There is a lot of confusion in the West about what meditation is. “Meditation” has become an umbrella term, and that doesn’t do justice to the original teachings. At the moment there are many guided “story” exercises, but these are essentially guided storytelling and fall under psychotherapy. This is highly valuable and effective. However, it does not align with the strict definition and practice of what meditation is meant to be, and how it is traditionally practiced in its original context. During this silent midweek retreat, you will learn how to train the mind through the two forms of meditation.

During this retreat, Hans will first explain everything in Dutch and then in English, so both Dutch-speaking and English-speaking participants can fully take part.

During this silent weekend, we will bring body and mind to rest. We will reduce stress and increase your well-being, vitality and happiness. Through gentle methods such as yin yoga, releasing the psoas muscle, vegetarian food, mindfulness and meditation, walking, and mapping out which thoughts, emotions and behaviours are present during stress. These insights will inspire change. Be the Change you want to be!

This stress-reduction retreat will take place largely in silence! During this retreat, Hans will first explain everything in Dutch and then in English, so both Dutch-speaking and English-speaking participants can fully take part.

There is a lot of confusion in the West about what meditation is. “Meditation” has become an umbrella term, and that doesn’t do justice to the original teachings. At the moment there are many guided “story” exercises, but these are essentially guided storytelling and fall under psychotherapy. This is highly valuable and effective. However, it does not align with the strict definition and practice of what meditation is meant to be, and how it is traditionally practiced in its original context. During this silent midweek retreat, you will learn how to train the mind through the two forms of meditation.

During this retreat, Hans will first explain everything in Dutch and then in English, so both Dutch-speaking and English-speaking participants can fully take part.

During this silent weekend, we will bring body and mind to rest. We will reduce stress and increase your well-being, vitality and happiness. Through gentle methods such as yin yoga, releasing the psoas muscle, vegetarian food, mindfulness and meditation, walking, and mapping out which thoughts, emotions and behaviours are present during stress. These insights will inspire change. Be the Change you want to be!

This stress-reduction retreat will take place largely in silence! During this retreat, Hans will first explain everything in Dutch and then in English, so both Dutch-speaking and English-speaking participants can fully take part.