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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness can be a powerful tool to identify your physical\, mental and emotional habits and needs. Becoming more familiar with your own mind and its patterns can help you relate more directly to whatever is happening in your life – including difficulty and pain – and discover greater balance and ease. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was created in 1979 and has been widely taught and scientifically studied around the world; research has shown positive improvements in physical and psychological symptoms. \nGood news: you don’t need to “clear your mind.” You don’t need special equipment. This class will focus on practice; there will be time for instruction\, reflection\, and dialogue – but at its heart mindfulness is experiential. A variety of practices will be introduced\, including sitting\, walking\, and gently moving\, and participants will be invited to practice at home between classes (with guided instructions included.) Some of the themes include patience\, trust\, letting-be\, and stress reactivity and response. \nNo experience is necessary\, this class welcomes beginners (and skeptics)\, as well as anyone with experience with mindfulness or contemplative practice. Come as you are – even thoughts\, emotions and problems can be avenues for discovering more wisdom and compassion. \nIf you are unsure\, you are welcome to attend the free virtual info and orientation session via Zoom Tues.\, Sep. 29\, 6:00-7:30 pm\, to learn more about the program and decide if you would like to register. Make sure you register for the info session so you receive the Zoom link. \nSchedule – All times 6:00-8:30 pm\, all locations RGH 113 unless otherwise noted\nThe orientation session will be online\, and all other sessions and Day of Mindfulness take place in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery. \n\nTuesday\, Sep. 29th – Virtual Info & Orientation Session (over Zoom) – 6:00-7:30 pm\nTuesday\, Oct. 6th – Session 1\nTuesday\, Oct. 13th – Session 2\nTuesday\, Oct. 20th – Session 3\nTuesday\, Oct. 27th – Session 4\nTuesday\, Nov. 3rd – Session 5\nTuesday\, Nov. 10th – Session 6\nSaturday\, Nov. 14th – Day of Mindfulness – 9:00 am-3:00 pm (lunch included)\nTuesday\, Nov. 17th – Session 7\nTuesday\, Nov. 24th – Session 8\n\nOptional meals: Dinner at the monastery is available at 5:15 pm each Tuesday for an additional $23. We offer buffet-style meals prepared by our chef from fresh\, healthy\, locally grown ingredients. With 48 hours notice\, please contact retreats@holywisdommonastery.org to reserve a meal. \nInstructor – Dan Tyler\n \n\nDan Tyler is a qualified teacher of MBSR through UCSD’s Center for Integrative Health\, and is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. For nearly two decades\, he has practiced and studied yoga and meditation\, including periods of silent retreat. \n  \n\n\n  \n  \n  \nCost\n$410/person – includes all sessions and lunch on Sat.\, Nov. 14 \nRegister\nThe registration deadline for this series is October 4\, 2026. Class size is limited to 16 and a waitlist will open when the limit is reached. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until Oct. 4\, 2026. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the retreat starts. \nClick register today below to register for the free info and orientation session or register for the course which includes the info and orientation session. \n \n  \n  \n  \nWhat others have said about Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Dan Tyler:\n“I would recommend this course to everyone. Who doesn’t deal with stress on a daily basis and who wouldn’t benefit from learning strategies to help make life more peaceful. Each person has a personal story and life experiences that are challenging to deal with throughout their life. Knowing and practicing the strategies associated with mindfulness training can help manage everything from the smallest stressors to the great ones that shake one’s foundation.”
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/mbsr-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Experience,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Shinrin-Yoku: Walks for the Weary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing walk on the prairie at Holy Wisdom Monastery.\nIt will be a slow-paced quiet walk guided by Valerie Vervoort\, a certified Shinrin-yoku guide. The intent of this 90-minute walk is renewal through using our senses of sight\, hearing\, touch and taste. Invitations planned by your guide are easy and subject to each person’s comfort level. Sharing and tea will be part of the experience. \nParticipants will need to dress appropriately for weather conditions and be able to walk a mile and a half on trails that are sometimes uneven and include gentle slopes. Walking sticks are encouraged. Walk starts and ends at the kiosk in the monastery building parking lot. \nProceeds from these walks go to support programs at Holy Wisdom Monastery. \n2026 Dates/Times\n\nOct. 3 – 10:00-11:30 am\n\nLeader – Valerie Vervoort\nValerie Vervoort grew up exploring the woods and Mississippi River on her family farm in Northern Minnesota. She earned a master’s degree in education and taught in daycares for many years where she was known for gardening and encouraging kids to explore the outdoors. After retirement she volunteered as the ‘Garden Grandma’ at Fox Prairie Elementary School’s gardens. In 2020\, she became an Oblate at Holy Wisdom Monastery\, volunteered for prairie workdays and as a trail monitor. In 2024 her interest in the land as a healer lead to getting certified as a Forest Therapy Guide in May of that year. She has since lead Forest Therapy walks for Oblates\, Sunday Assembly members and a visiting college choir. \n  \nCost\n$37/person (no lunch) \n$56/person (with lunch\, Sep. 25 registration deadline) \nRegister\nPlease register by Oct. 2\, 2026. This offering is limited to 15 people and registration will close when full. There is no refund if you need to cancel your registration.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/shinrin-yoku-walks-for-the-weary-oct-3-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Ink & Insight Mindful Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive\, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice\, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts)\, sharing in community\, and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors\, weather permitting. \nCome as you are. No experience needed — just a willingness to pause\, listen\, and write. You’ll leave with new words\, insights\, and connections. \nSchedule \n\n10:15 am – Welcome\, housekeeping\, and settling in\n10:30 am – Guided meditation\n10:45 am – Writing session #1 with optional small-group sharing\n11:00 am – Contemplative walking and writing session #2\n11:30 am – Writing session #3\n11:45 am – Sharing in big group (optional)\n12:15 pm – Close\n\nLeader – Rebecca Jamieson \n \n  \nRebecca Jamieson is the author of The Body of All Things (Finishing Line Press\, 2017). She is the recipient of a 2025 Wisconsin Writers Award\, the 2024 Tupelo Press Prose Prize\, and is a Pushcart Prize nominee. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications\, including Rattle\, The Offing\, Mid-American Review\, and Entropy\, and she’s currently at work on a collection of personal essays. Rebecca lives on Ho-Chunk land in Madison\, Wisconsin. When she’s not writing\, you can find her hiking\, baking\, or cuddling her two cats. \n  \n  \n  \nCost \n$50/person \nRegistration \nLimited to 25 people. Please register by Oct. 29\, 2026.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/ink-insight-mindful-writing-circle/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:iRest Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditation Through the Layers of Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that allows one to embrace the fullness of life by moving through the various embodied layers of awareness. It creates a sense of deep peace\, relaxation and nourishes resilience to deal with the stressors of everyday life. The practice has been found to regulate one’s nervous system to facilitate improved sleep and enhance overall wellbeing. \nSchedule\n\nIntroduction & Intentions\nGuided Yoga Nidra Meditation\nSharing of Experiences & Silence\n\nThis experience is open for people age 16 years and older. \nLeader\n \nIris Mickey is a Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher and a Certified Yoga Therapist. She has spent her whole adult life working in various fields in the Healing Arts. Iris is grateful for the depth of knowledge that her many teachers have shared with her and brings those teachings to everyday life through yoga\, qigong\, yoga nidra\, voice as a yoga practice and individual and group sound immersion experiences. \nCost\n$37/person \nRegistration\nThe registration deadline for this event is Dec. 5\, 2026. There is no refund for cancellations.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/irest-yoga-nidra-dec-6-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Wellness
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SUMMARY:I Choose Peace: Sound Healing & Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:You are welcome to explore a transformative journey through stillness with I Choose Peace: Sound Healing & Guided Meditation. This uniquely enchanting heart-centered experience invites you to explore the depths of world peace and love through the calming resonance of sound bowl healing\, serene\, guided meditations and space for reflective journaling. It’s more than just meditation; it’s a pathway to self-love and a deeper connection with your inner infinite peace and Mother Earth. \nWhether you’re a seasoned meditator or completely new to the practice\, this offering provides a safe and accessible pathway to exploring mindfulness and meditation while experiencing sound bowls and frequencies in alignment with love\, peace and global healing. We welcome all peace seekers ages 18 and above who desire to be in community with like-minded souls dedicated to making the world a better place. \nDuring our time we will:\n\nPractice stillness and self awareness through mindfulness play.\nReconnect with Mother Earth and our ancestors through peace and love.\nAllow our bodies and minds to rest and reorient to our own personal spaces of peace and love through experiencing crystal sound bowl healing and layers of healing frequencies.\nIlluminate the infinite peace and love in each of us individually that connects us collectively though spiritually guided meditations.\nPractice self reflection and allow space to explore and journal what surfaces as you choose peace.\n\nPlease bring the following items to make the most of your meditation:\n\nComfortable clothing: breathable\, flexible garments for various temperatures. Light layers are suggested.\nBlanket\, pillow\, yoga mat: create a comfortable space to rest by having your own items to support your body needs.\nJournal: any journal or notebook (and writing utensil) will do to capture your reflections.\nWater bottle/personal beverage: hydrate!\nPersonal care items: natural toiletries\, sunscreen and insect repellent (if meditation will be outside)\nYou may choose your position of comfort during the meditation. Chairs are available for use if needed. Please bring any additional personal items you may require to comfortably sit or lay down for two hours.\nOpen mind and heart ready and willing to explore within how we can choose love and peace in our own lives.\n\nSchedule\n\n10:00-10:30 am – Welcome and call in to reconnect with self and ancestors\n10:30-11:30 am – Sound bowl lifted guided meditation\n11:30-11:45 pm – Self-reflection\, reenergize and peace out\n\nInstructor – Takeyla Benton\n \nMystic on a mission\, Takeyla\, Mystic Key\, has spent her lifetime unlocking her own divine potential – and now she’s here to help you do the same. With a wealth of spiritually directed studies and personal experiences\, Mystic Key infuses her wisdom and passion for storytelling\, holistic healing and spirit-centered self-mastery and divine love into her all areas of her sacred soul work. As a trusted guide\, she offers Goddess and Ancestor guided spiritual consultations\, reiki energy and sound healing sessions\, empowering yoga and meditation coaching\, illuminating podcasts and workshops and wherever spirt guides her to grow. Mystic Key empowers those who feel lost and locked into unproductive cycles to seek the keys to get out by going within. \n  \n\nCost\nThere are two package options for this program. Some people choose to stay for lunch after the class. \n\n$37/person/session\, no lunch\n$56/person/session with lunch at Holy Wisdom Monastery (Dec. 11 registration deadline for option with lunch)\n\nRegister \nThe registration deadline for the Dec. 19th session is Dec. 18th\, or when the registration reaches 35 people. There is no refund for cancellations\, but registrations are transferable. \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/i-choose-peace-dec-19/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:SoulCollage® Retreat: Tapping into Your Inner Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Begin the New Year with a reflective process and set your compass for 2027. \nDuring this immersion within the calming environment of Holy Wisdom Monastery\, you will be guided to create a personal deck of SoulCollage® cards which will be reflections of your spirit and community to guide you. These cards will be a catalyst for inner work. Using simple materials – magazines\, scissors\, and glue – you will embark on a journey that requires no artistic background. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to listen. You will learn the journaling process to unlock the wisdom hidden within your cards. \n\nThis retreat is for anyone seeking a fresh and unique way of knowing – whether for personal insight or for use in community and professional settings.\nParticipants will be drawn to this class for its accessible\, creative process and its depth.\nIn addition\, SoulCollage® appeals to educators\, facilitators\, counselors\, spiritual directors\, clergy and others who accompany people in meaning-making and transformation.\nThe facilitator will share stories of how SoulCollage® has been integrated into her own personal journey and professional practice\, offering both inspiration and practical application.\n\nDates/Times/Schedule\nThurs.\, Jan. 7\, 4:30 pm – Sun.\, Jan. 10\, 2027\, 11:00 am \nThursday\, Jan. 7 \n\n4:30 pm – Introductions to Each Other and the Process\n5:15 pm – Dinner\n6:30-8:30 pm – Facilitated Session\n\nFriday\, Jan. 8 and Saturday\, Jan. 9 \n\n9:00 am-12:00 pm – Facilitated Session\n12:00 pm – Lunch\n1:30-4:30 pm – Independent Card Making\n5:15 pm – Dinner\n6:30-8:30 pm – Facilitated Session\n\nSunday\, Jan. 10 \n\n9:30-11:00 am – Closing Session\n\nCost\n$265 – Commuter (includes retreat sessions\, Thursday dinner\, Friday & Saturday lunch and dinner)\n$465 – Residential (includes retreat sessions\, Thursday dinner\, Friday & Saturday breakfast\, lunch and dinner\, Sunday breakfast\, overnight room Thurs\, Fri and Sat. nights) \nRegister\nThe registration deadline for this retreat is December 30th\, 2026\, or when the retreat fills. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until December 30th. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the retreat starts on Jan. 7\, 2027. \nAfter you register\, if you would like to request a double room with another retreatant or if you have other questions about accommodations\, please contact us at retreats@holywisdommonastery.org. \n \n  \n  \nAbout the Program Leader – Genevieve Kirchman\nGenevieve is a seasoned educator and facilitator who brings over 30 years of experience to the restorative environment of Holy Wisdom Monastery. Her expertise in community wellness and holistic health ensures the retreat is grounded in self-care. Now in her “third act” of life\, Genevieve serves as a storyteller for other “searchers.” By blending contemplative practice with the expressive arts\, she invites participants into a gentle\, imaginative encounter with the soul using image\, symbol and story.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/soulcollage-retreat/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Contemplation,Creative,Educational Experience,Holy Wisdom Monastery,Retreats,Wellness
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