Retreat

Exploring Santosha: Finding Contentment in the Present Moment | šŸŒ± A Seeds of Change Fundraiser

With Michelle Douglas

April 27 - 28, 2024
Online via Zoom

Join us for a transformative virtual mini-retreat as we explore strategies for finding contentment amidst the ups and downs of life, through the yogic practice of Santosha. The practice of Santosha is outlined in the ancient yogic text, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "sam,ā€ meaning completely, and "tosha," […]

Healing the Mother Wound-Nurturing the Soul, Embracing Wholeness

With Jessica Alejandro

May 10 - 11, 2024
Copper Beech Institute

Ideal for: All levels, including beginners Join us during Mother's Day weekend, for a soul-stirring overnight retreat. Through a blend of ancient rituals, sound healing, meditation, and soul inquiry practices, we will connect with our maternal ancestors (Mothers, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers, etc.) breaking toxic generational patterns, and cultivating healing, peace, and love.Ā  Research suggests that […]

Breath, Body and Brain: The Science of Mindfulness

With Vamsi Koneru

May 18, 2024
Copper Beech Institute

IDEAL FOR: Beginners "Breath, Body and Brain: The Science of Mindfulness" is a highly experiential day retreat inviting you to delve into the depths of your mind and body as we explore the profound effects of mindfulness on the brain and well-being. Through a blend of meditation practices, scientific insights, and group discussions, participants will […]

Mindful Eating for Better Living: A Partially Silent Five-Night RetreatĀ Ā 

With Marianela Medrano

May 30 - June 4, 2024
Copper Beech Institute

In this warm and welcoming 5-night retreat, weā€™ll explore mindfulness as a tool to free ourselves from unhealthy eating habits and rediscover a joyful relationship with food and body image.Ā  Western culture has an extreme preoccupation with weight, leading many of us to develop unhealthy patterns around food and dieting. Mindful eating offers us a […]

Befriending Our Shadow Half-Day Retreat

With Michelle Douglas

June 8, 2024
Online via Zoom

Throughout this half-day retreat you will explore practices to integrate both your light and your shadow, allowing you to reclaim feelings of safety, pleasure, empowerment, forgiveness, and love. ā¤ļøĀ  The shadow is the part of ourselves that we repress or do not like. Life is complex and our lived experiences can leave us with big […]

The Great Way of Resilience: Coming Home to Ourselves and Our World

With Dr. Larry Ward and Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward

June 28 - July 1, 2024
Copper Beech Institute

Suitable for all levelsĀ  In a world ablaze with conflict and focus on separation and individualism, the only way to bring the changes we want to see is through healing together. For liberation to be possible (for all), we must tend to our individual and collective trauma through practices rooted in celebrating our differences while […]

Celebrating the Beauty of Darkness: Mindfulness for BIPOC

With Marianela Medrano

September 20 - 22, 2024
303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107

IDEAL FOR: Individuals who identify as BIPOC Join us for a nourishing weekend retreat designed for individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color). Inspired by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel's profound teachings from "Opening to Darkness," this retreat will offer a sacred space to delve into the depths of our beings, honor […]