Meditating with the Redwoods

MEDITATING WITH THE REDWOODS
Daylong Retreat in Nature
Saturday, June 25, 2016
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Ben Lomond
Teacher: Carla Brennan

Registration required: Contact Carol at: [email protected].
Fee: There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $40 – $80. More or less is gratefully accepted. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Non-monetary donations also accepted.
Join us for meditation “without walls.”

The Buddha repeatedly instructed his followers to go to the forest to meditate. On June 18th, we will do just that. Come practice among old trees and new growth, allowing the stillness of the forest to deepen our meditation. When we are receptive, the natural world can teach us directly about awareness, embodiment, interconnectedness, compassion and can reveal to us our own True Nature. In addition, spending frequent quiet time in the forest has been shown to offer many physical and emotional benefits: better sleep, lower blood pressure, reduced stress, improved mood, and boosted immune system.

We will meet outdoors in a lovely natural amphitheater surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Ben Lomond, CA. The day will be mostly in silence, practicing both sitting and moving mindfulness meditations. For both experienced and beginning meditators.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Contact Carol Van Den Bos at: [email protected].
COST: This retreat is offered on a donation basis. Suggested sliding scale donation $50-80. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Future 2016 “Meditating with the Redwoods” dates: Sun. July 31, Sun. Sept. 25, Sat. Oct. 22.