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Online Retreat in February 2025, Week 1
Registration for this event is available only on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/advaita/events
DESCRIPTION
This five-day online retreat with Francis offers two sessions per full day, beginning with an introductory session on the first day. On subsequent days, the first session will consist of guided meditation and universal body awareness, followed by a one-hour break. The second session will feature questions and answers. No prior experience in meditation or yoga is required.
SCHEDULE
Day 1
Introduction to meditation and the non-dual path to freedom
- Pacific Standard Time (PST): 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- East Coast US (EST): 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- UK: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Continental Europe: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Days 2–5
Morning Session: Meditation & Yoga
- Pacific Standard Time (PST): 8:30 am – 9:30 am
- East Coast US (EST): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- UK: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Continental Europe: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Afternoon Session: Dialogue
- Pacific Standard Time (PST): 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- East Coast US (EST): 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- UK: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Continental Europe: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
For times in other countries, please use this link:
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
REGISTRATION
Register by RSVPing on the Meetup.com/Advaita event page. During registration, you will complete the payment process via credit card or PayPal. Ensure you register through the page corresponding to your group (Standard or Scholarship) and pay the required fee in full. Partial payments will not be accepted.
Registration closes three hours before the first session begins.
- $280 – Standard
- $140 – Scholarship
Scholarships are available for those unable to pay the standard tuition fee due to financial constraints. A total of 20 scholarships will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
HOW TO ATTEND
All registered attendees will receive:
- A link to attend the live events.
- A link to access the recordings, available for four weeks after the retreat.
You will need:
- A computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- A reliable internet connection.
HELP
Ensure your Meetup settings allow you to receive messages from event organizers.
The link to attend will be sent:
- The day before the event begins.
- Three hours before the first session starts.
If you don’t receive the link, email WEEK1.RETREAT(@)FRANCISLUCILLE.COM. Use the subject line:
- ATTENDANCE LINK if you need the live session link.
- RECORDING LINK if you need the recording link.
Include the name and email address used for payment in your email.
DOs & DON’Ts
- Use the exact name you registered with when joining the meeting.
- Use earphones if you unmute your microphone to speak.
- Keep your microphone muted at all other times unless actively participating in a dialogue with Francis.
REFUNDS
Full refunds are available if requested before the start of the retreat.
Email WEEK1.RETREAT(@)FRANCISLUCILLE.COM with:
- Subject: REFUND
- Your full name and email address used for payment.
Refund requests made after the retreat begins will not be honored.
SOCIALIZING WITH FRIENDS
The online meeting room will remain open:
- During the break between the two daily sessions.
- For two hours after the final session of the day.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Chat and see each other collectively.
- Privately message one another.
- Join small group meetings in break-out rooms.
See you there!