Mountain Hike and Wilderness Meditation Retreat

A Holistic, Energizing and Healing Experience for the Mind, Body and Soul

A Great Opportunity for:• A fun Physical Workout, as we will Hike to the top of King Mountain. • Incredible Vantage Points of the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley

(Photographers bring your Cameras)• An Introduction to Meditation, and Practice in with Beginners • Strategies to add Peace, Presence and Mindfulness to Everyday Life

Informal Topics may Include:• What is Meditation? • What is ʻZenʼ? And how do I experience it?

Join Dr. Kirk Andrew on Sunday, September 18th at 10am in Beautiful Gatineau Park

Retreat is Free, but a Welcome Donation of $10 for Chiropractic Research is Appreciated

• Why would we want to Meditate? How do I find the time?• What can Mediation bring to my Life?• How can I have Peace in a crazy, stressful Everyday Life?• Identifying Negative Reinforcing Patterns• Identifying Unconscious Decision Making (and Reactions)• Learn about the workings of the ʻEgoʼ and ʻPain-Bodyʼ• Quantum Physics, Consciousness and Global Connectedness • The Power of Thought and Intention (Conscious or Unconscious) • Mindfulness, Compassion

An Informal Introduction to Basic Principles of Meditation• Introduction to the concepts and practices of ʻPresenceʼ and ʻAwarenessʼ• Introduction to the concepts and practices of ʻAcceptanceʼ and ʻStillnessʼ• Introduction to the Buddhist concepts of ʻBodhicittaʼ, ʻVipassanāʼ and ʻDharmaʼ

Learning to Meditate (by entering a state of Peace, Presence and Awareness) is facilitated in a Beautiful, Serene and Peaceful Natural Environment. This is because a stimulating environment brings us ʻoutsideʼ of our minds, and we focus on our surroundings. Also, connecting and communing with Nature is a longstanding method of Spiritual Awakening and has been used in teachings for centuries.

This is an Informal Meditation that does Emphasize Obtaining or Learning a SpecificTechnique (it is based on the confluence of numerous techniques). By making Meditation a “Project”, with a “Goal”, we lose the Entire Purpose Behind Meditation (and also it allows the Ego to use Meditation as another method of maintaining Identification with it)

Schedule: • Meet at Alta Vista Chiropractic Clinic (1690 Bank St.) at 10:00am• Arrive at King Mountain Trail at 10:30am• Hike to Summit (approximately 20 minutes). Terrain is of moderate difficulty- Hiking

Shoes Recommended. • Enjoy the Scenery and Majestic Views of the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Valley from

an elevation of 300+meters (15-30minutes)• Meditation for 30min to 1hr (will depend on conditions)• Hike back to camp- 20-30 minutes• OPTIONAL: Spend the rest of the day at ʻLe Spa Nordikʼ in Old Chelsea, QC

• Scandinavian Baths in a serene outdoor environment (Great for Relaxation and Detoxification)

• Cost is approximately $50 for day use of Spa• Lunch is available (extra cost)

Join Dr. Kirk Andrew on Sunday, September 18th at 10am in Beautiful Gatineau Park

Retreat is Free, but a Welcome Donation of $10 for Chiropractic Research is Appreciated