We’ve been here for 10 years because of you and, of course, for you! Thousands have helped the Mindful Life Program grow and offer the chance for so many to have access to the skills of mindfulness, knowing that everyone deserves to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. So, it is with such joy that we offer this…
We just updated some of the special events with John for the beginning of 2024 January 1-4, 2024: New Year’s Meditation Retreat: Begin your year with contemplation, meditation, and clear intention setting for the year to come. This retreat is facilitated by John and his wife, Laura Bartels at the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA….
There is still room for our New Year Retreat! We just verified that there are a few rooms left for the New Year Retreat. The retreat is beginner friendly and will also allow for seasoned meditators to deepen their practice. We will focus on developing the foundational methods and practices to sustain a meditation practice that is right for…
Unfortunately, the registration link did not work in our last post. It is now updated. If you are interested in learning more about the half-day loving-kindness retreat with John Bruna, here is an updated link – Loving-Kindness Retreat.
Half-Day Loving-Kindness Retreat – Online and In-Person “Loving-kindness allows us to address the unhealthy behavior and activities of others in skillful ways, focusing on their behaviors, not their value as a human being. Just as a loving mother may set boundaries or have consequences for their children, it is done with the motivation to help…
January 1-4, 2024 Begin the new year with reflection, clarity, and intention. Join us at the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA John Bruna and Laura Bartels, will return to Mercy Center Auburn to guide this special meditation retreat. This silent retreat is a rare opportunity to be guided by both of these wonderful teachers! The…
11th Step Retreat with John Bruna and Peter Kuhn Open to all in recovery, as well as family and friends September 14-17, 2023 John and Peter are delighted to return to the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA for their annual 11th Step retreat. The retreat will focus on using the skills of mindfulness, prayer,…
Sunday, January 30th – Online It is common in our daily lives to experience a range of emotions arising from hope or fear about the uncertain future. In these more challenging times, in the midst of a pandemic and with environmental challenges at our doorstep, hope and fear can be more prominent in our lives…
December 12th – Online and In-Person Half-Day Loving-Kindness Retreat I would like to invite you to join us either online or in-person for this timely retreat focused on developing the wisdom and application of loving-kindness for self and others. In these challenging times, the development of loving-kindness is a profound method for healing ourselves and…
It was so wonderful to experience a safe return to in-person retreats. I am feeling grateful and reinvigorated. We are now hosting some more. All in-person retreats require vaccination and we follow all recommended guidelines and safety measures. Come join us if you can! November 7, 2021: Half-Day Retreat, Purification Practice. This is both…
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