10% Happier with Dan Harris Everything You Wanted To Know About Meditation Retreats But Were Afraid To Ask | Spring Washam (And Dan’s Close Friend, Zev Borow)
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Mar 4, 2024 
Spring Washam, author and founding teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center, shares her insights on meditation retreats, diving into the misconceptions surrounding them. She addresses whether skipping a retreat makes you a bad meditator and explains the unique structures of these immersive experiences. Zev Borow, an accomplished screenwriter and Dan's friend, shares his personal journey after completing his first retreat. Together, they explore the challenges of silence, the transformative power of self-reflection, and the importance of integrating these practices into everyday life.
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Going Deeper with Retreats
- Consider a meditation retreat if you want to deepen your practice.
- Be prepared for renunciation and going deep within yourself.
Renunciation on Retreat
- Renunciation in retreats involves silencing external communication.
- It's about being present with your mind, not necessarily shaving your head.
A Transformative Encounter
- Dan Harris initially judged Spring Washam, but she helped him with a breakthrough.
- Washam's advice led to a profound meditation experience for Harris.
