Silent Meditation Retreat

- 3 days of full Silence -

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What can you expect?

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During these 5 days you will be guided into the practice of meditation. The silence and the natural monastic environment create a spacious field in which you can contemplate, relax and return to your true Self. The constant influx of impulses and information will be put on hold and the attention will be directed inward. You’ll be given the chance to let go of daily activities as well as internal obstacles. The meditation practice and the nurturing outer conditions create a healing process. The innate love, joy and freedom of your being can be rediscovered and reactivated.

 

What you will learn?

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• The basics and essence of meditation according to the ancient paths of Yoga and non-dual Tantra

• How to anchor the state of awakening and walk the spiritual path

• Overcoming obstacles for meditation

• Connecting sound and silence

• Energy flow through sound and movement

• Connecting to ‘Akasha’ – empty space

• Reconnecting to your Self

• Integrating the practice in daily life

 

What does silence mean?

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The period of silence (mauna) starts after the evening session of the first day and ends after the morning session of the last day. There are 3 full days of silence. That means refraining from any external communication, including talking, emails, phone calls, etc. Your phone will be handed in on the first evening. The attention can be fully ‘here’ and inside. Silence is a requisite for the meditation practice and the deep healing that may take place.

 

What is included in the retreat?

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• Silent meditation

• Meditation initiation

• Primal sound and deep listening

• Mantra

• Guidance in the meditation practice

• Energy releasing practices

• Devotional chanting

• Yoga asana

• Being

• Nature connection

• Nurturing vegan diet

• The healing field of ‘silence’

 

Program:

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7h Gong

7h30 Meditation / Hatha Yoga

9h30 Breakfast and free time

11h Meditation

12h Satsang

13h30 Lunch and free time

16h30 Energy Flow (sound and movement)

18h30 Dinner and rest

20h Meditation

21h Rest

 

Guidance by Surya Maarten