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Summer Solstice Daylong Retreat - Courage and Energy

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Summer Solstice Daylong Retreat: Courage and Energy

with Ali Hedayat, Laura Liss, and Devin Wallace


Let's celebrate the arrival of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere!

 

As the days grow longer with more sunlight, we reflect on the COURAGE and ENERGY that support our path—allowing us to shine more light through mindfulness from within and meet this precious human birth with clarity and skillful presence.

This retreat will explore the themes of Courage and Energy in our Dharma practice. The morning session will begin with Ali's Meditation and Talk on Courage in Dharma practice. After a short break, Laura will guide breathwork, movement, and discussion inspired by Virya - joyful energy - inviting the radiance of the sun as a symbol of our inner strength and natural clarity.

We will break for lunch around 12:30 for 1 hour.

After lunch, Devin will lead a QiGong practice and a talk on the Chinese Summer Solstice tradition. This will be followed by Ali's Meditation and Haiku session and closing with Q and A.



All are welcome! No prior experience is necessary.

This retreat will be held  in person at the White Heron Sangha Meditation Center and on Zoom.


Registration is required.  There is no registration fee for this retreat and dana will be gratefully accepted.

100% of 
dana (donations)
 will benefit Engaged Buddhism of White Heron Sangha for the furnishing of rooms for people in transition and the Pantry Project.

 



Items to bring to the center or to have available at home:

   * A yoga mat and any props to support your practice.
   * Your lunch - a refrigerator and microwave are available (tea and snacks will be provided).
   * Pad and pen/pencil.

Remember to wear comfortable clothing!


Date and Time

Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:30 AM until 4:00 PM

Location

Hybrid - WHSMC and Zoom
6615 Bay Laurel Pl.
Avila Beach, CA  93424
USA

Event Contact(s)

Ali Hedayat

Category

Retreats

Registration Info

Registration is required before Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Number of People Who Will Attend

Everyone
(No Fee)
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