Getting my affairs in order before I go into silent meditation practice for 40 days.
Here is my daily schedule:
5:30 AM - Wake up
6:00-8:00 AM - Sitting/walking meditation
8:00-8:30 AM - Light breakfast
8:30-11:30 AM - Alternating sitting/walking meditation
11:30 AM-12:30 PM - Mindful lunch
12:30-2:00 PM - Rest/walking meditation
2:00-5:00 PM - Alternating sitting/walking meditation
5:00-6:00 PM - Light dinner
6:00-9:00 PM - Final meditation sessions
9:00 PM - Rest
Key points:
- Maintain noble silence throughout
- No reading, writing, phones, computers
- All activities done mindfully
- Listen to your body
- Stay hydrated
- Simple vegetarian meals
- Regular movement between sits
This schedule allows for approximately 14 hours of practice while maintaining physical wellbeing.
I've settled on 5:30 AM as my wake time. This aligns perfectly with Brahma Muhurta (the period beginning 1 hour 36 minutes before sunrise and lasting 48 minutes) in my current time zone during winter. As a pitta type, I need proper rest to avoid burnout, especially during such an intensive practice. The retreat itself generates enough internal heat, and this schedule gives me 14 hours of solid practice while staying balanced.
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