How about unplugging yourself, slowing down and finding some rest or silence? Then you are welcome to join our mindful silent meditation retreat on Sunday afternoon 7 december Haarlem city center.
WHAT IS A MINDFUL SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT ?
The idea of this retreat is meditating together in stillness.
During the silence you will have the opportunity better noticing your state of mind, your bodily experiences or feelings.
Your brain can calm down or release of too much thinking. Also your body finds some rest or relaxation.
It’s a kind of Spa treatment for your brain, as well as for your body.
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
During these 3.5/4 hours we practice various mindful meditation exercises in silence (e.g. yoga, sitting / breathing meditation, mindful walking, mindful listening).
HOW DOES A DAY LOOK LIKE?
From 13.15.00 (walk-in time), start at 13.00 pm.
First the trainer will welcome you and outline the details of the program. During the welcome, talking is still allowed. As soon there are no more questions, the signal for silence follows.
13.15 pm: Walk in & Welcome
13.30 pm: Start
Various exercises, e.g.
– Slow easy Yoga
– Bodyscan
– Breathing meditation
– Meditation on seeing/ viewing, walking, listening,…. other techniques
17.00 pm: end of practices (choice to leave in silence)
17.00 -17.30 Optional Q&A- exchange (c.a. 20-30 min)
BREAKS
Every meditation exercise is followed up by a break. So you have time for simply doing nothing, enjoy the stillness, use it for reflection, walking around, enjoying our garden/courtyard, eating, drinking or writing down some notes.
ENDING:
Towards the end of the retreat around there will be the option exchanging your experiences if you wish to do so.
But you also have the choice to leave in stillness and skip a Q&A session.
GUIDANCE
All exercises are guided by Alexandra Pils in English (who is talking for the instructions). She is a certified teacher for Mindfulness & Stress Coach.
VENUE
Date: 7 December 2025 (Sunday afternoon):
Time: 13:15 – 17.00/17.30pm
Location Begijnhof 20, Haarlem City Center
Language: English
Group size: max. 8 participants
Price: €35,-
LINK TO ONLINE TICKET
https://www.ticketkantoor.nl/shop/silent7-12-25
MORE INFORMATION
https://www.mindfulnesscentrumhaarlem.nl/aanbod/mindfulness-haarlem-english-spoken/silent-meditation-retreat.html