Strozzi Institute Special Programs

Movement and Stillness – A Silent Meditation Retreat

“In meditation, go deep in the heart” Tao Te Ching

Richard Strozzi-Heckler, Teacher
Location: Strozzi Institute, Petaluma, CA

Dates: Arrival between 3-5 p.m. on Monday August 13, 2012 and we will complete at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 19, 2012.

Retreat cost is $550.00. 3 meals a day will be provided. Participants may stay on site in tents, in the dojo, or campers, and must bring their own bedding. Participants may also commute from their homes or hotels. The cost of offsite lodging is not included.

Teacher compensation is in the tradition of Dana (see below)

Registration: http://www.strozziinstitute.com/event-registration

Full payment is due upon registration, no refunds. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.

This five and half day silent retreat will be a meditative, movement, and contemplative inquiry into the nature of Spirit. A deepening into the life of the bodymind one will ultimately find themselves engaged in questions of the Spirit. The deeper waters of awe, wonder, love, timelessness, a knowing without understanding, the sacredness of life, a direct perception of what is, and a suffering that births compassion begin to come to the foreground. The personal self becomes less central and our mutual interconnectedness becomes more obvious; the small “I” is eclipsed by a profound sense of belonging to a greater whole. We will have sessions of sitting, moving, reflection, and being with nature to deepen our inquiry.

The Tradition of Dana
None of the retreat cost goes to the teacher. The teachings are given freely. Teacher compensation for this retreat depends solely on donations from retreat participants. This tradition of making offerings to those who hold these retreats is called dana, which is the Pali (an ancient language of India) word for generosity.

There will be an opportunity to offer dana to the teacher at the end of the retreat. How much you give depends on the value you assess of the retreat, your desire to support the teacher and staff in continuing to offer these retreats, and how much you can afford. Dana can be paid by cash, check, or credit card.

We look forward to seeing you.

4th Annual Meditation and Movement Retreat with Robert K. Hall and Richard Strozzi-Heckler in Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico

Dates: January 27, 2012 to February 2, 2012

Location: http://www.serendipityventures.com

a charming and colorful B&B on the beach.

Delicious and nutritious meals beginning with dinner on Friday, January 27th and including breakfast on Thursday, February 2nd (travel day).

Costs for accommodations and meals for out-of-town participants: $950 usd double occupancy, $1300 usd single occupancy.

Register with robertkhall@mac.com and receive instructions for direct payment to Serendipity.

This is a dana retreat: tuition costs cover accommodations and meals. Teaching and instructions are offered by donation.

$375 usd cost for local commuters

50% cost due on registration

Full payment by December 30, 2011

Refundable, excluding $100 usd until December 30, 2011