I highly recommend any man to do at a 5 day silent retreat once in his life. I'm not religious and don't like those who attempt to push religion as true spiritual practice is freedom from religious dogma.
Adyashanti is my favorite teacher to go in retreats with. All around the US and also locations in Europe plus AUS I believe. People come from around the world to take part. It's less proscriptive than Vipassana but the container of silence is crucial.
I also do very intense physical activities - there is no either/or but this/and. Avoiding silence and stillness is a sign the mind remains in control and is fooling you into believing otherwise.
Adyashanti is my favorite teacher to go in retreats with. All around the US and also locations in Europe plus AUS I believe. People come from around the world to take part. It's less proscriptive than Vipassana but the container of silence is crucial.
I also do very intense physical activities - there is no either/or but this/and. Avoiding silence and stillness is a sign the mind remains in control and is fooling you into believing otherwise.