One Day Retreat : Yoga, Breath Work & Sound Bath

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Give yourself the gift of unhurried hours: a gentle space to slow down, turn your attention inward and reconnect with what your body already knows and communicates.

Join us in a beautiful, peaceful yoga studio in Amstelveen, close to Amsterdam Zuid Station, for a different Saturday of simply being. Through breath work, gentle movement, and sound, you will be invited to notice the subtle sensations in your body: the rhythm of your breath, areas of tension or ease, warmth, movement, stillness and emotion, without needing to judge, change or explain anything.

This is a journey into deep stillness and body awareness. Learning to notice inner bodily signals, sometimes called interoceptive awareness, can help us pause, recognise what we need and respond to with more care. It is associated with emotional regulation and wellbeing, although this retreat is not therapy but you will take home an important skill of noticing what your body is communicating with you.

Through the retreat, you will be offered different ways to settle your nervous system, release the pace of everyday life and deepen your awareness of what is present in your body. Everything is an invitation: you are welcome to move, rest, adapt a posture or simply be.

Midway through the retreat, we will gather around the table for a delicious homemade vegan lunch and time to connect with like-minded people. We will close with guided journaling, offering you a quiet moment to reflect on what you noticed, and felt and if you wish to share with others.

Come exactly as you are. Leave with a little more space, softness and attention for yourself.

What to expect

- Welcome tea
- Setting intention and heart meditation to arrive and settle into your body.
- Slow, accessible Yin Yoga, with room to adapt each posture to your needs.
- A homemade vegan lunch and time for gentle connection and conversation or maintain silence if you wish.
- Yoga Nidra for deep rest and guided body awareness.
- Gentle breath work to be focused on your breaths
- An immersive Sound Bath to support relaxation and listening inward.
- Guided journaling for integration and reflection.

Why this retreat is so special ?

It is a small, intimate group of people (max 10) , does not require any experience or spirituality, you will be guided to feel the sensations in your body and how your body is already communicating with you. This is an important skills that you can use everyday and every moment, before making decisions or reacting/ responding to what happens to you. There is a saying that , "Awareness in itself is healing" , because your body feels things accurately before your mind knows.

What to bring :

Yoga mats, bolsters, blankets and cushions will be provided, but feel free to bring your own blankets, mat etc.

This event is a co-creation by Roya (@rahha.holistic.welbeing) and Madhavi (@madhavi_holisticyogatherapy).

Important information

Because this retreat includes an immersive sound experience, participation is unfortunately not suitable for people with epilepsy, severe neurological conditions, serious heart conditions, pacemakers or other implanted medical devices, significant sound sensitivity, psychosis, or during pregnancy.

Please wear comfortable clothing and consider bringing an extra warm layer for the relaxation practices.