4-Day Retreat
Vipassana & Embodiment
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Silence, Simplicity and Inter-Being
A unique retreat that combines Vipassana Meditation with embodiment practices inspired by dance improvisation and movement therapy.
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How do we find collective stillness?
What creates a sense of safety and support within ourselves, each other, and our surroundings?
How can we gain clarity about ourselves when we are with others?
How do we truly see others?
Over four days, we connect with ourselves and each other, supported by a simple schedule.
At 6 AM, we begin with Vipassana meditation, followed by guided solo movement explorations. After breakfast, we engage in Authentic Movement, a form of expressive movement therapy where we move and witness each other in a compassionate space.
In the afternoons, following a one-hour walking meditation, we explore simple exercises from dance improvisation to cultivate embodied presence, listening and communication. In the evenings, there is space for Dhamma talks, Q&A sessions, and a guided group meditation.
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A 48-hour silence period will help us deepen our process and allow inner and collective silence to emerge. Writing, alone time and group sharing will help us integrate what we learn. We encourage you step away from the online world during the retreat.
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As facilitators, our experience in intensive meditation retreats found fertile ground when we ventured into the realm of dance improvisation.
We believe that the practices of silence and stillness are profoundly enhanced by dance and movement therapy, deepening and fostering connections with beauty, mystery, and interconnectedness. The transformation moves from the individual to the collective.
Photos from our last retreat in Sintra, Portugal
​Retreat Schedule
(Feb 26 - March 2)
Wednesday 26 | Arrival in Afternoon / Dinner and Meditation
Thursday 27 | Intro to the Practices
Friday 28 | Silent Day
Saturday 1 | Silent Day
Sunday 2 | Morning Session / Lunch and Departure
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Daily Schedule
6AM | Group Meditation
7AM | Guided Movement Practice
8AM | Breakfast
10AM | Authentic Movement
1PM | Lunch
2PM | Rest
3PM | Walking Meditation
4PM | Afternoon Session
6PM | Dinner
8PM | Q&A and Group Meditation
10PM | Rest​​​​
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Accommodation & Venue
A large rustic home in a small village called 'Moorhusen' near Hamburg, Germany
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We all stay under the same roof. We have a large wooden dance and meditation room to practice in. The house has a large garden and has no immediate neighbours. The ideal place for silence and contemplation.
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Accommodation is your choice of
Shared dorms (6 available) with a shared bathroom
Single Room (2 available) or Double/Triple room (2 available) with a shared bathroom
Sleeping in your own Tent or Van.
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How to get to the venue
50 min by Car from Hamburg.
2h, with Public Transport from Hamburg airport.
1h40m with Public Transport from Hamburg central station.
There will be a Whatsapp group to self-organise sharing transport.
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For further questions please email Reimar.
Pricing
4 Nights of Accommodation
3 Full retreat days, 2 Half days for arrival & departure
includes 3 vegetarian meals per day
380 EUR // price in dorm or own van/tent
420 EUR // price in double room
460 EUR // price in single room
125 EUR deposit is required to secure your spot.
100 EUR refundable up to 2 months before
50 EUR refundable up to 1 month before
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If these prices are not accessible to you please reach out via email to Reimar.
There will be one helper spot who just pays food & accommodation.​​​​​
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Participants & Accessibility
This retreat is for you if you have an interest in meditation and are curious about how to EMBODY your practice beyond the cushion. It is helpful if you have some basic experience of meditation and a daily practice.
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You do not need to have any specific experience in EMBODIMENT, just a curiosity to learn what this field is about. The practices we explore are very gentle and do not require any physical fitness or ability.
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However, the space is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs and nature paths.
Optional Osteopathic Session with Sandra
Sandra will be offering optional one-to-one Osteopathic treatments during the retreat.
"Osteopathy offers a hands-on, holistic treatment of functional complaints of the body. We bring the body back into balance and help it to access resources to heal itself."
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Facilitators
A shared passion for practices of Body & Mind. Sandra, my partner and Francisco, a dear friend, are wonderful humans that I met through dance.
