We Are Nature - Embodying the Four Elements: An online Meditation Retreat for Self-Identified Women
With Amana Brembry Johnson and Carol Cano
November 9 - 13, 2022
“You are the sky, everything else is just the weather.” Pema Chodron
There is a way that nature moves within us and speaks through the body. This silent online meditation retreat will be rooted in the four natural elements of earth, air, fire and water. During our time together, we will cultivate an embodied awareness of how to listen to and practice with these elemental energies. Through practice we will deepen our understanding of how intricately aligned we are with community, nature and the greater external world.
Our teachings will weave the feminine lineage of the Dharma from the time of the historical Buddha through to present-day Buddhist nuns, teachers and practitioners across the cultural spectrum. Stories of the women who walked the path of Dharma during the time of the historical Buddha will be illuminated and revivified. Our practices will include silent stationary meditation with instructions, embodied movement, dharma reflections and meetings with teachers.
All who self-identify as women are welcome.
We encourage an online retreat that is grounding in participation to have the integrity of an in-person experience as much as possible. To create this container, we encourage you to make the commitment to attend the whole retreat. Certain sessions will be recorded and made available after the close of the retreat.
Daily Schedule
All times are listed in Pacific Time and Early morning sessions accommodate participants in Eastern Standard Time (Note: Schedule subject to change)
Wednesday November 9, 2022 (Opening Day)
- 8:00 a.m. – Optional: Technology “Open House” for those new to Zoom (45 minutes)
- 8:45 a.m. – Arrive and Settle (Retreat starts at 9:00 a.m.)
- 9:00 a.m. – Opening & Guided Sit with Instructions (90 minutes)
- 11:00 a.m. – Scheduled: Small Group Practice Meetings with Teachers (60 minutes)
- 12:15 p.m. – Scheduled: Small Group Practice Meetings with Teachers (60 minutes)
- 2:00 p.m. – Optional: Affinity Group Silent Meditation -Silent Practice Leader (45 minutes)
- LGBTQI on Wednesday/ Friday; BIPOC on Thursday/Saturday
- 3:00 p.m. – Dharma Talk (60 minutes)
- 4:45 p.m. – Guided Brahma Vihara and Practice (45 minutes)
- 7:00 p.m. – Optional – Silent Meditation on your own (45 minutes)
Thursday – Saturday November 10 – 12, 2022
- 5:30 a.m. – Optional – Silent Meditation on your own (45 minutes)
- 7:00 a.m. – Optional – Silent Meditation on your own (45 minutes)
- 9:00 a.m. – Meditation Instructions and Q&A (90 minutes)
- 11:00 a.m. – Scheduled: Small Group Practice Meetings with Teachers (60 minutes)
- 12:15 p.m. – Scheduled: Small Group Practice Meetings with Teachers (60 minutes)
- 2:00 p.m. – Optional: Affinity Group Silent Meditation -Silent Practice Leader (45 minutes)
- LGBTQI on Wednesday/ Friday; BIPOC on Thursday/Saturday
- 3:00 p.m. – Dharma Talk (60 minutes)
- 4:45 p.m. – Guided Brahma Vihara and Practice (45 minutes)
- 7:00 p.m. – Optional Continued Practice – Silent Meditation on your own (45 minutes)
Sunday – November 13, 2022 (Retreat Closing Day)
- 5:30 a.m. – Optional – Silent Meditation on your own (45 minutes)
- 7:00 a.m. – Optional – Silent Meditation on your own (45 minutes)
- 9:00 a.m. – Closing: Continue with your Practice beyond the Retreat (90 minutes)
- 3:00 p.m. – Closing Circle (90 minutes)
Suggested Structure of Daily Schedule at Home
- 7:00 a.m. – Optional – Early Morning Meditation away from zoom (Thursday–Sunday only)
- 7:45 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Guided Meditation with Instructions (90 minutes) *
- 10:30 a.m. – Walking Meditation (or Movement) (30 minutes)
- 11:00 a.m. – Alternating: Sitting Meditation & Walking Meditation or Movement (120 minutes)
- 11:00 a.m. – Scheduled: Small Group Practice Meetings with Teachers (60 minutes) *
- 12:15 p.m. – Scheduled: Small Group Practice Meetings with Teachers (60 minutes) *
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch/ Personal Practice/ Rest/ Movement- away from Zoom (2 hours)
- 2:00 p.m. – Optional Affinity Group – Silent Meditation – LQBTQI on Wed./Fri.; BIPOC on Thurs./Sat.
- 3:00 p.m. – Dharma Talk (60 minutes) *
- 4:00 p.m. – Walking Meditation (or Movement) (45 minutes)
- 4:45 p.m. – Guided Brahma Vihara (45 minutes) *
- 6:00 p.m. – Evening Meal/ Rest/ Movement- away from Zoom (60 minutes)
- 7:00 p.m. – Optional: Silent Meditation away from Zoom (45 minutes)
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