# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Start Soft: An Afternoon Meditation Retreat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Step out of the noise of daily life and into a calm, supportive space designed for curiosity, rest, and gentle exploration.

Start Soft is a half-day meditation retreat created for people who are interested in meditation but unsure where—or how—to begin. Rather than focusing on doing it “right,” this afternoon is about slowing down, sampling different styles of meditation, and noticing what truly resonates with you.

Throughout the afternoon, you’ll be guided through a variety of meditative practices, each offered in an accessible, low-pressure way. There is no expectation to sit still for long periods, clear your mind, or have any prior experience. You are invited to listen, rest, move, and participate at your own pace.

This retreat emphasizes experience over instruction—allowing you to feel the difference between practices and discover which ones fit your energy, body, and lifestyle. Gentle reflection time will be woven in so you can notice what feels supportive and what doesn’t, helping you leave with a clearer sense of how meditation can realistically fit into your life.

Meditation styles explored may include:

Seated and Zen-inspired meditation
Walking meditation
Guided meditation
Breathwork as meditation
Mindfulness practices
Music and sound as meditation
Flow-based and movement-inspired meditation
Spiritual and religious meditation traditions (shared in an inclusive, educational way)

This is not a silent retreat or an intensive experience. It is a welcoming, beginner-friendly afternoon meant to feel grounding, informative, and restorative—perfect for starting the new year gently, without pressure or expectations.

No prior meditation or yoga experience required.

Come as you are. Start soft. $69
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fredericksburg/start-soft-an-afternoon-meditation-retreat/200029356644345
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fredericksburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6320 Five Mile Center, Suite 319, Fredericksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22407
- **lat**: 38.28823
- **long**: -77.55413
- **full address**: 6320 Five Mile Center, Suite 319, Fredericksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22407

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Start Soft: An Afternoon Meditation Retreat being held?
  - **A:** Start Soft: An Afternoon Meditation Retreat takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 6320 Five Mile Center, Suite 319, Fredericksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22407.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Start Soft: An Afternoon Meditation Retreat?
  - **A:** Start Soft: An Afternoon Meditation Retreat is organized by Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Start Soft: An Afternoon Meditation Retreat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fredericksburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Start Soft: An Afternoon Meditation Retreat sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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