Dear friends,

Many mindfulness teachers agree that the fastest way to deepen your integrated, embodied mindfulness is by attending a silent residential retreat.

The first few days are usually difficult, but once the mind has time to settle and the heart begins to open to the simplicity of it, profound insights into an enhanced way-of-being often arise.

With over 9 months of silent retreat time under my belt, I would not be the person I am today without them.

Want to reboot?
Destress?
Find perspective?
Consider booking a 5-10 day retreat at one of these reputable meditation retreat centers:

California:
Spirit Rock (my favorite!)
1440 Multiversity
Insight Retreat Center
Esalen

Massachussets:
Insight Meditation Society

Worldwide:
Retreat Finder

Also, below are some free audio talks and meditations that are related to the power of retreats.

With warmth and appreciation,

Sean Fargo

Founder, Mindfulness Exercises

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The Power of Retreats:

• KEYS TO A LONG RETREAT (audio, Guy Armstrong)
• STARTING A RETREAT (audio, Guy Armstrong)
• PEACE IS A SIMPLE STEP (ebook, Ajahn Sumedho)
• HOW TO LET GO (audio, Pascal Auclair)
• 17 THINGS I LEARNED AT A VIPASSANA MEDITATION RETREAT (article)