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SUMMARY:Breathe Easy – A Weekend Meditation Retreat – POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:With Jonathan Chambers\nFriday 19th to Sunday 21st August\nThis retreat has been postponed – possibly to later in this year.\nDescription\nA weekend meditation retreat where we will ease into the wonders of natural awakening, using the breath as our guide.\nSuitable for everyone – from beginners wanting to ‘take the plunge’ and learn how to meditate, through to seasoned practitioners seeking an opportunity to reinvigorate their practice.\nFormal group sessions will include guided meditation and related teachings as well as gentle embodiment practice, with plenty of opportunity for Q&A. In between formal sessions there will be opportunity for self practice, creative exploration, and to simply connect with nature and enjoy being at Wangapeka. After a settling in period we will enter ‘noble silence’ to help support everyone in getting the most out of the weekend.\nCourse Timing\nPlease aim to arrive by 5pm on Friday 19 August. First class 7:30pm on 19 August. Course will finish after lunch and cleanup on Sunday 21 August.\nCourse Fees\nMember – $200\nNon-member – $220\nThese fees cover accommodation, prepared meals & course resources.\nIn accordance with Buddhist tradition, Jonathan offers the teachings freely, out of the spirit dana / generosity. There will be opportunity for retreatants to make an offering of dana / koha in return, in support of the teacher & teachings.\nContact and Information\nPlease contact Louisa Stoneham:\ne: Louisa.stoneham@gmail.com\np: 021 02354 055\nAbout Jonathan\nJonathan is a long-term practitioner of Buddha-dharma, meditation and yoga and is a registered craniosacral therapist. He began teaching yoga in 2011, under the wing of world renowned Ashtanga teacher John Scott. In 2013 he was given the blessing to teach Dharma and meditation by his root teacher, Lama Mark Webber. Jonathan has studied with many other great teachers in complementary wisdom traditions including Daoist Qigong.\nHe has a background in earthquake engineering and music and lives in Nelson, New Zealand with his partner and two young children. He integrates a full family life with a dedication to the practice and teaching of a universal path of healing and awakening.\nMore about Jonathan, his teachings and related activities is available here: www.wangapeka.org/jonathan-chambers/\nwww.openbreath.org     www.cranio.nz\nRegistration\nTo register please fill out our online registration form\nRegister now\nIf using Paypal please add 5% of the total cost and include with your payment to cover Paypal’s fees.\nPlease consider becoming a Wangapeka member – click here for details.\n \n
URL:https://wangapeka.org/events/breathe-easy-a-weekend-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Breathing,Foundation Practices,Meditation,Mindfulness,Retreats
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