Dr. Andrés Martín Asuero

Director of the esMindfulness Institute

Bachelor of Science, MBA, and PhD in Psychology (see profile on Wikipedia).

For 16 years, he pursued a career as an executive at various international companies.

Subsequently, he studied Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at the University of Massachusetts (USA), earning the designation of Certified Teacher.

He received the REIDE Award from the Kovacs Foundation. He is the author of the books: Plenamente: Mindfulness y el arte de estar presente (2015), Aprender a cambiar, con Mindfulness (2013), Con Rumbo Propio (2008), Una luz dentro de ti (2020), and Maternalmente (2021).

He specializes in mindfulness programs focused on stress reduction, leadership, and organizational learning. He collaborates with companies, hospitals, and universities, conducting seminars for over a thousand people annually.

He is a founding member of the Professional Association of MBSR Mindfulness Instructors.

For those of you traveling from lower elevations, it is important for you to be aware of the effects that high altitude can have on your body. As you ascend to a higher elevation, barometric pressure decreases, the air is thinner, and less oxygen is available. Your body’s normal response to these changes is shortness of breath, mild to moderate headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and/or fatigue.

These symptoms usually go away in a day or two. Altitude sickness, though usually minor, can become serious. If you experience symptoms, slow down. If they intensify, speak to one of the designated emergency contacts (listed below). Upon arrival moderate your activity for the first 24 hours. Drink more water than usual and reduce caffeine and salt intake The weather can be exhilarating, but it’s also very dry in New Mexico. You lose more fluid than you realize when you sweat and when you exhale. Allow your body to adjust by taking it easy for the first day or two. It is also very important to maintain your body fluids by drinking 2–3 times more liquid than usual. Juices and water are better for you than caffeinated beverages, which can cause dehydration. Sun is more powerful at higher elevations. Use a protective head covering and a sunblock when outdoors.

Details:

• Mobile phones will be turned in at registration and returned on final day of retreat.

• Unless otherwise stated, all sessions will take place in the Sacred Tent.

• Beverages and light refreshments will be available in the Hospitality Room until 7:00 p.m. daily.

• Key Event Source: The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr

If you are interested in serving on the retreat team please contact us. We are meeting by Zoom on Wednesday evenings to participate in this sacred service work and community!