Meditation Practice Day Retreat

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<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Meditation Practice Day Retreat &mdash; relax into your vitality</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Saturday February 5, 10am-4pm | on-site at Aryaloka </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="text-decoration:none">or</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> on Zoom</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">A day retreat is a great way to explore a longer period of practice if you&rsquo;re new to meditation and an excellent opportunity for more experienced practitioners to touch some depth in the midst of life&rsquo;s activity.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">This day will combine periods of meditation, teaching and discussion with the intent of coming into connection with our depths and replenishing ourselves in the natural vitality that arises in quiet stillness.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">A vegan lunch and refreshments are included. We have plenty of meditation cushions and chairs, but feel free to bring your own gear if desirable. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing, including warm socks or indoor shoes/slippers. Feel free to bring a notebook and pen if you benefit from taking notes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">This retreat is suitable for anyone who has taken at least one of our introductory courses, and for more experienced meditators. Although we will not be teaching meditation, there will be a few sessions with some helpful prompts.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Led by Dh Amala and Dh Suddhayu. Read their bios <a href="https://aryaloka.org/teachers">here</a>.</span></span></span></span></s…;

<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Safety:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">How are we coming together safely?</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We are requiring that all in-person participants be fully vaccinated vs Covid-19, including a booster, and will ask for a photo or scan of vaccination cards.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Please plan on taking a covid-19 rapid test on the day of the event. A negative rapid test is required for entry.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Masks are optional unless otherwise stated.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">If you have cold or flu symptoms, we ask that you do not attend.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We have installed new air purifiers with virus-destroying technology!</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We will have the same few people working in the kitchen.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We will practice social distancing in the shrine room.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">There will be some new cleaning and sanitation protocols.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">There will be one-person per bedroom unless already sharing a household.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The retreat population will be limited.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">*Please let us know if you have questions or concerns about how we&rsquo;re coming together.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">photo of aryaloka shrine room by </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://rayaonassignment.com/&quot; style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#1155cc"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration-skip:none">Rayaonassignment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>

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<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">At Aryaloka, we strive to make our programs available to everyone regardless of their financial circumstances.</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> Our fee structure allows you to pay according to your means.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.656; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Event Rate</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> is our actual fee for the event. It is for people paying their rent or mortgage, and who can afford occasional or regular leisure expenses such as dining out. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="text-decoration:none">Any payment above the advertised fee is a tax-deductible donation.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.656; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Mid-Level Reduced Rate</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> is for those who are paying their mortgage or rent, though experience a consistent tightness in budget that makes extras like leisure activities or unexpected expenses difficult or impossible.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.656; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Base-Level Reduced Rate</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> is for those without an income or with an income low enough that making ends meet is a challenge.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.656; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Those whose circumstances are not included above can email the office to make other arrangements. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-variant-position:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif"><span style="color:#1155cc"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration-skip:none">info@aryaloka.org</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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