Hosted by Garrison Institute: Defiance as an Act of Love, Healing & Transforming Ourselves Annual Retreat for Black, Indigenous, People of Color with Dr. Marisela Gomez, Kaira Jewel Lingo and Joe Reilly

In a time of increasing disruption and loss of cohesion, it is more important than ever before to have a place of refuge that is stable, especially for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities. This is possible. There is a home inside of us that no one can take away, that cannot be destroyed. It is our true home. And it is a collective home we can cultivate in our communities. Learning and practicing to be in the now helps us to return to and dwell in this true home inside of each of us. Every moment offers us the possibility of coming home to the now, where healing and transformation can happen. This inner transformation provides the bridge to collective transformation and liberation from oppression and injustice.

We can awaken courage in one another so that our love can overcome fear. Let us come together to reflect on how to offer an appropriate and engaged response in this time of collective unraveling. By strengthening our internal power, we can resist destructive forces and heal our world with a heart of love. How can we best utilize our practice in the service of building Beloved Community?

In this retreat, mindfulness will be at the heart of all we do. In addition to daily dharma teachings, we will practice daily mindful walking, or moving, sitting (or stationary) meditation, mindful eating, singing, dharma writing, and dharma sharing. We will also learn InterPlay–a powerful practice of unlocking the wisdom of the body through voice, storytelling, movement and stillness, and explore nature practices that help us cultivate true presence in the beautiful Hudson valley.

Scholarships: A limited number of partial

In person retreat

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