We invite you to participate in a mindfulness retreat led by internationally respected peace activist and Zen Master Thích Nhat Hanh and monastics in the tradition of Plum Village, along with international guest speakers from the field of mindfulness in education.
The retreat will be 5 days, from Sunday, August 11 to Friday, August 16, 2013, and will take place at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, located between Niagara Falls and Toronto, and sitting atop the Niagara Escarpment in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It will be fully residential, with all accommodation on campus.
The retreat is a special retreat focused on educators, a unique opportunity for educators to practice mindfulness together and with non-educators. It will include international guest speakers from the field of mindfulness and education.
The retreat is open to all, as we recognize the importance of the greater community in the undertaking of change and support for the education system. At least half the spots will be reserved specifically for those in the field of education, including school, college, and university teachers, administrators, guidance counsellors, youth workers and social workers, as well as teachers of mindfulness, yoga and related fields.
What we'll do at the retreat:
explore practices to help reduce anxiety and burn out, while increasing our capacity to cultivate happiness and handle strong emotions
explore the workings of our bodies and minds and learn how to use the power of being present and self-care to increase clear thinking and action
experience practical tools and mindful methods specifically relevant to teachers and others who work with children and young people
learn how to form and sustain mindful and harmonious communities in schools and universities, in youth, at work, and at home
Daily schedules include:
• Walking meditation
• Sitting meditation
• Eating meditation
• Dharma Talks by Thich Nhat Hanh
• Deep relaxation
• Discussion groups
• Panelist presentations
• Presentations on basic practices (such as conflict resolution)
Children/Teen/Young Adult programs will be run in tandem with the main program.
When:
Sunday August 11, 2013 to Friday August 16, 2013
Where:
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Accommodation:
* All accommodation on campus
* Single and double rooms and townhouses, all air conditioned
* Retreat includes all meals
* Special discounts available for educators and young adults (18 - 25)
* Scholarships of 30 – 50% available for those in financial need
Location:
The retreat will be held at Brock University, located in St. Catharines, Ontario, atop the Niagara Escarpment, part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The campus is within a 1 to 1.5 hour drive of Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo, NY. Toronto and Buffalo are both international airports, while Hamilton has a domestic airport for those traveling within Canada. The campus is located approximately 30 minutes from Niagara Falls.
For further information about Brock:
www.brocku.ca/about/why/visitor-information
Transportation:
* Shuttle service from Toronto / Hamilton / Buffalo airports to Brock University is available.
* There is train and bus service to St. Catharines.
* An online ride sharing board will be available.
http://www.tnhtoronto.ca/
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