Product Description
Overview
Run by the Melbourne Meditation Centre and held in peaceful and picturesque surroundings not far from Warburton, this retreat provides an opportunity for rest and relaxation along with a chance to explore and develop your meditation and mindfulness practice in unique and innovative ways. You’ll also enjoy delicious vegetarian food, good company and plenty of time to rest, read or walk. The retreat is run in a friendly, light-hearted and informal style, and includes opportunities to practice mindful movement, including yin yoga and qi gong.
The retreat is suitable for both beginning and advanced meditators. Rather than teaching you specific meditation techniques, the team invite you to meditate in your own way. They offer support and ideas on how to explore and refine your meditation practice and how to work more skillfully with thoughts and emotions.
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Good For
Those interested in exploring thought-and-emotion-friendly meditation practices in a gentle, relaxed style.
Programmes & Offerings
On retreat, there will be periods of sitting meditation, talks and group discussion. New perspectives are further explored in small group and individual interviews facilitated by the teachers. There will also be time to walk, read and take time off, along with daily relaxation sessions and gentle movement/yoga practices.
Please note that outside of talks, group discussions and group interviews the retreat is conducted in silence. This doesn’t mean that you can’t talk; but it does mean that you are encouraged to respect the wishes of other participants for quiet (especially in and around the dorm rooms, within the meditation hall and in the dining area and kitchen).
Facilities
Casa Pallotti is a simple retreat space. In addition to accommodation and amenities there’s a meditation hall, lounge, kitchen and small chapel.
Food & Drink
All meals (including morning and afternoon tea) are provided. All meals are vegetarian, tea and coffee is available 24/7.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Casa Pallotti is in a variety of dormitory-style rooms. There are between four and nine beds in each room, but we generally have no more than three or four people in any one room, and no more than 30 people in total. A limited number of the smaller rooms are available for single occupancy (for those who prefer a room to themselves). You may also to elect to share a room with a friend, friends, or partner. Otherwise, the shared rooms are either all male or all female.
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