Foundations of Meditation: A Full-Day Retreat

This is not just eight hours of sitting.

This is a complete day devoted to building a stable, grounded meditation practice. You can come for half, or the full day.

Many people experience moments of clarity or stillness but struggle to stabilize them. This retreat is designed to address that gap by focusing on the foundations of meditation: attention, posture, nervous system regulation, and continuity of practice.

This retreat is strongly recommended before attending our non-dual or awakening-oriented sessions.

RETREAT STRUCTURE

The day is divided into two sessions.
You may attend one session or both.

Session 1: Morning Practice (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Opening orientation and foundational instruction
• Silent seated meditation (20-minute sits)
• Walking meditation
• Gentle stretching / mindful movement
• Time for meditation questions

Session 2: Afternoon Practice (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Re-orientation and refresher instruction
• Continued silent meditation cycles
• Walking meditation
• Stretching and integration
• Open Q&A focused on stabilizing practice

MEDITATION FORMAT

• 20-minute seated meditation periods
• Alternating with walking meditation and gentle movement
• Silence maintained during practice periods
• Clear instruction at the beginning of each session
• Dedicated time for questions and clarification

This is a structured, supportive container — not a drop-in meditation.

WHO THIS IS FOR

• New meditators who want a solid foundation
• Experienced practitioners who want to stabilize their practice
• Anyone planning to attend non-dual or awakening-focused sessions
• Those comfortable with silence and structure

WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

• People looking for a casual or social meditation
• Those seeking peak experiences or altered states
• Anyone currently feeling ungrounded or emotionally unstable

RECOMMENDED CONTRIBUTION

Recommended contribution: $50–$100

This retreat is offered on a contribution basis to keep it accessible while honoring the time, structure, and depth of the practice. Please choose an amount within the range that feels aligned.

You can make a tax deductible contribution at: venmo.com/meditationcommunty or MeditationCommunity.org

WHAT TO BRING

Comfortable clothing
Water bottle
Light lunch or snacks (if staying all day)
Meditation cushion or bench (optional)

AGREEMENTS

Silence during meditation periods
Respect for the container and other participants
No teaching or advising other attendees

This retreat is about learning how to sit, stay, and stabilize — so clarity has somewhere to land.

About us:
You can learn more about our nonprofit at MeditationCommunity.org

Don't want to wait a month to get the basics? We meet freely and daily at Skool.com/meditate

Past intro guided meditation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbEbwX3IMhs