With Rolandjan van Mulligen, Sjoerd Dragtsma & Royce Benda
SOULFUL SILENCE RETREAT
From Sunday October 4th till Saturday October 10th 2020
A 6 day (partial silent) retreat on a magical island of Ibiza with daily Meditation, Breathwork, Yin & Hatha yoga,Sound Ceremony, Sharing, and Silent Nature Walks
A 6 day (partial silent) retreat on a magical island of Ibiza with daily Meditation, Breathwork, Yin & Hatha yoga,Sound Ceremony, Sharing, and Silent Nature Walks
HighlightsThe time of retreat is a time of Self Love. A time to celebrate the beauty of Life in all its forms. A very precious moment you fully dedicated to your own well being and by doing so you serve and honour all of Existence. An emphasis and key factor in this retreat is the warmth and openness of our shared field of Awareness. This is the safe and omni present backdrop in which true healing occurs. Through the use of ancient yogic practices, sharing circles and by holding a spontaneous approach for whatever wants to happen in the moment, we will recognise this essential awareness and from there we will together dive into our inner landscapes and listen to the voice of the Soul. |
"The time of Retreat is a time of Self Love. A Time to celebrate the beauty of Life in all its forms." ~Rolandjan |
Teachers
Rolandjan van Mulligen Rolandjan's intention is to create a safe space to inspire and move from the life of suffering and confusion to the life of clarity, peace, authenticity, and true happiness. He will share with you Meditation, Yin Yoga & Self Inquiry and Breathwork.
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Royce BendaRoyce's heartwish is that we guide and support each other to recognise and realise the happiness, love and beauty that we are.He will share with you Meditation, Sharing circles and the 1-on-1 space to look at personal experiences.
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Sjoerd DragtsmaSjoerd's yoga classes are influenced by his shamanic path and thus an emphasis is put on the meditative and healing aspect. The sacred Amazone ceremonies gave him many glimpses about what it means to be a human being. He will share with you Meditation, Hatha Yoga, Live Music, and Breathwork.
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A deep dive within
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Silence in the form of meditation will play an important role during this retreat because we feel that there is no better teacher.
It will reveal everything you are ready for. Sometimes in a more fierce way and sometimes in a gentle way. Of course there will also be plenty of time for sharing our insights, releasing build up energy and enjoying the cosiness of each other’s company. This is also a time to celebrate the sacredness we are surrounded by in any moment. Remembering that we are not separate from Mother Earth, the infinity of the Cosmos and the company of our neighbour. If we are only willing to see beyond our stories and believe systems. We are Life. It’s an opportunity to look and feel the ‘unlived ’ and challenging parts of ourselves with loving awareness. To take the space to recognise these parts have a voice and to actually listen to them, breathe with them and to eventually digest these energies. Not because those energies are negative or unspiritual but because they are no longer serving our current state of being. |
If we want to live our full potential we might just have to say ‘Yes’ to whatever feeling, emotion, or sensation comes our way. Of course to the good and yummy stuff, but also welcoming the stuff that seems painful at first.
This retreat is a ‘YES’ to Life, a ‘YES’ to our wounds and pains, a full ‘YES’ to participating in the dynamics of our sometimes sticky demanding daily business. Lets no longer postpone and wait for the stars to be exactly right. The stars are always perfectly in alignment and inviting you constantly to connect to what’s here in the present moment. We would be delighted to welcome you into the circle and travel together through the Soulful Silence that you are. |
"This retreat is not about arriving at a certain state of realisation, but it’s about an honouring of the Oneness that we all share and a blossoming of your own uniqueness." ~ Rolandjan
Impression of Ibiza and Retreat location
Retreat Toolkit
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Schedule
Every day from 10 pm till the next day after brunch we will be together in noble silence. |
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Practical Information
*Prices are excl. flights and transportation Should you have any further questions about the Retreat or Covid-19 rules, do not hesitate to contact us.
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* with bookings made before 4th Sep 2020
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Ayurvedic Food
During the Retreat we will serve Ayurvedic Food prepared by Timon Raven.
Timon learned to cook from his mother and grandmothers. They cooked a wide range of dishes: traditional Northern and Southern Dutch recipes, Mediterranean kitchen and the richness of flavours of Indonesia, where his grandmother learned to cook.
While studying the guiding principles of healthy eating he discovered the ancient art and science of Ayurveda, which provides clear overviews of what is beneficial to eat, how and when to eat it and for whom. Timon cooks just like his mother and grandmothers a wide range of dishes, usually vegetarian and always with consideration of the ancient Ayurvedic principles of the art of cooking and eating food. As the old Ayurvedic blessing goes: "May your food be your medicine, and may your medicine be your food."
Timon learned to cook from his mother and grandmothers. They cooked a wide range of dishes: traditional Northern and Southern Dutch recipes, Mediterranean kitchen and the richness of flavours of Indonesia, where his grandmother learned to cook.
While studying the guiding principles of healthy eating he discovered the ancient art and science of Ayurveda, which provides clear overviews of what is beneficial to eat, how and when to eat it and for whom. Timon cooks just like his mother and grandmothers a wide range of dishes, usually vegetarian and always with consideration of the ancient Ayurvedic principles of the art of cooking and eating food. As the old Ayurvedic blessing goes: "May your food be your medicine, and may your medicine be your food."
CommunityFor little less then a week we will be living in our own spiritual community, so next to a personal proces this is also a group proces. Which is a real potent proces because the ‘other’ is constantly mirroring our own energy. All rooms will be shared for that reason. Slowly we can step out of the ‘safety zone’ of our so high valued privacy and move into something which is unknown, new, fresh and relational. Sharing circleEvery now and then we will have a sharing circle. Sharing means that we come together in a group in which everyone has a chance to share how he or she feels in the moment. The fact that the listeners are simply present and do not respond with the mind, but simply listen from the heart, is very nourishing since we are allowed to be and experience exactly who we are and what we are feeling. Being together in a space of loving presence is very healing for the abandoned, suppressed or hurt parts within us and helps to give these parts a voice. We will deeper connect with ourselves in these sharing-circles and at the same time will feel more sense of belonging and connection in the group |
Noble silenceBesides the meditation, yoga, and breathwork sessions we offer another opportunity to deepen our self knowledge by being in noble silence in the mornings. Noble silence means that we give ourselves and each other the great gift to rest our attention within by restraining from any form of communication. That includes verbal- and nonverbal communication as well reading, writing or any activity on your digital devices. When we are in noble silence a couple of hours a day, several important things will be revealed; such as we often use communication as an escape-route to avoid feeling what's inside. When we start to feel uncomfortable, restless or emotional, our conditioned reflex is to either suppress what we feel or to find some form of distraction. Also, the experience of mere silence or simply 'being' is oftentimes associated with boredom or anxiety and covered up by the mind's chattering inwardly or outwardly. |
The Retreat House
The house is located in the heart of Ibiza, 15 minutes from the airport. It's located just outside of the picturesque village St Gertrudis, which has fantastic amenities, and 20 minutes from all beaches in all directions. The house was built by a local family in a typical Ibiza style and is surrounded by stunning nature, nicely decorated and equipped with everything you need. Outside, in the orchard, we have a huge 8-meter yurt used for our group sessions, which is also our sacred space during the whole week. The yurt is equipped with beautiful lights, fireplace, gongs, bowls, and music equipment. You will receive the exact location details the moment you register for the retreat.
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Ibiza Island
Some places on earth are called power places and this is not without a reason. Ibiza is one of them. From our own experience of being on the island for longer periods of time we can say the vibration of Ibiza is similar to that of a Guru; it brings to the surface what still needs to be faced within us. It's a truly fascinating contrast; the idyllic island atmosphere and breathtaking scenery and at the same time the intense penetrating energy that can expose within us what needs to be met as an opportunity to embody our True Nature more fully. Being on the island within the context of our retreat is an invitation to be in Truth, and can be truly transformative. It's essential to view this retreat in Ibiza not simply as an enjoyable yoga holiday, but as an opportunity to be open and willing to face our 'shadow sides' which is not always comfortable and pleasant, but very rewarding in terms of feeling deeply connected with ourselves and life.
When we have this dedication to Truth and living from Truth this retreat in combination with the island's energy has the potency to be life changing.
When we have this dedication to Truth and living from Truth this retreat in combination with the island's energy has the potency to be life changing.
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