Focused Awareness Meditation Intensive

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Focused Awareness Meditation Intensive

April 21, 2017

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A One-Day Meditation Intensive to Learn and Experience and Deepen Your Meditation.

We hear a lot about mindfulness but mindfulness itself is not enough. Only when combined with focus, does it take us beyond the sensory realm into a place of where pure intention manifests. If you think of a bird needing two wings to fly one wing being mindfulness and the other concentration – that is what constitutes a complete meditation practice. Now imagine combining mindfulness with focus into a systematic 5 step practice that will help you manifest the life that you want. Dr. Susan Taylor did.

Focused Awareness Meditation is the most powerful mental and nerve tonic available today.

The Focused Awareness Meditation One Day Retreat will do for your mind what yoga does for your body. More than just a theoretical study your will gain:

  • skills to digest undesired emotions that bind the heart;
  • practical pointers for bringing meditation into your personal and professional activities;
  • keys to furthering your personal meditation training; and
  • the fundamental principles of healing

During this one day intensive retreat you can experience and practice the 5 step meditation sequence to bring mindfulness into focus to create a calm and focused life.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience:

  • Inner silence to restore and renew your enthusiasm for life
  • Yoga postures to deepen the meditation experience
  • Special Breathing Practices to support a deeper meditation experience

Join us for this powerful day of meditation practice. This retreat is followed by the Spring Detox For Your Mind 3 day retreat.

Note: This one day intensive will be followed by the Best-selling retreat “Detox Your Mind”  Overcoming the obstacles that keep us from being vital and happy.

Susan Taylor, PhD

Susan Taylor is a visionary and thought leader. She believes that each and every one of us has the precious gift within ourselves to heal—we just need to learn how to use it. Imagine getting up each day with the confidence and understanding to navigate the ups and downs of life with calm and focus, knowing and trusting your...
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
April 21, 2017
Duration
1 day

$119 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, April 21, 2017 @ 9:00 am5:30 pm
Tuition
$119 per person + accommodations
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