“To take this posture itself is the purpose of our practice. When you have this posture, you have the right state of mind, so there is no need to try to attain some special state.” – Suzuki Roshi Discover how to be fully present and at ease in your body. This will transform your practice and your life! This experiential retreat offers a safe, supportive and caring environment to learn about and befriend yourself, and to deepen your meditation practice. Learning to be more embodied, to let go of excessive tension and allow your nervous system to settle, provides a…

“To take this posture itself is the purpose of our practice. When you have this posture, you have the right state of mind, so there is no need to try to attain some special state.” – Suzuki Roshi The weekend teaches the mechanics of easy, balanced posture. Learn how to shed a lifetime of excessive tension to be embodied, upright, relaxed, and supported by the earth. Being upright without strain is not just an arbitrary shape; it’s the bearing of confidence, presence, and of meditation. Hope Martin, a master teacher of the Alexander Technique, makes subtle adjustments to the head,…

Cultivating the Wisdom of the Body Embodied Listening® offers a way to move through blockages, challenges and uncertainty by tuning into your most reliable source for guidance — the wisdom of your body. In this time of challenge and upheaval, learning to be present to your body’s inherent knowing is an essential skill. During this retreat, we will draw on three contemplative practices that cultivate insight, compassion, and confidence: Mindfulness Meditation to relax mental holding patterns Alexander Technique to release physical holding patterns Focusing to access deeper feelings held in the body This highly experiential workshop is held within a…