"I didn't want it to end. It was the perfect balance of rest, knowledge, and play.”
Vlodrop, Netherlands
On this course, you don’t have to do anything but enjoy the silence and the multitude of services provided, in an environment of deep inner (and outer) silence.
Waking up in the middle of a forest and hearing the melodic chirping of the birdlife while enjoying your morning Yoga Asanas with other course participants is the most satisfying self-experience there could be.
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root "yuj" — meaning to unify — and honestly, that's exactly what this SELF course feels like. More and more people are discovering that stepping away from the everyday and immersing themselves in a retreat is one of the most beautiful ways to reconnect — with nature, with themselves, and with the people around them.
Made for anyone who's been meditating for years or those who are just beginning, this retreat meets you exactly where you are and takes you farther than you could ever imagine.
Experience
Each day flows at a gentle, unhurried pace, weaving together twice daily practice of meditation and yoga with nourishing organic meals, inspiring classes, and plenty of time to laugh, connect, and be with the people around you.
But perhaps the best part? From the moment you arrive, you can let it all go. Everything is taken care of — all you need to do is show up and allow yourself to receive. It's a rare and wonderful thing to be held in that kind of space, where the outside world fades away and a deep, restful silence — both within and around you — finally has room to emerge.
Learn
Listen to an enriching talk, indulge in a relaxing swim, enjoy some downtime in your beautiful accommodations, share travel reminiscences with newly found friends: the options are numerous.
Imagine spending your days in a breathtaking natural setting, with the space and stillness to actually focus on you — your breath, your body, your sense of peace.
And the benefits go beyond the feeling. Research has shown that Transcendental Meditation is helpful in reducing stress, and the effects stress has on the physiology. When you're fully immersed in a structured daily practice, the benefits really start to become clear. Pair that with stunning surroundings and a group of like-minded course participants, and you've got something truly special.
