Freeing the Hindered Mind: The Dharma of Working with Challenging Emotions and Mind States (MG1M25)

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on March 8, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Please read Important Notes below.*

Open to: Self-identified women

Program to be held on the land only

Description:
Life is often complicated and challenging, making it easy to feel lost or disconnected from our spiritual path. However, the Buddha taught that difficult emotions and challenging mental states aren’t obstacles to the Buddhist path to happiness; they are integral parts of it. This two-day meditation and Yoga retreat is designed to guide practitioners through a series of experiential exercises aimed at building courage, resilience, and clarity when dealing with difficult emotions and traditional Buddhist hindrances.

We’ll begin by creating a safe container for practice exploration, focusing on the body to enhance presence, calm the nervous system, and ground ourselves. From this place, we’ll expand our attention to the mind, observing its activities more closely.

The retreat schedule will alternate between Dharma teachings, formal sitting meditation, and guided movement sessions. Our Yoga practice will be adapted to accommodate different bodies and experience levels.

*Important Notes:
On-Land Attendance

• The on-land day program will take place in the Community Meditation Center in the Great Hall.
• Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Lunch will not be provided.
• This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.

COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.

On-Land Sliding Scale Rates: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.**

Benefactor – $620
Sustainer – $470
Basic – $280
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $140
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial scholarships, may be available for in-person programs. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.

Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:

• NO REFUNDS.
• Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
• No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior