| July 8 -14 |
6 DAY GUIDED RETREATThe Art of Allowing - A Meditation Retreat Presenter: Louis Hughes, OP Experience relaxed natural breathing as a way of becoming open to the Holy Spirit. Led by the author of 'The Art of Allowing - The Breath in Meditation and in Life'. The way the breath moves in us is an indicator of how we are. Breath and spirit are intimately connected, like two sides of one coin. Yet our technology-based culture has introduced an artificial split between the two. Breath is seen simply as part of the physiological body and even as something mechanical. Spirit/soul on the other hand, is considered to be quite independent of this. This retreat will seek to promote integration of breath and spirit. Participants will be helped to become more deeply aware of the ways in which breath moves within each one and to recognize the particular difficulties s/he may encounter in breathing. The ultimate aim of the retreat is to learn to relax and to allow oneself to be breathed and prayed through by the Holy Spirit. Some individual guidance will be offered. (Comfortable clothes recommended) Louis Hughes is an Irish Dominican priest. He lectured at St. Charles' Seminary, Nagpur in India from 1972-1978. At this time, he began the practice and study of yoga, integrating Indian techniques for body training, breathing, relaxation and centering with Christian meditation. Since returning to Ireland he has taught body-mind spirituality. His most recent book is 'The Art of Allowing - The Breath in Meditation and in Life' [Columba Press 2010] |