The retreat will take place at Big Bear Retreat Center in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, a 2.5 hour Drive from Los Angeles.
This 5-night silent retreat will consist of sustained periods of silence, alternating sitting and walking meditation, with periods of Mindful Movement. There will be afternoon sessions exploring the attitudinal foundations of mindfulness with additional meditation practices to foster and strengthen kindness and compassion, and evening talks. Throughout the week there will be scheduled group or individual meetings with the teachers. The container of Silence, which includes refraining from speaking (except with the teachers as scheduled and as needed) reading, writing, and technology, with the exception of emergencies of course. It is a rare opportunity to slow down and give our hearts and minds some space to access our inner wisdom and compassion.
The Retreat meets the requirements for teacher training and certification at the Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute, University of California at San Diego and fulfills the silent retreat prerequisite for all Mindfulness-Based Interventions.
Join us to nourish and sustain your practice with experienced teachers Gullu Singh and Louje Kim.