The Way of the Lotus Retreat

Join​ ​me​ ​on​ ​a​ ​peaceful​ ​weekend​ ​retreat​ ​experience​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Windhorse​ ​Center, nestled​ ​in​ ​the​ ​beautiful​ ​kettles​ ​of​ ​Plymouth,​ ​WI,​ ​January​ ​19-21st,​ ​2018. ​All​ ​retreats​ ​blend,​ ​yoga,​ ​breath-work, chanting​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​​ ​solo,​ ​dyad​ ​and​ ​social​ ​meditation​ ​techniques​ ​to​ ​offer​ ​a​ ​truly​ ​life-changing​ ​experience.

Wisdom teachings:

Meditation and yoga can open us up to see the world with greater balance and equanimity by learning to break the cycle of our habitual tendency to struggle against what is happening to us and within us. In time we can start to live with greater ease and freedom by learning to befriend our difficulties rather than back away.

Participant​ ​Fee:​​ ​

Shared​ ​room:​ ​$275​ ​|​ ​Single​ ​room: $325*​ ​,​ ​price​ ​includes​ ​all​ ​meals

A​ ​$50​ ​non-refundable​ ​deposit​ ​is​ ​due,​ ​once​ ​accepted, to​ ​hold​ ​your​ ​spot.

Full​ ​tuition​ ​is​ ​due​ ​by​ ​December 18th.​ ​You​ ​will receive​ ​an​ ​invoice​ ​via​ ​email​ ​once​ ​accepted.

*Please​ ​note​ ​that​ ​Windhorse​ ​has​ ​a​ ​cabin​ ​vibe​ ​(in​ ​the sweetest,​ ​melt-your-heart​ ​way). That​ ​said,​ ​there​ ​are​ ​very​ ​few​ ​single​ ​rooms​ ​available; first​ ​come,​ ​first​ ​serve.

Apply​ ​Today:

Fill out the registration form​ or email me ​@​​ ​​megpauline@gmail.com​;​ include​ ​details​ ​to​ ​the​ ​following​ ​questions​:

● What​ ​brings​ ​you​ ​to​ ​retreat?​ ​What​ ​is​ ​your​ ​heart​ ​telling​ ​you?

● What​ ​is​ ​your​ ​current​ ​practice​ ​in​ ​yoga​ ​and​ ​meditation?

● What​ ​is​ ​your​ ​rooming​ ​preference?

● Do​ ​you​ ​have​ ​any​ ​allergies​ ​or​ ​dietary​ ​restrictions?

● Do​ ​you​ ​have​ ​any​ ​additional​ ​questions? 

Introduction​ ​and​ ​Preparation:

● Advice:​​ ​Whether​ ​you​ ​have​ ​attended​ ​100​ ​retreats​ ​or​ ​0,​ ​approach​ ​with​ ​an​ ​open​ ​mind​ ​and​ ​heart. Spend​ ​some​ ​time​ ​in​ ​reflection​ ​before​ ​your​ ​arrival​ ​to​ ​best​ ​understanding​ ​why​ ​you​ ​are​ ​taking​ ​this time​ ​for​ ​yourself.​ ​Also,​ ​understand​ ​that​ ​we​ ​must​ ​always​ ​start​ ​where​ ​we​ ​are.​ ​While​ ​it​ ​is important​ ​to​ ​get​ ​some​ ​practice​ ​(yoga/​ ​meditation)​ ​in​ ​before​ ​your​ ​arrival,​ ​the​ ​practice​ ​instruction offered​ ​will​ ​be​ ​suited​ ​to​ ​develop​ ​a​ ​deeper​ ​appreciation​ ​of​ ​your​ ​current​ ​practice​ ​and​ ​may​ ​create pathways​ ​to​ ​new​ ​ones.​ ​Enter​ ​retreat​ ​feeling​ ​prepared​ ​(less​ ​is​ ​more).

● What​ ​to​ ​Pack: Bring​ ​layers-​ ​we​ ​will​ ​be​ ​spending​ ​some​ ​time​ ​outdoors . A​ ​small​ ​flashlight/​ ​headlamp

○ Sunscreen​ ​and​ ​bug​ ​repellent​ ​(warmer​ ​months) ○ Appropriate​ ​shoes​ ​for​ ​trekking​ ​outdoors ○ Yoga​ ​clothes,​ ​mat​ ​and​ ​journal ○ 1-2​ ​Bath​ ​towels​ ​(all​ ​bedding​ ​is​ ​included)

● Conduct:​​ ​Sorry​ ​party​ ​animals..​ ​No​ ​smoking​ ​or​ ​alcohol​ ​will​ ​be​ ​permitted​ ​during​ ​the​ ​course​ ​of​ ​this retreat.​ ​I​ ​ask​ ​that​ ​cell​ ​phone​ ​use​ ​be​ ​avoided​ ​or​ ​minimal​ ​during​ ​your​ ​stay​ ​to​ ​enhance​ ​practice.

● Continuity:​​ ​Just​ ​as​ ​we​ ​prepare​ ​for​ ​retreat,​ ​it​ ​is​ ​also​ ​important​ ​to​ ​continue​ ​your​ ​practice​ ​when you​ ​get​ ​home.​ ​Notice​ ​if​ ​you​ ​cling​ ​to​ ​the​ ​experience​ ​and​ ​work​ ​to​ ​bring​ ​some​ ​of​ ​the​ ​experienced relaxation​ ​and​ ​clarity​ ​into​ ​your​ ​daily​ ​life.​ ​Feel​ ​free​ ​to​ ​review​ ​your​ ​retreat​ ​experience​ ​with​ ​me​ ​so that​ ​we​ ​can​ ​work​ ​together​ ​to​ ​investigate​ ​the​ ​path​ ​to​ ​continued​ ​spiritual​ ​growth.​ ​While​ ​you​ ​are still​ ​inspired,​ ​beginning​ ​thinking​ ​of​ ​your​ ​next​ ​retreat.