Awakening a Heart of Compassion: A Silent Mindful Self Compassion Retreat
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Join Dr. Kimberly Sogge C.Psych. Canadian MSC teacher, and mindfulness teacher (Spirit Rock MYMT, Awake in the Wild Facilitator), on a five day silent mindful self compassion retreat, Awakening the Heart of Compassion. This retreat will be conducted in English, and meets the requirements of teacher training for MSC, MBSR and MBCT teachers. Continuing Professional Education credits may also be available.
This retreat will support a soaking and deepening in the Mindful Self Compassion core practices including but not limited to: affectionate breathing, compassionate body scan, compassionate movement, lovingkindness for self and other, compassion for self and other, compassion with difficult emotions, compassion with shame, compassion and equanimity with caregiver stress, living from the vows of the heart, self-appreciation, gratitude, and cultivating joy. Each day of the retreat will include three vegetarian meals, one hour of optional mindful movement as embodied mindful self compassion practice, daily dharma talks, and opportunities for mindful dialogue and inquiry. We will also offer weekly small group support sessions.
The setting for the Awakening the Heart of Compassion Retreat is the Monastere des Augustines, an award winning, newly renovated historic convent, the oldest hospital in North America outside of Mexico, nestled within the walls of old Quebec City on the shores of the St. Lawrence River.
Together with the healing environment of the beautiful Monastere des Augustines in the heart of old Quebec City, we will skillfully support the awakening of your heart of compassion.
Please join us!
Registration: Pre-register with EventBrite to hold your spot with a $250 CAD deposit.
Cost: Your $250 CAD Pre-registration will be allocated towards the following options for room and board:
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Shared Authentic - single bed shared room shared bath (total 10 spots available) $1250 CAD plus 3.5% accommodation tax, 5% Federal GST and 9.975% Quebec PST = 1481.00 CAD tax included
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Solo Authentic - single bed private room shared bath (total 10 spots available) $1550 CAD plus 3.5% accommodation tax, 5% Federal GST and 9.975% Quebec PST = 1836.44 CAD tax included
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Contemporary - Queen size bed private bath (total 5 spots available, may not be shared as couples may not share rooms during retreat due to five precept vows and noble silence) $1850 CAD plus 3.5% accommodation tax, 5% Federal GST and 9.975% Quebec PST = 2191.88 CAD tax included
ALL COSTS ABOVE ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS.
These prices include all teaching, retreat activities, meals.
Payment: Full payment is due by e-transfer to info@drsogge.com 30 days prior to the first day of the retreat. For more information contact 613-656-3331 or email info@drsogge.com
*taxes are 3.5% Accommodation tax per room per night, 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax, 9.975% Quebec Provincial Sales Tax
++prices listed are for twin bed, shared occupancy room. If you choose a twin bed single occupancy, or a contemporary double bed with private bath prices may be proportionately higher.
