Coolest Retreat Ever coming up in December

Beth and I are going to sit the Cooper retreat in upstate Connecticut in December and I just want to recommend it to everyone as the coolest retreat ever. Led by our favorite teachers, Rabbi David and Shoshana Cooper along with a brilliant musician and writer named Eliezer Sobel. This will be my fourth time there; I try to go every December. And this may be the last one as the Coopers are thinking of retiring. This retreat combines the silence of a Buddhist retreat with ecstatic practices from Jewish and Sufi mysticism. Can't say enough about it; if you can get away for Christmas, go to this retreat.

From the online description:

"Whether you are a beginning or advanced student of meditation, deepen your moment-to-moment awareness in the 'friendly' silence at this longtime popular retreat. Enjoy peace of mind and awaken to the boundless nature of 'being present' through silent sitting, chanting, walking meditations, insight dialogue and inquiry, and wisdom teaching from Zoharic, Hasidic, Zen and Dzogchen sources."

"Eliezer Sobel will also offer 5 Rhythmsâ„¢ movement sessions on alternate days of the retreat. Developed by Gabrielle Roth, the 5 Rhythmsâ„¢ work is a dancing path of healing, a moving meditation that calls the spirit into physical form and propels each unique body'”no matter what size or shape'”toward its own destiny. This introduction to the fundamental 5 Rhythmsâ„¢ will beckon us forward through the obstacles of inertia and resistance to change, taking us on a highly personal journey toward an inner stillness, pulsating aliveness and naked mystery. No prior dance experience or skills required; only your sole."

isabellafreedman.org/cooper

Kenneth, can you post the dates?

Thanks!

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Kenneth, can you post the dates?

Thanks!

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From the Website:

December 25, 2011 '“ January 1, 2012

Doh! Can't believe I've lived ten miles from that place for ten years and never heard of it. Sounds really cool.

bump!

I just registered for this retreat. I have been wanting to go on retreat this winter break and I was just now able to aquire enough funds to do so.

This one looks really awesome. I am so excited to do some serious practice!

I'll be there! Very excited for this retreat...