Is your mind too busy? Do you feel anxious? How can you stay grounded in the midst of chaos? Join Melanie Ryan, psychotherapist and Buddhist teacher, for this one day online meditation retreat to restore a more natural state of calm. 

Like a tornado pulling a tree right out of the ground, sometimes the chaos around us can be ungrounding and damaging to our nervous system. Stress can make a person physically sick and cause other problems in our lives.  In this retreat, we will practice Buddhist meditations that are grounding and helpful for restoring a state of calm, mental stability, strength and clarity. This helps us face adversity with more inner strength and peace. 

There is no experience necessary. This retreat is for new and advanced meditation practitioners, and for professionals who would like to integrate using meditation in their work with others. 

This retreat includes dharma talks and meditation practice. Some meditations will be practiced inside, some will be outside, some will be sitting and some will be walking. Please plan to have a clear and quiet area of your home to do sitting meditation practice. 

Bring a journal. Plan your snacks. There will be small breaks for snacks and a meditative tea time. 

Recommended reading: The Golden Shadow Method by Melanie Ryan

Melanie Ryan, LCSW is a spiritual psychotherapist and Buddhist teacher in the lineage of Shambhala founded by the Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Melanie has been teaching meditation retreats for over 10 years and teaches ancient wisdom for inner peace and awakening. She is author and founder of The Golden Shadow Method, A Path of Awakening Your Full Human Potential.