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Adventures in Meditation Deep Practice Retreat
With Swami Kashi, Molly Birkholm & Earle Birney
Dates: June 1-7, 2018
Location: Dao House Retreat Centre
Estes Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
http://daohouse.com/
Retreat Description
Immerse yourself in a deep meditation and yoga retreat with three special teachers amidst the gorgeous backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park. We will explore meditation from a variety of perspectives, giving you opportunities to explore consciousness through both philosophy and deep practice. There will be opportunities for fine-tuning your practice with the personal guidance of our teachers, as well as time for your own self-inquiry. Learn more about Non-Dualism/ Vedanta and Buddhist philosophy to strengthen your understanding of the roots of these teachings, including discussion on the Bhagavad Gita, Vijnana Bhairav, and Kamalashila’s Stages of Meditation. There will be daily yoga classes, silent meditation, breathing practices, mantra, and iRest yoga nidra practices. We will also have time each day to hike, horseback ride, enjoy outdoor adventures, or relax in the spa.
2 Days of Silence: Silence is a very powerful tool for diving deeper into practice. As well as keeping silence throughout parts of each day, in the middle of the retreat we will maintain two days of complete silence. During this time, all teachers and participants will remain in silence outside of the class context. We will have a short time on these days available for Q&A. And of course, on the other days will have plenty of talking!
Retreat Leaders
Learn from three long-term teachers and practitioners who love to meditate, have been friends for years, and who also love to have fun! Joining us from his ashram in the Himalayas is Swami Kashi who is a long-term philosophy teacher, a Sanskrit scholar, and a master of the great texts of yoga and Vedanta. Swamiji leads many retreats worldwide. Earle spent more than a decade living and studying at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, an experience that culminated with a 3 year, 3 month, 3 day silent retreat. Molly is a creator and innovator - having co-founded Warriors at Ease and now hosts a timely and contemporary Women’s Empowerment Initiative through Yoga International. Molly is also an iRest Yoga Nidra teacher trainer and advocate for human trafficking relief.
Join us for this unforgettable experience! Please sign up early, as last year Molly & Swami Kashi’s retreat had a 40 person waiting list.
(please see extended bios below)
Retreat Schedule
6:00am Wakeup
6:30 - 7:30 Morning Practice: Pranayama (Breathing) & Silent Meditation
7:45 - 9:00 Yoga
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and Break
10:15 - 11:45 Philosophy Talk / Discussion / Q&A
12:00pm: Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 Outdoor Activities* / Free Time
2:45 - 3:45 Philosophy Talk / Discussion panel
4:00 - 5:00 Small Group Workshops
5:15 - 6:15 iRest Yoga Nidra
6:15 Dinner
6:45 Chanting of the Bhagavad Gita (optional)
7:15 - 9:15 Evening Program & Meditation
10:00 Lights Out
*outdoor activities/ free time include opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, spa treatments, etc
Costs:
Early bird (Save 10% before March 1): $1800 for a single room & $1440 for a double room (includes tuition, accommodation & meals)
After March 1: $2000 for a single room & $1600 for a double room (includes tuition) (includes tuition, accommodation & meals)
How to Register:
NEED TO INSERT FINISHED LINK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Travel Instructions
The retreat will start with check in and registration at 4:00pm on June 1st. Dinner will be at 6:00pm followed by an evening program. The retreat will finish with a lunch at noon on June 7th.
How do I get to Dao House from Denver International Airport?
Google Maps directions from Denver International Airport.
Is there Shuttle Service to Dao House from Denver International Airport?
Yes. Estes Park Shuttle (970) 586-5151 provides scheduled service from DIA to Dao House. Current rates are $45.00 one way and $85.00 round trip. Summer Schedule is as follows:
Dao House to Denver International Airport Denver International Airport to Dao House
7:00 am 10:00 am
10:00 am 1:00 pm
1:00 pm 4:00 pm
4:00 pm 7:00 pm
Schedule subject to change. Please contact Estes Park Shuttle for reservations, cost, and schedule.
When is Check-in and Check-out?
Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am.
Can I arrive early and / or stay late?
Retreat starts on the afternoon of the 1st and ends at lunch on the 7th. Guests wanting to stay additional days will be given the group rate of $149.00/night for the lodge rooms (regularly priced at $219.00/night). Lunch is not included on the 1st, but can be purchased from Dao house starting at $18.
Food
3 Meals a day will be provided at Dao House - continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available. All other dietary restrictions can be accommodated with at least two weeks advance notice. Please contact Earle at shunyata21@gmail.com to prearrange this.
Can I make and receive cellular phone calls at Dao House?
No, we do not have a line of site to the two cellular phone towers located 7.5 miles away in Estes Park. Wifi is available in and around our buildings. It is recommended that, prior to arrival at Dao House, you contact your cellular phone provider to set up wifi calling if it is available on your cellular phone.
All guest rooms are equipped with telephones. Local calls are 50 cents each. Domestic long distance is billed at 7.5 cents per minute plus a 50 cent call origination fee.
Optional Activities
The motto at Dao House is Return to Simplicity, Live Your True Nature. What better place to do this than this tranquil mountain retreat center set in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Dao House offers a variety of opportunities for retreatants to take advantage of this setting and atmosphere, including:
* hiking trails
* horseback riding
* spa services
* oxygen lounge
* wellness center
Earle Birney
After 7 years of study in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Earle moved to Arizona to help start Diamond Mountain Retreat Center with his main teacher, Geshe Michael Roach. At Diamond Mountain, Earle served on the Board of Directors for a 7 year advanced study program in Buddhist philosophy, yoga, ethical business practices, music, and Tibetan and Sanskrit translation. During this time, Earle taught the yoga philosophy program, as well as meditation, yoga and debate.
At the culmination of these 14 years of study, Earle completed a 3 year 3 month 3 day silent meditation retreat.
Earle now integrates these teaches of yoga and meditation with his youth work where he co-produces a bi-annual elite youth retreat in China, teaches with Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, and does leadership develop with homeless shelters and at-risk youth.
Molly Birkholm
As a keynote speaker, consultant, teacher, and writer, Molly Birkholm inspires others to create meaningful life changes while sharing her message at worldwide conferences, retreats, online courses, and yoga and meditation teacher trainings. Using research-based yoga and mindfulness meditation techniques, Molly’s stress management programs, resiliency training, and trauma treatment programs are used by leaders and top organizations around the world, including the US Department of Defense, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Molly is a featured teacher for Yoga International, offering many online classes, lectures, and workshops through their online learning platform. She has also recently launched a year-long Women’s Empowerment Initiative in partnership with Yoga International www.yogainternational.com and a 24 class training on iRest Yoga Nidra with The Great Courses https://www.thegreatcourses.com/.
In addition, Molly actively supports human trafficking relief advocacy and education work through the non-profit organization Courageous Girls www.courageousgirls.org. In her local community, Molly is the co-founder and co-owner of the Yoga Center of Key Biscayne, a yoga center where soldiers, veterans and military families practice yoga free of charge. To find out even more about Molly visit her website at http://www.mollybirkholm.com/.
Swami Kashi
For Swami Kashi's bio click here
Location: Dao House Retreat Centre
Estes Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
http://daohouse.com/
Retreat Description
Immerse yourself in a deep meditation and yoga retreat with three special teachers amidst the gorgeous backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park. We will explore meditation from a variety of perspectives, giving you opportunities to explore consciousness through both philosophy and deep practice. There will be opportunities for fine-tuning your practice with the personal guidance of our teachers, as well as time for your own self-inquiry. Learn more about Non-Dualism/ Vedanta and Buddhist philosophy to strengthen your understanding of the roots of these teachings, including discussion on the Bhagavad Gita, Vijnana Bhairav, and Kamalashila’s Stages of Meditation. There will be daily yoga classes, silent meditation, breathing practices, mantra, and iRest yoga nidra practices. We will also have time each day to hike, horseback ride, enjoy outdoor adventures, or relax in the spa.
2 Days of Silence: Silence is a very powerful tool for diving deeper into practice. As well as keeping silence throughout parts of each day, in the middle of the retreat we will maintain two days of complete silence. During this time, all teachers and participants will remain in silence outside of the class context. We will have a short time on these days available for Q&A. And of course, on the other days will have plenty of talking!
Retreat Leaders
Learn from three long-term teachers and practitioners who love to meditate, have been friends for years, and who also love to have fun! Joining us from his ashram in the Himalayas is Swami Kashi who is a long-term philosophy teacher, a Sanskrit scholar, and a master of the great texts of yoga and Vedanta. Swamiji leads many retreats worldwide. Earle spent more than a decade living and studying at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, an experience that culminated with a 3 year, 3 month, 3 day silent retreat. Molly is a creator and innovator - having co-founded Warriors at Ease and now hosts a timely and contemporary Women’s Empowerment Initiative through Yoga International. Molly is also an iRest Yoga Nidra teacher trainer and advocate for human trafficking relief.
Join us for this unforgettable experience! Please sign up early, as last year Molly & Swami Kashi’s retreat had a 40 person waiting list.
(please see extended bios below)
Retreat Schedule
6:00am Wakeup
6:30 - 7:30 Morning Practice: Pranayama (Breathing) & Silent Meditation
7:45 - 9:00 Yoga
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and Break
10:15 - 11:45 Philosophy Talk / Discussion / Q&A
12:00pm: Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 Outdoor Activities* / Free Time
2:45 - 3:45 Philosophy Talk / Discussion panel
4:00 - 5:00 Small Group Workshops
5:15 - 6:15 iRest Yoga Nidra
6:15 Dinner
6:45 Chanting of the Bhagavad Gita (optional)
7:15 - 9:15 Evening Program & Meditation
10:00 Lights Out
*outdoor activities/ free time include opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, spa treatments, etc
Costs:
Early bird (Save 10% before March 1): $1800 for a single room & $1440 for a double room (includes tuition, accommodation & meals)
After March 1: $2000 for a single room & $1600 for a double room (includes tuition) (includes tuition, accommodation & meals)
How to Register:
NEED TO INSERT FINISHED LINK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Travel Instructions
The retreat will start with check in and registration at 4:00pm on June 1st. Dinner will be at 6:00pm followed by an evening program. The retreat will finish with a lunch at noon on June 7th.
How do I get to Dao House from Denver International Airport?
Google Maps directions from Denver International Airport.
Is there Shuttle Service to Dao House from Denver International Airport?
Yes. Estes Park Shuttle (970) 586-5151 provides scheduled service from DIA to Dao House. Current rates are $45.00 one way and $85.00 round trip. Summer Schedule is as follows:
Dao House to Denver International Airport Denver International Airport to Dao House
7:00 am 10:00 am
10:00 am 1:00 pm
1:00 pm 4:00 pm
4:00 pm 7:00 pm
Schedule subject to change. Please contact Estes Park Shuttle for reservations, cost, and schedule.
When is Check-in and Check-out?
Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am.
Can I arrive early and / or stay late?
Retreat starts on the afternoon of the 1st and ends at lunch on the 7th. Guests wanting to stay additional days will be given the group rate of $149.00/night for the lodge rooms (regularly priced at $219.00/night). Lunch is not included on the 1st, but can be purchased from Dao house starting at $18.
Food
3 Meals a day will be provided at Dao House - continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available. All other dietary restrictions can be accommodated with at least two weeks advance notice. Please contact Earle at shunyata21@gmail.com to prearrange this.
Can I make and receive cellular phone calls at Dao House?
No, we do not have a line of site to the two cellular phone towers located 7.5 miles away in Estes Park. Wifi is available in and around our buildings. It is recommended that, prior to arrival at Dao House, you contact your cellular phone provider to set up wifi calling if it is available on your cellular phone.
All guest rooms are equipped with telephones. Local calls are 50 cents each. Domestic long distance is billed at 7.5 cents per minute plus a 50 cent call origination fee.
Optional Activities
The motto at Dao House is Return to Simplicity, Live Your True Nature. What better place to do this than this tranquil mountain retreat center set in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Dao House offers a variety of opportunities for retreatants to take advantage of this setting and atmosphere, including:
* hiking trails
* horseback riding
* spa services
* oxygen lounge
* wellness center
Earle Birney
After 7 years of study in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Earle moved to Arizona to help start Diamond Mountain Retreat Center with his main teacher, Geshe Michael Roach. At Diamond Mountain, Earle served on the Board of Directors for a 7 year advanced study program in Buddhist philosophy, yoga, ethical business practices, music, and Tibetan and Sanskrit translation. During this time, Earle taught the yoga philosophy program, as well as meditation, yoga and debate.
At the culmination of these 14 years of study, Earle completed a 3 year 3 month 3 day silent meditation retreat.
Earle now integrates these teaches of yoga and meditation with his youth work where he co-produces a bi-annual elite youth retreat in China, teaches with Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, and does leadership develop with homeless shelters and at-risk youth.
Molly Birkholm
As a keynote speaker, consultant, teacher, and writer, Molly Birkholm inspires others to create meaningful life changes while sharing her message at worldwide conferences, retreats, online courses, and yoga and meditation teacher trainings. Using research-based yoga and mindfulness meditation techniques, Molly’s stress management programs, resiliency training, and trauma treatment programs are used by leaders and top organizations around the world, including the US Department of Defense, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Molly is a featured teacher for Yoga International, offering many online classes, lectures, and workshops through their online learning platform. She has also recently launched a year-long Women’s Empowerment Initiative in partnership with Yoga International www.yogainternational.com and a 24 class training on iRest Yoga Nidra with The Great Courses https://www.thegreatcourses.com/.
In addition, Molly actively supports human trafficking relief advocacy and education work through the non-profit organization Courageous Girls www.courageousgirls.org. In her local community, Molly is the co-founder and co-owner of the Yoga Center of Key Biscayne, a yoga center where soldiers, veterans and military families practice yoga free of charge. To find out even more about Molly visit her website at http://www.mollybirkholm.com/.
Swami Kashi
For Swami Kashi's bio click here
