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URL:https://breathemiami.us/events/awaken-in-nature-autumn-daylong-mindful
 ness-retreat/
SUMMARY:Awaken In Nature Autumn Daylong Mindfulness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Since the beginning of 2023\, Patch of Heaven Sanctuary has wel
 comed nature enthusiasts\, mindfulness practitioners\, and individuals see
 king solace and rejuvenation to engage in a day of quiet reflection amid t
 he sanctuary's tranquil surroundings. This retreat offers a sacred space f
 or attendees to explore mindfulness practices and find respite from their 
 busy lives.\n\nSuzanne Jewell\, the Chief Experience Officer\, envisioned 
 a "Signature Series" of quarterly retreats\, each designed to honor the ch
 anging seasons and the traditions of meditation centers worldwide. These e
 vents encourage participants to take a day away—drawing inspiration from
  her own journey of practicing Vows of Refuge.\nAwaken In Nature: Autumn D
 aylong Mindfulness Retreat\nThe Autumn Daylong Mindfulness Retreat invites
  participants to fully disconnect from the fast pace of city life and imme
 rse themselves in the concept of “slow living.” The first step in this
  transformative experience is to leave behind technology:\n\nDisconnect to
  Reconnect\nUpon arrival\, participants are encouraged to drop off their p
 hones and step away from the distractions of modern life.\n\nSetting Inten
 tions\nThe day begins with a chance to pause and reflect at the Intention 
 Board\, known as the "sankalpa\," where attendees can articulate their asp
 irations for the day and the direction they wish to incline their hearts.\
 n\nTake Your Seat\nParticipants will be greeted with specially selected je
 wel-toned meditation cushions\, personal journals\, unique Heart Stones\, 
 and color-coordinated yoga mats\, all intended to create a supportive envi
 ronment for mindfulness practice.\n\nThis unique offering aims to cultivat
 e a community of practitioners who are drawn to nature and committed to li
 ving harmoniously within the cycle of life. The retreat provides an opport
 unity to explore ancient meditation and contemplation practices that have 
 stood the test of time.\n\nGrounded in 2\,600 years of insight (vipassana)
  and present-moment awareness\, the retreat guides participants to set asi
 de the chaos of everyday life and attune themselves to the calming rhythms
  of nature that permeate the sanctuary's 20-acre forest preserve.\n\nThe P
 ower of Mindfulness in Nature\nResearch from the National Institutes of He
 alth (NIH) supports the benefits of mindfulness in nature\, showing signif
 icant reductions in anxiety and increases in calm. While many understand t
 hat a simple walk in nature can be soothing\, few know how to truly experi
 ence nature in its purest form.\n\nThroughout the day\, attendees will lea
 rn about the origins of earth-focused awareness practices and delve into t
 he neuroscience behind anxiety. They will also discover the Mindful Pocket
  Park's “deep dive” into techniques for paying attention with all five
  senses—an approach known as P.A.W.S. (Pay Attention With Your Senses). 
 By learning to engage with their surroundings through sight\, sound\, scen
 t\, touch\, and taste\, participants will awaken to the joys of nature\, i
 ncluding the melodies of birdsong\, the gentle caress of a breeze\, and th
 e uplifting sounds from the chimes in the Sound Garden.\n\nThe sacred expe
 rience also includes opportunities for participants to offer prayers at th
 e Tibetan Prayer Wheel in the Touch Garden\, further deepening their conne
 ction to the environment.\n\nLed by trained instructors in mindfulness\, y
 oga\, resilience\, and sound healing\, this retreat offers attendees first
 -hand insights into the benefits of heightened awareness\, concentration\,
  meditation\, and contemplation. As participants explore soothing spaces a
 nd savor mindful moments together\, they will leave with renewed clarity a
 nd a deeper appreciation for the natural world and their place within it.\
 n\nDon’t miss this chance to reset\, reconnect\, and immerse yourself in
  the healing power of nature. Reserve your spot today for this enriching a
 nd transformative experience!\n\nGET TICKETS\n
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CATEGORIES:Things To Do,Wellness Events
LOCATION:21900 SW 157th Ave\, 21900 Southwest 157th Avenue\, Miami\, Florid
 a\, 33170\, FL\, United States
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