September 10-12, 2010 PRAYER OF HEART & BODY, at Dominican Retreat, 7103 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA, led by Fr. Tom Ryan,CSP.
Directed by Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP. An Exploration of Christian Meditation & Yoga, The more you learn to pray with your whole being, the more meaningful prayer can become, and the more it can serve as an instrument of transformation in your life. In addition to other benefits like becoming calm, relaxed, and centered, meditation (prayer of the heart) and yoga (prayer of the body) offer a way into an encounter with God in inner quietude. Participants will learn the basics of meditation in the Christian contemplative tradition, as well as a range of yoga poses linked in harmonious flows that give holistic expression to classic Christian prayers and psalms set to music. Open to men and women of all ages. Bring a yoga mat. No previous experience required. Friday 7:15 p.m. - Sunday 1:00 p.m. $275 includes all meals on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday. http://www.dominicanretreat.org/Heartbody-Sept10-12.pdf


November 26 -28, 2010 AWAKENING IN ADVENT, Holy Cross Monastery, on the Hudson NY, led by Carolyn Bluemle. A chance to enter the chant, enter our bodies, enter the silence. Praying with the body as each is inspired and able. Enter the silence that we may emerge rejoicing in the Presence that is given in every moment and celebrated at Christmas. $240 includes private room, program, and delicious meals prepared by a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. http://www.holycrossmonastery.com


Dec 30, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011, Thursday evening - Sunday. Silent New Year Retreat IV Chincoteague Island, VA. With Carolyn Bluemle.Yoga, Meditation, Morning and Evening Prayer with the Psalms and Taizé chant by the fire, walks on the ocean beach. Secluded house is on the water facing Assateague wild-life refuge barrier island. New Years Eve rituals of loss, forgiveness, hope and joy. www.cmagicisafoot.com.


April 29 to May 1, 20ll - Prayer of Heart and Body: Celebrating the Body of the Risen Christ - This is a weekend retreat that will inlucde yoga, meditation, chanting, community prayer, litrugy, quiet personal time for reflection and personal prayer as well as time for discussion on issues relevant to Chrisitan's practicing yoga. This is a unique opportunity to connect with people who have discovered that unitive practices, such as yoga, can support them in their daily struggles to live the gospel of Jesus.
Stella Maris Retreat Center, Long Branch, NJ. $190 (includes room and 5 meals). Contact: Alice - alicetomsriver@comcast.net for more information. Deposits: Send $50 (by January 31, 2011) to: Karen Kozlowski 55 Beverly Beach Road, Brick, NJ 08724