1 DAY SILENT RETREAT A Day for Yourself
DUTCH & ENGLISH
SPECIAL MORNING RETREAT 8 September 2024
Awaken your mind and refresh your soul!
A joint invitation from Jennifer, Michael, Hester and Joël to our upcoming Mindful Morning Retreat in Voorschoten! A morning immersed in the healing power of Yin Yoga, Qigong, Mindfulness and Vocal Tuning.
What we have to offer:
Yin Yoga: Loving connection of body and mind
Years ago, Hester discovered yoga to better cope with her fears, negative thoughts, and feelings. Yin Yoga has become a valuable gift for her, allowing her to listen to her heart and act accordingly. As life is always in motion, she weaves the principles of Yin Yoga and mindfulness, integrating these techniques into each pose. Her goal is to live in peace and acceptance.
Mindfulness & Meditation: Discover the power of inner silence
Michael invites you to discover the power of mindfulness and experience how each breath brings you closer to yourself. He shows you how conscious living can lead to inner calm. On this special day, Michael shares his wisdom to help you be in harmony with yourself. Together, we celebrate not only his birthday but also the beauty of the here and now. Join us on a journey of deep relaxation and inner exploration, where we embrace silence and calm our minds.
Vocal Tuning: Embrace the unity of sound
Joël, a Vocal Tuning specialist, offers an in-depth approach to harmonizing the chakras using specific sounds. This ancient practice stimulates the activation of chakras and their connected organs and glands. By purposefully using sounds such as I, E, O, U, A, M, S, we can not only promote physical and energetic balance but also deepen spiritual growth and awareness. It is a journey of self-discovery and inner healing, with sound serving as a key to holistic well-being and connection with the higher self.
Qi Gong: Together we activate our life energy
Qigong is an echo of ancient wisdom for the modern soul. Jennifer invites you on a path of inner peace. A way to bring more balance and energy into your daily life. A bridge between mind and body. Qigong has brought much calm and more energy into her life. She would like to share her passion of Qigong with you and help you on your journey to a more conscious, energetic, and balanced life. Her teaching style is light-hearted and down-to-earth.
Practical Details:
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When: 8 September 2024, from 06:45 to 13:00 ~ Snacks and Lunch provided
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Where: Dobbeweg 17, 2254 AG,Voorschoten
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Investment: €75 (payment via link, https://hipsy.nl/event/65604-mindful-morning-retreat, excluding transaction and service fees of €1.15)
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Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing in neutral tones.
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Sunscreen: Protect yourself from the sun if necessary (some sessions might be outside).
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Water Bottle: Ensure sufficient hydration during the sessions.
With loving regards,
Jennifer, Joël, Hester & Michael
Email: More details contact Michael at mindful@becomeo8.com
Website: www.becomeo8.com
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Take a break & experience the benefits of Mindfulness
A mindfulness silent day retreat is the ideal opportunity to spend time with yourself, away from your ‘to do’ list and your mobile phone. A time to recharge, reflect and re-connect with yourself.
The silent retreat focuses on introducing the practices of mindfulness, leaving participants with a better understanding of what mindfulness is and how the approaches might support them in their day to day lives.
The day will be spent in silence and is suitable for:
- First timers who’d like to bring the benefits of mindfulness into their everyday lives. It is recommended, though not required, that you have some experience with meditation.
- More experienced mindfulness and meditation practitioners who would like to give their mindfulness practices a boost.
The retreat will include the following Mindfulness practices
Mindful Meditations - Pay attention to your breath in order to reconnect the mind and body. Develop present moment awareness of your body, breath, thoughts and emotions.
Mindful Movement/Yoga - Engage in mindful movement & yoga practices to increase attentiveness to your body and take time to relax your body and mind.
Mindful Walking - Feel your feet on the earth as you walk in nature, without having to go somewhere or do something - ground yourself.
Mindful Eating - Cultivate awareness of the sight, smell, taste and the nutritional value of the food you eat.
There will be opportunities to discuss and exchange your experiences at the end of the day if you wish to do so.
Practical information
We recommend you dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing. Bring some warm clothing with. Walking shoes are also needed as we will walk outside. Meditation mats and cushions are provided.
A delicious, wholesome lunch (also suitable for vegetarians) and refreshments are included.
The day will either be guided in English or Dutch.
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Ervaringen/Experiences
"Een mooie stiltedag, met wat beweging, verschillende soorten meditaties, inspirerende gedichten en heerlijke wandelingen in de natuur. De lunch was verrukkelijk en het plekje knus. Jennifer heeft een fijne stem, toon en houding.
De perfecte basis voor zo'n dag en de rest ontvouwt zich vanzelf. Ik raad het zeker anderen aan om dit mee te maken".
-Wendelien-
"One day of peace and quiet filled with meditation, gentle exercise, a delicious lunch and a walk in the forest. Jennifer is a natural teacher with a lovely warm presence. The day was well thought out and prepared and it was so lovely to be guided through the day, with all decisions taken care of.
I feel re-energised and at the same time calmer. Thank you!".
-Robyn-
“Ik vond het een bijzondere ervaring. Jennifer vertelde alles op een hele prettige manier. Het was wel confronterend maar dat is hoe ik het beleefd heb. Er was een super heerlijke lunch bij. Ik ben weer een ervaring rijker”.
-Everdina-
"The silent mindfulness day retreat is the gift that keeps on giving. With Jennifer's warmth and her thoughtful guidance, I was able to delve deeper into meditation than I have before. The meditations have stayed with me and I feel like I am still able to draw strength and peace from them.
The most challenging part of the day was eating lunch with the other participants in silence. It felt awkward for a while, but because we had just done an eating meditation, it was hugely freeing to be able to concentrate on the delicious food and the beautiful surroundings. The day is a wonderful gift to give to yourself".
-Nancy-
Silence/Stilte
"Silence is more than not speaking, it is a way to renew ourselves physically, mentally,
and spiritually. Even just a few minutes of true silence can give a rest far deeper than sleep,
and possibly anything else you’ve experienced in life".
"Hoe stiller je wordt, hoe meer je kunt horen".
