Everyday life can be hectic and stressful for some of us. There is nothing better than to retreat for a day and experience the magic of silence. I would like to share this inner peace with you. We will be quiet all day, aware of our breath, taking moments for ourselves, meditating and listening to the silence. The quiet days that I offer are on a donation basis, on a small scale in my own house. They are mixed gatherings, so everyone is welcome. You can also participate online from your own living room. You can arrive at 9.30:12.30 AM, 15.30:XNUMX PM or XNUMX:XNUMX PM and stay as long as you like.
Scheduled dates
- FR 24 December 2021 (Christmas holidays)
- SA 26 February 2022 (spring break)
- SA April 16, 2022 (Easter weekend)
- SA 22 October 2022 (autumn holiday)
- SA 24 December 2022 (Christmas holidays)
9:30 am Arrival / tea / coffee
10:00 am Breath Meditation
Connecting with your breath can dampen stress and open a door to a healthier and more mindful lifestyle. One of the easiest ways to reduce stress is to simply focus your attention on your breathing. You will notice an immediate sense of relaxation that over time can help protect your health. There are many forms of breathing meditation where you consciously change the rhythm, speed or depth of your breathing. These forms of breath meditation can be a gateway to the practice of 'mindfulness', in which you learn to accept and appreciate what comes in life.
12:30 pm Arrival / lunch
13:00 PM Silent meditation
The nature of your mind is to generate thoughts. Like the ocean, it has its own rhythm and flow. It is to be respected, not feared or contested. Once you stop fighting your thoughts and let it flow naturally, you can begin to retreat into the depths of your inner self beyond the chaos and distraction.
15:30 Arrival / tea / snack
16:00 PM Movement Meditation
Sitting still is quite difficult for most people because we are used to being exposed to stimuli all day long, while your body needs exercise. Movement meditation ensures that you quickly find your peace and return with your attention. You make an inner journey through an alternation of intensive and subtle movement. By focusing attention on your body, you experience what is going on inside you.
17:00 End of official program.
Afterwards there is the opportunity to share your experience of the day. In a sharing circle you can share how you feel and what is happening in your life. There may be a potluck dinner and chat for those who want to stay for the evening or stay overnight. And maybe there's a fun self-touch session or a board game. The evening is not part of the official program.
Location
At Tijs Breuer's home.
Address: Chalet 69;
Westbroekse Binnenweg 56a;
3612 AJ Tienhoven (Ut)
Park your car along the road Westbroekse Binnenweg 56a, Tienhoven (the village is called Molenpolder).
Public transport: U-flex bus to bus stop Graveingen runs every half hour from Overvecht station. You must book the bus in advance: 0900 525 2241.
Walk into Zwaluwpark, through the gate next to the mailboxes and private parking. Continue straight on the newly paved path to the end, turn left and you will see my black wooden house with the blue front door.
Card: https://goo.gl/maps/GAyuvXkU63VsZwqLA
Online participation
Can't attend, but still want to participate? You can participate in one of the meditations (at 10:00 AM, 13:00 PM and 16:00 PM) from your own home.
Link to Zoom Video Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8996586301?pwd=ekkxM2FMZ2ZkVWx3NVB3aVRWdVRjdz09
Meeting ID: 899 658 6301
Access code: embodied
Click on the link above five minutes before the start of the meditation. Your camera and microphone must be on when you enter the online meeting room to create a safe atmosphere for everyone.
Contribution
The day of silence is on a donation basis, so a voluntary contribution is appreciated.
https://www.neptunus-wellbeing.nl/donaties/
https://www.paypal.me/neptunus
Ask? Call or text Tijs Breuer, +31626174884
The meeting will be spoken in both Dutch and English.
