Sacred Sound & Silence at Borestone Mountain
A Silent Retreat with Yoga & Sound Healing for Women
Thursday 10/3 - Sunday, 10/6
This retreat is filling quickly.
Join us for a long weekend of deep rest and healing.
Immerse in the vibrations of sound healing, yoga and silence. Invite yourself to go deep within while being held the arms of Mother Nature at a rustic and magical mountain lodge surrounded by old growth forest and crystalline ponds.
Healing vibrations of sound can shift our vibration on many levels, clearing toxicity and stagnation making room for greater mental clarity and physical well-being. Inviting space for silence is powerful.
Sound healing tools and mantra are ancient technologies for healing and meditation used across many different cultures and traditions for thousands of years. They invoke a sacred connection to the fabric of our reality. They also serve to bring the nervous system deeply into the parasympathetic state.
When we practice mantras or simply sit and listen, we give the mind something to focus on, breaking the normal pattern of thought. Focusing on a mantra builds concentration and invites a deeper state of meditation.
On Friday and Saturday, we will observe social silence. This is profound invitation to allow for insights and observations to surface in the wake of mantra practice. There are many benefits of being in a container of intentional silence, especially in the company of others.
Throughout each day, there will be opportunities to explore the trails, kayak, or simply rest and find rejuvenation in the arms of Mother Nature. In the evenings, weather permitting we will have kirtan, stories and ritual around the fire.
No experience necessary. All levels welcome.
Daily Schedule for Friday + Saturday
Sunrise Gayatri Mantra (optional)
Morning Practice - gentle asana (yoga), pranayama (breathwork), japa (mantra repetition), meditation
Breakfast
Free Time
Mid-Morning Mantra Class (optional)
Lunch
Free Time
Afternoon Yoga Nidra followed by Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Dinner
Kirtan + Fire Circle
Accommodations:
The Borestone Mountain lodges were designed and built in the early 1900’s. They are authentic “Rustic Adirondike” log buildings. Bedrooms are double occupancy with either bunk beds or two twins.
Sheets and bedding are provided.
One bathroom with a flush toilet and a sink is located near the sleeping area in the Main Lodge, and a separate bath house with two hot/cold water sinks, showers, and toilets is located in a separate building next to the lodge.
Food:
Delicious seasonal vegetarian meals will be served beginning with dinner on Thursday and ending with breakfast Sunday morning. We will do our best to accommodate any special dietary needs with advance notice. Tea and snacks will be available throughout the day.
Arrival:
Getting to the lodges requires staff to transport visitors via a 10 minute drive up the mountain and a 10 minute boat ride across the pond. Because of this, all participants will need to arrive by 3PM on Thursday.
“Thanks so much for a great weekend! Wow, Borestone Mountain is a beautiful place! I so appreciate all your care and attention to the rituals, chanting and I really loved the stories. The stories help me connect to the gods and goddesses and better integrate them into my life. So, thank you for that.”
INVESTMENT $899 Early Registration / $975 after 6/30/24
To register fill out the form below and send a 50% deposit to hold your spot via PayPal (paypal.me/sridevihealingarts) or Venmo (@Melissa-Urey) The Venmo account has a picture of yellow roses :)
Balances will be due by 9/1.
Extended payment plans are available. Please contact me for details.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPPORTUNITY
Due to a very generous sangha member, I am able to offer two $150 scholarships towards this retreat! (1 left)
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship please fill out the application below and answer the scholarship questions. You will be notified within a week of submission.