Silent Day Retreat

"In silence everything is meditation"

In all the noise around us and within us, silence is a luxury nowadays. For a few hours not having to speak, not having to answer questions, not to be interrupted, not to be available to others, is so liberating and calming. As many participants have noticed after a silent day retreat, there is a big difference between being alone at home and enjoying a silence retreat. There is a power in being together in a group and holding the silence together. There is focus, relaxation and inner transformation happening a the same time.

Cost
The cost of this day includes a healthy and delicious vegetarian lunch.
Regular ticket: €85

Location:
Rooseboomstraat 47, Den Haag

Times:
On Monday 20 May 2024 from 10am - 4 pm (Whit Monday/2e Pinksterdag)

Language:
English

Group size:
Maximum group size is 8 people

Trainer
This MBSR training will be guided by Gaula Shehadeh. Gaula has the highest degree in mindfulness certification (category 1) and is a VMBN-registered trainer and also has many years of intensive meditation and retreat experience from her Buddhist background. She is often described as down-to-earth, wise, gentle with a touch of humour. Also check further down the website for what previous clients have said or click on the Google reviews.

Reviews:
"Gaula is a talented and compassionate facilitator. Her studio is warm, inviting, and peaceful. She creates a serene environment for anyone looking to build on an existing meditation practice, or for those just beginning their mindfulness journey (like me!). I highly recommend attending one of Gaula's workshops!”
- Colleen Boutcher (April 2024)

“Lovely day of stillness. Very well and clearly guided by Gaula in a pleasant environment. It was really very relaxing. Nice not to 'have to do' anything for a while and to be taken through the day by Gaula with several meditations, yoga and a delicious lunch. Highly recommended for people who really want to switch 'off' for a day.”
- Snezana Nedeski (June 2023)

"It was a special day with Gaula during the silence retreat in the middle of the city. We experienced different forms of practice, meditation, breathing, mindful walking, yoga, mindful eating. It was a nice, well-organised and clean space, the food was fantastic and the atmosphere was excellent. Gaula's open and inviting attitude made it easy to surrender to the processes. Sometimes I was a bit shaky and confused in the in-between spaces/pauses, but the safety and openness did not put pressure on this. You sense from everything that Gaula is a huge power woman with a strong vision and ambition, well prepared too, but her wisdom and compassion are very personal and guiding, humble and sensitive. I can therefore highly recommend her guidance and workshops."
- Matthias Veltkamp (Sept 2022)