The Logic of Retreats
Sam offers advice on how to get the most out of the retreat.
Sitting Meditation
Explore your direct experience, with guidance and pointers from Sam.
Walking Meditation
Focus on the feeling of lifting, moving, and placing your feet.
Looking in the Mirror
Find a mirror—and explore the illusion of the self.
Introduction to Joseph Goldstein
Sam introduces Joseph Goldstein.
The Art and Science of Meditation
Explore the deeper motivations for practicing mindfulness.
Walking Meditation 2
Focus on the feeling of lifting, moving, and placing your feet.
Sitting Meditation 2
Explore your direct experience, with guidance and pointers from Sam.
Introduction to David Whyte and Jayasāra
Sam introduces David Whyte and Jayasāra.
"Silence"
Explore the "movement" of silence with the poet David Whyte.
Six Words of Advice
Don't recall; don't imagine; don't think; don't examine; don't control; rest.
Walking Meditation 3
Walk back and forth slowly, and recognize that awareness itself doesn't move.
Metta Meditation
Practice sinking into the feeling of loving-kindness, with guidance from Sam.
Retreat Q&A
Sam and Joseph Goldstein answer questions from retreat participants.
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In-App Retreat
In Waking Up's first in-app retreat, you'll be able to engage in a half-day of practice and contemplation. Originally released on November 5, 2022, you can now complete the retreat whenever convenient for you.
The retreat features sitting, walking, and mirror-based sessions, along with a talk. You can practice walking meditations anywhere, including in a room with limited space. And, if you don't have access to a mirror, simply use your phone's camera app in portrait mode.
The retreat is designed to be done all at once, rather than over multiple days, to maximize the potential for depth and insight.
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