FALL RETREAT
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Friday October 8
to Monday October 11 SunDo Retreat Center, 1347 Kitchel Hill Road, Barnet, VT The SunDo Retreat Center in Vermont has everything an outdoors person could want in Autumn — crisp, cool mornings with hot tea or coffee, scenic views of the changing foliage, hiking trails in maple tree forests and a roaring campfire under the stars. Sight-seeing trips help you realize the distinct character of the region such as a visit to Maple Grove Farms Museum for maple sugaring. Join our friendly community for SunDo Taoist yoga and meditation practice, workshops and outdoor activities in Vermont this October! |
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During the 2021 Fall Retreat, you can experience a relaxing yet immersive weekend living close to nature at the SunDo Retreat Center in the beautiful woodlands of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. This is a special Friday to Monday arts retreat where we will focus on Taoist healing modalities and the Korean art of Dancheong painting.
Led by teachers, Andrew Tanner and Christine Ucich, the Fall Retreat offers three days of inspiring, invigorating and entertaining programming to get us into the spirit of building community and living a more mindful, healthy life. Learn more about Andrew and Christine below in Meet the Teachers section...
Led by teachers, Andrew Tanner and Christine Ucich, the Fall Retreat offers three days of inspiring, invigorating and entertaining programming to get us into the spirit of building community and living a more mindful, healthy life. Learn more about Andrew and Christine below in Meet the Teachers section...
WORKSHOPS
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ACUPRESSURE FOR SELF-HEALING
Restore the flow of energy throughout the body by pressing a series of 10 different acupressure points used in Taoist healing practices like SunDo and Dahn Yoga. You will experience many benefits from this self-healing acupressure sequence such as stress relief, relaxation and a more positive mood which then induces physical healing. |
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TURNING POINTS: UNDERSTANDING OUR MIND IN THE LABYRINTH Spend the morning walking SunDo's forest labyrinth to explore turning points along its winding path. During your walk, you may notice that these turning points seem similar to emotional shifts needed to move beyond obstacles in your life. In this workshop, we use the labyrinth as a tool for discovering more flexible feeling and thinking. |
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BOWING MEDITATION
As we practice 103 rounds of SunDo Big Bows, we improve our breathing, absorb the yin energy of the fall season, and become aligned with the rhythm of the universe. |
SACRED WATERS CEREMONY
Join us at the brook as we send healing energy and thoughts to the water by singing songs and acknowledging the great gift that water is in our lives. |
SUNDO BREATHWORK
Making the breath smooth, deep and rhythmic has a profound effect on the body and mind. During morning practice, we use this breathing as a focus for meditation. |
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DANCHEONG PAINTING: SYMBOLS OF LIFE
Travel to Korea and see the colorful painting of Dancheong decorating the pagodas and temples. The paintings are not only there to please the eye, they also protect the soft wood from weathering. In part one of this workshop, view the imagery used in this style to learn its symbolic meaning and then create your own symmetrical design. In part two, transfer your design for painting in five vivid colors of Dancheong. |
meet the teachers
Andrew Tanner
For over 15 years, Andrew has been offering holistic healing work and guiding people on spiritual retreat. His specific teaching style is rooted in the Sahm-Je Taoist philosophies and practices of ancient Korea. He currently leads in-person study, private lessons, and individualized healing sessions at the Berkshire Mountain Tao Yoga studio in downtown Pittsfield. |
Christine Ucich
Experienced in the arts of Shaolin Kung Fu and Qi Gong, Christine has been immersed in Taoist practices for the last 20 years. She holds a black belt and teaching certification in SunDo, and in 2020, became the organization's Director of Education. Her practice studio, One World Wellness, offers SunDo classes and holistic health workshops in the greater New Haven area. |
RETREAT registration
REGISTER EARLY BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Standard registration at the regular retreat rate is $115 per day after September 25.
Standard registration at the regular retreat rate is $115 per day after September 25.
Early registration is open! Learn more about the SunDo Retreat Center facilities and accommodations. The Retreat Center is mostly electricity-free. Both camping or dorm room style accommodations are available. Please contact us about retreat details, travel planning or any questions you may have.
• Arrival on Friday, October 8 between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. | Departure on Monday, October 11 by 11:00 a.m.
• Should you need to cancel, your payment can be used toward a future retreat or transferred to another person.
• Space is limited to 15 guests. If registration is closed, please contact us in case of a cancellation.
• Arrival on Friday, October 8 between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. | Departure on Monday, October 11 by 11:00 a.m.
• Should you need to cancel, your payment can be used toward a future retreat or transferred to another person.
• Space is limited to 15 guests. If registration is closed, please contact us in case of a cancellation.
MEMBERS3-day Fall Retreat,
October 8-11, 2021 Click inside each box for drop-down menu. |
NON-MEMBERS3-day Fall Retreat,
October 8-11, 2021 Click inside each box for drop-down menu. |
Skyscape at the SunDo Retreat Center in Vermont
mail-in form (members only)
Download and print this form to send payment by mail.
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