CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES ONE-DAY RETREAT

Step away from the busyness of daily life and enter a day dedicated to presence, reflection, and embodied awareness. In this small-group retreat, we will explore a rich tapestry of contemplative practices—each designed to help you slow down, deepen your listening, and reconnect with your body, mind, and breath.

Throughout the day, you will be guided through:

  • Sitting Meditation, to cultivate stillness, focus, and mindful awareness.

  • Sound Meditation, using subtle vibrations and tones to calm the nervous system and engage your senses.

  • Chanting, opening the voice and heart while connecting to rhythm, resonance, and collective energy.

  • Movement Meditation (Qigong), gentle and mindful movement that awakens energy, releases tension, and fosters a sense of embodiment.

This retreat offers a supportive and nurturing environment where you can explore these practices at your own pace, pause for reflection, and integrate insights into your daily life. Whether you are new to contemplative practice or looking to deepen an existing routine, this day is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and inhabit the present moment fully.

By the end of the retreat, participants often feel a heightened sense of clarity, calm, and presence—carrying the effects of this day long after it ends.

RETREAT Details

RETREAT COST:

UNITY OF AUGUSTA

LOCATION:

JUNE 13th, 2026

DATE:

$150

TIME:

10AM - 5PM

What to Expect

  • We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

  • Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

  • Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

  • Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

  • We often include optional check-ins, next steps, or community resources to help you keep the momentum going.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

  • Arrive and settle into a calm, supportive space. Take a few moments to get comfortable, meet fellow participants, and prepare to begin the day with openness, curiosity, and presence.

  • Begin the day with a warm welcome and orientation. We’ll set intentions, create a supportive group container, and gently guide you into a space of presence and openness for the retreat ahead.

  • Experience the resonance of your own voice in a practice of chant and sound. Through gentle repetition and attentive listening, we cultivate presence, deepen awareness, and connect with the subtle rhythms of body and breath.

  • Take a mindful pause to nourish your body. Please bring your own lunch to enjoy during this quiet, restorative break. This is a chance to slow down, savor your meal, and integrate the morning’s practices.

  • Immerse yourself in the subtle vibrations of sound to calm the mind and open the senses. Through attentive listening and gentle resonance, this practice supports presence, inner stillness, and embodied awareness.

  • Gently move with awareness to connect with and release emotions held in the body. Through mindful motion, we bring attention to sensations, cultivate balance, and create space for emotional clarity and embodied presence.

  • We come together to reflect on the day’s experiences, share insights, and honor the practice. This gentle closing provides space to integrate what you’ve discovered and carry the calm, presence, and awareness into your everyday life.

REGISTER FOR THE RETREAT