Over dit evenement
An all-inclusive weekend from friday 3 july to sunday 5 july '26.
Not just a retreat, but a deep dive into indigenous wisdom, the elements and natural healing practices.
At the heart of this weekend is the traditional sweat lodge ceremony guided by Kato Halcon. He received the blessing from his Elder to forward and host the traditional Lakota Inipi sweatlodge ceremony.
The Inipi Sweatlodge
Also known as the womb of Mother Earth, is an ancient, natural form of a sauna, build and held in a deeply ceremonial way. Rooted in indigenous traditions, it has long been used for healing, prayer and purification. The heat of the stones, the steam, the scent of the earth and herbs, the power of songs and prayers.. all come together as a deeply cleansing, meditative and healing experience.
Imagine this..
Your body begins to sweat, to release tension, to let go. Guided by the songs and prayers, your inner water receives a cleansing on a physical, emotional and energetic level. And then... the moment you leave the sweatlodge. As if you are being reborn. From the dark, warm womb back into the light. You feel the fresh air, the sun on your skin, the grass under your feet. Often more clear and lighter. More connected with yourself and with life.
What can you expect from this weekend?
-Connecting with indigenous wisdom and traditions
-A deep physical and energetic cleansing of your body
-Learning about and rediscovering natural ways of healing
-Deepening into sound, music and the power of the voice
-Working with the energy of ancestors and the elements
-Growing awareness through ceremony and meditation
-All meals & drinks included made by our chef
-Fully cared for stay in a beautiful and inspiring retreatcenter with modern sauna, big garden and lots of cozy places to relax
Bridging cultures and traditions, here on Dutch soil. By coming together and working with intention, we not only create an inner movement, but we also establish something in the earth itself. For your personal prayers, for your life here and for the generations before and after us. This makes the work more directly connected to your existence in the here and now. Where your personal process becomes part of something greater.
With this retreat, we create a space for cleansing, remembrance, and reconnection. A place where you may let go of old layers. Where you can reconnect or deepen into your natural state of being. Through a traditional inipi sweatlodge ceremony, the power of breathwork and meditation, a musical and healing ceremony, discovering the power of your voice through singing together, sharing stories and being together with like-hearted people.
Meet the hosts of this weekend: Kato & Sylvie
Kato Halcon
Rattle maker and keeper of ancestral songs around Sacred Fire. I was born on our beloved Ina Makha (Mother Earth) in 1989 in the Mayan territory, now known as Guatemala. In 2014 I began my journey through Latin America where I had the opportunity to learn about the ancestral knowledge of different native cultures that inhabit North, Central and South America.
Kato felt a calling to study and connect with the knowledge and ways of indigenous tribes. In 2015 he was firstly invited to assist in a Sundance, a native Lakota ceremony which really has opened a path for him in praying and sitting with the sacred fire to study and share about the indigenous ways of living in respect with nature and its teachings.
Sylvie van Kraaij
Founder of Gaia’s Circle. A heart driven guide for spiritual and personal healing through holistic therapy.
Over the past 13+ years, my path has deepened through meditation, breathwork and later working with plantmedicine. In this work the funghi and truffles as a natural medicine have become a profound teacher and ally.
I try to walk my path as a student of life, guided by curiosity, experience and a deep respect for the intelligence of our nature. I focus on creating a nurturing and grounded environment where you can reconnect with your true nature and explore yourself on a soullevel. There is so much potential in each individual waiting to be remembered and lived. Our bodies are a super intelligent system and carry all the answers to heal ourselves and co-create a beautiful heart-led life and world.
Curious to learn more about the full program?
Send an email to: info@gaiascircle.nl to ask for the flyer with the full program, practical information and a visual impression of the retreat.
If you're new to this or have any questions?
Feel free to ask for a free exploration call of 30 mins, via email to: info@gaiascircle.nl
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