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SUMMARY:Less Screen More Green Retreat\, meditation and contemplative photography - Casa Werma\, Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Arts & Digital Wellness Retreat \nReady to break free from tech overload; screen-related  stress\, and the pressure of daily life? Join us at this healing sanctuary to reconnect with nature through this immersive digital wellness and contemplative arts retreat. \nInspired by Less Screen More Green by Kerry Crofton (with a foreword by Dr. Jane Goodall)\, the program combines mindfulness\, contemplative photography\, Forest Bathing\, Chi Gong\, gentle yoga\, and The Mindful Tech Plan™. \n\nMindfulness Meditation & Forest Bathing: guided mindfulness meditation and Forest Bathing practices invite participants into a slower\, more sensory relationship with the natural world. Through breath awareness\, gentle movement\, and contemplative walks\, participants are encouraged to ground themselves in the present moment and reconnect with their sense perceptions and soak in the healing power of nature. These restorative practices support nervous system regulation\, mental clarity\, emotional balance\, and relief from digital overload.\nChi Gong: These gentle\, Tai Chi-inspired movements support energy flow\, grounding\, circulation\, breath awareness\, and relaxation. Participants will receive a hand-out with these sequences so they can continue this practice at home.\nGentle Yoga: Simple\, accessible yoga in the gardens at Casa Werma invites participants to stretch\, breathe deeply\, and reconnect with their bodies in a relaxed\, non-performative way. Suitable for all experience levels\, these sessions include gentle “deskercises” to relieve screen-related tension. Participants are also welcome to enjoy their own individual yoga practice if they prefer.\nZen & The Art of Contemplative Photography – seeing our everyday world with fresh eyes: using a digital camera or smartphone camera (in offline mode)\, in our morning sessions\, participants are guided through a series contemplative photography exercises. In the afternoons we wander aimlessly taking pictures when a perception catches our eye; later we share the images and discuss our experience.\n\nThis practice invites participants to: \n\nslow down and observe more deeply\ndiscover beauty in ordinary moments\nengage creatively without performance or social media validation\ncultivate presence through seeing things more clearly – as they are\n\nThese sessions can be enjoyed by anyone. No photography experience is required. \nMore details about our contemplative photography at: https://www.themindfuleye.org/ \n\nMindful Tech: is a path to finding freedom from screen and digital media addiction. Our approach is not rejecting technology\, but learning how to use it consciously\, mindfully rather than compulsively. Anxiety\, depression and insomnia can be related to tech habits. Our Mindful Tech Plan™ offers science-based strategies to reduce screen-related stress during the day\, and sleep through the night.\n\nParticipants explore: \n\nhow to reduce screen-related stress and develop healthier screen habits\nnervous system regulation\nhow to reduce digital overstimulation to stay focused during the day and sleep better at night\nhow to set boundaries around notifications and social media\ncreating restorative offline spaces and practices in everyday life.\n\nDIGITAL DETOX OPTIONS – Participants may choose between two levels of digital detox for this retreat: \nA. Full Digital Fast: Participants remain offline for the retreat. An emergency contact phone number is available if needed. \nB. Partial Digital Detox: Participants only go online for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening. \nThroughout the retreat\, phones and cameras may still be used intentionally for contemplative photography practices\, always without Wi-Fi or cellular connection. \nDaily Rhythm: \n8:00 am Breakfast \n9:00 am Morning Practice – Mindfulness meditation\, then Chi Gong and/or Yoga \n10:00 am – Contemplative Photography Session – series of presentations\, based on the Miksang levels\, and Forest Bathing practice \n12 noon – lunch \n1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Aimless Wandering —tuning into your perceptions while exploring Casa Werma’s beautiful grounds\, or our colourful surrounding town\, with a digital camera – or smartphone in airplane mode. And/or journalling? – with pen and paper! \n3:00 pm Tea Time \n3:30 pm Mindful Tech Sessions – healthier tech and ergonomic habits; stress reduction and sleep improvement strategies \n5:00 – 5:45pm Afternoon Practice – Mindfulness meditation \n6:00 pm Dinner \nEvening: Contemplative Photography – sharing images and discussion circle \nFor more details on our Digital Wellness program: \nIn English: https://www.digitalwellnessprograms.com/digital-wellness-retreats \nEn Español: https://www.digitalwellnessprograms.com/retiros-de-bienestar \n\n\nSpace is limited to 20 participants\, so early registration is strongly recommended. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeachers\n\n\n\n\n\nKerry Crofton\n\nKerry Crofton\, PhD is a mindfulness meditation teacher and founder of the nonprofit Global Health Alliance and consulting company WellBeing International Ltd. She is the author of A Wellness Guide for the Digital Age and also Less Screen More Green. Kerry presently collaborates with Harvard’s Digital Wellness Lab – Boston Children’s Hospital.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharles Blackhall\n\nCharles Blackhall is a Nalanda/Miksang contemplative photography instructor\, and longtime practitioner of Chi Gong and Tai Chi. His work combines contemplative arts\, ecology\, perception studies\, and nature-based practices. He is the co-founder of WellBeing International Ltd.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n—– \nFull program tuition\, excluding accommodations\, includes three delicious and balanced Mexican-style meals daily\, prepared with care for food sensitivities: $550 usd. We invite all who are able to do so to pay the full tuition rate.  By doing so\, you directly support Casa Werma’s operating budget\, helping to sustain our dharma programs\, maintain our facilities and ensure the continued care of this sacred place throughout the year. \nEarly Bird Discount: $100 usd off if you register before November 22\, 2026 \nWe are committed to including people of all income levels; scholarship and a sliding scale are available. If you need financial assistance\, we encourage you to send us an email. \n\nPay-It-Forward program tuition not including accommodations: $658 usd.  We invite all who are able to do so to consider paying Pay-It-Forward tuition rate. By doing so\, you make it possible for us to offer scholarships to others\, particularly our Mexico sangha\, while also contributing to Casa Werma’s year-round operations. Please select Pay-It-Forward Tuition Add-On in Registration. \nHeart Gifts It is customary to offer a monetary heart gift to a dharma teacher. This is a significant source of income for many teachers. Gifts are voluntary\, and any amount will be appreciated. There will be an opportunity to do this near the end of the program \n\nTravel Arrangements: \nWe recommend flying into Morelia Airport (approximately a 90-minute drive away). Ground transportation with a a highly experienced private driver from the airport is available for $90 USD each way. We are happy to assist with travel arrangements; please inquire about available options. Visit our “How to Get Here” page for more information. \nWe recommend purchasing travel insurance. \nIf you have any questions about this retreat\, please email us at: reservations@casawerma.org
URL:https://miksang.org/event/meditation-and-contemplative-photography-casa-werma-mexico/
LOCATION:Casa Werma\, Calle Libertad 80\, Colonia Centro\,\, Patzcuaro\, Michoacan\, 61600\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Discovering Miksang,Other Miksang classes,retreat
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