Dec 29, 2024 – Jan 4, 2025*
SILENT RETREAT
Revelation of the Self
*Please note: the option to stay until 5 January might be offered, depending on the international program. We will announce as soon as possible!
An oasis of peace, silence and introspection
This exceptional meditation retreat takes place in the beautiful Danish countryside over the New Year period, bringing to a close the year that has been while ushering in the coming year in profound states of silence and deep introspection.
This retreat is for both beginners and experienced meditators, who long to dive into the depths of their heart & soul in an ambiance of peace & silence, to meditate deeply, and discover their true nature.
All that is needed is a call to discover the treasures of your spiritual heart and its mysteries, go beyond your mind and your usual perception of yourself and the world around you, and to explore the millenary fundamental spiritual question:
Who am I really?
Exceptional initiation in this retreat
This retreat includes initiation into the special 14-step method for revealing the Supreme Self ATMAN, a unique method of our spiritual school.
This apparently simple yet highly efficient technique allows you to gradually, starting from the level where you are, experience the Revelation of the immortal Self.
Many people come again and again, year after year, to deepen their practice of this exceptional technique in the unique spiritual field created together in the retreat.
Why we love this retreat
The retreat offers the unique opportunity to:
- Discover your inner nature and its mysteries
- Identify and let go of sources of stress, agitation, and turmoil in your life
- Realize the deepest aspirations of your heart & soul
- Enjoy a silent togetherness of being united in the heart around the same aspirations
- Set intentions & charge the new year with a powerful spiritual impulse
Ideal conditions for meditation & introspection
Immersion
The entire time and program during the retreat is dedicated to discover your inner Self, and you can let go of usual daily tasks such as cleaning and cooking
All participants commit to participate in all the main lectures and meditations to create a state of continuity of consciousness.
Spiritual Field
The spiritual field in this retreat is exceptionally strong, due to the collective aspiration & intention to participate in unison, both with all the other participants in Paradise Retreat Center, as well as more than a thousand participants worldwide.
Teachings
Exceptional spiritual teachings, based on the ancient treatises.
The main part of the spiritual teachings will be kept by Adinathananda (Nicolae Catrina), a highly accomplished yoga teacher with more than 30 years of experience, who will be online with us.
Mauna
The practice of silencing the mind, helped by a complete absence of speech.
Silence of speech will be obligatory in all common areas including dormitories, and will also be applied by the retreat staff (it will be possible to write notes to the staff and questions to the teachers when needed)
E-Detox
We invite you to spend this week entirely without electronic devices such as phones and laptop and experience a period of withdrawing from messages, emails, Facebook etc
A phone number and email will be provided to give to your relatives to reach in case of an emergency
Extra Support
All participants support the field of silence for each other, and avoid disturbing the others with gestures, sounds and actions
There will be two helpers during the meditations to make you aware in case you start falling asleep, to help ensure lucidity in meditations and create a field of increased consciousness.
The spiritual frame of the retreat
The program of the retreat will be in unison with an international online retreat, having participants from all over the world, creating a powerful field of unison.
The main part of the spiritual teachings will be kept by Adinathananda (Nicolae Catrina), a highly accomplished yoga teacher with more than 30 years of experience, who will be online with us, and a team of highly experienced yoga teachers from NATHA Denmark.
We will gradually deepen the 14-step method, both in practice of increased duration, and one by one developing each step in enlightening lectures over the duration of the retreat. The theory will provide the framework for the meditations, comprehensively explaining the process of entering and deepening the meditative state.
Please note that the actual meditations are in silence – aspirants will use the information they receive in the theoretical part to deepen their experiences in the meditation.
The program also includes:
* Daily Hatha Yoga sessions aimed at guiding you deeper on the fascinating journey into your inner universe
* Daily exemplifications of different spiritual states
* Profoundly inspiring and heart touching testimonies
* Special meditations on the night of the New Year
An example of a day in the Silent Retreat
07.00 Light breakfast
07.30 – 09.00 Hatha Yoga postures supporting the revelation of the Self
09:00 – 10:20 Presentation of essential elements about meditation
10:20 – 12:00 Meditation for revealing the Self
12.00 – 14.30 Lunch break
14:30 – 15:20 Presentation of essential elements about meditation
15:20 – 16:30 Meditation for revealing the Self
16.30- 17:45 Individual hatha yoga practice
17:45 – 19:30 Dinner break
19:45 – 20:55 Meditation for revealing the Self
20:55 – 21:30 Spiritual exemplification: “The state of Divine Beatitude that bursts within our being through the Revelation of the Divine Self Atman”
21:30 – 22:30 Q & A practical questions related to the technique
Joining the retreat for the first time?
We wish to introduce you to the retreat and the method practiced during the retreat, and prepare the foundation to receive the full benefit of the retreat. Therefore we heartily invite you (and highly recommend) to join these two pre-retreat events, free of charge:
Pre-retreat meeting Thursday 28/11 19.00-20.30 live online on Zoom
In this call we will explain more about the retreat and what to expect, and give recommendations for preparations you can do before the retreat. This is also an ideal moment for you to ask your own questions to the teachers.
If you sign up after this meeting, you will receive a link to the recording of the session.
Beginners session Sunday 29/12 13.30-15.30 live in Paradise Retreat Center
This session takes place on the first day of the retreat, before the start of the actual retreat, and is an obligatory session for those who join the retreat for the first time. Here we will introduce you to all the steps in the method practiced in the retreat and explain various notions contained in the later teachings.
Paradise Retreat Center
The retreat will take place in the lush Danish countryside of Stevns, in Paradise Retreat Center – around 60 km south of Copenhagen, Denmark.
The address is Spjellerupvej 41, 4640 Faxe. You can come by car or public transportation to Karise St. from where you will be picked up (you will receive detailed travel information in the welcome letter).
In order to keep the experience positive and rejuvenating for all our guests, the whole retreat center is kept free of smoke, drugs, coffee and alcohol.
Paradise Retreat center serves delicious and nutritious vegan/vegetarian food made with love by yogis dedicated to supporting your retreat.
Accommodation Options
Dormitories
In the heart of Paradise Retreat Center is accommodation in simple and cozy dormitories hosting 14-30 people each.
Excellent for group work and togetherness, the dormitories are the perfect opportunity to jump into an uplifting and heartful experience.
Each bunk comes with curtains for privacy, shared bathrooms and shower, easy access to the dining hall where tea and refreshments are always available.
Dormitory accommodation includes: bunk bed with mattress, beddings and a towel. Wifi access. Shared bathrooms
The price for staying in the dormitory is included in your retreat ticket.
Private Rooms at Asgaard Hus
A new addition near Paradise is the newly opened Asgaard Bed & Breakfast. A welcoming, charming farmhouse with 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and big garden is available for anyone who prefers to stay in private rooms, while we run the retreat in Paradise.
Available rooms:
1 Single Room (for 1 person)
6 Double Rooms (with the option of 1 large bed, or 2 single beds)
For more information about Asgaard Hus, you can visit their website at https://asgaardhus.dk/
Sign Up
Super Early Bird (until 15 October): 4005 kr
Early Bird (until 15 November): 4505 kr
Standard Price: 5005 kr
Group discount: additional 5% off (250kr per ticket) for groups of 5 or more when purchasing together. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Refund Policy:
Cancellations requested more than 30 days before the retreat can be refunded to the original payment method, minus a 25% administration fee.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 30 days of the retreat.