Learn to Meditate — April 25 onlineDeepen Your practice — May 30 online
Celebrate community — August 28 - 30 in person
Our Peace, Our Power:
Black Meditation Retreats
Learn to Meditate — April 25 onlineDeepen Your practice — May 30 online
Celebrate Black Community — August 28 - 30 in Seattle
Traditionally, Black community has always rallied together to share wisdom and promote collective wellness. This time is no different. To celebrate awareness, resilience, power and belonging, the Our Peace, Our Power retreats offer a gentle place to pause from the pace of everyday life. The Retreats on line and in person are designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return to yourself—through guided experiences, restorative space, and time to simply be.
April 25Nyinthun
A nyinthun is a mini meditation retreat that lasts for one day. It is a way to deepen practice and rejuvenate one’s energy, focus and inner balance. The April 25 online nyinthun will be a combination of sitting and walking meditation sessions. You will meet other Black meditation practitioners and together we will practice the age-old Black tradition of listening ourselves into our own wisdom. At the end of the day you will enjoy more calm, joy and energy.
Check-In9:00am
Sitting Meditation
9:30am
Walking Meditation
9:50am
Sitting Meditation
10:00am
Walking Meditation10:25am
Meditation Instruction9:15am
Sitting Meditation
10:30am
10:55am
Walking Meditation
Sitting Meditation
11:00am
11:25am
11:25am
The day will consist of alternating sessions of sitting and walking meditation practice.
Walking Meditation
Announcements / Farewells
May 30Nyinthun
A nyinthun is a mini meditation retreat that lasts for one day. It is a way to deepen practice and rejuvenate one’s energy, focus and inner balance. The April 25 online nyinthun will be a combination of sitting and walking meditation sessions. You will meet other Black meditation practitioners and together we will practice the age-old Black tradition of listening ourselves into our own wisdom. At the end of the day you will enjoy more calm, joy and energy.
Check-In9:00am
Sitting Meditation
9:30am
Walking Meditation
9:50am
Sitting Meditation
10:00am
Walking Meditation10:25am
Meditation Instruction9:15am
Sitting Meditation
10:30am
10:55am
Walking Meditation
Sitting Meditation
11:00am
11:25am
11:25am
The day will consist of alternating sessions of sitting and walking meditation practice.
Walking Meditation
Announcements / Farewells
August 28 - 30Our Peace, Our Power,
Celebrate Community in Seattle
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we come together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Building a meditation practice is a way to protect mind and body. Meditation allows us to strengthen qualities peace, clarity, awareness and resilience. It is a foundational aspect of sanity and balance. Especially in these hectic and challenging times, these are resources we can rely on. As Black people embarking on this meditation journey together, we will bring healing, peace and power into our gathering and we will be able to renew those qualities in the communities to which we return.
Lodging for this retreat will be provided free of charge in the home of a Seattle Our Peace, Our Power participants.
Friday, August 28 - Participants arrive in Seattle before 6pm and met with their lodging hosts. Dinner and drinks will be provided by our Seattle hosts beginning at 7pm.
Saturday, August 29 - Morning: Breakfast provided at the venue, Meditation, Presentation by Dr. Damita Brown, Discussion.
Lunch This will be an order in lunch followed by a group outdoor walking meditation practice session.
The afternoon will consist of sitting and walking meditation practice, small group discussions and resources sharing.
Sunday, August 30 - Breakfast provided at the venue. Meditation and walking meditation. Farewell address and parting exercise.
The suggested price is optional. Pay what works for you!
This retreat is supported by generous contributions from Ocean, Shambhala People of Color Scholarship Fund and anonymous individuals.
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.