Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

Lead a Mindfulness Retreat That Fits Busy Lives


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In this insightful episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the concept of mindfulness day retreats—structured mindfulness experiences that allow participants to immerse in deep practice while returning home at night.

Sean shares practical strategies for structuring day retreats, ensuring continuity between sessions, and fostering deep mindfulness even with the break between days.

Whether you're considering leading your first retreat or looking for ways to deepen your personal practice, this episode provides essential insights on creating a meaningful and transformative mindfulness retreat experience—without requiring overnight stays.


What You’ll Discover:
  • The benefits of day retreats versus traditional overnight retreats.
  • How to structure a two-day retreat experience for depth and continuity.
  • The role of silence, movement, and unstructured time in retreat design.
  • Practical tips for guiding participants through transitions between retreat sessions.
  • Why mindfulness retreats should focus on being over doing—and how to create space for true presence.

  • Sean reminds us that retreats aren’t about checking off activities—they’re about coming home to the present moment. With the right structure and approach, even a single day of mindfulness practice can be profoundly impactful.


    Timestamps:

    [00:01:00] Why Day Retreats? – The benefits of a retreat without overnight stays.

    [00:10:00] Structuring a Mindfulness Retreat – Balancing guided practice, silence, and movement.

    [00:20:00] Creating Safe and Engaging Retreat Spaces – How to foster connection and openness.

    [00:30:00] Designing a Transformative Experience – The role of nature, deep listening, and organic flow.

    [00:45:00] Letting Go of Over-Planning – How presence and spontaneity enhance retreats.

    [00:55:00] Key Takeaways for Mindfulness Teachers – Practical insights for leading your first retreat.


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