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Meditation weekend retreat on the Veluwe
Meditation Weekend in Ashram on the Veluwe: Experience with Mindfulness
Do you also need intense peace, a powerful sense of connection and genuine joy? Come to the meditation weekend of Bezielen op de Veluwe and experience the power of meditation on a deep level. Meditation is a valuable instrument that teaches you to deal with thoughts and feelings in a loving way. See how meditation, yoga and mindfulness come together in this weekend. It lays the seed for a sustainable, healthy relationship with yourself and your environment.
“The mind can wander in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path I walk in peace. With every step the wind blows. With every step a flower blooms.”
What: meditation, mindfulness and yoga weekend; retreat with Meditation, yoga, mindfulness.
When: Friday to Sunday
Dates : July 25 – 27
Where: Ashram in Loenen
Experience: We organize this weekend 6 times a year since 2007
What the weekend is not: all day meditating on a cushion in silence
Participants: approx. sixteen participants (mixed)
Costs: €395.00 pp
Registration: At the bottom of the page
Other: the meditation weekend is a good preparation for the trips to the Himalayas in India that Bezielen regularly organizes.
Introduction
In Western life, we are no longer used to following the voice of our heart. Our mind drowns out the whisper of the heart. We react from our judgments and expectations. Enter into an open encounter with yourself during this meditation weekend. You will gain insight into learned patterns, so that you can allow love in again. With a little effort, it becomes a spiritual experience that works deeply.
Meditation
Meditation is probably as old as man himself. It is practiced all over the world in various ways. It is a form of thought training that teaches you to experience the present more consciously: your thoughts, sensory impressions, your physical feelings and emotions.
There are many forms of meditation, with just as many different techniques and associated rituals. They are all aimed at inducing and training a certain feeling or state of mind: this can be concentration, love, or compassion. Scientific research has now proven that meditation has numerous positive effects on the body, mind, and state of mind.
The meditation weekend
During the meditation weekend on the Veluwe you will be able to experience this yourself. During the meditation retreat you will experience the difference between living on autopilot and living with open attention.
Sensations, feelings, thoughts; they come and go. During this weekend you will learn to look at this in a friendly and interested way.
We practice different forms of meditation; active in conscious physical exercises, walking meditation or singing mantras. And of course the most well-known form: sitting meditation. Body, mind, heart and soul are all addressed.
Location
The meditation weekend takes place in the ashram Sada Shava Dham in Loenen. Below is a video to get an idea of what the weekend looks like in the ashram.
The ashram is located on the Veluwe as an oasis of peace. It is built on a large piece of land on the edge of the forest, with a beautiful garden. There is also a herb and vegetable garden. You can help with sowing and harvesting through karma yoga.
In recent years, the ashram complex has been expanded with, among other things, a larger temple. This was partly thanks to the help of participants in our weekends, who contributed with karma yoga.
During the meditation weekend we participate in a number of fixed monastic activities in the ashram. An example is the havan (meditation by the fire), the aarti (meditation with mantras) and karma yoga. This consists of physical work at the ashram: helping with cooking and working in the herb and vegetable garden. The goal of karma yoga is to come to meditation through the activity.
Monastery activities (in the ashram only)
During the weekend in the ashram we participate in a number of fixed monastic activities, such as the havan (meditation by the fire) and the aarti (meditation with mantras). Another fixed part of the meditation weekend is karma yoga. This consists of physical work at the ashram, such as helping with Ayurvedic cooking and working in the herb and vegetable garden. The aim of karma yoga is to come to meditation through the activity. We divide the day in two so that rest can be taken in the afternoon. You are always welcome to do your own thing, as long as the ashram is not disturbed. If you would rather skip a workshop or meditation, this is possible in consultation and you can deviate from the program.
The wonderful ashram team supports this yoga, meditation and mindfulness retreat.
Environment
Location of the meditation weekend is Loenen, a village on the Veluwezoom. There is plenty of nature in the area. Take one step outside the ashram and you are in a beautiful forest. Of course we will also go for a walk here. The waterfall that you will find in this forest is the highest in the Netherlands with 15 meters.
Another attraction is the steam train, which runs between Apeldoorn and Dieren and also stops at Loenen. So you could even come by steam train! (check the timetable here) Finally, a stone’s throw from the ashram is the stately sixteenth-century Kasteel Ter Horst.
Meditation book tip
Supervisors
Linda Koeman
Meer info
Anjani de Bie
Meer info
Janice Aliar
Meer info
Program
Click here for the program
Friday
18:00: Arrival
19:00: Soup with bread
20:00: Introduction
21:00: Dream meditation (yoga nidra / attention before going to sleep)
22:00: Rest
Saturday
06.30: Wake up with herbal tea
07.00: Pranayama (breathing and body work)
07.30: Meditation
08.00: Yoga asanas (optional)
09.00: Breakfast
10.30: Teaching Karma Yoga
12.30: (Silent) walk in the forest (optional)
13.30: Hot lunch
14.00: Afternoon rest
16.00: Wake up quietly with attention for your body
16.30: Sharing circle (exchanging experiences)
18.00: Tea & time for yourself
19.00: Meditations with mantra in the big temple
20.30: Soup with bread
21.45: Dream meditation (yoga nidra / attention before going to sleep)
22.00: Rest
Sunday
05.30: Wake up with herbal tea
06.00: Pranayama (breath and body work)
06.30: Meditation by fire (havan), sensory perception
07.30: Tea
08.00: Meditations with mantra in the big temple
09.15: Breakfast
10.30: Karma Yoga (selfless help in the ashram)
12.30: (Silent) walk in the forest (optional)
13.30: Hot lunch
14.00: Short afternoon rest
15.00: Yoga asanas (optional)
16:00: Sharing circle (exchanging experiences)
17.00: Closing, leaving the room tidy and departure
General remarks
- A maximum of seventeen people can participate in the yoga, meditation & mindfulness retreat.
- Both men and women.
- Overnight stays are in a room with (an)other participant(s).
- Men and women sleep separately, couples can share a room.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing: sweatpants or yoga clothes, and bring a shawl for the monastery and slippers.
- Peace and space should be observed to make letting go possible. Enjoy it!
Costs and registration
- Total costs of this yoga, meditation & mindfulness weekend are €395.00 pp
- This amount includes accommodation, vegetarian meals, coffee, tea and all workshops.
- Additional night stay after the weekend is possible. Additional price see form.
- Sheet set can be rented. Price see form. Bring your own towel.
- Please note: your registration is only valid once you have paid, so be on time.
- You can register for this event at the bottom of this page.
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Meditation weekend retreat on the Veluwe
Meditation Weekend in Ashram on the Veluwe: Experience with Mindfulness
Do you also need intense peace, a powerful sense of connection and genuine joy? Come to the meditation weekend of Bezielen op de Veluwe and experience the power of meditation on a deep level. Meditation is a valuable instrument that teaches you to deal with thoughts and feelings in a loving way. See how meditation, yoga and mindfulness come together in this weekend. It lays the seed for a sustainable, healthy relationship with yourself and your environment.
“The mind can wander in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path I walk in peace. With every step the wind blows. With every step a flower blooms.”
What: meditation, mindfulness and yoga weekend; retreat with Meditation, yoga, mindfulness.
When: Friday to Sunday
Dates : July 25 – 27
Where: Ashram in Loenen
Experience: We organize this weekend 6 times a year since 2007
What the weekend is not: all day meditating on a cushion in silence
Participants: approx. sixteen participants (mixed)
Costs: €395.00 pp
Registration: At the bottom of the page
Other: the meditation weekend is a good preparation for the trips to the Himalayas in India that Bezielen regularly organizes.
Introduction
In Western life, we are no longer used to following the voice of our heart. Our mind drowns out the whisper of the heart. We react from our judgments and expectations. Enter into an open encounter with yourself during this meditation weekend. You will gain insight into learned patterns, so that you can allow love in again. With a little effort, it becomes a spiritual experience that works deeply.
Meditation
Meditation is probably as old as man himself. It is practiced all over the world in various ways. It is a form of thought training that teaches you to experience the present more consciously: your thoughts, sensory impressions, your physical feelings and emotions.
There are many forms of meditation, with just as many different techniques and associated rituals. They are all aimed at inducing and training a certain feeling or state of mind: this can be concentration, love, or compassion. Scientific research has now proven that meditation has numerous positive effects on the body, mind, and state of mind.
The meditation weekend
During the meditation weekend on the Veluwe you will be able to experience this yourself. During the meditation retreat you will experience the difference between living on autopilot and living with open attention.
Sensations, feelings, thoughts; they come and go. During this weekend you will learn to look at this in a friendly and interested way.
We practice different forms of meditation; active in conscious physical exercises, walking meditation or singing mantras. And of course the most well-known form: sitting meditation. Body, mind, heart and soul are all addressed.
Location
The meditation weekend takes place in the ashram Sada Shava Dham in Loenen. Below is a video to get an idea of what the weekend looks like in the ashram.
The ashram is located on the Veluwe as an oasis of peace. It is built on a large piece of land on the edge of the forest, with a beautiful garden. There is also a herb and vegetable garden. You can help with sowing and harvesting through karma yoga.
In recent years, the ashram complex has been expanded with, among other things, a larger temple. This was partly thanks to the help of participants in our weekends, who contributed with karma yoga.
During the meditation weekend we participate in a number of fixed monastic activities in the ashram. An example is the havan (meditation by the fire), the aarti (meditation with mantras) and karma yoga. This consists of physical work at the ashram: helping with cooking and working in the herb and vegetable garden. The goal of karma yoga is to come to meditation through the activity.
Monastery activities (in the ashram only)
During the weekend in the ashram we participate in a number of fixed monastic activities, such as the havan (meditation by the fire) and the aarti (meditation with mantras). Another fixed part of the meditation weekend is karma yoga. This consists of physical work at the ashram, such as helping with Ayurvedic cooking and working in the herb and vegetable garden. The aim of karma yoga is to come to meditation through the activity. We divide the day in two so that rest can be taken in the afternoon. You are always welcome to do your own thing, as long as the ashram is not disturbed. If you would rather skip a workshop or meditation, this is possible in consultation and you can deviate from the program.
The wonderful ashram team supports this yoga, meditation and mindfulness retreat.
Environment
Location of the meditation weekend is Loenen, a village on the Veluwezoom. There is plenty of nature in the area. Take one step outside the ashram and you are in a beautiful forest. Of course we will also go for a walk here. The waterfall that you will find in this forest is the highest in the Netherlands with 15 meters.
Another attraction is the steam train, which runs between Apeldoorn and Dieren and also stops at Loenen. So you could even come by steam train! (check the timetable here) Finally, a stone’s throw from the ashram is the stately sixteenth-century Kasteel Ter Horst.
Meditation book tip
Supervisors
Linda Koeman
Meer info
Anjani de Bie
Meer info
Janice Aliar
Meer info
Program
Click here for the program
Friday
18:00: Arrival
19:00: Soup with bread
20:00: Introduction
21:00: Dream meditation (yoga nidra / attention before going to sleep)
22:00: Rest
Saturday
06.30: Wake up with herbal tea
07.00: Pranayama (breathing and body work)
07.30: Meditation
08.00: Yoga asanas (optional)
09.00: Breakfast
10.30: Teaching Karma Yoga
12.30: (Silent) walk in the forest (optional)
13.30: Hot lunch
14.00: Afternoon rest
16.00: Wake up quietly with attention for your body
16.30: Sharing circle (exchanging experiences)
18.00: Tea & time for yourself
19.00: Meditations with mantra in the big temple
20.30: Soup with bread
21.45: Dream meditation (yoga nidra / attention before going to sleep)
22.00: Rest
Sunday
05.30: Wake up with herbal tea
06.00: Pranayama (breath and body work)
06.30: Meditation by fire (havan), sensory perception
07.30: Tea
08.00: Meditations with mantra in the big temple
09.15: Breakfast
10.30: Karma Yoga (selfless help in the ashram)
12.30: (Silent) walk in the forest (optional)
13.30: Hot lunch
14.00: Short afternoon rest
15.00: Yoga asanas (optional)
16:00: Sharing circle (exchanging experiences)
17.00: Closing, leaving the room tidy and departure
General remarks
- A maximum of seventeen people can participate in the yoga, meditation & mindfulness retreat.
- Both men and women.
- Overnight stays are in a room with (an)other participant(s).
- Men and women sleep separately, couples can share a room.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing: sweatpants or yoga clothes, and bring a shawl for the monastery and slippers.
- Peace and space should be observed to make letting go possible. Enjoy it!
Costs and registration
- Total costs of this yoga, meditation & mindfulness weekend are €395.00 pp
- This amount includes accommodation, vegetarian meals, coffee, tea and all workshops.
- Additional night stay after the weekend is possible. Additional price see form.
- Sheet set can be rented. Price see form. Bring your own towel.
- Please note: your registration is only valid once you have paid, so be on time.
- You can register for this event at the bottom of this page.
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Book meditation weekend
Register for the meditation weekend. For each person who is going, fill out a complete form. This is necessary to have all the data complete per person. The registration will also be sent to the e-mail address.
