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Yin Yoga and Mindfulness Immersion Retreat

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Guest Teacher Program

Yin Yoga and Mindfulness Immersion Retreat

with Marije E. Paternotte
February 25 – March 4, 2023

About The Retreat

Cultivating Compassion

You are invited onto the path of Metta and Karuna; an exploration of Loving Kindness and Compassion. Practicing yoga and meditation – especially in a retreat setting – is a radical act of self-care. Loving kindness, Metta, is embedded in our nature and seeks to be expressed. It is the foundation of our practice and reminds us to take care of our body, mind and heart. Through our practice Loving Kindness naturally leads to Compassion, Karuna; the desire to act to alleviate the suffering of others. This way, our practice does not only benefit ourselves but all beings.

This Immersion Retreat is for serious practitioners and yoga teachers who enjoy the practice yin yoga as a doorway into Mindfulness Meditation and Buddhist practices. The retreat format of this program that includes two days of silence, will lead to deeper understanding of a practice that is solidly rooted within.

Program Outline

  • Exploration of movement (Yang), stillness (Yin), and breath practices to elicit a wholesome expression of Chi in the body, fostering vitality and overall well-being;
  • Practice of Yin yoga sequences to target the upper body enhancing breathing capacity and shoulder mobility, Heart and Lung Chi, and to manage specific mind states;
  • Development of self-observation without judgment through writing, conscious communication, and meditation practices, leading to greater self-awareness, personal growth and self-compassion;
  • Learning about and practicing the four foundations of Mindfulness;
  • Investigating the teachings of the Four Mind Changings, and cultivate loving kindness, compassion and resilience through mind training, thus deepening the connection with yourself and others, as a path to genuine care for humanity and true happiness.

Program Hours

The program will start on Saturday February 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm

Daily schedule (subject to change):

Morning Tea – 6:45 am
Brunch Buffet – 10:00 am-1 pm
Dinner Buffet  – 6:00-7:30 pm

  • Saturday, February 25
    Arrival (from 2 pm)
    Evening session 7:30-9:00 pm
  • Sunday, February 26
    Morning Practice 8:00-10:00 am
    Evening Meditation 7:30-8:00 pm
  • Monday – Thursday, Feb. 27 – March 2
    Morning practice 7:00-10:00 am
    Afternoon session 2:30-6:00 pm
  • Friday, March 3
    Morning practice 7:00-10:00 am
    Afternoon session 2:30-6:00 pm
    Closing session 8:00-9:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 4
    Self-led practice
    Breakfast
    Check-out at noon.

Pre-requisites for this Immersion Retreat:

  • At least 6 months of weekly Yin Yoga practice;
  • At least 2 years of weekly practice of Hatha or Vinyasa yoga;
  • At least 6 months of daily-ish Mindfulness meditation practice.

Recommended reading:

  • Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers;
  • Training in Compassion, Zen Teachings on the practice of Lojong, by Norman Fisher;
  • The Art of Transforming the Mind: A Meditator’s Guide to the Tibetan Practice of Lojong, by B. Alan Wallace;
  • The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunuratana;
  • Buddhism, H. Smith & P. Novak.

Additional suggested reading/watching:

  • Book: The complete guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark;
  • Book: Loving kindness by Sharon Salzberg;
  • Book: The Beginner’s Guide to Walking the Buddha’s Eightfold Path by Jean Smith
  • DVD: Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley.

Price

Early Bird

Till September 25, 2022, there are 5 Early Bird spots available:

  • Private Room:   USD 1935
  • Semi-Private Room:   USD 1790
  • Shared Two-Bedroom Loft:  USD 1635
  • Private Room Couple:  USD 1635

Regular

After September 25, 2022 or when Early Bird spots are filled:

  • Private Room:  USD 2135
  • Semi-Private Room:  USD 1990
  • Shared Two-Bedroom Loft:  USD 1835
  • Private Room Couple: USD 1835

 

The price is per person, and is inclusive of accommodation for 7 nights, 3 buffet meals daily and full use of the Samahita Retreat facilities.

Special rate available for friend or family member who does not participate in the program.

Marije E. Paternotte

Marije E. Paternotte (pronounce: “Mariah”) was born and raised in Amsterdam where she studied law and worked as a corporate attorney. After joining a yoga retreat in Bali life led her to the United States where she took her first yoga teacher training. She currently lives in a small beach town in New Jersey with her husband, and teaches yoga online as well as workshops, retreats and teacher trainings around the world.

Through her training to be a professional ballet dancer, her innate body awareness, self-study and several sustained injuries, Marije has developed a keen eye for precise and safe alignment of yoga postures. Her teaching style is understated and compassionate, with a focus on mindfulness. She has the ability to present complex concepts, and an in-depth knowledge of yogic anatomy and philosophy, in a simple and approachable way.

Marije encourages her students to practice from a foundation of loving kindness, and to be mindful in everything they do, cultivating non-judgmental self-awareness that leads to inner peace, genuine happiness, and the discovery of who they truly are.

Read more about Marije:
www.marijepaternotte.com
Instagram: @MarijePaternotte

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6:45am Tea / Coffee / Banana
7.00am – 10.00am Morning Session
10:00am – 1:00pm Brunch Buffet
2.30pm – 6.00pm Afternoon Session
6.00pm – 8.00pm Dinner Buffet
8.30pm

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