Yanai Postelnik has practised Insight Meditation and studied Buddhist teachings for over 25 years in Asia and the West. Since 1992 he has been teaching Insight Meditation retreats at Gaia House in Devon, elsewhere in the UK and around the world. Saturday 17th September 9.30 am – 5 pm Insight meditation day retreat: mindful presence, wisdom and compassion Newton & Bywell VillageContinue reading “A Weekend of Mindfulness & Meditation in Rural Northumberland With Yanai Postelnik”
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Reflections on Metta Weekend Retreat
The group met recently for our Metta focussed meditation weekend retreat in the beautiful Upper Coquet valley in rural Northumberland. A small group included a retreatant who had travelled from Sheffield to join us, so a welcoming conversation over dinner on friday evening was enjoyed by all. The arrangements for the retreat were planned collaboratively,Continue reading “Reflections on Metta Weekend Retreat”
Meditation Retreat Weekend Final Arrangements
With just over a week to go, here are the directions and instructions for our silent retreat weekend in Northumberland: Food We’ll provide simple vegetarian food. Can you please let us know whether you have any dietary requirements or restrictions? We’re planning to bring fruit, cereal, porridge and bread for breakfast; soup, bread and cheeseContinue reading “Meditation Retreat Weekend Final Arrangements”
Silent Mindfulness Weekend Retreat
Come and join us for a weekend of walking and silent meditation practice in the Cheviot Hills. Friday 9th – Sunday 11th May 2014 Barrowburn Camping Barn, Upper Coquetdale (map) Insight NorthEast is running a silent retreat weekend in Upper Coquetdale. Anyone with experience of meditation in any tradition is welcome to join us. There is no set charge, although you areContinue reading “Silent Mindfulness Weekend Retreat”
Silent Practice Day 17/11/13
Allow yourself a day of liberating silence. We are organising a silent practice day, consisting of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. Anyone with experience of meditation in any tradition is welcome to join us. A day of silence is a great way to learn and deepen your meditation practice. It can help toContinue reading “Silent Practice Day 17/11/13”
Reflections on our Silent Practice Day
The group met for a silent practice day at the quiet and atmospheric Village Hall in Cresswell, located at the southern end of Druridge Bay. With an early morning mist hanging over the countryside, and the tide lapping in-shore, it felt as remote as spot as it could be, and perfect for our day ofContinue reading “Reflections on our Silent Practice Day”
Silent Practice Day (19/05/13)
Silent Practice Day – Sunday 19th May 10 am – 4 pm Cost: Free Non-members welcome Venue: Cresswell Village Hall (map) Allow yourself a day of liberating silence. We are organising a silent practice day, consisting of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. A day of silence is a great way to learn and deepen yourContinue reading “Silent Practice Day (19/05/13)”
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