Day of Mindfulness Practice
You are warmly invited to gather together in community for a day of intentional practice, to settle the body and mind, and enjoy the benefits of cultivating mindful awareness.
Join us for a day of self-care and well-being with guided meditation, mindful yoga, and walking practice amongst the moss and trees, held within 54 acres of beautiful forest in the Highlands. This day of practice will be an opportunity to rest in silence and be touched by the quiet and beauty of the land.
Guided instructions and practice periods throughout the day will include:
- sitting practice
- body scan
- gentle mindful movement / yin style yoga
- mindful forest walking
Whether you are new to meditation or have previous experience with practice, all are welcome.
Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
Time: 9:30am-3pm
Location: Cedar Song Retreat Centre
119 Ross Durrance Dr., Victoria BC, V9E 2A3
Bring your lunch and there will be a kettle for tea. Fruit and a sweet treat will be provided for an afternoon snack.
Fee: $135 + gst
*sliding scale registration is available for anyone in need, please email the instructor to request and register directly with Stephanie – scurran@elementscentre.ca
Further instructions about the day will be emailed the week prior to the event – location notes, parking, what to bring.
9:30- 9:45 – Welcoming and orientation for the day
9:45 – 10:00 – Opening meditation practice
10:00 -11:00 – Gentle yin-style yoga & body scan
11:00 – 11:40 – Walking practice
11:40-12:00 – Short talk and sitting practice
12:00-12:45 – Lunch
12:45 -1:15 – Guided meditation practice
1:15-2:00 – Standing yoga (very gentle)
2:00-2:25 – Snack break practice
2:25-2:45 – Guided meditation and loving-kindness practice
2:45-3:00 – Closing
*for anyone with mobility challenges there are 2 parking spots right at the building, please email the instructor (Stephanie) to discuss – scurran@elementscentre.ca
About the instructor – Stephanie Curran (she/her) has been practicing meditation for 28 years. She has completed a number of teacher trainings and has been leading a variety of mindfulness-based programming since 2010.
Click here to read more about her background and training.
“Stephanie has a brilliant way of calming the atmosphere and really builds trust in what we are about to experience. She has a lovely voice and her words feel like a light leading the way. The retreat centre was a beautiful place to gather, it was such a satisfying day!”
“It felt so good to carve out a day, away from my phone and my normal responsibilities, and just have it for me. Thank you for the wonderful day of guided meditation, yoga and forest-bathing. This retreat was more than I could have expected, thank you for encouraging us on our journey.”
“This retreat was an experience I never knew I really needed in my life. The tranquil atmosphere, the soothing voice of Stephanie and the incredible seamless flow of the day resulted in a humbling and grounding exploration of myself. I left feeling well nourished and able to incorporate mindfulness practice in my everyday life. What a gift the day was for me.”