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  • Kayaking in Baja

    Baja Kayaking and Meditation Retreat – SOLD OUT

    Sea of Cortez Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico

    Led by Mark Coleman and based on his book, Awake in the Wild, this is a Vipassana meditation retreat and sea kayaking trip in the pristine wilderness of the Sea of Cortez. The retreat will be mostly in silence to support the meditative process, and there will be several periods of meditation daily as well as time for discussion, talks on the themes of meditation in nature, talking circles and opportunities for one to one work with the Mark Coleman. There will also be free time to paddle, swim, snorkel and enjoy this spectacular setting.

  • Natural Radiance: The Freedom of Awareness

    Spirit Rock 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

    In this silent meditation retreat, we will explore this innate quality of awareness – what it is, how to recognize it, and how to cultivate and nurture it. We will investigate how moment-to-moment continuity of mindfulness builds concentration, which in turn supports a depth of awareness.

  • You Are Not Your Fault: Meeting ADHD with Mindfulness, Wisdom, and Compassion

    Esalen Institute 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, United States

    Do you have challenges with focus and time management or struggle with emotional hypersensitivity or frustration tolerance? Do you find it hard to follow through on tasks or commitments, or to be reliable and consistent?

    The good news is that with mindfulness, compassion, and with the application of skillful techniques, it is possible to understand and function more effectively with care and wisdom. On this retreat we’ll explore navigating these challenges, how they interrupt our functioning, and how we can meet ourselves with compassion.

  • Mark at Esalen

    Make Peace With Your Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You from the Inner Critic

    Esalen Institute 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, United States

    Have you noticed the painful effects of self-judgment? Do you feel tormented by negative critical self-talk and the harsh words of the inner critic?  Are you prone to judging everything you do as not good enough, not quite right, not living up to some impossibly high standard? Do you find yourself harshly judging your meditation, your practice or your other spiritual practices? If you wish to be more free from the influence of the inner critic, then this workshop offers tried and tested methods for overcoming the challenges of self-judgment.

  • Marin Headlands

    Awake in the Wild One Day Retreat in Marin, CA

    Marin Headlands CA, United States

    In this contemplative one day in southern Marin, we will open to the joy, beauty and tranquility of the natural world. We will utilize various sensory awareness practices, and mindfulness based meditations to support us being present and awake to our direct experience and to the wonder and mystery of nature. This time will be one of deep nourishment, regeneration and connection.

  • Mount Tamalpais

    Awake in the Wild One Day Hiking Retreat in Southern Marin

    In this contemplative one day Awake in the Wild hiking and meditation retreat in southern Marin, we will open to the joy, beauty and tranquility of the natural world. We will utilize various sensory awareness practices, and mindfulness based meditations to support us being present and awake to our direct experience and to the wonder and mystery of nature. This time will be one of deep nourishment, regeneration and connection.

  • Awake in the Wild: Meditation in Nature at Esalen with Mark Coleman and Lori Schwanbeck

    Esalen Institute 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, United States

    Following ancient spiritual traditions that value the transformative power of nature, this experiential workshop will be spent meditating entirely outdoors among the natural beauty and mystery of Esalen. Whether under a blazing sunset or in the stillness of cypress trees, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature. We will cultivate mindfulness — being present to ourselves while developing a contemplative relationship with nature. This leads to beautiful states of joy, peace, wonder, love and connection with oneself, one another and the larger web of life.

  • Finding Refuge, Finding Home: A Retreat in Nature

    Spirit Rock 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

    In the storms of our lives we need refuge, nourishment, and support—a place to replenish our tired bodies and troubled hearts. When the Buddha offered his teachings, his first instruction was to go meditate under a tree. Throughout this retreat, we will practice together in the age-old tradition of being outside in the company of the natural world. We will explore tapping into the natural stillness and dynamism that surrounds us and teaches us. As we integrate stillness and movement, we move toward being active participants in the world while maintaining balance and ease in our hearts and minds.