Treat yourself to relaxation, connection, and spiritual healing in Yellow Spring, a deeply healing town who’s sacred waters were known by the indigenous of the land to heal your mind, body and soul.
In a hectic world, you need down time and nurturing. This is a chance to slow down and create deep healing for yourself during a very intense summer! Your soul needs an adventure. Your spirit needs respite. This is an affordable day retreat to explore your artistic self through journaling, movement, ceremony, trance meditation and authentic heart sharing. We will practice social distancing at all times. Please bring a mask. Space is limited to ten.
Dawn of the New Era will guide you to go deeper inside your own being and create a container for your exploration and fun.
Saturday, August 1st
1:00 pm Arrival & Welcome
We meet at the spiritual center in the heart of Yellow Springs ~ House of AUM
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1:15 pm Opening introductions and mindfulness meditation practice
Join us for keeping the traditions alive of sacred ceremonies in ancient times past, we will open to our collective bliss through circle and intention. Group introductions and ground rules are established during this time. A fusion of compassionate communication and mindfulness techniques allows you to truly merge with your heart's curiosity with clarity. We will then participate in a collective mindfulness meditation practice. Through guiding laying meditation, walking meditation, and sitting practice, we will get the deep rest the soul craves.
3:15 pm Time to create
You have your choice of building a spirit stick, friendship bracelet, or try your hand at sun photography! Celebrating and engaging in playful creation is a perfect way to spend a mid-summers afternoon
5:15 pm Break for Dinner & enjoyment of the Village
Downtown Yellow Springs is magical in the evening and our gathering space at House of AUM is at the hub of it all! Enjoy dinner at the nearby Winds Cafe, Sunrise Cafe, Miguel’s Tacos or any of the other downtown village eateries. Some shops will still be open in case you want to peruse and of course you can always take time to just rest and digest your afternoon by relaxing back at your overnight accommodations.
*note ~ the studio will be closed during this break, we will resume our retreat at 8 pm. Doors will open again at 7:45 pm.
8-9:30 pm Shakti Shakedown dance party at House of AUM in Studio Brightlight. At Shakti Shakedown, we invite you to unleash energy in your body in a safe and co-creative space. This event is curated specifically for you to release your primal self through dance, music, yoga, and connection.
9:45 pm Closing and out of town guests return to overnight accommodations
Investment: $88
ticket: https://www.houseofaum.com/bookings-checkout/midsummer-day-retreat