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Full details and scheduble are at https://www.yoganewcastle.co.uk/yoga-workshops-newcastle/Any questions or to book email [email protected], payment is via bacs, price is £245.00 for the weekend. Held at Purelands retreat centre, Samye Ling Tibetan centre, Eskdalemuir, DG13 0QL.
About the weekend
Come and enjoy a weekend of silence at the Purelands retreat centre set within the grounds of Samey Ling, the first Tibetan centre to be set up in Europe in 1967. We live in a very busy world where it is hard to escape sensory overload, digital technology and find silence for ourselves. The retreat will be an opportunity to completely detach from the routine of everyday life with a weekend of meditative practice, great food and absorb yourself in silent practice leaving with a clear mind.
Based on Vipassana (insight meditation) the practice will consist of light/passive posture work, simple breath/Pranayama and various approaches to Meditation and mindful practice such as Trataka (gaze point starring), walking, standing and sitting.
A guide for the weekend will be given to each attendee outlining practices for each session, such as observations during meditation and there will be absolute minimal instruction (of any) and mostly guidance through demonstration – see schedule below. There will be some free time Saturday afternoon to go for a relaxing walk by the river or around the grounds, or simply sit quietly in one of the main shrine rooms. There is the option of the Tibetan tea rooms or gift shop however to get the most out of the weekend this will only act as a distraction.
The retreat centre is a very peaceful environment to support your practice and the practice room overlooks the countryside and has under floor heating. Please note that when we are at the main canteen the meals will be ate on the tables allocated for silence.
Prerequisites for attending.
1. Mobile phones are to be handed in on arrival and will be keep safe and returned at the end of the retreat – there is strictly no access to them during the weekend.
2. You should have some previous Yoga posture experience and be comfortable with a sitting practice for up to 20-30 minutes.
3. Remain committed to silence and respect this and others at all times.
4. Be of balanced mind and emotions.
Terms and conditions
A £75.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place; the balance is payable by Friday 7th March. Any cancellation within 3 days of the retreat there is only a 50% refund of the total amount paid.
All rooms are single occupancy, basic but comfortable and there are separate shower facilities finished to a high standard, the meals are vegetarian and delicious. The canteen cannot cater for individual dietry requirements however there is a fridge at the retreat centre if you wish to bring anything specific for yourself. If you don’t have transport a lift can be arranged.
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Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Samye Ling,Langholm, United Kingdom
