Mindfulness for Busy People

with Michael Rhadeya Plasha, E-RYT 500, RPYT

June 6 - 8, 2025

A woman sits cross-legged on a rock in a lush, green forest, meditating with her eyes closed and hands resting on her knees. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting light on her serene expression.

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All Inclusive
  • Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk – $775.00
  • Private Dormitory – $775.00
  • LGH: Full Bed – $775.00
  • LGH: 2 Twin beds – $775.00
  • LGH: Queen Bed – $775.00
  • Tent-Site – $775.00
  • (All prices include $775.00 base amount)

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking. Price includes 3 daily meals, 2 daily yoga classes, and 3 daily group meditations.

Are you ready to take a break from the dis-ease of busyness?

It can be challenging to find moments of silence and repose in the midst of work, family, errands and activities. If we get a moment, there is the constant stimulation of the senses and the mind with social and news media available in the palm of our hand. Mindfulness is our portable practice to feel calm and focused throughout the day.

Gain valuable insights into how to surf the ongoing overstimulation of today’s modern world. Learn how to navigate staying present amongst a culture that praises being busy. Together we will create intentional pauses to allow your brain and nervous system to relax and reset.

Walk away with a heightened sense of awareness of the present, with the tools you need to stay calm during a time of an overwhelming influx of information. In this weekend retreat, you will learn how to skillfully navigate these challenges in each moment that they occur.

Learn and Practice

  • How to cultivate mindfulness throughout your day
  • Learn how to manage overstimulation
  • Integrate presence into your everyday life
  • Create sustainable healthy habits
  • Take home a tool kit of mindfulness practices

Testimonials

Michael Plasha is the most thoughtful, attentive teacher I have had the pleasure of learning from. His approach to teaching yoga integrates physical postures, meditation, concentration, breath-work, history & philosophy in a way that is equally wonderful for beginners and very experienced yogis. – Halle Sullivan, Student

I have known Michael for twelve years as both a student of his classes and a partner in bringing his work to school staff and students. His dedication to his craft and expertise as a teacher are unmatched, and I believe he would be an asset to your school community. – Dr. Leslee Hutchinson ASEDS Garnet Valley, PA

Michael is at the cutting edge of yoga in America. His approach will hopefully become mainstream in about 5 years.” – Swami Asokananda, President Integral Yoga Institute – NYC


Schedule

FRIDAY
3:00–5:00 pm Registration
5:00–5:45 pm Yoga Nidra
5:00–6:45 pm Integral Yoga Hatha – Mixed Level
6:00–6:30 pm Meditation
6:30–7:15 pm Dinner
7:30–9:00 pm Cultivating Mindfulness (bring notebooks)
SATURDAY
6:00–7:00 am Guided Meditation with …….
7:10–8:40 am Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2
Joint Freeing Series with Hope Mell
8:00–9:15 am Breakfast
10:00–11:30 am Mindfulness of Bodily Postures
11:45 am Van to LOTUS (behind VV)
12:00–12:30 pm Meditation
12:45–1:30 pm Lunch
1:30–2:30 pm Free Time (Hike, Journal, Rest, etc.)
3:00–5:00 pm Awakening to the Now
5:30–6:15 pm Dinner
7:30–9:30 pm Satsang (gathering of the seekers of Truth)
Kirtan (Music & Chanting), Video of Swami Satchidananda
Speaker
SUNDAY
6:00–7:00 am Guided Meditation
Integral Yoga Meditation with Rev. Lakshmi
7:10–8:40 am Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2
Joint Freeing Series with Hope Mell
8:00–9:30 am Breakfast
10:00–11:30 am Mindfulness in Daily Life
Evaluations
12:00–12:30 pm Meditation
12:45–1:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Check Out

About the Presenter

Michael Rhadeya Plasha, E-RYT 500, RPYT

Michael Rhadeya Plasha has been practicing mindfulness for many years. He began teaching meditation at the Kensho Meditation Center in Erie. He has studied and practiced with the following yoga and meditation masters: Swami Chidvilasananda, Swami Satchidananda, Roshi Phillip Kapleau, Roshi John Daido Lori, the Venerable Henepola Gunaratana, Swami Dayananda, Dr. David Frawley and T.K.V. […]

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