Conversations with Darkness

<p>A dark retreat initiates people into a timeless unchanging reality. Held in the infinite eternal arms of darkness, people are transformed as they rest more deeply than they ever have before. Carried beyond ~ all that remains is a profound intimacy that is deeply woven with the tenderness of a soft sweet beating heart that feels all of life.Here is a collection of insights, revelations, and stories by dark retreatants detailing their profound awakenings. Along with other conversations that Scott Berman of Sky Cave Retreats,, who hosts the dark retreats in Southern Oregon, has had with other meditation practitioners and dark retreat hosts from around the world.</p>

Letting Go of the Ideal: Relating to Fear and Finding Safety in the Dark

I sit down with meditation teacher and experienced darkness retreater, Julianna Raye, of Unified Mindfulness We explore darkness retreat, primal fear of the dark, finding safety in the body, the role of sensory experience, the naturalness of being and much more. ========================================­===== Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside...

07-27
53:52

A Somatic Exploration of the Dark Ineffable Mystery with Luis Mojica

I sit down with somatic therapist and educator, Luis Mojica, of Holistic Life Navigation. We explore somatic awareness, the nervous system, honesty, humility, and a sincere and direct relationship with the ineffable mystery within. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest ...

07-08
56:30

Embracing Grief: Surrendering To Your Sorrow

We sit down with our dear friend Rob Miller who assisted Sobonfu Somé over the course of a decade. Sobonfu is from the Dagara tribe in Burkina Faso in West Africa. She brought the traditional wisdom of grieving ceremonies to the West. Rob also leads community based grief ceremonies and men's work in Southern Oregon. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that ...

06-20
47:38

Resting into the Unknown w/ Eli Bernstein

Eli and I sit down and share about what the Darkness has awakened in us. We explore the path of rest and softening, intimacy and non-duality, letting go of our seeking and grasping for peak experiences, moving beyond preferences and the profound journey of being in the dark. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres ...

11-30
53:26

Eternal Yoga with Narayan

I sit down with my dear friend and land mate Narayan. Narayan has been a light and a brother for me along the path. In this episode, we share about meditation, darkness retreat, relationship and the essence of tantra ~ blending with all of life while resting in the heart of it all. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres...

09-07
01:07:04

Grief Work: The Power & Depth Of Leaning Into Our Heartaches

"Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses.” - Martin Prechtel I sit down with my dear friend and land mate Narayan. Narayan has been a light and a brother for me along the path. In this episode, we share about our recent experience at an all men's grief ritual held on the land here with Rob Miller of Cascadia Quest. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-berm...

07-01
57:58

It's Okay to Feel Scared & Lonely

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Taft shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Websit...

11-23
03:13

"I Realized that I Just Need to be Me"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Bridget shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Web...

10-22
03:16

"What Matters Most Took Position One"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Adam shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Websit...

10-02
09:52

"This is what Awe Feels Like"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Maria shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Websi...

09-24
10:37

I Realized How Little I Actually Know

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Skyler shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Webs...

09-14
02:58

"Everything I Thought I Was Got Stripped Away"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Don shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Website...

09-04
09:49

"I Am Everything & Nothing"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Andy shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Websit...

09-04
01:27

"I Will No Longer be a People Pleaser"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Tony shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Websit...

08-11
02:51

"I don't have to be so Tough All the Time"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Hanna shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Websi...

08-09
03:15

"I Let the Fragility All the Way In"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ David shares insights and stories from his dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Websi...

07-24
09:29

"I Realized What I Truly Need"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Val shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Website...

07-21
02:45

"I Returned to what Matters Most"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Ashley shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Webs...

06-22
05:44

"The Darkness Came Alive & I Returned to my Innocence"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Surya shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Websi...

06-21
02:18

"I Discovered Who I Am Without My Projected Image"

Emerging from the timeless and infinite reality of total darkness into the world of form and light ~ Connie shares insights and stories from her dark retreat experience. Sky Cave Retreats is a dark retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We have 3 private, earth-bermed dark retreats that are situated on a hillside enfolded in 100,000+ acres of wilderness. We invite you to drink deep and rest in the fullness of silence, darkness & light. Webs...

06-14
06:15

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