Have you ever felt the power of silence?

Imagine taking a break from that voice inside your head. The one that doesn't stop talking, judging, criticising, and nagging you throughout the day. 

What if there was just quiet?

What if you could take a break from your own thoughts?

What if you could find the space to breathe?

What if you could bring deep tranquility to your heart and mind?

Day of Silence is a one day silent yoga and meditation retreat that explores the power of silence. Feel what it's like to drop slowly into silence. When the mind gets quiet, you feel grounded, settled, and at peace.

Silence happens gradually as you peel away the layers of tension. Let your jaw unclench, allow your shoulders fall away from your ears. All you have left is calm.

Usually when you practice yoga or meditation, you get quiet for a little while, but when you go back to your daily life, your thoughts come flooding back, as do the "people" pulling at your time and attention.

When you stop talking for longer periods of time, your mind becomes quiet and is allowed to stay quiet. Your body, mouth, and eventually your thoughts become still. 

In that stillness you will find a deeper peace inside yourself.

Testimonials

My experience with a silent retreat

In the late 90s, I attended a 4 day silent retreat where I didn't speak for 4 days. I’m not sure what attracted me to this particular retreat.

As someone who was used to being constantly on the go, never finding a moment of quiet, this was a huge change. During the retreat, I practiced yoga and meditation, listened to lectures, ate, moved, and shared a dorm room with 5 other women I didn't know, all in silence.

At first, I felt awkward and uncomfortable. I was used to making small talk with people, and now I was only talking silently to myself. Just me and the thoughts spinning in my head.

Initially, the chatter in there was loud, unpleasant, and quite critical, as it tended to be at that time in my life. But now I was quiet enough to notice. I didn’t have all my usual distractions to keep them at bay, so they kept coming. The worries about what others were thinking, if I was "doing this right," and "why am I here?" was now incessant.

Temporarily.

As I stayed in silence, my tension and inner discord eased. I dropped into a deep peace that I had never known before. My anxious racing mind, which usually rattled on with all sorts of nonsense, quieted down. I felt truly present with myself. My internal monologue softened and slowed to the point of barely existing.

There was quiet. Calm. Silence.

I found I enjoyed not speaking. My mind relaxed, and my muscles let go. I felt drawn to move more slowly and intentionally than I normally did. This was quite an awakening.

The peace was like dropping into a pool, that empty soundlessness, hearing only your breath. I could be myself, just as I was. When I exhaled, it was as if it were the first time. Pure relief.

 For the first time in my life, I felt truly at peace in my body and mind.

Day of Silence

One Day Silent Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Saturday, May 17, 2025

9am-4pm

$99 plus bring a dish to share for lunch

Frequently Asked Questions:

When will the retreat take place?

This one day retreat will be on Saturday, May 17, from 9am-4pm, rain or shine. The day will be broken up with yoga, various meditation practices, a pot-luck lunch, and a walk in the yard or in the neighborhood.

Who is this retreat for?

Anyone can join this retreat, no matter how experienced or inexperienced you are with yoga and meditation. This is your opportunity to explore yoga and meditation in a more concentrated way. Retreats allow you to go a bit deeper into these practices to fully immerse yourself in the experience without the distractions of everyday life.  You get to practice in community and benefit from the group energy that it creates. 

This is an all-levels event. As with all of my classes, you can modify or challenge yourself as you see fit. This is your practice, I simply give guidance and suggestions. 

What do I need to bring with me?

Please bring a yoga mat, props that you like, and something to sit on for meditation (meditation cushion, blanket, beach towel. There will be chairs available for those that want them). Also please bring a food dish to share with the group. I will create a more specific list for this as we get closer. We'll be doing some meditative walking, so please bring comfortable supportive shoes. There is water available, but please bring a water bottle that you can refill as needed. Lastly, bring a journal and a pen as we'll be doing some journaling and reflection through the day.

Where will the retreat be held?

This retreat will be in Wayland, MA at 9 Trinity Studio Space. There is space for up to 15 people. If it rains, there is an indoor space available to use, but much of this retreat will be outside. If it's raining, please bring rain gear as we'll still be walking outside. How far or long you walk is completely up to you. This is your practice.

Why should I do a one day retreat?

Retreats in general are about immersion. When you spend more time practicing yoga and meditation, the layers of tension fall away and you are left feeling settled, grounded, and deeply nourished. The feeling you get after a single yoga or meditation practice is amplified and intensified. A retreat is the concentrated version of a yoga or meditation class where you release stress and anxiety, and trade them in for tranquility and harmony. Find your center in this one day retreat.

There will be discussions at the beginning and end of the day to help focus your practice and learn from each other. You can share as much or as little as you like. Sharing helps with growth and connection with each other. The majority of the day will be in silence.

How much does it cost?

$99 covers all activities for the day. If you sign up by April 5th, 2025, you'll receive $10 off using the code SILENCE. Fill out the form below to sign up today!