Silent Meditation and Mindfulness

Retreat with Erik Storlie and Rick Okada

A day to step away from routines and busyness, to decompress, to center ourselves

Join us for a day of silent practice. We’ll intersperse thirty-minute periods of sitting meditation on chairs or cushions with Qi Gong, yoga, stretching, and walking meditation.

We’ll begin with introductions and discussion of the practice. At other times, we’ll observe silence.

At about 4:00 we’ll break silence and have tea together.

Bring a bag lunch and preferred drinks. A refrigerator, coffee, and tea will be available.

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cost: $50 donation for those who can afford it; $10 minimum to cover incidentals.

For any of you who are interested, I’ll host a zoom retreat gathering 9:00-11:00 on Spring Equinox—Saturday morning, March 20—our moment of equal day and equal night with the sun on its way to full summer strength. After this long, dark, cold winter of Covid, I’m ready! I’m sure you are too. I’ll offer some Zen and other stories, some guided meditations, and some silences we can drop into together. Nothing fancy. Lower your expectations.

Join us for a day of silent practice. We’ll intersperse thirty-minute periods of sitting meditation on chairs or cushions with yoga, stretching, and walking meditation.