Zen of Insight Retreat: A Weekend of Meditative Physical Culture & Expression

Immerse yourself in our weekend autumn retreat at Stony Point Center. The 26 plus acre grounds rest in the scenic lower Hudson River Valley, northwest of Manhattan an hour's drive. Stony Point receives guests locally and globally, with excellent transportation access from all regional terminals. Fortify your insight and physicality with your Embodied Guide, Inoshi, who'll facilitate in the gentle physical culture of alignment, meditation and movement, and assist to better enable your individual expression. All people welcome, of any experience level and social background. Detailed activity schedule and tuition info below. Our two days together begin the late afternoon of Friday, Oct 12 and conclude Sunday Oct 14 after lunch. Friday arrivals around 4:00p (dinner at 6:00). Leisurely departures Sunday after luch at 12:00 (by 3:00). The Zen of Insight weekend includes movement sessions, genuine conversation, periods of fertile silence and free time: 1) sitting and walking meditation instruction and practice (Zen) 2) movement exercise rooted in Taiji (Tai Chi) and Qigong 3) explanations of insight and an insight talk and 4) 3 brief one-by-one meetings with teacher (optional, one brief each day). SCHEDULE DETAIL See below or go here for daily schedule please go here: http://eastwest.works/Zen-of-Ins.html [http://eastwest.works/Zen-of-Ins.html] TUITION INFO Tuition includes double occupancy lodging and meals (your dietary preference will be met), and is fully refundable (at this stage). If we have your billing info on file you may simply message us (which payment you'd like to process). SCHEDULE DETAIL Friday, Oct 12: Evening Session • 4:00p - 6:00 Arrivals & Free Time • 6:00 - 7:25 Dinner & Free Time • 7:30 - 8:00 Welcome & Opening, Introductions, Overview • 8:00- 8:30 Insight, Meditation & Physical Practice Inning • 8:30 - 10:30 Meditation Session 1 (2 hour sitting, walking & briefs) • 10:30 - 11:00 Free TIme • 11:00 Quiet Time & Goodnight Saturday, Oct 13: Full Day Session • 7:30a - 7:55 Morning Meditation 1 in Meditation Space (optional) • 8:00 - 8:45 Breakfast & Free Time • 8:50 - 10:00 Movement Session 1 (Taiji, Qigong, Kinhin) • 10:00 - 10:25 Break • 10:30 - 12:00p Movement Session 2 (Taiji, Qigong, Kinhin) • 12:00p - 1:00 Lunch • 1:00 - 1:55 Free Time • 2:00 - 2:30 Meditation Prep & Walk Through Inning • 2:30 - 5:30 Meditation Session 2 (3 hour sitting, walking, talk & briefs) • 5:30 - 6:00 Free Time • 6:00 - 7:00 Dinner & Free Time • 7:00 - 9:00 Fireside Sharing & Practice Circle (weather permitting) • 9:00 - 11:00 Free Time  • 11:00 Quiet Time & Goodnight Sunday, Oct 14: Morning Session • 7:30a - 7:55 Morning Meditation 2 in Meditaton Space (optional) • 8:00 - 8:45 Breakfast & Free Time • 8:50 - 10:00 Movement Session 3 (Taiji, Qigong, Kinhin) • 10:00 - 10:25 Break • 10:30 - 11:55 Meditation Session 3 (sitting, walking & briefs) • 11:55 - 12:00p Closing Ceremony • 12:00p - 12:55 Lunch • 1:00- 3:00  Free Time & Departures