Summer Retreat: Mindfulness, Compassion & Movement
Date/Time
Date(s) - 20 Jul 2012 until 27 Jul 2012
4:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Lejrskolen Høve Strand
Category(ies)
Mindfulness, Compassion & Movement
A Buddhist meditation retreat with gentle yoga
Led by Stephan Pende Wormland
Friday, July 20th – Friday, July 27th
Full price: 3700*
Reduced price for students, unemployed and retirees: 3300*
Registration: before July 10th.
Location: Lejrskolen Høve Beach, Asnæs Lyngvej 11, 4550 Asnæs
Mindfulness
We will train our attention and concentration through guided exercises while standing, sitting, walking, lying down, and doing yoga. The beautiful natural surroundings and the presence of the group will support us in the process of letting go of stressful attitudes and connecting with the natural clarity of our minds. As a couterpart to these waking activities, Jetthe Fabioola, trained dream mentor, will provide opportunities for us to bring look into our somatic experience through one-on-one dreamwork sessions.
Compassion
Compassion is a fundamental principle in Buddhism. It is a powerful quality that we all possess. During the retreat, Stephan Pende will give talks and guide meditations to help us connect with and develop a warm, open heart for the benefit of ourselves and those that touch our lives.
Movement
Yoga and walking meditation cultivate awareness and concentration and support the physical side of our sitting practice. Exercises will be very gentle, and will combine movement, breathing and body-mind awareness. They will be held both inside and outside by certified yoga teacher: Elena Mironov.
Details
We will stay at a holiday camp in a beautiful natural area by the coast near Asnæs. Look here!
There will be short and longer periods of silence, and from Monday to Wednesday we will intensify our practice by taking the 8 Mahayana Precepts, which are guidelines for behaving harmlessly and help us cultivate positive states of mind. On these days, lunch will be the only meal. On the rest of the days, three vegetarian meals will be served, and coffee/tea will be available throughout all days. The teaching, exercises and guided meditations will be given in easy-to-understand English.
Stephan Pende is educated as a psychologist and has studied and practiced Buddhism for over 20 years. He has a wonderful way of presenting Buddhist philosophy, psychology and practice that is accessible and inspiring. Read more about Stephan here.
Alongside Stephan’s teaching, we will host trained dream mentor, Jetthe Fabioola. Jetthe will offer one-on-one dreamwork during the retreat. Read more about Jetthe here.
Elena Mironov, certified yoga teacher, will guide us in mindfulness via very gently activating the physical body. She has over 10 years of practice and teaching experience and specializes in yoga that opens the body and the heart. Read more about Elena here
*The 20% discount available to Full & Extended Members for courses does not apply to retreats.The price covers room, board and donations to support our teachers. Any funds in excess will support the center’s operational costs. Transport is not included in the price.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at: kursus-cvm@fpmt.dk.
We hope to see you on the retreat!