Shorter retreat options
Until now there has only been the opportunity to register for the full 42 day retreat. Now there is the opportunity to register for shorter terms.
If you have already:
1. Registered for the full 42 days and
2. have paid your deposit,
Then you need not read any further.
Otherwise (subject to availability) there are the following options:
Applications are invited for any of the following:
1. Full 42 day retreat commencing 20 March.
2. Part retreat of two weeks commencing 20 March.
3. Part retreat of four weeks commencing 3 April. (Applications for less than four weeks may be considered if places are available and at Lama Mark's discretion)
Important Note: Indicated interest is high for all three options. As accommodation is limited places will be allocated as follows:
1. First, to those registering for the full 42 days, and
2. Secondly, to those wishing to register for less than 42 days. Note: for applicants proposing to retreat from 3 April the longer the retreat the better the chance of securing a place
Summary of Retreat Program
First Term
20 March - arrive and settle in.
21 March to 3 April -
Neuroplasticty and Meditation: breathing through the clouds obscuring Innate Awareness. Topics: Crafting a retreat: the art of enquiry and interest. Mental-body maps and the science of meditation. Energy Yoga through movement-awareness. Settling the body-mind. Empowerment, teaching and practice - to be advised.
3 April -
Those due to depart should clean and vacate their rooms as early as practicable to make them available for those arriving.
Second Term
3 April to 1 May -
Mahamaya Empowerment and practice, combined with teachings on the illusory nature of all phenomena.
Topics: The practice and instructions of the Mahamaya Yoga;
Energy Yoga instructions and group practice through movement-awareness sessions, guided meditations;
Teachings on the illusory nature of all phenomena, neural maps and cognition, emptiness and compassion;
Exploring the nature of experience through penetrative insight;
The bliss-awareness of simply being.
Personal retreat guidance. Deepening the retreat.
Topics: Personal retreat guidance;
The retreat concludes with an Empowerment (to be announced), teachings and end of retreat
A period of personal retreat guidance will be included in the last week, deepening the retreat.
The retreat will conclude with an Empowerment (to be announced), teachings and end of retreat feast offering.
You are now invited to make application for a period of retreat commencing on either the 20th of March or the 3rd of April. Please also state the date on which you would propose to leave. All applicants will be advised and from successful applicants a deposit will be requested.
Cost (not including dana)
Option 1. 20 March to 1 May 2010. (42 days) Accommodation and Food - $2,150.00 for a sole occupancy room.
Option 2. 20 March to 3 April 2010. (14 days) Accommodation and Food - $830.00 for a sole occupancy room.
Option 3. 3 April to 1 May 2010. (28 days) Accommodation and Food - $1,550.00 for a sole occupancy room.
Note, retreatants who have been members of Wangapeka for at least 12 months are entitled to a discount of $6.00 per day on the above costs to a maximum of $180.00.
If you qualify please draw this to our attention.
Assignment of cabins/rooms will be undertaken in consultation with Lama Mark - order of registration will be a consideration but not the only consideration.
To register you should confirm your registration to Qtndharmahouse@yahoo.com by return email. There will then be a 25% deposit payable. Bank account details will be provided. (The balance will be payable in two equal instalments on 1 February and 1 March.)
The position of Retreat Cook is available. The Cook will have assistance to prepare the midday and evening meals for about 16 retreatants. The Cook will be entitled to free board and lodgings, some financial support and may attend teachings free of charge. While the position is for the full retreat a shorter term may be acceptable, particularly if the appointment is shared. Please apply to Qtndharmahouse@yahoo.com with full name, address and details of experience.
CAUTION
Fitness. Wangapeka is situated in mountainous terrain. Retreatants need to be relatively fit to move about the venues on the property. If you have any fitness or mobility issues please discuss these with us.
Health. If you are taking medication or have a medical condition requiring precautions or care you must advise us of this when registering.
Diet. The meals are generally vegetarian with meat from time to time. It may not be possible to meet other dietary requirements. If you have such requirements please enter into discussion with us when registering.