The Natural Heart Meditation Retreat - Program

With Janka Livoncova

May 12 - 16, 2027

Date and Time Details: Check in begins at 3pm on the first day and the program concludes by 11am on the last day

Location: St. Mary's Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development

Address: 770 St Marys Ln, Sewanee, TN 37375, USA

Contact: The Reservations Team - Heather, Sophie, Mary Beth
Reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
931-598-5342

  • Anna House Motel Style Room – $831.16
  • Woodland Hermitage – $801.16
  • St. Mary's Hall Dorm Style Room – $621.16

The Natural Heart ~

Join us for silent retreat

Join us for a silent, residential meditation retreat.

Led by Janka Livoncova, an Insight Meditation Teacher and Somatic Movement Educator. Find out more about Janka here: https://breathingbody.net/about/

About the Retreat

Held in noble silence, the retreat will offer a structured schedule that includes:

  • Sitting and walking meditation

  • Mindful movement

  • Chanting

  • Dharma reflections and instructions

  • Optional group discussions on integrating practice into daily life

While open to all levels, some prior meditation experience is recommended.

Registration & Dana

Pricing includes lodging and all meals. It does not include Dana for the teacher.

What is Dana?

In the Buddhist tradition, Dana (generosity) is the practice of giving freely from the heart. The teachings are offered without charge, and retreatants are invited to offer Dana to the teacher as a way of expressing gratitude and supporting her continued teaching. Janka receives no compensation and relies on the generosity of participants.

Digital Detox

To support deep practice, we ask that you refrain from using phones or internet-connected devices throughout the retreat. Emergency contact information will be provided to share with loved ones before arrival.

About the Leader

Janka Livoncova

https://breathingbody.net/ Janka Livoncova has been a dedicated student and practitioner of meditation since 1994 and started sharing her practice with others in 2004. Janka has been practicing and studying the dharma for over three decades. Initially in the Soto Zen tradition and, since 2010, under the guidance of her Vipassana mentors Kittisaro and Thanissara. She […]

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