Vipassana Meditation Retreat @ OV Yoga w/ Swami Sevananda Saraswati

Name: Vipassana Meditation Retreat @ OV Yoga w/ Swami Sevananda Saraswati
Start: 2025-08-15T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-17T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 209 W Ocean View Ave Suite 202 , Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23503

Schedule

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm

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Location

209 W Ocean View Ave Suite 202 , Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23503 | Norfolk, VA

Ocean View Yoga is honored to host a powerful and heart-opening 3-day Vipassana Meditation Retreat with beloved teacher Swami Sevananda Saraswati. This weekend-long immersion invites you into the quiet sanctuary of silence, mindfulness, and deep inner awareness.
Whether you are new to meditation or have an existing practice, this retreat is a profound opportunity to unplug from daily distractions and reconnect with your true nature.
What is Vipassana?
Vipassana, meaning “clear seeing” or “insight,” is one of the oldest and most revered forms of Buddhist meditation. The practice cultivates deep awareness by observing the breath, bodily sensations, and mental patterns—without judgment or reaction.
In this space of stillness, we begin to see clearly how the mind works, how suffering arises, and how we can live in greater harmony with ourselves and the world around us.
What to Expect During the Retreat
This is a non-residential, donation-based retreat designed for our local community. Participants will return home each evening and return each morning for the full schedule.
All we ask is your full commitment to attend all three days and to honor the practice of noble silence throughout the weekend.
The retreat includes:
✔️ Guided Vipassana instruction from Swami Sevananda Saraswati
✔️ Seated and walking meditation sessions
✔️ Potluck lunch
✔️ Morning tea and mindful arrival time
✔️ Dharma talks and space for self-reflection
✔️ A supportive and nurturing group environment
💛 Registration & Donations
This retreat is offered in the spirit of dana, or generosity. There is no fixed fee—participants are invited to offer a donation based on their means and gratitude for the teachings.
Space is limited, and registration is required to reserve your spot and ensure full attendance.
🙏 About the Teacher
Swami Sevananda Saraswati is a practitioner of classical yoga and meditation, trained in the Himalayan and Vedantic traditions. Known for his compassionate presence and clear, grounded teaching style, he weaves ancient wisdom with practical tools for modern seekers. His retreats are deeply transformative and rooted in devotion, insight, and simplicity.
Step away from the noise. Come sit in silence. Return to your center.
We look forward to sharing this sacred journey with you.