Day of Mindfulness (1-day retreat)

Join us for a transformative 1-day retreat immersed in the beauty of nature! 🌳 We will engage in time-honored mindfulness practices alongside fellow practitioners and explore themed readings centered around key mindfulness teachings.

The day is primarily guided in silence, beginning and concluding with optional sharing and reflection. Influenced by the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, our schedule includes:

• 🧘‍♀️ Breath Meditation
• 🚶‍♂️ Walking Meditation
• 🛏️ Body Scanning
• 🧘 Mindful Movement (Yoga)
• 🌌 Sensory Meditation

Led by Emily Adama:

Emily Adama, MSW, has been a dedicated teacher of mindfulness and meditation since 2013. She holds a Master’s in Social Work focused on Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health from the University of Michigan and has been deeply engaged in meditation since 2010. Emily will also present a Sound Bath during the retreat, alongside her other offerings throughout the year.

Sample Schedule:

• 9:45am - 10:00am: Arrival & Tea ☕
• 10:00am - 10:30am: Welcome & Group Check-in
• 10:30am - 11:00am: Body Scan
• 11:00am - 11:50am: Gentle Yoga
• 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Meditation
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch/Freetime (Noble Silence) 🍽️
• 1:30pm - 2:15pm: Sensory Walking Meditation Outdoors
• 2:15pm - 2:40pm: Meditation
• 2:40pm - 2:50pm: Break
• 2:50pm - 3:30pm: Sound Bath 🎶
• 3:40pm - 4:00pm: Closing and Group Sharing

Cost:

The suggested price is $85, with a range of 5 pricing options from $50 to $115 to ensure inclusivity and accessibility. If you can contribute above the suggested price, it helps those who need to pay less. Remember, registration and pricing are per retreat, not required to attend multiple seasons.

🍱 BYO Lunch — snacks and tea will be provided.

📍 Location: 18580 Grass Lake Rd, Manchester, MI 48158-9714, United States

👉 Register here to reserve your spot!