unburden your life
"The Unburden Your Life" mindfulness and meditation retreat is a life-transforming experience that allows you to explore the intricacies of daily existence and shed unnecessary burdens. By embracing mindfulness and meditation, you can discover the sources of self-imposed limitations that hinder your path to happiness.
Throughout the retreat, you'll engage in mindfulness practices that offer profound insights into the weights we place on ourselves. One unique aspect of this retreat is bringing a backpack filled with items that symbolize your values, qualities, and cherished possessions alongside those representing detested aspects. This symbolic exploration reveals the impact of carrying these loads on your daily life.
You'll feel the collective energy of mindfulness, fostering mutual support on this transformative journey. Engage in discussions that explore the interconnectedness of happiness and suffering, helping you understand how your choices shape your well-being.
Learn the art of letting go and discovering the freedom of releasing what no longer serves you, leading to a lighter and more fulfilling life. Reflect on habits and attitudes inherited from your upbringing, gaining valuable insights into why life may feel burdensome. Navigate a creative and honest approach to self-reflection, fostering a deeper understanding of your life.
The retreat promises a unique and honest perspective on unburdening yourself from self-inflicted suffering. Through guided activities, group discussions, and moments of stillness, you will return home relieved, lightened, and empowered to make conscious life choices. Recognize when it's time to let go and embrace the freedom of carrying what aligns with your values and brings you joy.
Symbolic Backpack Exercise: Bring items symbolizing values and detested aspects, exploring the impact of carrying these symbolic loads on daily life.
Deep Self-Exploration: Engage in mindfulness and meditation to gain profound insights into self-imposed limitations.
Letting Go and Freedom: Learn the art of letting go, discovering the freedom that comes with releasing what no longer serves, leading to a lighter, more fulfilling life.
Habit and Attitude Reflection: Reflect on inherited habits and attitudes, gaining valuable insights into why life may feel burdensome.
Creative Self-Reflection: Navigate a creative and honest approach to self-reflection, fostering a deeper understanding of your life.
Below is a sample schedule, due to change and adaptable to your needs:
Day 1:
9:00 am - 10:00 am: Registration and Welcome
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Ice-breaking and Games
10:45 am - 12:15 pm: Unpacking backpack and Sharing
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm: Mindful Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm: Deep Relaxation
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm: Talk on Happiness and Suffering/ Q&A
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Tea Break
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Walking Meditation
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Carrying and re-evaluating backpack workshop
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm: Mindful Dinner
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Mindful Movements
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Evening Meditation
Day 2:
9:00 am - 9:30 am: Morning Meditation
9:30 am - 10:30 am: Stick Qi Gong
10:30 am - 10:45 am: Tea Break
10:45 am - 12:15 am: Talk about Letting Go/ Q&A
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm: Mindful Lunch
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm: Deep Relaxation
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Expressive Pebble Dance Meditation
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Tea Break
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Walking Meditation with updated backpack
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Sharing Circle
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Closing Circle - Sharing Insights and Intentions
Details
Format: In-person
Duration: 2 days
Attendants: 15 - 20
Please bring: Catering or BYO vegetarian meals
Location: TBA or your location (additional expenses may apply)
Value: 300 € per person (incl. 19% VAT)
I look forward to connecting with you and learning more about your goals and aspirations. Let’s schedule a complimentary 30-minute Zoom call at your convenience to discuss how I can help you on this transformative journey.