The Buddha taught Mindfulness of the Body as the first meditative foundation to help settle our scattered, exhausted, reactive, and overworked minds.  Our bodies hold many old patterns of stress, and also the keys to developing wisdom and well being.  Through teachings and practices of relaxed body scans, breath awareness, and becoming more intimate with our body’s elemental and animal nature, we can find all the teachings of the Dharma.

The retreat is appropriate for those new to meditation practice as well as those who are already dedicated to this path of awakening.  The retreat will be held in noble silence from the first evening until the last day, including a requirement to turn off and put away all electronic devices.  We welcome all people from widely diverse communities and backgrounds.