This 10-day retreat is a somewhat rigorous introduction to meditation and is conducted entirely in silence. Participants learn the basics of the method and practice as laid out by SN Goenka, who is considered by some to be responsible for bringing mindfulness to the West. Room, board, and instruction are included thanks to donations from former and current practitioners. These meditation retreats offer total immersion into the practice of Vipassana meditation over 10 days at no cost to participants. Vipassana means “to see things as they really are.” It’s a traditional meditation technique that involves observing your thoughts and emotions as they arise without judging, dwelling on them, or pushing them away. Length of retreat: 10 days, retreats usually book 2–3 months in advance.Best for: serious, committed practitioners interested in going deep, stepping outside of their comfort zones, and seeing reality as it is.Location: throughout the United States and worldwide.Vegetarian meals and complimentary tea, coffee, and fruit as well as daily yoga and meditation sessions are included in the price of the retreat.
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All rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a private bath, and access to the center’s gym, steam room, and extensive grounds. Participants can choose between a private hotel room with a larger bed, refrigerator, and television, or a private retreat room without those extra amenities. The center also offers Ayurveda wellness retreats, culinary retreats, and Panchakarma, or a classical Ayurvedic cleanse. Other retreat options include a custom-designed R&R retreat, a silent meditation retreat, and the popular Happiness Retreat to help support those with depression, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The retreat begins with in-depth training of Sahaj Samadhi and provides participants with the opportunity to receive individual guidance and ask questions. Sahaj Samadhi means “effortless meditation,” and retreat attendees can expect to be fully proficient in just a few hours. This retreat is designed to induce calm, boost immunity, and decrease stress. The center’s signature Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Retreat is a great option to dive into meditation with expert guidance. The Art of Living Retreat Center offers several short-term retreats that are good for beginners and seasoned practitioners who are focusing more on self-care and relaxation than intense meditation.
Length of retreat: Friday through Sunday, offered monthly.
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