THE NETHERLANDS | SEPTEMBER 2024

THE NETHERLANDS

ZEELAND

Nurturing our Inner Garden

Cultivating Inner Growth Retreat

20 - 22 September 2024

FULL

EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF FINDING IN YOUR PRACTICE THE STEPPING STONES TOWARDS YOUR INNER GROWTH.

Overview

Metaphors are powerful tools to help us understand ourselves, life, each other, and our connection with the Divine more clearly. One of the most powerful metaphors for understanding the nature of life is that of a garden and the life that grows from it. In a garden, you consciously plant seeds with the intention that they will grow to produce a life that will bless you in some way. However, just planting a seed doesn’t do everything necessary for a crop to harvest.

It requires more.

You have to water the soil, make sure it gets enough sunlight, remove anything from the soil that might try to take away from the nutrients underground, and fertilise it. If you tend to your garden with careful attention, you’ll have a lovely and bountiful harvest. But if you are careless and not paying attention to either the soil or the care of the seeds, the opposite of what you want can happen.

Our lives are the same thing.

There is a garden inside of you.

It’s in your mind (thoughts, beliefs, ideas), in your heart (feelings, emotions), and in your body (nurturing your physical health). Your spirit operates within this garden as well, urging you through subtle suggestions and signs for where your garden needs help and what you can do to bring more life to it. Many of us are not aware of what we have planted inside our inner garden until we’re adults.

Your inner world creates your outer world. In other words, your consciousness (your innermost beliefs and feelings) help shape the life and world you live in.

This is why embracing the reality of the health of your inner garden is so essential to experiencing peace, wholeness, real Love, and ongoing growth.

Taste the beautiful atmosphere, relax in the proximity of the beach, in a beautiful retreat centre in Zeeland. Where everything is done ‘with love and attention’ and that is clearly noticeable for everyone. You can see it in the design, the care of the buildings and the garden, but it is also palpable in the personal attention for you as a person when you are on our retreats.

At our Retreat Center all gardening is done according to the permaculture principle, without the use of chemicals. Since we moved here in 2014, about 5000 little trees and shrubs were planted, creating a whole new ecosystem. Next to the many birds that have perched as a result, you might spot some chickens for fresh eggs and it is of course just very nice to see those animals around.

Accommodation

Our will be a small retreat center on the most northern island of Zeeland.

It is beautifully situated, only a couple of minutes away from a wide, 21 kms long, beach. Retreat center offers you and your clients a lot of space, quiet, a beautiful private garden and lots of fresh air.

The six bedrooms are situated in a different building. They are 2 persons bedrooms with high quality matrasses.

Outside in the big garden (5500 m2) you find different gardenrooms where we will do yoga or meditation or just to hang about.

WE HAVE LIMITED AVAILABILITIES

All the rooms have private entrance, services and bathrooms and showers.

*Single rooms are available with a supplement.

Soul Food

Food plays a central role in both our yoga practice and life. We believe food should be varied, unprocessed and nourishing to promote health and wellbeing.

For this retreat, we partnered with our chef, that will cook our delicious, colorful, and plant-based meals for the week. Our chef focuses on healthy, fresh and mostly organic produces to make you feel nourished and energized. Besides your 2 daily meals, snacks will be available throughout the day, and include tea, coffee, water, and fruits.

If you have special dietary requirements or food intolerances, please let us know in advance.

The Program

Friday

18.00 - 19.00 Opening Ceremony

19:00 - 20:00 Dinner

20:00 - 21:30 Yin yoga & Nidra

Saturday

08:30 - 09:00 Meditation/Breathwork

9:00 - 10:30 Morning practice

11:00 - 12:00 Brunch

13:00 - 15:00 Spiritus Breathwork Workshop

15:00 - 18:00 -ish Free time* / option for vipassana time

18:00 - 20:00 Yoga Workshop

20:30 - 21:30 Dinner

21:30 - 22:00 optional activity - readings from the Bhagavad Gita

Sunday

08:30 - 10:00 Morning Practice

10:30 - 11:30 Brunch

11.30 - 13.00 Rest - Free time*

13:30 - 15:00 Yin + Nidra

15:30 - 16:30 Closing ceremony with Sangha Meditation practice

*Free time to explore the area or simply relax!

Yoga will be held in the shala. The shala is calming and peaceful, to allow for a deeper connection with one's practice.

Meet the Teachers

MEET AMELIE & ELI

This retreat will be guided by Amelie and Eli who carry a life long interest, experience and studies when it comes to yoga, movement, breathwork and mindfulness. They will guide you through these elements of practice so that you are able to find the way to your true nature. They can’t wait to share their love for practice with you.

They have designed Under The Lying Dragon Travel Yoga Retreat, a program in alignment with the different attributes that compose the yin & yang energy including additional sharing and fascinating teachings on breathwork.

To create a journey for growth and evolution from the depth of the essence, through the profoundness of our being.

LET'S MEET

YOUR YOGA HOLIDAY RETREAT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Welcome Ceremony upon your arrival
Amazing Yoga (Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Breathwork, Guided meditations - the sessions are suitable for all levels)
Workshops
Wellness tote
2 Nights in a exclusive Retreat Center
2 delicious plant based meals daily; a brunch and an evening dinner
Six prerecorded yoga classes for life
Linen, towels
Wi fi internet connection
Additional offers to explore the area
Enough time for yourself

NOT INCLUDED:

Flights / Bus / Train / Etc..
Individual coaching and private yoga sessions (can be booked additionally on request)
Extra excursions by arrangement
Medical/ travel insurance

Investment

WE ONLY OFFER VERY FEW SPOTS, TO ENSURE AN UNIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

Early Bird Discount: 599 € in shared accommodations

*Only if you pay fully before June 1st 2024

(possibility to pay in two installments on request)

Regular Price: 670 € afterwards

All Prices include:

Please see section above

Book your place in the retreat!

Contact Us

FAQ's

Hi there! Have some questions about your next Retreat? Find the answers below.

How many spaces are available?

To keep the retreat intimate we only have 8few spaces available. This allows us to provide plenty of personal attention during the practice sessions and have group discussions where everyone has the opportunity to feel heard & seen.
Are the practices suitable for all levels?

The aim of the retreat is to create a space where you can really deep dive into your practice. That goes beyond the physical asanas & includes the energetic nuances too. Having taught regularly mixed level studio classes, both Eli and Amelie are skilled at accommodating a wide variety of bodies & abilities. The sessions will be accessible to established beginners (with a steady practice), as well as intermediate & advanced practitioners. This retreat is not intended for complete beginners who are looking to start yoga.
Do you cater for food sensitivities, allergies and other dietary choices?

Our chefs for the week will be serving vegan and vegetarian food/meals. Please make sure to inform us of any dietary needs/allergies when you book your spot. Any last changes need to be communicated at least 3 weeks before the start of the retreat otherwise we will not be able to assist.
Can I get a full refund?

If for some unforeseen reason you are no longer able to participate to the retreat the following policy in in place:

Cancellation 3 months before retreat - Full refund (service & admin charge of 100 Euros applies extra).

Cancellation 8 weeks before retreat - 50% refund (service & admin charge of 100 Euros applies extra).

Cancellation 4 weeks before retreat - No refund (unless you find someone to take your place).
What is your cancellation policy?

If for some unforeseen reason you are no longer able to participate to the retreat the following policy in in place:

Cancellation - 50% refund on the full amount of the retreat (service & admin charge of 100 Euros applies extra).

Cancellation 1 month before retreat - No refund (unless you find someone to take your place).
Can I bring my non-practicing partner/friend/child with me??

Unfortunately non-practicing individuals cannot be accommodated on this retreat as we are trying to create a space where you can fully devote your attention/focus on your journey.
How do I get there?

We suggest you to Carpool to zeeland, in case you might come by train please let us know. We will create a whatsapp group so partecipants can arrange carpooling.