Silent Retreat: Quiet Your Mind and Wake Up Your Senses

15214 Faubion Trail,Leander TX 78641

10 April, 2021

Description

Join us for a weekend of mindfulness and empowerment at our hidden oasis just north of Austin, Texas for a life-changing experience. This two-day retreat will open up hearts to experience the journey of belonging. Whether new to mindfulness and the exploration of true self, or a seeker looking for something more powerful, this experience will be life-changing. Humans are spiritual, biological beings with intellect, and we must intentionally seek healing through understanding that we must tend to every part of our being. Our supportive team will compassionately open space for each person's individual journey to regain a sense of calm and peace. Enjoy an opportunity to spend time in a safe, quiet and beautiful space, filled with the sound of birdsong and wind in the leaves. Allow your mind to settle and enjoy release of responsibilities and the busyness of everyday life. Experience quiet, safety, peace and the sensation of true relaxation. In addition to work with horses, participants will learn the power of silence to become present, mindful movement, creating beautiful original pieces of art, walking in nature and spending time with horses. Rhythm is a huge part of what helps our bodies experience peace and safety and so participating in our simple engaging activities and exercises unlocks our brains so that we can be immersed in the joy of Being Still. Working with our experienced team, creating art and spending intentional time with horses, in nature, provides an actual experience into connecting to true-self . All too often we wrestle with false self or ego, causing anxiety and shame, damaged relationships and a feeling of being stuck or asleep. When our nervous systems actually experience the feeling of being safe and at peace, the opportunity to open up and explore what true-self means and feels like, is possible. It is impossible to make long term change, simply with words, it must be felt and nurtured. Our team combines their years of compassionate mindfulness practices and work with people, art, nature and horses to explore presence and bring participants the opportunity to experience Being Still. It is only when we are still and intentionally opening space for allowing, that authentic connection to true self is possible. It is time to wake up and experience presence. Mindfulness is defined as actively seeking an awareness of the present moment and acknowledging physical sensations we are experiencing inside our bodies in real time, as well as current feelings and emotions that are related to those sensations. This is in opposition to swirling thoughts indicating too much time spent in our intellectual center. In order to reach this real-time awareness, our facilitators actively teach practices that clear frozen minds -overcoming fear and exploring truth by waking up physical senses. A recognition of these sensations brings presence and connection to self, which then in turn allows us the opportunity to connect to others and to be engaged in life. The work that is done with the horses in a setting that promotes safety and vulnerability, promotes this practice of mindfulness and living in the present moment. These relationships clearly demonstrate that horses authentically react to human’s energy, intention and focus. We are comfortable wearing "the mask", and the horses show us that those masks are not safe. A sense of belonging, of being loved...that is what we all desire and long for. This two-day retreat will guide participants to remember at the heart of everything is love. Love for God, love for self and love for others. A setting aside of ego and setting forth of experiencing this life in a beautiful and connecting way through silence. Schedule: Mindfulness and Art Introduction, Led Meditation Walk the Property with Horses and Walk Labyrinth, Trails, Find Quiet Space Lunch Led Meditation Art and Mindfulness with Quiet Time, Journaling Closing  FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Minimum age is 18  What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Parking is on site and at no cost  What can I bring into the event? Please bring appropriate clothing for being outdoors, a water bottle, close-toed shoes, suntan lotion, and a camera if you'd like.  How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You may contact Kelly at 512-689-7793  What's the refund policy? We do not offer refunds, but we do offer credit towards another retreat in case of inclement weather, or an act of God.