Questions

Do you ever talk to others about your meditation experiences? Many people keep these experiences to themselves because they find it embarrassing to reveal that they meditate regularly. While it can be very useful to share those experiences with others.

Our brains are very good at storing unpleasant and anxious moments to protect us from danger. Putting into words what you experience during meditation can help to strengthen your consciousness. You train your brain to register your emotional world. And you ensure that, in addition to unpleasant and anxious moments, you can also remember pleasant moments better. It is also nice to read the experiences of others, as a source of inspiration and encouragement. Sharing meditation experiences with others can be helpful in several ways.

Some reasons why sharing experiences is useful:

• It can help to deepen your meditation practice. Talking about your experiences can help you understand them better and integrate them into your daily life. You can also learn from the experiences of others, which can help you gain new insights.
• It can give you support. Meditation can sometimes be challenging, especially when you're just starting out. It can be nice to talk to others who also meditate. They can support and motivate you.
• It may inspire others to start meditating too. By sharing your positive experiences with meditation, you can help others discover its benefits.

Some examples of sharing meditation experiences:

• If you experience certain thoughts or emotions while meditating, it can help to talk to someone about them. This person can help you understand your experiences and deal with any challenges.
• If you have trouble concentrating while meditating, it may help to talk to someone who has more experience. This person can give you tips on how to improve your concentration.
• If you're wondering whether meditation is right for you, it may help to talk to someone who is already doing it. This person can tell you about his or her experiences and help you make a decision.

Of course, it is not always necessary to share your meditation experiences with others. If you feel more comfortable keeping them to yourself, that's fine. But if you want to do it, there are many ways to do it. For example, you could talk to a friend or family member, attend a meditation group, or visit an online forum or blog.

What works best for you depends on your personal preferences and needs. At the bottom of this page you can (always) leave a message to share your experiences.

"The Rainbow Bridge"

18-25 May 2024
Vejer de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain

A week to further discover yourself and relax.
Through meditation, yoga and massage we connect you with your subtle energy centers, your chakras.

Tijs and Christian invite you to a retreat in a beautiful place in southern Andalusia. The month of May is an ideal time for this: Everything grows and blooms, while you can be inspired by the beauty, silence and tranquility around you.

The Rainbow Bridge
Indian traditions have recognized several subtle energy centers in the human body, called chakras and symbolized by the colors of the rainbow. The chakras help us to bridge the gap between body and mind and continuously influence how we behave and feel. They are shaped by our life cycle and our experiences. During this week you will learn to better understand and influence the functioning of your chakras. This way you take good care of yourself and become more balanced.

Yoga and massage
We practice various aspects of yoga, including meditation, breathwork and yoga postures – and their effect on the functioning of our chakras. You experience how nice it is to do exercises that give you more energy or calm you down.
The energetic massage forms that we teach you let you feel your chakras on a deeper level and how pleasant touch can be. Contact exercises help with this, to open up in an atmosphere of trust and connection.

**La Casa**
La Cuartilla is situated on a sunny slope with distant sea views, surrounded by native woodlands, gardens and orchards. Within walking distance of the charming town of Vejer de la Frontera, a half-hour drive to the beautiful bays of the Costa de la Luz, nature is brought to life with Permaculture. Beautiful places have been created both indoors and outdoors to do exercises as a group or to be with yourself. The farmhouse, renovated with natural materials, is wonderfully light, spacious and cozy. Organic vegetables from our own garden and the immediate environment clean our body. We eat vegetarian and do not use alcohol or other stimulants.

Workshop Leading
Christian Wicke works as a general practitioner, yoga teacher in ashtanga and vinyasa yoga, and masseur. He likes to share his insights about and from yoga with others, in group lessons and 1-on-1 settings. In addition to teaching the practical aspects of yoga, he also enjoys studying and speaking about yoga philosophy and its implications for our daily lives.

Tijs Breuer is a life coach, mindfulness teacher and masseur, specialized in in-depth body work. He works with body awareness, loving attention, direct experience and energy work such as tantra. He gives weekly workshops for playful discovery to connect with yourself and others.

All genders are welcome at this retreat. Experience in yoga or massage is welcome, but not required.

Program

• Saturday May 18, 2024
• Arrival, introduction, dinner and evening program
• Sunday to Friday
• Every morning: meditation, breathwork and yoga asanas. After lunch: time for yourself. Afternoon massage clinic. Dinner and varied evening program.
• Saturday May 25, 2024
• Breakfast, final program and farewell

Costs

• Standard rate: €980
• Discounted rate for students and refugees: €800
• All in: overnight stay, food and program.
• Arrival: Own transport.

Location
Casa la Cuartilla, Vejer de la Frontera, Spain

Tickets
You can pay the full amount below or you can make a deposit. You must pay the remainder no later than 14 days in advance.

You can also purchase your ticket/deposit on hippy.

Or go to: https://www.neptunus-wellbeing.nl/en/meetup-tickets/

This year I am organizing a meditation challenge in January. You are challenged to practice a short meditation three times a week. You can join at any time, participate and drop out whenever you want. There is no obligation whatsoever. The Meditation Challenge.

It's a month-long journey, organized by Tijs Breuer, that will help you cultivate a meaningful and sustainable mindfulness practice that you can easily integrate into your daily life and workday. Three times a week, for 15-20 minutes each, you can participate in short meditations focused on inner silence, relaxation, releasing stress and essential exercises in mindfulness and compassion.

The meditations are broadcast via Zoom. You will always receive a link to participate in the Zoom meeting.

You can also stream the meditations at a time that fits better into your daily schedule. You can also share your experiences afterwards in a message on this website.

Costs

The meditations are offered on a voluntary contribution basis, according to the principle of Damages. An average contribution of €10,00 per time is highly appreciated. This ensures that I get this mindfulnessactivities can offer.

Participation

Do you want to join? Then send an email to: Neptune Wellbeing or a text / app to: +31626174884.

Sangha

Do you need to connect with like-minded people? Would you like to meditate more regularly and share your experiences with others? Then one Sangha or meditation circle might be something for you. I am also part of a men's Sangha with 10-12 participants.