Eliot will offer a four-day Blue Throat Maṇḍala of practice, from August 27 to 31, 2026 at Centre Tara in the Eastern Townships.

Maṇḍala of practices are meditation retreats.

In addition to practicing our Neelakantha Meditation each day in alternation with other supportive practices, during maṇḍalas of practices, we also take time to reflect on precious sacred teachings on Consciousness to clarify our understanding of the Self, our practices, our life and path.

Neelakantha Meditation Mandala of Practices include :

• daily practice of gentle ãsanas – yoga postures

• meditation

• japa mantras and other practices that we learn and perform on retreat

• mauna–silence

• study of sacred texts and teachings

• deep contemplation and journalling

Photos : Centre Tara and Laurie Greenberg

Accommodation & Rates

Prices are per person and include accommodations, all meals, teachings, use of the buildings and all taxes.

FEES :

• private room with private bathroom: 1190 $

• private room with shared bathroom: 1155 $

• double room with private bathroom: 1064 $

• double room with shared bathroom : 1028 $

• dorm : 975 $

• prospecteur tent for one: 1118 $

• prospecteur tent - double: 1029 $

PAYMENT AND CANCELATION POLICY

A non-refundable deposit of 75 $ is required to register.

Payment in full must be received by August 10, 2026, or at on the day you register if it is after August 10.

If you cancel before August 10, 2026, you will be reimbursed whatever amount you paid minus the non-refundable deposit of $75.

After August 10, 2026, there is no reimbursement unless the retreat itself is cancelled.

Prepare for your retreat

To make the most out of your retreat time, we recommend some preparation at the home front.

• Take care of any loose ends at work or at home that you think could distract you from being fully present for the duration of the retreat.

• Explain to the people who you are leaving behind that you are taking these days to be on your own and that you will not be in communication.

• Leave people at home with Eliot’s cell phone number: 819-923-7077 and Centre Tara’s coordinates (see here) so they know how to reach you in case of an emergency.

• Put automatic replies on your email accounts.

• Make a commitment with yourself to honor this precious time.