‘Meeting Yourself As Life Itself’
Intensive Retreat
in The Netherlands
Sunday 15th August – Friday 20th August 2021
Now also available to join online!
Join Unmani for this Intensive Retreat in Hoog Soeren, in the green heart of the Netherlands.
Waking up to the truth means not only recognising your Absolute True Nature, but also discovering the mysterious unfolding of how this is lived in your human life.
‘Waking up to the truth doesn’t fit into any ideas, and is an endless falling apart of whatever you thought you had or knew. Trying to hold it all together and control life is so much effort, and doesn’t work. Endlessly trying to fit your very human self into beautiful spiritual dreams of perfection, only makes you feel like there is something wrong with you. But by courageously taking the risk to stand by your imperfect human nature, you acknowledge the perfection that you are already. The bubbles of spiritual hopes and dreams must burst, and disillusionment is often experienced. You come down from floaty heavenly clouds, to the ground, and face the raw reality of Life as it actually is. You realise the arrogance of thinking you know how it all is, or should be. Life takes you on the humbling journey of bowing down again and again to the mystery. This human is the mystery, just as the whole of Life is that mystery. This human can never, and does not need to ever, fit into any ideas of perfection. It is such a relief to let it all fall apart, and be whatever you are now. Then all that is left is gratitude and awe for this ever-revealing mystery of Life.’
Join Unmani at this beautiful place in National Park The Veluwe, The Netherlands.
These 5 days together in a small like-minded group offer a rich opportunity to:
– dive deeper into the recognition of your true nature
– explore the living of your true nature in your daily life
– question, share and discover how this life can be lived in truth and openness
– explore what is real beyond all our hopes, fears and dreams.
Unmani supports the inquiry into the nature of thought, and it’s 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.
Unmani’s 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.
For more details about the format of this intensive please read the information on the Intensive Retreats page.
Please note that before you book your place at an Intensive, Unmani asks that all participants come to at least one open meeting. If this is physically impossible, please make sure that you have watched several of Unmani’s free video clips available on Youtube.
Unmani asks that you commit to the whole 5 days inclusive of all the sessions. It is not possible to come for only part of it.
Retreat Venue
The Assel Don Bosco Centrum is located in the midst of The Veluwe, a beautiful National Park in the centre of the Netherlands.
The venue has single rooms, double bedrooms and one triple bedroom. Each bedroom has linen and towels. Showers and toilets are shared.
There is ample opportunity to go walking or just have a quiet rest.
Behind the building is the meditation-reflection forest, a place of silence, with beautiful views over the heather fields of the ‘Kroon Domein Het Loo’, the royal demesne.
Schedule for each day
8.30 – 9am – Optional Morning Body Movement
9.00am: Breakfast
10am – 11.15am – Session with Unmani
11.15am – 11.45am: Tea break
11:45am – 1.00pm: Session with Unmani
1:00: Lunch and freetime to relax, go for a walk, or be alone.
5:00 – 6.30pm: Session with Unmani
7pm – Dinner
8pm – Occasional evening gatherings
Morning Movement Sessions
The morning movement sessions will be facilitated by Jillian Aurisch. These sessions are to warm you up and get you moving as you start the day. Jillian has worked as a Shiatsu therapist in Amsterdam for 15 years. And studied Traditional Chinese Medicine. Over the years her love of dance and movement have led to her learn QiGong and Yoga. She is a passionate Ecstatic dancer. In her morning movement sessions she gently brings attention to any tensions or contractions that are there. She starts with a simple QiGong basic warm up to mobilise your joints and keep you flexible. The sessions will also include some Do-In self massage which helps facilitate the movement of energy along the meridian channels using a gentle tapping method.
Travel
The retreat venue is located 10 km west from Apeldoorn. Apeldoorn is 1h10′ by direct train (every hour) from Schiphol airport). In Apeldoorn it is easiest to catch a taxi to the Assel Don Bosco Centrum.
Please click here for information about traveling to The Netherlands.
Testimonials
‘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.’
For Whom?
Unmani offers this 5 days intensive retreat for those who are ripe and ready to expose old beliefs and assumptions, and want to be uncompromisingly pointed back to what is true beyond everything else.
Your registration includes:
– 3 sessions daily with Unmani (1,5 hour each)
– each session includes sharings and intimate dialogues
– full participation is asked
– talks
– one-to-one dialogues with Unmani
– some non-verbal activities (dance, music, creative expression) that offer ways of exploring truth beyond the words and concepts
Plus
– afternoons to reflect, to walk in the forest, to socialize or to be on your own.
– All sessions will be recorded for later viewing/listening.
– Three vegetarian meals per full day, starting with lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day: delicious home-cooked vegetarian food using local produce.
– Tea and fruit are available at all times.
Dates & Details
Check in: Sunday 15th August 17:30
Check out: Friday 20th August 15:00
Intensive Retreat Price Per Person:
Double room €900
Single room €1400
Couples room €850
Triple room (one available – female only) €850
The prices are per person and the total price includes all sessions with Unmani plus accommodation for 5 nights with full board.
In case of coronavirus restrictions being in place and rooms are single occupancy only (unless from the same household) then an upgrade from a shared to a single room will be an extra €300pp. You will be eligible for a full refund if you cannot meet the extra costs or if Coronavirus prevents you from attending.
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 online, by cheque or by bank transfer. If you would like to pay in another currency or would like details to pay by cheque or 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.Â
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.
