Silent Retreat - Reset in Alignment with Nature
Join us for a total reset, digital detox, nourishing food, time in silence, yoga, meditation in the magical hills of Bantry West Cork
Date and time
Location
Bantry
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About this event
- Event lasts 2 days 21 hours
Practicing silence is a beautiful way to cultivate inner peace, develop awareness and find mental clarity.
MEDITATION - We will be spending two days in silence, during this time we will be practicing different meditation styles
YOGA - Each day we will have mindful yoga practices exploring sensation and meditative movement
PRANAYAMA - Prana: life force energy Yama: Extension/expansion
Each morning with will explore pranayama breath practices
NOURISHING FOOD - A health reset - we will be nourished with healthy Ayurvedic food to improve digestion and increase energy, by our beautiful Chef Rosie, AKA the kitchen fairy
ACCOMODATION - We will be staying in a cosy retreat centre nestled in the hills of Bantry, option of shared, private and ensuite rooms ( exact location revealed upon booking)
DIGITAL DETOX - During the silent period, we will be taking a digital detox
- a break away from phones & devices for two days
Journalling and reading is encouraged
NATURE - We will be spending time outdoors connecting with nature. Some of the meditation practices will be in the forest.
CACAO - We will end our silent time with a warming cup of ceremonial cacao and a mantra song session
INTENTION : This retreat is intended to be a gentle introduction to the practice of silence and meditation and the profound benefits they can bring to your life.
This is not a vipassana retreat.
This retreat is intended to be a reset for your health - mind, body and spirit.
This space is an opportunity for you to align to a more peaceful and balanced version of you.
Silence can evoke the ineffable wonder of life
This retreat is for someone who:
- needs a break and some time away to reset
- seeks to go a little deeper into a meditation practice
- needs to reduce stimulation/ dopamine detox
- seeks creative inspiration
- open to trying a new experience
Although not required, having meditation experience is recommended before coming on this retreat. Send me an email if you are unsure whether this retreat is right for you.
Weekend Schedule (subject to change)
Friday
Welcome and Introduction
Yoga + Meditation
Dinner
Restorative Yoga, Nidra + Soothing Sound
Silence begins
Saturday:
Yoga, Pranayama + Meditation
Breakfast
Nature Connection Walk
Forest Meditation
Lunch
Free time
Dinner
Evening Meditation
Yin Yoga
Sunday:
Yoga, Pranyama + Meditation
Breakfast
Nature meditation + gentle movement
Lunch
Cacao + Mantra Song
Silence ends
Dinner
Evening Meditation
Fire
Monday:
Yoga, Pranyama + Meditation
Sauna
Breakfast
Hugs & Home
In the ripeness of stillness we can harvest many of our beautiful moments and gratitudes of life, as well as reflect and learn from the more turbulent times.