Lectures and workshops provide space for exchange, practical exercises, and in-depth insights into the effects of mindfulness on the mind and body. Our goal is to convey a scientifically sound understanding of this timeless practice. At the same time, it is important to us not to lose sight of the roots of these methods: Eastern philosophies of Buddhism, Daoism, and other spiritual paths are incorporated into our program and round off the holistic picture.
The first two days offer an open introduction to the practice of mindfulness and meditation—not only for beginners, but also for people with previous experience who want to broaden or realign their perspective. Theory and practice intertwine and prepare participants for the silent experience. The following three days form the core of the retreat: During this period, the focus is on deepening what you have learned, immersing yourself in yourself, and experiencing mindfulness. We spend three days together in silence, exploring what happens when we minimize external stimuli and turn our attention to our inner experience and the present moment. Of course, you can also take advantage of one-on-one conversations with the seminar leaders during this time if you wish.
After the silent period is over, we will work together to ensure a smooth transition back to everyday life. Your experiences will be discussed and processed in groups or individual sessions to enable long-term integration into everyday life. It is important to us that the retreat does not remain an isolated experience, but rather creates impulses and insights that can be applied in everyday life.
In addition to mindfulness practices, we organize activities such as communal cooking and informative lectures. It is also one of our shared tasks to keep the seminar rooms tidy. The scope of this is manageable due to the size of the group. This leaves plenty of time for individual practice and retreat.