Non-residential Retreat

Friday, Sept. 30th to Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, 1145 Carling Ave. Ottawa rm.1420 Friday evening 7:00-8:30 pm. “Being at Peace with Change: Inner Balance through Mindfulness Practice” $25.00 at the door or buy as part of weekend retreat Saturday and Sunday (pre-registration required) “Meditation: From our Seat into our Lives-with all the Joys, Sorrows and Stresses” Saturday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (bring a lunch); Sunday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm $90 for entire retreat including Friday evening, $75 weekend only register on the web site: http://mindfulnessottawa.ning.com Or mail in registration fees to: Zsofia Grandpierre-227 Claridge Dr., Ottawa, K2J5V8

The presence of mindfulness infused with the warmth of a kind heart profoundly transforms our own experience of being alive and how we relate with others and with the world. Kindness brings an attitude of connection with life; the word "kind" has the same root as "kin" or family. When we are truely kind we deeply listen - to ourselves, to others, to life. In this afternoon retreat we will explore how we can cultivate and find our home in true kindness, in our moment-by-moment living of our daily lives. The day will include meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation, guided practices and a talk and discussion, with opportunities for questions in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome: beginners and more experienced practitioners. The teachings will be given in English; questions and comments in French as well as English are welcome. Space is limited! This event will be limited to 32 participants. Registration Information Cost: Sliding scale: $30 (students, unemployed, retired) - $40 (regular rate) - $50 (supporter rate). TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. Our sliding scale fees allow retreatants to pay according to their financial means. Please contact us if you need to request a further reduction in rate. Free-will donations (dana) to Daryl to support her teaching practice and to True North Insight will be invited at the end of the day. Registrations can only be done through this website. It is not possible to register through Yoga on the Park Studio website. Cancellation: A full refund will be given, minus a $5 administrative fee, if rcancellation is made up to 48 hours before the event. After that, no refund will be given, although you may transfer your registration to someone else. Please inform us as soon as possible if you need to cancel. What to bring: Cushions...

With David Schouela (yoga) Develop a balanced spiritual path of deepening wisdom and compassion using the two ancient practices of insight meditation and yoga. Insight meditation helps you develop more calmness and clarity as you rest in the breath, recognizing and releasing old reactive patterns. You can bring the heart of compassion toward your old habits and find yourself feeling more compassion for others as well. Yoga practice teaches you to focus attention in the body, let go of self-judgment and attitudes of striving, and embrace yourself with kindness. Daryl and David have been teaching together for six years and create a warm, respectful and welcoming environment for learning and engagement. With meditation instructions and practices, three daily yoga sessions, teachings, discussions and group exercises, this will be a balanced and energizing retreat! All levels of experience are welcome; teachings will be both accessible and profound. Registration: https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/insight-meditation-and-yoga-clarity-compassion-and-balance Tuition: US$295.00 Learn more about accommodations and pricing

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A tree blooms when it's nourished with water, sun and soil and space to grow. Joy is a blossoming of the heart with its roots in the development of awareness, kindness and ethics. We can't snap our fingers and make ourselves feel joy, but we can live in ways which cause it to grow and flourish. Teachings, meditation practices, exercises and discussion in this daylong retreat will open our eyes to how we can each nourish the roots of joy in our lives. Everyone is welcome: this is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced meditators. Registration Information: Registration can only be done HERE. Members of Mindfulness Ottawa: a special rate for current members of $40. General Public: $55 regular rate. Reduced rate for students, unemployed and retired: $35. Our sliding scale fees are intended to not exclude anyone; please contact us if you need additional reduction in fee. Free-will donations (dana) to support my teaching practice will be invited at the end of the day. Space is limited to 40 participants! Register soon to ensure your place. Cancellation policy: You may cancel and receive a reimbursement of your registration fee up to 24 hours before the event begins. After that no refund will be given but you may transfer your ticket to someone else. Please inform us as soon as possible if you need to cancel. What to bring: Please bring cushions, benches and a yoga mat or blankets if you wish to sit on the floor. These are not provided on site. Chairs will be available. Bring a light lunch; tea will be provided.   Further information: mindfulnessottawa@gmail.com