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Intensives

‘Living As Love’
New Year Intensive Retreat In Amsterdam

Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd January 2022

Places are limited, so book your place as soon as possible!

I so enjoyed the recent online retreat on the theme of Love that I wanted to offer this ‘in person’ retreat on the same theme. The theme of Love and how this is lived in your life could be explored endlessly. We tend to want to have special experiences of expansive love, but these experiences come and then go, and we then we start the painful cycle of trying to recreate these experiences, only to face the disappointment when they pass again, and again. I love to meet you in the Love that never passes. This not a particular special experience, but instead includes every particular experience. We meet in this Love that loves everything that appears in you.

3 full days of deep exploration into the truth of who you are as Love, and how this Love is actually lived in your daily life.

Unmani guides each person in continual waking up out of thoughts and dreams, to the recognition of what is beyond it all.

For Whom?

  • If you have been seeking for truth and love, and have found yourself endlessly chasing experiences…
  • If you have lost, or are losing, hope that you will ever get ‘it’…
  • If you long to actually live the recognition of love, in your daily life…

…then this retreat is for you.

Unmani supports the inquiry into the nature of thought, and its endless sneaky tricks. Thought is not made to be the enemy but simply seen as a servant to the truth of who you really are. Her message is not a complicated prescription of what you need to do or not do, but a simple description of how it is, and who you are, already. It is not about one day becoming perfect, but about waking up to the simple truth that you are already everything that you have been longing to become. Unmani speaks from that ‘Beingness’ that awakens to itself when it is heard. While the words are used to undo confusion and misunderstandings, it is also about resonating with what is happening, beyond all the words. These 3 days together in a small like-minded group offer a rich opportunity to:

  • finally acknowledge the Love that is beyond all the words.
  • know the wholeness and freedom beyond all limitations and restrictions
  • question, share and discover how this life can be lived in truth and openness, without any false promises or dreamy experiences
  • wake up out of the dream of separation
  • deeply acknowledge that you are not limited to what you think

Wake up out of the dream of thought, and live the Openness and Freedom that you really are. In one-to-one dialogues, group sharing, silence and laughter we explore the truth, and what seems to stop you from living this in your life. ‘If you really step out of the way, and stop assuming you can control it, you will see what this Life energy does on its own. Risk living in wonder and surprise.’ ~ Unmani

Your registration includes:

  • 4 hours a day of sessions with Unmani for 3 days
  • the sessions include guided meditations, talks, sharings, intimate dialogues and Q&A
  • moving our body
  • in person one-to-one attention for all participants
  • small group (limited numbers)
  • held in the intimate space of Unmani’s home in Amsterdam
  • drinks provided in the tea break
  • Recordings of all the sessions are included and will be sent to you to download after the retreat.

Plus, time in between sessions to integrate and do ‘homework’ suggestions, write in your journal, meditate, freetime to relax, go for a walk, or be alone.

If you are participating in person in Amsterdam, then full participation is required.

What previous participants have said:

‘I was very impressed by the clear, loving and simple way Unmani gives her message. She gave every participant all the support and understanding and push that they needed.’

‘Unmani is the best teacher for me. Her simplicity is killing me. At each intensive I lose more of what I think I am.’

‘More than any other retreat, Unmani’s intensives leave you nowhere to go but to come face to face with the truth of who you are.’

Please note that before you apply to join this Intensive, Unmani asks that you make sure that you have watched several of Unmani’s free video clips available on Youtube.

A Non-Residential Retreat

This is a non-residential retreat which means that accommodation and meals are not provided. There are many Airbnb options or hotels nearby. Unmani’s house is within walking distance of a shopping mall where there are restaurants, cafes and supermarkets.

There will be 2 main sessions with Unmani each day. In between the sessions you will have time to have lunch, take a walk, have time to yourself to digest and integrate.

Schedule for each day

10.30am – 12.30pm Session with Unmani

12:30pm – 3:30pm Lunch break and free time

3.30pm – 5.30pm Session with Unmani

Dates & Details

Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd January 2022

The cost of the intensive retreat is €295 for all 3 days.

Please note that this is a non-residential retreat. You will need to arrange, and pay for, your own accommodation and meals independently.

If you would like to join the online option, please click here.

This retreat is open to anyone who has a genuine love to wake up to who you really are beyond all thoughts, hopes, fears and dreams.

If you are joining in person in Amsterdam, Unmani asks that you commit to the whole 3 days inclusive of all the sessions. It is not possible to come for only part of it.

If you are joining online, you will have less participation and therefore less commitment is necessary. However, even online this retreat can be very intensive.  It is always up to you how much dive into it, is how much you get out of it.

Booking Procedure

To confirm your place at the intensive a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the cost is required at the time of booking. Payment can be made through PayPal, or by direct bank transfer. If you would like to pay by bank transfer, please specify details in the booking form.

If you would like to come to the intensive but have sincere financial difficulties, please contact us to enquire about discounts and helping out at the intensive.

Cancellations

A deposit of 30% of the cost is non-refundable.

Please ensure that you read the Booking and Cancellation Policy carefully before you book. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Unmani’s intensive retreats can be very intense and go very deep.  In these retreats, Unmani always gives as much support and individual attention as possible, however, when you register for an intensive retreat you  it is always your own responsibility to be sensitive to yourself and to know how deep you are willing and able to go.

Occasionally this work may bring up latent traumatic memories which can trigger overwhelming thoughts, emotional responses and behaviour. Working with Unmani may offer an opportunity to recognise, release and go beyond these states. However, a participant with a pre-existing mental health condition may feel overwhelmed by this and so additional medical and psychiatric support may be required. Please be aware that we are not able to provide this type of support or expertise.

If you are currently receiving or have previously received any medical treatment or therapy for issues related to mental health, an intensive retreat may not be suitable for you. We encourage you to consult with your mental health practitioner before participating, to ensure that the retreat is right for you at this time.

Intensive Retreats with Unmani are not a replacement for any medical treatment or diagnosis.