A Special Invitation
TRUE LOVE: A Stone Wave Meditation Retreat
With Dr. Michael LaFemina, D Ac, MS Ed
April 5-7, 2024
Lifebridge, Rosendale, NY
A Beautiful Space
We will retreat together for three days/two nights at Lifebridge Sanctuary, in Rosendale, NY, where we will share meals, hikes, and ample time for pranayama, meditation, and yoga. Our days will be simple and mostly silent.
Lifebridge is on 1 hour and 45 minutes from Manhattan. Metro North to Poughkeepsie station.
True Love: A Stone Wave Meditation Retreat…
Stay Close. Go Far.
15 Miles from Stone Wave (Gardiner) and 74 Miles from Manhattan
This retreat will be an immersive experience members that will strengthen your meditation practice and broaden their your inner peace.
We will retreat together for three days/two nights at Lifebridge Sanctuary, in Rosendale, NY, where we will share meals, hikes, and ample time for pranayama, meditation, and yoga. Our days will be simple and mostly silent.
Our theme ‘True Love’ is derived from the book with the same title by
Thich Nhat Hanh, a revered Zen Buddhist teacher. Together, we will study the text, explore its meanings in our lives, and put it into practice. Click HERE to read an invitation and intention from retreat facilitator, Dr. Michael LaFemina.
Retreat Fee Includes;
Meditation Workshops
Yoga Classes
Lovingly Prepared Meals
Retreat Materials
and More!
Accommodations are additional. Day passes available.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
As of 1/5/24 - subject to adjustments
Friday:
Arrive 1-4pm, settle in time
4pm PRE RETREAT Hatha Yoga Class (Michael)
5:30pm dinner
7-830pm: Sharing circle and meditation practice
8:30-9: Silent personal time
9pm: Lights out
Saturday:
6am: Pranayama and Meditation
7:30-9am: Breakfast and morning free time
9am: Morning Tea Meditation
9:30am: Silent Hike + Meditation (If bad weather, Qi Gong + Discussion)
12pm: Lunch
1-130pm: Silent personal time
1:30pm: Workshop with Liz
3-4pm: Yoga class with Liz
4pm: Meditation + True Love with Dr. Michael LaFemina
5:30pm Dinner
7-9pm: Meditation + True Love with Dr. Michael LaFemina
9-930pm Silent personal time
930pm: Lights out
Sunday:
6am: Pranayama and Meditation
7:30-9am: Breakfast and morning silent time (packing/preparing)
9am: Workshop with Dr. Michael LaFemina
10am: Gentle Morning Yoga Class
11:15: Closing circle + Departure
A community of practice. Join Dr. Michael LaFemina and the growing community at Stone Wave for a beautiful retreat.
ABOUT YOUR LEAD FACILITATOR
Dr. Michael LaFemina D.Ac, MS Ed, E-RYT
Dr. Michael LaFemina, D.Ac, MS Ed is a meditation & yoga teacher since 2011. He is passionate about helping students and patients achieve optimal health of body, mind, and relationships by integrating meditation practices with Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic principles.
He is the founder of Meditation for Families, co-founder of Golden Light Acupuncture in New Paltz, and the in-house meditation teacher at Stone Wave Yoga.
In the past, he has taught yoga and meditation at Columbia University Medical Center, Hofstra University's Honors College, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, and was the Mindfulness Instructor at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture. Michael lives in the Hudson Valley, NY with his wife and children.
Michael will be joined by guest facilitators. Additional facilitators will be added as they confirm.
Liz Glover Wilson, E-RYT 500
Founder and Steward, Stone Wave Yoga and Stone Wave The Quartz Collection, Reiki Master, Ayurveda Wellness Coach, Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum Writer and Teacher
A loving soul who is committed to fostering environments that are dedicated to building commUNITY, Liz will be guiding meditated art experience and a yin+restorative class for our retreat.
More about Liz HERE