Afternoon Silent Retreat, Saturday May 31, 1pm-5pm
Details
PLEASE NOTE: We ask that you attend this retreat only if you have previously attended at least one prior Mindful Astoria gathering, either in-person or on Zoom. Also note that this retreat will be for in-person attendance only.
LOCATION
Our retreat will be held in a studio space on 30th Avenue near 31st Street in Astoria. We will send the address to attendees who have RSVP'd one day before the event. Please be sure to check you email and your junk mail folder.
ABOUT OUR AFTERNOON SILENT RETREAT
Join us for an afternoon of silent meditation practice. Learn how to cultivate mindfulness--knowing what is happening within you and around you, so you can respond skillfully and with awareness--and how to bring the benefits of meditation practice into daily life.
By deepening our awareness through an extended period of meditation practice, we can let the mind settle, gently notice the habits of our mind, and meet our experience with a genuine sense of groundedness and kindness.
The afternoon will consist of periods of sitting meditation, gentle stretching and yoga (adaptable for all abilities), periods of silent practice, and time to ask questions and discuss meditation within a supportive community.
Some previous experience with meditation is recommended. If you are brand new to meditation and want to know if this retreat is right for you, contact mindfulastoria@gmail.com.
Participants are asked to keep their phones off or on silent for the duration of the retreat.
Please wear comfortable clothing, have a water bottle and anything else you might need to be comfortable.
If you have any questions, please email mindfulastoria@gmail.com.
Teachers: Manaslu and Bahar. Read more about our teaching team at www.mindfulastoria.com's Teachers page.
SUPPORTING MINDFUL ASTORIA
We deeply appreciate your financial support of Mindful Astoria. For this retreat, we recommend whichever of these contribution levels is best for you:
Donor: $50
Standard: $35
Supported: $20
Your contributions will allow us to provide payment for the retreat's studio location, teacher honorariums, and other expenses for this event, as well as Mindful Astoria's various ongoing expenses.
Cash donations will be accepted at the event, and you may also donate to Mindful Astoria via PayPal payment to:
Please note that no one will be turned away due to lack of funds, and that your contributions to Mindful Astoria are not tax-deductible.
COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO 14 PEOPLE (plus Mindful Astoria teachers and staff) to ensure Covid safety compliance. Once those 14 spots are filled, RSVP's will go to a waitlist. Given our limited in-person capacity, we ask that you be mindful of the space that is being held for you--and if you won't be able to attend, be sure to let us know so that someone on the waitlist can attend.
The space will be ventilated for 30 minutes following the previous activity. Masks (both NK-90 and surgical) and hand sanitizer will be provided. All are welcome to wear masks, but masking is not required.
If you have been exposed to COVID-19 within 3-5 days and do not have a Covid test result, or if you’re feeling ill, or have symptoms related to a cold or infectious disease, please stay home.
All in attendance must adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines.
We look forward to seeing you in person!
Afternoon Silent Retreat, Saturday May 31, 1pm-5pm