About this Event
Join the WB Insight Community for our upcoming 3 day retreat, with an option to extend to 6 days. The dates are Sept. 9th -11th for the 3 day, and Sept 9th -14th for the 6 day. This Insight Meditation Retreat will take place at the peaceful Great Mahakala Retreat House in Miami, Fl. The house is located in a peaceful part of the Historic Brickell District.
This event will be facillitated by Cindy Ricardo, LMHC,CMT-P, a Certifed Mindfulness and Gentle Yoga Instructor, trained at the Engaged Mindfulness Institute and Kripalu School of Yoga, and co-facilitated by Piero Falci, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Certified Teacher, trained at the Mindfulness Center at the Brown University School of Public Health, and Society of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Melissa
During this event we will explore:
Mindfulness Meditation—develop the skill of non-judgmental awareness, gain clarity of mind and a sense of ease through this healing and grounding practice. Each day includes Dharma talks, Instruction and light guidance, Teacher Support Meetings, Gentle Yoga classes, Sound Healing classes and plenty of opportunities to practice seated, walking and eating meditation. The retreat is held in Noble Silence with some periods of Mindful Inquiry to help deepen your understanding of the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Gentle Yoga/Mindful Movement—journey through body, mind & heart through Gentle movement. Learn to connect breath with movement. This is an optional class, if participating please bring a yoga mat.
Sound Healing Meditation - This has been found to improve physical, emotional and mental health and well-being.
Compassion and Loving Kindness—Living in todays world is challenging. Cultivating the ability to stay present and open-hearted is essential to maintain healthy relationships with ourselves, others and all beings.
When: 3 day - Friday to Sunday, Sept. 9th -11th, 2022.
Or for the 6 day - Friday to Wednesday, Sept. 9th - 14th.
Registration will take place from 4pm-5pm. The Retreat officially begins 5pm Friday and ends 2pm Wednesday.
Pricing as follows:
$600- 3 day 2 night stay - All rooms are shared room and bath. Price includes: acommodations, towels and linens. All meals (prepared in house by a chef, using only the freshest organic ingredients. All food is vegetarian), teachings, guidance, support meetings, yoga, sound healing, etc.
$1200 - 6 day 5 night stay - All rooms are shared room and bath. Price includes: acommodations, towels and linens. All meals (prepared in house by a chef, using only the freshest organic ingredients. All food is vegetarian), teachings, guidance, support meetings, yoga, sound healing, etc.
$450- 3 day Commuter - includes all of the above except accomodations. (for those who want to stay close to the retreat house, there is a Hampton Inn about 1.5 miiles away.)
$900 - 6 day Commuter - includes all of the above except accomodations. (for those who want to stay close to the retreat house, there is a Hampton Inn about 1.5 miiles away.)
The Great Mahakala Retreat House is lovely, spacious and peaceful, with many inviting spaces for contemplation and relaxation during breaks.
**Price above is per person. It does not include ticketing fees which will be added upon registration.
We will be monitoring the Covid - 19 Variant situation and will send out the safety guidlines and protocols, 2 weeks prior to the retreat. This is for the safety of all participants, teachers and retreat staff.
All rooms are shared room and bath. There will be additional instructions emailed after registration.
Space is limited and will fill quickly, so register today!
*Course, Meals, Activities, and Room and Board are included in price, compensation for the teachers isn't included. You may make a donation (offer Dana) to the teachers at end of retreat.
Smoking is only permitted outside the house gate. Please refrain from using scented products out of respect for others who may have an allergies.
For more info or questions please call Cindy at 954-793-6442.
Join Cindy Ricardo, Certified Mindulness Teacher (300hr), Jose Ricardo, Co-Organizer and Piero Falci, MBSR Certified Teacher, as we join together to meditate in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition.
Open to life, love and compassion...
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Great Mahakala Retreat House, 2238 South Miami Avenue, Miami, United States
USD 400.00 to USD 1150.00