New Year's Teen Retreat (for teens ages 15-19)

“— Get your head straight, chill out, learn to focus and appreciate life to its fullest! — Explore your mind, emotions, thoughts, senses and body. — Connect with other cool teens in a positive, meaningful way. The Spirit Rock Teen Retreat offers a profound opportunity for teen meditation practice and the exploration of how to live our lives with kindness and wisdom. It is a “”don’t miss!”” for any teen interested in experiencing meditation and mindfulness practices, truthful/heartfelt communication, wonderful mentors, safe community, great food, and a time to relax and reflect on the mysteries and truths of our lives. This retreat will be an opportunity for teenagers to explore mindfulness practice through guided periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, small group discussions, creative activities, and unstructured free time. Besides learning the formal meditation practices, there will also be time to go for walks, play music, tell stories and enjoy each others’ company. Since meditation practice may be new to some teens, each period of sitting and walking meditation will be limited to a half hour. Facilitators will be available to give extra support to teens whenever needed. Meals are vegetarian and are prepared with the tastes and preferences of young people in mind. Registration for this retreat closes at 12 noon on December 22. Retreat location: Walden West (Sanborn Site) 15555 Sanborn Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Prerequisites: For teens 15-19.”