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Michelle St. Pierre

Why Meditate? An introduction for Beginners
With Michelle St. Pierre

Do we sit in meditation to become good meditators or is there something deeper going on? How does meditation help me to relax? Is it possible to stop thinking? Why does even the idea of sitting in silence scare me or bring up resistance? There are so many different types of meditation: how do I choose?

Enjoy yourself as you slip outside of your programming and conditioning (your story) and rest in the truth of your being. I invite you into the silence through guided meditation and personal exploration. This is my bliss! This is the essence of Deerheart!

Cost: By donation
Tuesdays, 9 - 11am

An Introduction to 'Your Energy Body'
With Michelle St. Pierre

We are Energy, We are Light, We are Vibration!

Topics covered include: centering, grounding, earth and cosmic energies, creative and healing energy, cell vibration and rejuvenation, owning and clearing the 7 chakras and aura.

It is my intention to share this information simply and clearly. No previous experience necessary. Bring your amusement and willingness to explore through guided meditation.

I have taught this to individuals and groups for over 12 years and feel that it should be included in our primary educational curriculum.

Cost: Suggested donation - $25
Thursdays 9 - 11:30am

Retreats

Silent Meditation Retreat

Just for a moment, Let yourself be here. Let yourself STOP becoming more, better, or different. You are not a walking mistake. You are not a problem to be solved.
Adyashanti

These retreats are rare opportunities to turn inward in an environment where the space is being held for deep inquiry into the absolute truth of your being. No one can really describe what experience awaits you as you turn inward and open to silence. It must be experienced, a conceptual understanding is not it. There is only one authority and that comes from within. You will be guided to maintain absolute fidelity with your deepest experience. Simply allow what you are experiencing to be the ultimate truth in that moment without identifying with any story about those experiences.

They begin on an evening with an opening Satsang recorded by Adyashanti and single meditation period. Depending on the length of the retreat, a number of days follow each with six meditation periods and one evening satsang per day. On the final day, the retreat closes with morning meditation and Satsang, and ends around noon.

As always these retreats are open to the community to come and sit with us throughout the day and/or join us for evening satsang. We only ask that you respect the silence and refrain from eye contact with other participants.

Anyone interested in joining us in silence for a significant portion of the retreat, please contact Michelle at 250-335-0952 so that accommodation and food prep can be arranged.

The meditation space for these retreats is available to you for a donation. For those of you planning to stay at deerheart, There is a nominal fee for food and lodging depending on the arrangements you make.

Schedule

See the schedule to see when you might want to drop by.

Cost:

2 Day Silent Retreat
'Welcome to the Catastrophy of Silence.'
Cost: $275 includes accomodation and food
See calendar for dates.

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One Heart!
A Yoga/Silent Meditation Retreat for Women

Presented by Michelle & Ambika

Nurturing the heart through yoga asanas, meridian study and embracing the silence within. This is a rare opportunity to enter into a deep practice.

Participants will be asked to stay on sight for the entire retreat. Fresh, live food will be served to nourish your well being.

A full itinerary will be posted on the website.

$275 includes program, live food, camping *other accommodation available, please inquire for prices.
There are 2 partially subsidized spaces available for work trade.

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General Programs

Yoga With Nova

Nova Terra is teaching yoga every Monday and Thursday evening in the Yurt.

Cost: $8 (Suggested)
Monday & Thursday Evenings
5 - 6:30 pm

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Community Silent Meditation Sit

Come be in the Yurt with fellow community members every morning for meditation.

Cost: Donations to deerheart are appreciated.
Every Morning
7 - 8:00 am

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Spirit Drumming
With Ron Sitter

Ron brings years of hand drumming experience to deerheart to host these fun, informal sessions. Drums are provided, all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!.

Cost: $10
Thursday Afternoon
2 - 3 pm

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Sacred Circle Dance
With Yamaya Moonshine

Yamaya is bringing weekly sacred circle dance to the yurt. It is an ancient form of communication with the Mother Earth through our feet. We experience celebration, community, joy, healing, grace, inner peace, beauty, harmony, and prayer.

The steps are simple, carefully taught, and easily learned. The focus is to enjoy the spirit of the dance. Dances range from lively to meditative and are choreographed to traditional European & Middle Eastern folk and modern music.

No dance experience necessary. Lots of FUN!

Contributions: $5-$10
Thursday Evenings
7 - 8:30 pm

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Yoga with Asrael
Energy. Light. Bliss.

Sunday, 10am - Hatha Yoga
With Asrael

Cost: Suggested donation $15

Tuesday, 7:30pm - Ayruvedic Yoga Therapy
With Asrael

A relaxing and rejuvenating experience. One that balances the chakra's, and connects us to our subtle energy bodies, allowing us to release and to heal. In Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy we use a healing breath to direct energy into our chakras and into the parts of our body that need the most love. The asanas are held a bit longer than in a traditional class, but are gentle and opening, creating balance and flow in the nadi's (energy channels of the body). In this way we go deeper than a regular asana class, we connect more fully with all the layers of our being, and we melt into the space of peace and relaxation. Very restorative, very loving, and suitable for any level. During the classes we will infuse our spirits with light and create a wonderful pranayamic flow with a deep healing breath. We will open to our true nature, experiencing the bliss of our being, the beauty of our consciousness, and the happiness of balance.

Cost: Suggested donation $15

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