Event Information
IN-PERSON Secrets of Inner Power: Silent Meditation Retreat Location: In-Person at CSE

Secrets of Inner Power
SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT
In-Person with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
March 30 - April 1, 2022
(Thursday Morning - Saturday Afternoon)

Registration Fee: $75 IN-PERSON

(THIS PROGRAM IS AT CAPACITY. EMAIL INFO@CSECENTER.ORG TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST.)

**This is a local retreat and will not be available online. For those traveling to San Jose, accommodations are available in the surrounding area.**               
                       

"Every person needs a retreat, a dynamo of silence where they may go for the exclusive purpose of being recharged by the Infinite. " — Paramahansa Yogananda

This silent retreat will focus on allowing the heart and mind to become quiet through silent sitting and walking meditation. It will include teachings on meditation, silence, and easeful action in harmony with the soul. When we learn how to welcome silence, we gain access to our inner resources and the power to live an inspired, truly fulfilling life.

      Retreat includes:

      • Guided silent meditations throughout the day
      • Daily teaching sessions with Yogacharya O'Brian
      • Easy to follow Qigong sessions with Acharya Paula Vandana Whang-Ramos
      • Silent nature meditation and contemplation in the meditation garden

      NOTE: The main sessions for this retreat are in-person only with Yogacharya. For ease of accommodations and travel to the Center, early morning and evening meditation sessions will be online from home. See schedule below.


      Retreat Registration Fee: $75 (includes 3 vegetarian lunches)

      Retreat Program Donation: Your registration fee covers basic administrative costs. You will have an opportunity to offer a donation for the retreat either during the registration process or during the retreat.


      RETREAT SCHEDULE  (U.S. Pacific Time)
      Attendance at all sessions is required to participate. Schedule subject to change.

      Arrive for the retreat between 9–9:30 AM Thursday. Retreat concludes 3:30 PM Saturday.

      Thursday

      (3/30/23)
      9:00 AM

      Retreat Begins (check-in)
      10:00 AM

      In-Person Teachings & Meditation with Yogacharya
      11:30 AM

      Lunch (provided)
      1:00 PM
      In-Person Teachings & Meditation with Yogacharya
      Qigong, Silent Walking Meditation with Rev. Paula Whang-Ramos
      3:30 PM
      Break to Travel Home for Dinner and Evening Meditation
      6:30 PM
      Evening Meditation from Home with Yogacharya (online)


      Friday
      (3/31/23)
      6:30 AM
      Early Morning Meditation from Home (online)
      10:00 AM
      In-Person Teachings & Meditation with Yogacharya
      11:30 AM
      Lunch (provided)
      1:00 PM
      In-Person Teachings & Meditation with Yogacharya
      Qigong, Silent Walking Meditation with Acharya Paula Whang-Ramos
      3:30 PM
      Break to Travel Home for Dinner and Evening Meditation
      6:30 PM
      Evening Meditation from Home with Yogacharya (online)

      Saturday
      (4/1/23)
      6:30 AM
      Early Morning Meditation from Home (online)
      10:00 AM
      In-Person Teachings & Meditation with Yogacharya
      11:30 AM
      Lunch (provided)
      1:00 PM
      In-Person Teachings & Meditation with Yogacharya
      3:30 PM
      Retreat Concludes

        PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY
        This program includes one or more Meditation and Hatha Yoga sessions. By registering and participating in this program, you agree to the Participant Waiver of Liability.