01/15/2026
Today will be my last day of posting for a little while…
On Friday I am embarking on one of the wildest adventures of my life— a 5 day silent meditation retreat at a Buddhist center in Washington state.
I have been called to do this for over a decade, finally the time has come. In my early 40’s, I haven’t had the opportunity to sit with my mind and heart for extended periods of time. I have a knowing, that there is something special waiting
for me there.
Most days, I do my 30 minute sit…But to immerse myself fully into the inner terrain of my being, without responsibilities or distractions, this will be a first.
The style of meditation I have been practicing & learning the last 5 months is Vipassana or insight meditation. I enjoy that it’s a somatic style of meditation, feeling into the sensations of my breath & body. Discovering where my emotions live in my body, including fear, anger and grief.
Learning to meet whatever arises with equanimity (balanced mind) without judgement, with full attention and mindful awareness.
In 2 decades as a Yogini, this is the toughest Yoga I’ve ever practiced, by far.
The silent retreat is doable. It’s a rotation of daily silent sits, guided sits by a dharma teacher, walking meditations, working meditations, dharma talks, 3 meals a day and early bed and rise.
The weather looks beautiful as well! Sunny and 50* in January? Weird, but OK 😃 Perfect for our walking meditations outdoors amongst the old growth forest.
I have no idea what to expect, and as it grows near I am like “what did I sign up for?” 😜 lol… But you know, when the outer world is tugging in a 1000 directions, it’s easy to lose our ground and center. I am looking forward to coming home to myself, again.
I don’t have any expectations for the retreat. But I would like to step into it with an open heart and mind. Knowing that there is a reason that this experience called to me, and that I pulled out enough courage and curiosity to try something new.
Tomorrow is my last Yoga class and client load for a week. I will miss you all, and can’t wait to share my experience. I have a feeling this will be life changing.
