About the Weekend
On this weekend retreat, we will use Yin asanas (passive-static postures), Hatha-yoga asanas (active-static postures), Pranayamas (yogic breathing techniques), Yoga Nidra (sleep meditation), and Mantra (yogic chanting) to dive deep into the heart of Dyhana (seated meditation or Zazen), the most potent of all yogic techniques.
You will receive instructions on the first evening if you need to learn to do seated meditation (or Zazen) and walking meditation (or Kinhin). This retreat, however, is for more than just people new to meditation. By reconnecting meditation with its yogic roots, we will revitalize and deepen our practice and hopefully break through to a new relationship with our meditation practice, ourselves, and our world.
After years of teaching meditation to people in different ways, I’ve discovered that diving right into this weekend retreat is one of the best ways to introduce and establish a daily meditation practice. If you’ve been struggling to get a regular home meditation practice going, this weekend can be what you need to get you started or back on track.
You do not need prior meditation or yoga experience to attend; all levels are welcome. However, please arrive with an open heart and mind and set the intention to do your best with all the practices. As my Zen teacher says, “Zazen is hard work”!
All practices are guided by Douglas Johnson E-RYT 500, YACEP, OM, and CKIF.
General Info
What?
Meditation Immersion Weekend
WHEN?
Friday, February 2 – Sunday, February 4, 2024
WHERE?
Elohee Retreat Center 251 Elohee Dr, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
HOW MUCH?
Depends on your accommodations, see below.
Accommodations
The Triplet
Welcome to Hogwarts! 😉 This room is a large room with a sweeping view of the forest and waterfall. This room has 3 twin beds and a shared bath.
The Triplet is $495 per person.
The Woodland Room
A cozy room with 2 twin beds and a shared bath.
The Woodland Room is $525 per person.
The Sun Trail Room
A sweet room boasting large, bright windows. This room has both a twin bed and a full bed and a shared bath.
This room is available as a Single for $625, a Double for $550 per person, or a Triple for $475 per person.
Please note that if used as a triple two occupants must share the full bed.
The Forest Room
Feel embraced by nature in this quaint room. The Forest Room includes 1 queen bed and a shared bath.
The Forest Room is $650 single occupancy; $575 per person if shared by two people.
The Patio Room
Step onto your own private patio and feel one with nature. This room overlooks a 100-foot waterfall, and includes 1 queen bed with a shared bath.
The Patio Room is $675 single occupancy; $595 per person if shared.
The Upstairs Lounge
If money is a concern, or you just like an adventure, you can use this couch in the upstairs lounge for a bed. There are a couple of shared bathrooms and showers for your use.
The Upstairs Lounge is $375 and includes all meals and instruction. You must bring your own bedding.
The Living Room Couch
Again, if money is a concern or you simply like to "rough it" you can use the couch on the left for a bed. There are a couple of shared bathrooms and showers for your use.
The Downstairs Living Room Couch is $375 and includes all meals and instruction. You must bring your own bedding.
The Wine Cellar
Get in touch with your inner Trappist monk by spending the weekend sleeping on a cot in the wine cellar. There are a couple of shared bathrooms and showers for your use.
This is another great option for economy accommodations. $425 includes all meals and instruction, but again you must bring your own bedding.
