WORKSHOP SERIES: STILLNESS SATURDAYS
Facilitated by Mary Jane Yates
“Our true natures is stillness, the source from which we come.”- Thomas Keating
These half day immersive retreats include time for silent meditation along with outdoor guided invitations to connect in stillness with the natural world. For those who are new to meditation, a brief introduction to the practice of Centering Prayer will be offered before each sit, along with spoken reflections from contemplative teachers such as Thomas Keating, Mary Oliver, Pierre Teillhard de Chardin and others. Light refreshments will be served but participants are also encouraged to bring a bag lunch along with a reusable mug and appropriate clothing for spending up to 1 hour outdoors.
Sessions will be held on November 7th, December 5th, January 9th, and March 6th from
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
These sessions are on a drop-in basis, fee is $10 or pay as you can
Facilitator:
Mary Jane Yates holds a MSc in Health Promotion and has worked in the field of Public Health for over 20 years. In 2019, she became a certified guide with the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Mary Jane is also an experienced practitioner of Centering Prayer and sees Nature Therapy as a natural extension of her passions for both Health promotion and contemplative practice.