Meditation Retreat

With Poornima Sharma

October 5 - 7, 2018

Date and Time Details: The reception desk at 639 Whispering Hills Rd. will be open for check-in starting at 3:00 pm on your day of arrival. We recommend you check-in by 5:00 pm to comfortably settle into your room before the course begins at 6:30 pm. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 pm.

Location: Art of Living Retreat Center

Address: 639 Whispering Hills Road
Boone, NC 28607

Contact: Art of Living Retreat Center
(800)392.6870

  • Hotel Room Single – $785.00
  • Hotel Room Double Sharing – $675.00
  • Retreat Room Single – $715.00
  • Retreat Room Double Sharing – $635.00
  • Retreat Room Triple Sharing – $595.00

1. Please note that above package includes retreat tuition, room and board.
2. Shared rooms reflect per person rate.
3. Please select the appropriate accommodation type.
4. If you are a current registered full-time student, you can avail of a student discount by using the discount code 'STUDENT'. College/University ID would needed to shown during check-in to get the discount. If you are have completed this program before and wish to repeat it, you can avail of a Repeaters discount by calling us at 800-392-6870 or email us at info@aolrc.org with the dates, location and name of the teacher you did your first program with.

Welcome to the Meditation Retreat!   Many people have an interest in meditation and its benefits, but find that attempts to focus and concentrate the mind are difficult, if not impossible. What’s needed is a meditation that utilizes the natural tendencies of the mind rather than trying to subdue it.

During this course you’ll learn an ancient practice that allows the conscious mind to settle deeply into itself in a natural, effortless way.  This meditation is enjoyable, relaxing, and simple.  As the mind settles down it simply lets go of tension and stress and centers itself in the present moment.  The meditation technique you’ll learn takes no concentration and the results are immediate. Also included in this retreat is a 1-hour guided hike (weather permitting) and 1-hour pottery class (shippings/glazing fee not included); participants are strongly encouraged to schedule these activities prior to arrival.

The effects of this practice are cumulative and seamlessly integrate the inner world of rest, peace and joy with the outer world of action and achievement. This integration of the inner and outer brings about a natural unfoldment of who you are, allowing the full development and expression of body, mind and heart. The profound rest gained during our Meditation Retreat affects every aspect of life, including bringing fresh energy, clarity, and a quieting of the mind.

Your course will include group classes as well as personal instruction, and sessions will include both experiential practice of the meditation technique and knowledge of the nature of the mind as it relates to practicing meditation.

About the Leader

Poornima Sharma

Overview Poornima holds a Ph.D. in Foods & Nutrition with focus on research in obesity & diabetes and teaching graduate programs. Apart from her work in nutrition, she has been teaching Art of Living programs for over ten years. “It gives me immense joy to share the gifts of meditation, breathing practices, yoga, wholesome living […]

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