When:

Sundays: Nov 24, Dec 22, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, April 27, May 18

Where:

Open Door Meditation Community at 160 Presumpscot Street, Suite 2D in Portland, ME 04103 (Get Directions)

About the Retreat:

Join our BIPOC community to slow down, rest, practice and connect. This gathering will offer practices of deep nurturing and self-compassion for building nervous system capacity. We’ll create an embodied sense of Sangha (community) to practice in Circle, co-create a culture of belonging and allow wisdom to emerge from the collective. Together we'll rest, dream, move, journal, connect, share and deeply listen to ourselves and each other. 

Each gathering will be gently held by a theme from the Dharma, with the first half of our time spent in personal practice (body scans, gentle movement, meditation, journaling) and the second half in relational practice (connecting, listening, sharing). Our Circle will be held by group agreements and trauma-informed principles. All offerings will be invitational and each community member is encouraged to practice in the way that feels right to them.

All those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) are welcome to attend. This gathering is offered freely by Open Door and Portland Dharma House. Dana is welcome for both the space and teacher. 

Please Bring:

Please bring a journal and yoga mat. Please email Lynn if you need a yoga mat provided.

To Register:

Drop-ins are welcome, although pre-registration through this link is encouraged.