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This process is designed to provide the right environment for you to directly experience a powerful shift in awareness. The 'Intensive' aspect is a 3-day process, specifically designed and honed over many years to create the best environment for a 'Kensho' - a powerful shift in awareness for the better, a breakthrough to direct seeing of your true nature, an awakening. It seems almost unfathomable that this can be achieved in such a short time frame, but with sincere inquiry, in this unique format using koans, it can - visit our site, Mindfully Happy, for reviews. We take care of timings for you so you can fully immerse into and be supported by the process (we use bells and calls so you will always know what is happening when and can let go of timekeeping; no watches or phones needed). On the Thursday evening, there is a meal and welcome talk where we go through practicalities and introduce the process, followed by one or two dyads (depending on your preference for that evening). Friday, Saturday & Sunday begin at 6:15 am; it is broken into practice periods, dyads, meals, two spacious walking meditation sections, and an hour's afternoon rest period, as well as tea breaks. It's specifically set up to provide the right balance of rest and practice for the phenomenal results. Friday & Saturday the practice periods complete around 10:30 pm. The formal schedule goes on until Sunday afternoon. Following the intense 3-day schedule we move into a more relaxed integration period (staying on for this aspect is optional but highly recommended, as there are often further breakthroughs and insights during this section). This integration period with celebration meal, optional painting, journaling, music & movement and further integration exercises and dyading is included in the cost. If you've ever been intrigued to discover the answer to life's big questions you are in the right place. The ultimate technique for those with interest in Non-Duality and Zen: Our Koans/Questions; for all new to this process we begin with the key to self-enquiry: Who Am I? Practitioners experienced in the intensive format may go on to work with: What Am I? What Is This? Where Am I From? Why Am I Here? What Is My True Nature? What Is The Body? What Is Another? What Is Life? What is Love? What Is My Way? There will be opportunity for you to discuss your choice of question with Frances prior to the retreat. Please note: The nature of the retreat requires an intensive schedule - it is full on, but we assure you if you persist it is absolutely worth the effort. You'll be asked to put aside all other distractions for the duration of the retreat and commit to the process. This powerful retreat is a MUST for advanced practitioners and also suitable for all those inspired to face life's big questions. No particular worldview or beliefs necessary. Due to the intense nature of this retreat it is not suitable for those suffering with severe mental health difficulties. If you are currently experiencing any mental health challenges please discuss this with us prior to making your booking. All attendees will need to complete an application form before booking can be confirmed.

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Venue

Gaunts House Retreat

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"Gaunts House is a soulful residential retreat centre and historic venue hire space in the Dorset countryside, dedicated to 'profound inner listening and learning.' Since 1989, we have offered a secure, dogma-free atmosphere for personal retreats, yoga and meditation workshops, and creative courses. We offer: • Personal Retreats & B&B stays in our ensuite rooms or private cottages. • Full-board residential retreat hire for teachers and facilitators. • Day hire for meetings and workshops in our Ballroom, Library, or Barn Theatre. • Unique outdoor spaces including a Roundhouse with a fire pit, woodlands, and 'Starehenge.' • Therapy room hire and festival field site hire. Welcomed free of prejudice and met with caring concern, find your path"

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Free Wifi

Yoga Studio

Pool

Garden

Free Parking

Shower

Fireplace

Bathtub

Bathroom

Meals

Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (plus hot drinks, fruit & biscuits) are included. Delicious fresh vegetarian food will be provided, for other dietary requirements, please just let us know. Much of the produce used comes straight from the vegetable gardens.

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