The Healing Effects of Silence

Silence is therapeutic on all levels and at the same time it is a doorway to inner peace.  Silence is the medicine that balances a stressful life. It becomes the inner resource of gentleness, love & grace that creates a bridge from the heart into the world.

We begin and end the day with Silent meditation. There are thousands of books written that express the rewards of meditation and there are hundreds of various types as well. We stay focused on a simple breath observation meditation…simply observe the breath as it arises and falls away. When the mind wanders…return gently to the breath. That’s it. Nothing fancy, just profoundly restorative.

The Simple Power of The Tea Leaf

After morning Meditation and a small break we Gather to share the simple power of a meditative community tea ceremony. It’s really not about the taste, aroma, or colour of the tea. The power lies in the process, the ceremony, that brings you into the present moment with a direct experience of nature in a cup/bowl of tea leaves.

In Chinese culture there is a great tradition concerning tea. This tradition may be introduced with the two words: Cha Tao, the way of tea. The philosophy about Cha Tao aims to encourage people to return to nature. In other words, it is a pursuit of all that is pure and simple.

“There are really no rules when it comes to vision boards, since it’s about crafting something that will inspire you to realize your dreams and goals on a daily basis. Some vision boards hone in on a singular idea, while others look at the bigger picture of what you might want the future to look like.”

–BRIGITT EARLEY

Slowing Down

Unlike exercise where the main objective is to get in better physical shape, the main objective of mindful movement is to notice the sensations of the body in motion. Active mindfulness practice brings the mind and body in union which regulates the nervous system.

Being with the body as it is and practicing being in a kind relationship with it is the core of Mindful Movement. Gentle, grounding, expansive, and purposeful moves designed to bring you into the One Moment.

This IS VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE AT IT’S FINEST!!

Using the power of planetary gongs (and others), Quartz Crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, Ghantas, rain sticks, drums, Sonic Sabers, Tingshas, chimes and other instruments we will journey deep inside ourselves and converge within to create an Oceanic sound wave you can ride all the way to DEEP REST.

The overarching theme to all these “Sound Meditations” is DEEP REST, RENEWAL and  RESTORATION of our overly stimulated nervous systems.

Very deep calm, an explosion of creative ideas, lucid dreaming states, integration of life challenges, and the rejuvenation of your “zest for life” are some of the benefits you might see.

Medicinal/functional mushrooms are a gift!

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Mother nature excels at stress reduction!

Take in the beauty of our Central Coast area. It is breathtaking, quaint, and welcoming.

In fact…you should come early and leave a day or two after the retreat if you can!

Wildlife estuaries, miles of hiking trails  both inland and along the ocean, biking, surfing, locally owned shops and restaurants, art studios, and little towns dotted along the coastline.

We are 90 minutes south of the Wild & Gorgeous Big Sur area and approx. 4 hours from SF and LA respectively.