Preparing for Your First Silent Meditation Vipassana Retreat

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Have you thought about going on retreat, but don’t know what to expect?  Have you heard stories from others that sound exciting or unsettling and confusing? It can be helpful to have some clarity around what to expect before going on your first retreat. This one-and-a-half hour class is geared toward helping you understand what to expect in terms of schedule, accommodations, food, physical comfort, and many other areas. This class is for individuals who have never experienced a silent meditation retreat or have never sat an extended retreat. We will cover the following topics:

A typical retreat day schedule, retreat etiquette, interviews, accommodations, food

• Vipassana and metta retreats

• Preparing for a retreat and post-retreat integration

• Helpful physical hints, including physical challenges

• How long a retreat to choose

Date of next class: TBA

This class is taught by Art Jolly.  If you are interested in taking this class, contact Art directly:

artjolly at yahoo dot com.