‘Living As Love’
Online Retreat with Unmani
Friday 12th – Sunday 14th November 2021
Join Unmani from the comfort of your home
Love is not just a sweet experience that comes and then goes. Love is who you are beyond all experiences. But how is this lived in your daily experience? How can we perceive all of our experiences to be the Love that we are, even when they are uncomfortable, frightening or painful? Lets come together for these 3 days to deeply recognise our true nature as Love, and then to explore our human experience in the light of this Love. Love accepts and embraces each human experience just the way it is, and this can bring so much peace and relaxation. Everything comes to rest at home in the Love that you are.
For 3 days I invite you to create a retreat environment in your own home. To spend this time in silence and inward exploration. To switch off the news. To stop watching Netflix. To take a break from all of your usual unhealthy habits. And to take this time to nourish yourself.
Each day will start with a morning movement session, followed by 2 sessions in which we can share and investigate whatever is arising in your retreat. This is an opportunity to ask questions, and to have a personal dialogue. At the end of each session, I will give you some ‘homework’ suggestions to do in between the sessions. There will be a secret Facebook group to post your questions and share your experiences with each other.
If you can not attend all of the ‘live’ sessions then you can watch the recordings in your own time, however, you must be aware that this kind of ‘distant’ participation is much less involved and personal than if you attend the sessions ‘live’.
Please note that before you book your place at the retreat, Unmani asks that all participants watch several of Unmani’s free video clips available on Youtube.
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.
It 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, to control life and make it fit into your ideas, especially spiritual ideas, 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 online from the comfort of your own home:
These 3 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.
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.
Zoom
We use Zoom video conferencing software which is free to download. You will need a computer with a microphone and camera. Please make sure you check how to use Zoom before we start the retreat. Once you book your place, you will receive more instructions about how to join the retreat.
Schedule for each day
(Timing depends on your time zone. Times below are CET European time)
10am Guided Morning Body Movement
10.30am Break
11am Session with Unmani
12.15pm Lunch break
1.30pm Time to integrate, do ‘homework’ suggestions, write in your journal, move your body, be creative, meditate, be in nature, and share in the Facebook group
5pm Break
5.30pm Session with Unmani
6.45pm Dinner
8pm Time to integrate, do ‘homework’ suggestions, write in your journal, move your body, be creative, meditate, and share in the Facebook group
9pm Go to bed early
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.’
What participants from last month’s Online Retreat said:
‘I found these 3 days very deep and supporting, and I very much liked it. To be with people all over the world with the same passion for the truth.’
‘I feel like I’m coming out of isolation and I’m excited! Thank you for your gems of wisdom. I cannot thank you enough. See you at the next retreat for sure.’
‘This online retreat was a huge gift. I am grateful that I got a chance to be in this journey.’
‘It has been quite amazing to experience such honesty and depth of each soul.’
‘I experienced the online retreat as a real retreat. More than I expected. It felt very profound.’
‘This has felt like such a safe space to be vulnerable, to support and to explore out loud and to recognise the mechanisms of other people. It’s been really special.’
‘This retreat was such a gift. I am still integrating and digesting all and can’t put it into words. It was so surprising to out of nowhere end up having such a weekend. I am very grateful. It was truly important and had a big impact. Thank you.’
For Whom?
Unmani offers this 3 days online retreat for those who are ready to expose old beliefs and assumptions, and want to be uncompromisingly pointed back to what is true beyond everything else.
Your registration includes:
– Daily morning movement sessions
– 2 sessions each day with Unmani (1 hour 15 minutes each)
– each session includes sharings and personal dialogues
– A secret Facebook group to share with other participants
– some ‘homework’ suggestions to do in between sessions
Plus
– All sessions will be recorded for later viewing/listening.
Dates & Details
‘Living As Love’ Online Retreat Price: €195
The price is per person and includes all sessions. If you are struggling financially, you are welcome to arrange to pay in 2 instalments. We do give a limited number of small discounts for those who genuinely are unable to pay the full amount. Please contact us to ask about these options.
Friday 12th November
Morning movement session: 9am GMT (UK time) 10am CET (Central European Time) 1am PST, 4am EST (USA)
First Session with Unmani:Â 10am GMT (UK time) 11am CET (Central European Time) 2am PST, 5am EST (USA)
Second Session with Unmani:Â 4.30pm GMT (UK time) 5.30pm CET (Central European Time) 8:30am PST, 11:30am EST (USA)
Saturday 13th November
Morning movement session: 9am GMT (UK time) 10am CET (Central European Time) 1am PST, 4am EST (USA)
First Session with Unmani:Â 10am GMT (UK time) 11am CET (Central European Time) 2am PST, 5am EST (USA)
Second Session with Unmani:Â 4.30pm GMT (UK time) 5.30pm CET (Central European Time) 8:30am PST, 11:30am EST (USA)
Sunday 14th November
Morning movement session: 9am GMT (UK time) 10am CET (Central European Time) 1am PST, 4am EST (USA)
First Session with Unmani:Â 10am GMT (UK time) 11am CET (Central European Time) 2am PST, 5am EST (USA)
Second Session with Unmani:Â 4.30pm GMT (UK time) 5.30pm CET (Central European Time) 8:30am PST, 11:30am EST (USA)
Booking Procedure
To confirm your place at the retreat, payment is required at the time of booking. Payment can be made online, or by bank transfer. If you would like to pay in another currency or would like details to pay by bank transfer, please specify details in the booking form.
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.
