The Intimacy of Being - A Silent Meditation & Yoga Retreat

Language: English

Slowing down. Listening within. Meeting life as it is.

What happens when we slow down enough to really feel this life, as it is?

This silent retreat is an invitation to deepen our intimacy with the present moment through the Four Foundations of Mindfulness: the body, feeling tone, mind, and dhammas.

Drawing on Buddhist philosophy and psychology, Insight Yoga, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we will explore what it means to be present with our experience just as it is. Through meditation, Yin and Yang Yoga, and the practice of silence, we will cultivate a more embodied and intimate relationship with ourselves and the world around us.

Rather than trying to change, improve, or transcend our experience, we will practise meeting it with curiosity, kindness, and awareness.

As we slow down and pay attention, we may begin to discover a little more space around our habitual reactions, a greater sensitivity to the life unfolding in each moment, and a more intimate connection with the ordinary wonder of being alive.
Perhaps this is the intimacy of being: to meet ourselves, each other, and this life more fully, just as we are.

This retreat is open to everyone of all levels and experience.

I teach a functional yoga which means the postures are there to support your individual structure and psyche. We won’t tie ourselves into crazy yoga knots, rather we will unwind, stretch, and strengthen our precious bodies. Feel welcome if you have no experience at all or are a seasoned practitioner. Variety and options will be offered.

This retreat is held with trauma sensitivity, allowing space for everyone to engage with the practices in ways that feel appropriate for them.

This retreat will be held in silence.
Engaging in a silent retreat, especially if you’re new to silence, offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and inner growth. While it might seem daunting at first, immersing yourself in silence can be incredibly liberating. It allows you to step away from the habitual patterns of everyday life, giving you the space to connect more deeply with yourself. This isn’t always an easy task but it is deeply rewarding. Layers of fixed behaviour get shed, leaving you lighter and freer. Silence fosters mindfulness and presence, offering a pathway to deeper insights, personal reflection, and spiritual connection.

May this retreat fill you with
grounded embodied presence,
an open heart,
and
a clear spacious mind.

TEACHING FEE: €365

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:

We ask that you first book and pay for any teaching fees with the retreat organiser.

ACCOMMODATION:

Booking will open in January 2027.  Once you have reserved your place with the event organizer, you will receive a link enabling you to book and pay for your accommodation at Le Moulin.