts, and walking meditation. There is ample time mid-day to eat, enjoy a walk (or nap!), journal, or any other nourishing activity. The Center for Mind-Body Therapies provides a beautiful, calming respite from your everyday activities.

2008 - 2009 Retreat Schedule
The Healing Retreat	June 29, 2008	learn more >>
Still Voices Meditation Retreat	September 21, 2008	learn more >>
Gentle Heart Forgiveness Retreat	November 2, 2008	learn more >>
Joyful Heart Retreat	January 31, 2008	learn more >>

Frequently Asked Questions about Retreats...

Location:

Retreats are held at The Center for Mind-Body Therapies in Frederick, and walking meditation takes place in scenic Baker Park, adjacent to the Center. If you are a yoga studio or healing center that would like to host a day-long Healing Retreat in your space, please contact Heather for more information.

Agenda:

Retreats are held on Sunday, and last from 9:30 to 4:30. Registration runs from 9:00 to 9:30. Breakfast and set up time last through 9:45.

Food:

A light breakfast is provided, and participants bring their own bagged lunch. There is a refrigerator and microwave for your use. Water and tea are provided, and are available all day.

Social Silence:

Still Voices Meditation Retreat and Gentle Heart Forgiveness Retreat are silent retreats. The Healing Retreat and Joyful Heart Retreat do incorporate periods of social silence so that participants may focus their awareness inward, but also have periods of group sharing and discussion.

What to bring and wear:

Dress in loose, comfortable clothing with layers, and bring comfortable shoes for walking meditation in Baker Park. You may wish to have a jacket, and other comforts such as sunscreen, hats, gloves etc. depending on the weather.

Journals, pens, & pencils are good to have, however pads of paper are available if you do not have one.

Bring a mat or blanket to lay on, and another blanket to cover yourself during deep relaxation. Some people like to bring pillows as well. Yoga mats are not required, but are nice to have.

Price/Credits/Refunds

Retreats cost $85, but the benefits are priceless.

Refunds may be provided up to two weeks prior to the event.

If you are unable to make the retreat you have registered for, and notify the venue at least 24 hours in advance, you will receive a credit towards a private Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy session or a future retreat.