- rigorous daily schedule of formal mediation practice, which typically ranges from 6-11 hours a day
- Secluded environment
- Guidance, behavioral regimes
- Blurs the boundary between formal and informal modes of practice -> extends meditation to all aspects of life
- includes participants with more cumulative practice experience

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Retreat practice is a form of mindfulness practice that involves taking a vacation and participating in a retreat solely dedicated to practicing mindfulness. Often, retreats incorporate long periods of formal meditation practice by having participants complete all activities in silence.

Retreat Practice

King, Brandon & Conklin, Quinn & Zanesco, Anthony & Saron, Clifford. (2019). Residential Meditation Retreats: Their Role in Contemplative Practice and Significance for Psychological Research. Current Opinion in Psychology. 28. 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.12.021. 

Residential Meditation Retreats: Their Role in Contemplative Practice and Significance for Psychological Research 

Common Elements of Retreat Practice

Retreat practice is an understudied class of meditation intervention in psychological research

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