Mental Health Silent retreat: a day of silence and mindfulness

Catering:

• Snacks with tea, fruit and nuts are provided.
• A light vegetarian lunch will also be provided.
• Against food waste: Please make sure you turn up and take an empty container with you so that any leftovers can be taken home.

The one-day silent retreat invites you to consciously go into silence and turn your gaze inwards for a day. Participants spend the day in silence, accompanied by mindful bodywork (traditional Hatha yoga), silent and selective guided meditation (Vipassana-inspired), a Dharma session (talk) and moments of reflection.

Verbal impulses are used to guide you through the day - the participants themselves spend it in conscious silence. The retreat is aimed at people with meditation experience as well as those interested in exploring how a mindful day in silence affects the mind and body. The retreat is non-denominational and therefore open to all.

By registering for the course, participants declare that they are in a mentally stable condition and are able to cope with the demands of the course.

• comfortable clothing (preferably onion-layered; the yoga can warm you up and the meditation can cool you down)
• weatherproof shoes/jacket because we will also be outside - except in heavy rain or thunderstorms
• a water bottle and/or teacup
• a journal/notebook and pen