Silence and Meditation Retreat

Silence and Meditation Retreat
This year, 2025, we celebrate the 10th Edition of this Meditation and Silence Retreat. These have been years of significant personal growth, as well as growth connected to this gathering.
This year, registration is limited to 150 participants.
To mark this 10th-year celebration, we feel inspired to do something slightly different and create an experience that aligns even more closely with our philosophy of life. We aim to provide space for such a gathering but with meditation practices that are increasingly global and holistic. In essence, we seek a more universal, ecumenical, and eclectic approach, an inclusive framework that integrates mindfulness practices not only inspired by Hinduism but also by other spiritual and philosophical traditions to which we feel connected.
Mindfulness practices inspired by the diverse cultures and beliefs of our planet, respecting diversity while valuing the common essence that connects humanity. This vision transcends dogmas and is grounded in universal principles such as presence in the moment, connection with the sacred according to individual beliefs, and a sense of universal compassion.
We will experience different techniques and methods that will help us to become aware of the present moment through silence. Silent meditations, yoga, conscious breathing, mantra vocalization, moving guided meditations, nature walking, dancing will be performed.
We will be in silence all these days, we will only give instructions in the beginning of the activities, but keeping the silence the rest of the time. If you feel ready to accept this challenge of being in silence, please join us.
You will understand how silence affects us with peace and tranquility. You will have a lot of tools to meditate alone or in other groups.
The individual practice of Meditation is essential, but when we meditate in groups, we can create a greater synergy that further enhances its purpose.
It activates parts of the brain, helping to rejuvenate brain and biological health. Improves self-esteem, mood, gives us more clarity, concentration and focus.
The practice of meditation is very old, going back to the eastern traditions. There are different philosophies, ways, methods and techniques. Some examples are transcendental meditation, active meditations, vipassana, mindfulness, prayer, Zen meditation, Taoist, Buddhist, etc. The paths of meditation are innumerable, but the purpose is only one: to be present, to empty the mind, to enter a state of non-agitation and alertness in the moment and in silence.

The accommodation in Camping (own tent) is included in the price.
The meals are vegan. If you would like to stay in any other accommodation than Camping, please ask us for the rates.
If you are unable to participate in the full retreat, you can also join less days, but we only accept that you come at least 4 days / 4 nights. Talk to us!

Once you have learned to meditate, you will understand that you do not need any special equipment, or any kind of dependence on a person, master group, or guru. We are the Masters of ourselves!
As we believe that meditating is within everyone's reach, we hold this retreat for the purpose of sharing tools for your daily life and for more and more human beings to meditate and seek the peace we so need.

We look forward to your registration to meditate together!

Meditation Guide:
Rui Sebők Bizarro

Yoga Classes:
Krisztina Sebők Bizarro (English)
Bruno Cruz (Português)

Local:
Quinta São José dos Montes
Tomar
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