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Yoga For Everyone

This class aims to be accessible to various body types and abilities. Dr. Dunn will offer multiple options to allow students to access each asana (pose) and maintain a steady and joyful practice.

In-person only

Dec 6-8th

Retreat

Surrender In Sweetwater - Glamping Retreat

Please note that this is an intimate retreat and space is limited!

Escape to the beauty of rural Mississippi and join us for a silent meditation retreat at The Lodge at Sweetwater Studios, a glamping eco-lodge just two hours from New Orleans. 

Surrounded by towering trees and open skies, we’ll be “glamping” (glamorous camping) in tents equipped with electricity, beds, and all necessary creature comforts, even while we reconnect with the nature around us. 

The focus of this retreat will be a set of virtuous practices designed to make our minds infinitely loving and limitless:

1. loving-kindness or benevolence (mettā)
2. compassion (karuṇā)
3. empathetic joy (muditā)
4. equanimity (upekkhā)

In Buddhism , these practices are known as the brahmavihārā, or the “Four Immeasurables”. They are also found in the Metta Suta and Yoga Sutra. 

Retreat Details:

• Dates: Friday, December 6, 6:00 PM – Sunday, December 8, 1:00 PM
• Location: The Lodge at Sweetwater Studios, near Laurel, Mississippi 

Retreat Highlights:

🤫 Noble Silence: After a warm welcome and orientation on Friday evening, we’ll observe noble silence until Sunday morning, which means that participants will be encouraged to keep their attention inward and not engage in speaking with one another. This silence allows for deeper self-reflection and enhances the retreat’s transformative power.

🧘 Yoga Asana, Meditation, and Dharma Talks: Your skilled facilitators will guide you through periods of meditation, accessible movement, and engaging talks on the concept and teachings of the Four Immeasurables. All of these practices are designed to facilitate mental clarity, physical wellbeing, and greater overall ease.

🌿 Nature’s Embrace: The Lodge at Sweetwater’s picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for your journey inward. With your phone off and stowed away for the duration of the retreat, you’ll be encouraged to connect with the earth, find serenity beneath the open sky, and allow nature to heal you.

🌅 Free Time for Self-Care: Embrace the freedom to relax, read, stroll through nature’s wonders, and bask in solitude during your free time. This retreat is your opportunity to reset and rejuvenate at your own pace.

📚 Continuing Education Credits:

For an additional cost, clinicians can earn up to 10 continuing education credits (CME/CE) for (Physicians (ACCME), Nurses (ANCC), Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Physician Associates (AAPA), Pharmacists (ACPE), Dentists (ADA CERP), Dietitians / Dietetic Technicians.

This experience is powered by CMEfy – an AI-powered platform that directs learners along a pathway to capture reflections at the point of inspiration, point of care. Clinicians may earn CME/CE credit via ReflectCE, the accredited activity portal. Learn more at CME Info | CMEfy

About Your Teachers:

Donisha Dunn, MD

Donisha is a physician board certified in psychiatry and internal medicine. She is the CEO and founder of The Mind Body Collective. A native of New Orleans, she completed medical school at LSU New Orleans in 2003, then a combined Internal Medicine/Psychiatry residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She completed yoga teacher training in 2013 through Swan River Yoga 400-hr teacher training. And in 2023, she completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, lead by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, through the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. Learn more at About Doctor Donisha Dunn | The Yogi Doc. Follow her on Instagram @‌yogidoc_donishadunn and facebook https://www.facebook.com/DonishaDunnMD

‌Laura Johanna, LCSW

Laura is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and one of the co-directors of Sama Studio in New Orleans. She’s a graduate of the 350-hour Swan River Yoga Teacher Training in New Orleans, the 75 and 300-hour Jivamukti Teacher Trainings, the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, and several other trainings along the way. She has been teaching since 2013. For the last several years she has been studying the curriculum of Tibetan Buddhist Monastics through the Asian Classics Institute. She is indebted to her teachers and these ancient practices which have transformed her life. You can join her on Instagram at @1aura.johanna.

Important Notes:

• This retreat is a glamping experience, which stands for “glamorous camping.” The Lodge at Sweetwater Studios, set on 26 acres in rural south Mississippi, offers a hilly, uneven terrain with gravel roads. Participants will walk these paths to access activities. Please inquire about accessibility if needed, as it is not deemed ADA accessible. 
• You may encounter friendly dogs, ducks, and chickens on the property. Please note that guests are not allowed to bring their own pets.
• The teachings and practices shared during this retreat are for personal growth and enrichment and should not replace medical advice or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical concerns.

Voluntary Giving:

Your registration fee covers your accommodations and all nourishing meals. You will also have the opportunity now or at the end of the retreat to voluntarily give an additional amount to the teachers for their time and preparation work, which is not included in your room and board fee. At the heart of this retreat lies a commitment to the spirit of Dana, a philosophy rooted in generosity and selflessness, and our facilitators are offering their time freely. Our intention is to make this beautiful and transformative experience as accessible as possible to all who are drawn to it.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation is allowed up to one month in advance for a full refund (minus credit card processing fees).

Join us for a memorable glamping retreat that promises relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation in the heart of rural Mississippi. Discover the power of mindfulness, reconnect with nature, and nurture your well-being.

REGISTER NOW:

Hilltop TENT                $289

Deluxe Island TENT      $309

Hilltop COTTAGE            $329

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We look forward to sharing this transformative experience with you!

In-person only