Accessing the Joy and Wisdom of the Somatic (Bodily) Experience In-person Weekend Meditation Workshop with Kaishin (Blake) Ashley Sept. 28-29, 2024 9:30 – 4:30 Arizona Time (MST)

Take your meditation practice to a whole new level with this Meditation Workshop!

Learn to get out of your head and explore your somatic (bodily) experience.

Kaishin will be presenting material from his exciting new book:
Sanshindo: Integrating the Three Minds

Try this 10-min guided meditation led by Kaishin.

The workshop will involve walking practice and possibly other mindful movement. As usual, there will be practice in stillness, Q&A, and some discussion. The workshop will be in silence except during Q&A.

This retreat is appropriate for both beginners and experienced students.

There will be a break for lunch around noon both days. Please make arrangements for your meals. We have a fridge and microwave available.

If you are sick, please do not attend.

Fee: $60 – no one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Scholarships are available, and you may apply during registration.

Registration: – Registration is required; Please register at tucsonmediation.org/retreats

Contact: Blake Barton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 520-775-1626

TEACHER: Kaishin (Blake) Ashley began mindfulness training at TCMC and with Shinzen Young in 2001. He has been Shinzen's co-teacher at three retreats and taught a weekly class at TCMC for 15 years. He has taught classes for the Arizona State Bar Association, the University of Arizona Department of Campus Health, the Pima County Employee Wellness Program, and the City of Tucson Employee Wellness Program