Mindfulness Retreats

Throughout the retreat, you will be guided through mindfulness meditations and gentle mindful movement by one of the Center’s experienced mindfulness facilitators. Although these retreats are designed for an immersive practice opportunity, time will also be allocated for participant introductions, periodic practice questions and reflections, and a retreat closure.

• Plan for a time of silence and self-renewal and, as best you can, an easy period prior to and immediately following the retreat.
• If living with others, you may wish to negotiate a quiet space in your home where you can practice uninterrupted for the duration of the retreat. The space should also allow room for gentle stretching and mindful movement.
• The retreat will include guided mindful meditations, walking meditation and gentle movement. Please care for yourself and adapt any of the instructions as needed, to support your individual needs.
• Plan to wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may wish to dress in layers to accommodate fluctuations in body temperature due to periods of stillness and movement. Please have a yoga mat and/or blankets accessible throughout the retreat.
•  You also may also wish to have a water bottle, cup of tea and/or light snacks close at hand for use in-between each practice session.
• Time will be allotted throughout the retreat for quiet reflection, periodic participant questions, and short breaks.
• To build community, we invite you to leave your camera on throughout the retreat, however, please monitor your personal needs around screen time and needing to periodically rest your eyes.

Center courses and workshops are facilitated by our experienced facilitators, who have deep experience in teaching mindfulness and meditation courses, workshops and retreats within the University, community, and organizations.

• Jean Fagerstrom, MSW, LICSW
• Susan Flannigan, CNP, MPH
• Jean Haley, MLS, MS, MSW, LICSW
• Mariann Johnson
• Susan Miles, JD, BS
• Robb Reed
• Merra Young, MSW, LICSW, LMFT