I Did An 8 Day Meditation Retreat To Rewire My Brain For Joy—Here Are My Biggest Takeaways

Nov 4, 2024

Dive into the transformative world of a silent meditation retreat, where two participants share their contrasting journeys to achieving deep relaxation and joy. Discover the emotional liberation that comes from confronting suppressed feelings and practicing forgiveness. They explore the balance between mindful living and technology, offering strategies for deeper media engagement. With insights on yoga's role in emotional awareness and the importance of creating mental space, this discussion illuminates the path to a more fulfilling and joyful life.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Transformative Journey of a Meditation Retreat

02:20 • 16min

Emotional Liberation Through Meditation

18:19 • 2min

Unlocking Wellness: Exploring Colostrum and Unique Supplements

20:45 • 4min

Embracing Joy Through Mindful Meditation

25:07 • 3min

Mindful Living and Media Engagement

28:20 • 12min

Experimentation in Meditation and Technology

40:38 • 7min

What actually happens on a silent meditation retreat? In this conversation, my husband and I discuss our experiences on a week-long Jhourney meditation retreat. The retreat attempts to teach participants how to reach a jhana state, which is a state of deep relaxation and bliss. Spoiler alert: one of us was able to reach it, and the other wasn’t!

The intentionally slow pacing of the retreat allowed us to reflect on our relationships with social media and technology more generally. Learn how we plan to change their behavior based on the retreat’s structure and teachings.

00:00 Introduction
1:04 Retreat Day-to-Day
2:29 Yoga As A Tool
4:30 Overcoming The Boredom Hurdle
6:11 What Are Jhana States?
10:52 Personal Growth
15:45 Managing Emotions and Tears
18:01 Meditation’s Biggest Impacts
23:10 Our Individual Takeaways
29:18 Tracking Feelings Intentionally

Learn more about this retreat at www.Jhourney.io.

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