A DharmaPunx NYC Labor Day Retreat
In big ways and small we’ve all been replaying the same internal dramas for years—the roles we slip into, the predictable plots, the familiar tensions and endings. During this Labor Day weekend retreat we’ll interrupt the script and meet life before the commentary kicks in or old habits take over. We’ll rediscover how flexible, curious, and connected we can actually be.
Meditation gives us a simple place to begin again. On the cushion and off, we start over—again and again—returning from the stories to the breath and body. In that reset, we can feel the vitality and freshness already present in the moment, something we can meet with curiosity and friendliness.
Throughout the weekend we’ll blend quiet reflection with full-bodied movement. We’ll step outdoors, wander wooded trails, let the Hudson air sweep through us, listen to the Dharma, and turn our attention toward our own experience with fresh eyes. When we stop gripping the old patterns so tightly, new responses have room to appear—natural, unforced, and often surprising.
Getting there’s a breeze: a quick ride on the Metro-North Railroad, a short stroll, and we’re in it. No heavy jargon, just real life—vivid, embodied, and alive. A chance to reset, step out of the old storyline, and remember how fresh things can be
This is an in-person retreat appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners.
TEACHERS
Josh Korda has been the guiding teacher of DharmaPunx NYC since 2005, and is a regular visiting teacher at Zen Care. He has a large Buddhist mentoring private practice and regularly authors pieces for Lion’s Roar, Tricycle and Buddhadharma. More information and links to his podcast at dharmapunxnyc.com.
Kathy Cherry is a Somatic Experiencing® practitioner, Mindfulness & Meditation instructor and coach with over two decades of dedicated mindfulness practice in the Insight Meditation tradition. She combines Somatic Experiencing® with Mindfulness and Buddhist teachings to create an integrative approach that helps connect the intellect, body, and senses to facilitate health and regulation. Her style emphasizes embodiment, compassion, and practical wisdom both in meditation practice and in everyday life. Learn more at kathycherry.com.
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a limited number of partial scholarships available for this retreat. Please visit us here for more information, and to apply. Please do not sign up for the retreat if you have submitted an application. Please wait to hear from us. For questions, please contact us at: scholarships@garrisoninstitute.org.
ACCOMMODATIONS
There are Single, Double and Dorm rooms available. Please note, there is no available guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs—except for those reserved for the mobility-impaired on the first floor. There are two communal bathrooms on each residential floor as well as a comfortable lounge with sofas and easy chairs, where tea and instant coffee are available. The lounges also are equipped with wireless, high-speed internet connection. There are several local hotels within driving distance from the Institute, for those who wish to stay off-site, as commuters. Onsite meals are included with commuter registrations.
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