Inner Sanctuary: A Day-Long Meditation Retreat at The Theosophical Society in America – Wheaton, IL

Saturday, October 4, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This is a hybrid event. Join in person or online!

In the midst of today’s uncertainties, many of us long for a deeper sense of peace, clarity, and connection. Inner Sanctuary is a day-long meditation retreat designed to nurture your inner well-being and support your personal journey inward.

Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your existing practice, this retreat offers a welcoming space for all experience levels. We will begin with accessible foundations of meditation and gradually move into deeper layers of stillness, awareness, and presence.

Throughout the day, you will receive gentle guidance, practical tools, and meaningful insights to help you build a sustainable meditation practice that can support you far beyond the retreat itself. Take this opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the sanctuary within. See the retreat schedule below.

Registrants will receive on-demand access to recording(s) that can be viewed for four weeks following the conclusion of the program.

You may bring a vegetarian lunch with you or eat at a nearby restaurant during the lunch break.

Retreat Schedule

9:30-9:45 Introduction

9:45-10:15 Talk: Foundations

10:15-10:45 First Practice

10:45-11:00 Break

11:00-11:30 Talk: Establishing Dharana

11:30-12:00 Second Practice

12:00-12:30 Self-observation exercise / Sharing

12:30-1:30 Lunch Break

1:30-2:00 Lectio Divina

2:00-2:15 Conscious Movement

2:15-2:45 Third Practice

2:45-3:00 Break

3:00-3:30 Mantra Chanting

3:30-4:00 Fourth Practice

4:00-4:30 Sharing

Juliana Cesano is a third-generation Theosophist who has been actively involved with the Theosophical Society’s work for over 25 years. She currently serves as the Member Education Director and the National Secretary of the Theosophical Society in America. She is an international speaker, and her main focus over the past 15 years has been the transformational power of contemplative practices.

Program Format

This is a live, interactive hybrid program that will also be recorded. Registrants will receive on-demand access to recording(s) that can be viewed for four weeks following the conclusion of the program.

Join us in person at 1926 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 or join online via a Zoom link that will be emailed upon your registration.

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