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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 and Devin Wallace
Saturday June 21, 9:30am - 4pm
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 supports 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.
Due to family illness, Laura Liss will no longer be able to lead the discussion on joyful energy (virya) and radiance, or guide the breathwork and yoga practices.
Here is the revised morning schedule:
9:30- 10:00 Cecil Hale, Special guest from CAPSLO, Homeless Services Center and Housing Manager at Prado describes all of the services CAPSLO provides for the most needy population in SLO County, followed by Q/A.
10:00-10:30 Ali Hedayat - Meditation
10:30- 11:15 Welcoming Summer Solstice talk and reflections with the theme of Courage
Short Bio Break
11:25 -12:30 Short, silent Walking Meditation followed by instruction for small group exercises for self awareness in relatedness and large group discussion.
We will break for lunch around 12:30 for one 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. Feel free to attend all or part of the day.
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:
* Your lunch - a refrigerator and microwave are available at the center.
* Pad and pen/pencil.
Remember to wear comfortable clothing! Tea and snacks will be provided at the center.
Location
Hybrid - WHSMC and Zoom
6615 Bay Laurel Pl.
Avila Beach, CA 93424
USA
Registration Info
Registration is required before Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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