Is Your Life Loud?

Could your life benefit for more moments of calm? Silent retreats are an excellent and experiential way to invite the healing power of solitude into your daily routine. Silence as a therapeutic act can help you learn the power of quiet introspection.

If the idea of spending hours alone with your own thoughts makes you uncomfortable, you are not alone. While only about 12 percent of the population suffers from autophobia, the fear of being alone, many, many more people find the idea of sitting alone with themselves to be a daunting task. Next time your in the car alone turn off the radio, drive for fifteen minutes and see what comes up for you. Was it nice to have some silence or did you feel a rush of thoughts and emotions that seemed overwhelming?

Train the Brain

Many people report experiencing a barrage of thoughts and ideas that can at times seem too much to handle, much less enjoy. Still, with practice you can turn that tidal wave of thoughts into a constructive dialogue that starts and stops as you see fit.

The first step is simply to stop resisting and lean in to the whatever emotions present themselves to you when you settle into your silent practice

You Have Options!

Sure, sitting in Lotus Position with your eyes closed is one way to engage in silent meditation, but it is not the only one! Silent walking, silent journaling, silent eating, silent rituals such as a tea service, are all experiential ways to learn more about your rich inner self by turning off the world and learning to listen to silence.

But Why?

Numerous studies have been conducted that show the benefits of incorporating silent reflective time into your daily routine.

Reduced anxiety, better sleep, heightened creativity, more rational decision making, enhanced mental clarity, and increased ability to focus are all reported outcomes from practicing mindful silence.