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THE BRIDGE
RETREATS
Experience yourself in the natural mountain setting of the Jikoji Zen retreat center, we will slow down and take time to reconnect to the natural ease of being, focusing on breath, posture, and mind/body synchronization. Zazen, or sitting meditation from the Soto Zen tradition, is taught with attentiveness to posture and caring for the body. Simple concepts such as the connection of "no mind, every mind" and "how to remain upright without lifting a finger" are introduced. The approach spans the nexus of bodily participation, feeling body participation, mindful participation, and cultivation of selfless awareness. In addition, opportunities to partake in the ancient moving meditation practices of Yoga and Qigong are interwoven into the schedule. The intention of this retreat is to allow contemplation of who we are, who we are together, and how we are during each precious moment of our life.
OFFERING
Massage
Hiking Trails
Food & Lodging
Group discussions
Private discussions
Introduction to Yoga & daily practice
Introduction to Qigong & daily practice
Introduction to Meditation & daily practice
Introduction to Nutrition & daily Practice
LOCATION
The retreat is located at Jikoji, a rustic mountain retreat center established in 1983 by Kobun Chino Roshi and a group of students. A Soto Zen Buddhist temple associated with Hokoji in Taos, NM and Jokoji in Japan, Jikoji exists as a unique opportunity to practice in a rural setting. At 2350 ft. elevation in the Santa Cruz mountains, the grounds comprise 13.26 acres. The property has many unique features, such as a large pond (or small lake), places to pitch a tent, private and group accommodations miles of hiking trails in the surrounding 1800 acres of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Visit www.jikoji.org to learn more about Jikoji.
THE BRIDGE
LEADS
Scott Swanson –
Meditation
Nam Sign – Nutritionist
& Chef
Angelica Cole - Yoga
Dr. Curtis -
Alphabionics
Hyejin Zenovia
Hwang - Qigong Acupuncture
Tina Deane -
Massage
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR PRESENCE!
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