Offerings
Practice in Rhythm with the Seasons
The Rhythm of Practice
Each offering follows the principles of the Four Elements of Cultivation: cultivating awareness through body, relationship, heart, and insight.
Retreats, gatherings, and online sessions are invitations to return — to presence, to place, and to the living Earth.
Mentoring & 1:1 Guidance
By request
Individual sessions supporting meditation practice, contemplative process, nature immersions and the integration of awareness into daily life.
Insight Meditation Retreat: Cultivation-Investigation-Contemplation
IMS, Barre, MA (USA)
This silent meditation course for experienced practitioners will focus on deepening mindfulness and insight into being with oneself and others. Our guiding map will be the teachings on the Four Applications of Mindfulness (Satipaṭṭhāna), which enable us to tap into the wealth of practical wisdom from early Buddhist contemplative traditions.
With Akincano Marc Weber, Yuka Nakamura, Thimo Wittich
05/12/2026 – 05/20/2026
IMS – myims.dharma.org/s/sign-up-for-retreats
4 Elements Retreats & Gatherings
Spring — East — Paññā-bhāvanā
Openness & Insight
Spring Practice Retreat
A nature-based retreat on meditation, inquiry, and renewal in rhythm with the returning light.
The practice centers on openness and insight (vipassanā), cultivating clarity and gentle awareness.
Summer — South — Kāya-bhāvanā
Embodiment & Belonging
Summer Practice Retreat
A nature-based retreat of embodied mindfulness, silence, and outdoor practice.
Grounding through body and breath — remembering ourselves as part of the living Earth.
Autumn — West — Sīla-bhāvanā
Relationship & Integrity
Autumn Practice Retreat
A nature-based retreat on ethical and relational presence, integrating practice with the elements of water and letting go.
Includes silent walking, relational meditation, and seasonal ritual.
Winter — North — Citta-bhāvanā
Inner Fire & Stillness
Winter Practice Retreat
A nature-based retreat of deep stillness and heart practice.
Samatha meditation and brahmavihāra reflections nurture inner warmth and balance through the dark of the year.
Registration & Contact
For questions, registration, or upcoming events, please reach out:
hello@thimowittich.com
