Weekend Retreat: The Practice of Being
The Practice of Being:
What does it mean to “practice being”?
- Led by Minister Joan Hope Craig
- Weekend Retreat: October 1-4, 2026
- In-Person only
When we take a break from the stimulation of daily life, we allow ourselves to slow down. We begin to feel our bodies, taste our food, and notice our environment. In this calmer state, we can more easily notice our Inner Being — our true Self.
Retreat Schedule
Thursday
Please practice silence 7 pm until 9 am
Friday & Saturday
7:30 am – 8:00 am Meditation
8:00 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 10:15 am Optional Hatha Yoga (dome)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Kriya Yoga Lesson & Video
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Meditation
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Optional Qi Gong (in the hall or outside, if teacher is available)
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Meditation & Chanting
Practice silence 7 pm until 9 am
Sunday
7:00 am – 8:00 am Optional Hatha Yoga (dome)
8:00 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
10:00 am – 10:45 am Meditation & Closing Remarks
Your Guide
Joan Hope Craig is an author, yoga therapist, and meditation teacher with over 20 years experience in health and wellness. She was initiated into Kriya Yoga by Roy Eugene Davis in 2005, and was ordained as a Center for Spiritual Awareness minister in 2023.