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Yoga weekend Veluwe: discover inner peace & strength
Discover yoga, meditation & mindfulness in a peaceful environment.
Yoga has more to offer than just postures on a mat. Experience it during this yoga weekend on the Veluwe, organized by Bezielen. Get to know yourself on a deep level and learn to live with attention in practice.
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.
- What : Yoga, meditation and mindfulness weekend; retreat with yoga, meditation, mindfulness. Also see the Yoga Retreat brochure
- When : Friday to Sunday
Dates : July 25 – 27 - Where : Ashram in Loenen
- Experience: we organize this weekend 6 times a year, since 2007
- What is the weekend not: an active day on the yoga mat doing asanas; all aspects of yoga are covered
- Participants: approx. 16 participants (mixed)
- Costs : €395.00 pp
- Other: this yoga retreat is a good preparation for the Spiritual journey to India & 30 days Health journey India that we organize every year
- Sign up: at the bottom of the page
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 yoga weekend.
Learned patterns are made clear, so that you can allow love in. With your commitment it becomes a spiritual experience that works deeply.
About the yoga weekend
On this short yoga retreat you will experience the difference between living on yoga weekend 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 train in yoga, or union. We do this by exploring the eight steps as written by Patanjali in the yoga sutras: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi.
Our journey is not only through asanas (postures). There is also ample attention for the other components of yoga: self-observation (nyama), breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana). In addition to the yoga we practice, the ashram activities play a role in the yoga weekend.
Body, mind, heart and soul: they are all addressed.
Location yoga retreat
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.
Yoga weekend environment
The location of the yoga 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.
Supervisors
Linda Koeman
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Janice Aliar
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Anjani Makhaisingh
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The program
We get up on time, so that we have plenty of time. On the other hand, there is a rest period built into the afternoon. This is an important part of the weekend; with an afternoon nap after lunch.
Friday
18:00: Arrival
19:00: Soup with bread
20:00: Introduction
21:00: Yoga Nidra (dream meditation / attention before going to sleep)
22:00: Rest
Saturday
06.30: Wake up with herbal tea
07.00: Yoga (asanas / pranayama (breathing and body work & / meditation)
09.00: Breakfast
10.30: Karma Yoga (selfless help; active meditation
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 (only in the ashram)
20.00: Soup with bread
21.15: 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) and yoga asanas
06.30: Meditation by fire (havan), sensory perception
07.30: Tea
08.00: Meditations with mantra in the big temple (only in the ashram)
09.15: Breakfast
10.30: Karma Yoga (selfless help)
12.30: (Silent) walk in the forest (optional)
13.30: Hot lunch
14.00: Short afternoon rest
15.00: Yoga asanas
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.
Impression
Yoga weekend
Register for the yoga 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.
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Yoga weekend Veluwe: discover inner peace & strength
Discover yoga, meditation & mindfulness in a peaceful environment.
Yoga has more to offer than just postures on a mat. Experience it during this yoga weekend on the Veluwe, organized by Bezielen. Get to know yourself on a deep level and learn to live with attention in practice.
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.
- What : Yoga, meditation and mindfulness weekend; retreat with yoga, meditation, mindfulness. Also see the Yoga Retreat brochure
- When : Friday to Sunday
Dates : July 25 – 27 - Where : Ashram in Loenen
- Experience: we organize this weekend 6 times a year, since 2007
- What is the weekend not: an active day on the yoga mat doing asanas; all aspects of yoga are covered
- Participants: approx. 16 participants (mixed)
- Costs : €395.00 pp
- Other: this yoga retreat is a good preparation for the Spiritual journey to India & 30 days Health journey India that we organize every year
- Sign up: at the bottom of the page
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 yoga weekend.
Learned patterns are made clear, so that you can allow love in. With your commitment it becomes a spiritual experience that works deeply.
On this short yoga 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 train in yoga, or union. We do this by exploring the eight steps as written by Patanjali in the yoga sutras: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi.
Our journey is not only through asanas (postures). There is also ample attention for the other components of yoga: self-observation (nyama), breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana). In addition to the yoga we practice, the ashram activities play a role in the yoga weekend.
Body, mind, heart and soul: they are all addressed.
Location yoga retreat
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.
Yoga weekend environment
The location of the yoga 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.
Supervisor
Linda is a yoga teacher and certified instructor in the Wim Hof Method. She also found depth in a 10-day silent retreat in vipassana meditation and attended a 21-day Ayurvedic body cleanse in the Indian Himalayas. Linda creates an authentic, loving and safe environment that makes the activity you take with her an unforgettable experience for you.
Linda Koeman
Anjani Makhaisingh
Janice Aliar
The program
We get up on time, so that we have plenty of time. On the other hand, there is a rest period built into the afternoon. This is an important part of the weekend; with an afternoon nap after lunch.
Friday
18:00: Arrival
19:00: Soup with bread
20:00: Introduction
21:00: Yoga Nidra (dream meditation / attention before going to sleep)
22:00: Rest
Saturday
06.30: Wake up with herbal tea
07.00: Yoga (asanas / pranayama (breathing and body work & / meditation)
09.00: Breakfast
10.30: Karma Yoga (selfless help; active meditation
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 (only in the ashram)
20.00: Soup with bread
21.15: 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) and yoga asanas
06.30: Meditation by fire (havan), sensory perception
07.30: Tea
08.00: Meditations with mantra in the big temple (only in the ashram)
09.15: Breakfast
10.30: Karma Yoga (selfless help)
12.30: (Silent) walk in the forest (optional)
13.30: Hot lunch
14.00: Short afternoon rest
15.00: Yoga asanas
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.
Impression
Yoga weekend
Register for the yoga 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.
