“Changing Aging” for Women 50ish and Beyond
With Anne Sussman and Heather Berg
March 20 - 22, 2025
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
We live in a society that offers us only the “Declinist Paradigm” for aging. It’s time to change that! As Women, we are often defined by our roles in relation to others: mother, wife, daughter. But many of those roles begin to change as we age. When these external ways of defining ourselves begin to shift, spiritual practice can help uncover what we know to be true, that our soul is eternal. Let’s age with grace, joy and resilience, even in the face of the change that inevitably comes.
Anne is an inspiration as a teacher and a friend. She motivates me to be the best version of myself, and to work on my practice. Going with her to the beautiful Dharmakaya Center was just what I needed!
DUAL PROGRAM: Pair with Anne’s program, Journey Within Silent Retreat, March 22-25, and save 20% off both programs if you register by January 15. REGISTER HERE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Now over 65, Anne Sussman is happier and feels better in her body than ever before. The best can be yet to come for you. too. Throughout this weekend you will connect with other women 50-ish and beyond. Together, you will:
- Meditate, including Guided Meditations
- Experience a “Life Review” journey
- Engage in small and large group discussion and sharing
- Create vision boards
- Journal
- Practice gentle yoga and movement
Anne Sussman is a graduate of “Wise Aging” taught by the late Rabbi a Rachel Cowan, founder of “The Institute for Jewish Spirituality “ in New York City
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
- Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
- Shamatha and guided meditations
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
- Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful paths, flora and fauna
OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for all women 50 years young and beyond. Come alone or bring a friend.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Thursday, March 20
| 3:00 PM | Check in begins |
| 4:00 PM | Welcome and Introduction |
| Initial Discussion | |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:15-9:15 PM | Evening Program |
| Guided Meditation | |
| Gentle Yoga |
Friday, March 21
| 7:30-8:00 AM | Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional |
| 8:00-8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-11:00 AM | Morning Learning and Meditation |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30-3:00 PM | Afternoon Learning and Meditation |
| 3:30-4:45 PM | Gentle Yoga |
| 4:45-6:00 PM | Personal Reflection |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-8:15 PM | Evening Learning and Meditation |
Saturday, March 22
| 7:30-8:00 AM | Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional |
| 8:00-8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:30 AM | Vision Boards |
| 10:30-11:00 AM | Gentle Yoga |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Sharing Circle |
| Closing Circle | |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
Teachers
Anne Sussman is a certified Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor. She helps her students create a fluency in mindfulness, empowers individuals to be compassionate listeners, and shares techniques for living in high vitality. She is the founder of the Mindfulness Meeting Place, a virtual studio that meets students wherever they are, helping them develop a calm mind, focused attention and greater well-being. Anne offers instruction to individuals, small groups, and organizations. She is a 2015 graduate of the McLean Meditation Institute, and a certified trainer of the MMI-Mindful program. Her mindfulness education courses, tailored to companies large and small, are designed…
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Heather Berg, a certified Yoga, meditation, and Buteyko Breathing Method Instructor based in South Florida, has been exploring various ancient yoga and meditation traditions since 1991. In 2012, she began teaching full-time, creating holistic yoga sessions. Heather is dedicated to fostering self-awareness in her clients, encouraging them to become discerning practitioners capable of integrating information independently. Leading private and group classes, including Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, and Stand-Up Paddleboard yoga, she is a sought-after instructor at festivals, corporate events, therapy groups, and retreats worldwide. Introduced to the Buteyko Breathing method in 2020, Heather pursued training with Dr Buteyko’s protégé,…
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