INNER SENSE RETREAT
A three day Silent Walking Retreat through the French & Swiss Alps
27th - 29th June 2024
Who is it for?
For anyone looking for a deeply nourishing immersion in nature, exploring stunning Alpine trails & elements and learning about local flora & fauna. Those who enjoy hiking and hoping to deepen their practice of mindfulness & stillness or in need of space to process & recalibrate…
For people at life’s crossroads, needing a reset to regroup mentally and physically; those needing a break from stress, stimuli overload, busy jobs; for those going through a challenging time of change, dealing with loss, in recovery, needing a break-away from a hectic routine and adrenal fatigue; for people lacking purpose, and looking for inspiration, feeling ‘stuck‘ or lost, experiencing a creative block;
The Experience
Tuning into your Inner Sense - set off on a journey of observing Silence, directing attention inwards, cultivating an embodied mindfulness practice in a beautiful setting of the French & Swiss Alps. During our three day hiking adventure experience having space for contemplation, being with what is, returning into a home of a listening presence whilst surrounded by breathtaking Alpine views. We will be staying in traditional mountain huts, which is a humbling experience in itself and in the duration of the journey you’ll have an opportunity to explore the medicine of social silence, which for some of us is a real luxury in a world filled with unnecessary noise. The journey will feature daily meditative movement practice including embodied mindfulness, Qigong, breathwork & gentle yogic asana.
Why Silence?
Noble Silence is an integral part of many spiritual practices, an essential tool for deep transformation and a powerful Medicine very close to my heart.
Like still water, it reflects things “as they are”, the calming silence helps us to see things more clearly, building a deeper & more meaningful contact with ourselves, those around us and Nature.
Silence gives us a beautiful opportunity to be truly honest with ourselves, about what is holding us back or prevents us from coming close to our own Truth. It’s a practice of surrender and focus, cultivating a present moment awareness to bring about clarity and new perspective.
Silence, one of my key practices for connecting back to myself, staying present, grounded in self-awareness and consciousness.
You might end up returning with fresh perspectives, sharpened senses, a deeper, more connected knowing of the Self and a sense of remembrance, especially if you are finding yourself at life’s crossroads.
What’s included:
A 3 day hiking experience through the French & Swiss Alps
Two nights accommodation in traditional Swiss mountain refuges
A qualified mountain guide leading our way through the stunning Alpine trails, encountering extraordinary beauty in the flora and fauna
Traditional locally sourced Savoyard menu for your dinner, breakfast and packed lunch
Daily guidance of movement, breathwork & grounding mindfulness practice including Qigong and yoga
Time away from your phone & noise
Closing dinner to honour & celebrate the journey
Walking away more connected and present than ever, with fresh perspectives, new creativity spark & new like-minded people connections
Pick up and drop off in Morzine
Investment: €585
Closest airport: Geneva
Route starting point: Ardent carpark, Morzine
Expectations: a moderate fitness level to embrace the hiking journey; respecting the process of fellow participants, approaching the element of Silence with curiosity as opposed to fear.
What isn’t included:
Flights & Airport transfers
Travel insurance
Extra drinks
“Listen to Silence, it has so much to offer…”
Rumi