The winter months are the perfect time to turn inward and retreat into our inner sanctuaries. To support a ‘winter refuge’ for students in our Namchak programs, we are offering 10 days of dedicated practice time and space at the Namchak Retreat Ranch for students to gather and deepen their current practices. This retreat is self-guided and held in Noble Silence, with the intent to offer both flexibility and gentle structure for students currently in Namchak programs, such as Walking the Path and Ancient Wisdom Engaged (AWE).

Students engaging in Shamata, Vipassana, or Four Immeasurable meditation, and those engaging in Ngöndro and other Tantric practices, will each have dedicated times in the Shrine Room and a secondary space to support the most conducive practice environment for each group of practitioners. Practitioners will also have the freedom and space to practice individually in their own rooms and around the property.

We will provide three scheduled meals a day, and an optional yoga or mindful movement class in the afternoon. All practitioners will also have the chance to engage in Karma Yoga to collectively care for the space. Our intention is to hold a caring and supportive space for each practitioner during this retreat, so that everyone can fully attend to their own practice.