"Deep in the sea there are riches beyond your imagination. But if you seek safety, you will find it at the shore." - Saadi of Shiraz.
This week is for people who have experience with meditation and silence-days and who long for a deepening and integration of inner silence in their lives.
Each day has a routine. We start with a silent meditation just before sunrise, the "sacred" moment between night and day, followed by yoga or active meditation outside in the garden. During the mornings and evenings there will be workshops in which you will be challenged to let go of the familiar and expand your boundaries through meditation sessions, energy work, breathing, body work, dance and reflection. In the middle of the week you will spend a day by yourself, out in nature - relying on yourself and connecting with your natural surroundings.
Silence is a mysterious thing. You can never predict what will unfold from it or what will pop up. Moments of deep quietness, moments of sadness or happiness. Anything is possible. We will not shy away from obstacles that we encounter. Instead we will "embrace" these growing pains. Finding your uncomfortable zone, instead of avoiding it through distraction and activity, is a help, a bridge on your way to deepening and developing your self.
During the quiet days we build in limited moments in which experiences can be shared by those who feel the need to do so.
After signing up for the week you will be contacted by email with a brief questionnaire. Celeste will then phone you for a talk two weeks before the start of the retreat.
CELESTE develops and leads silent days and weeks and organizes Academic and Art retreats in Greece. Work and organizational psychologist, teacher dance expression, specialized in personal leadership and silent retreats and founder of Athens Wing, an international network for women in Athens.
Celeste has been practicing meditation and energy work for many years. Inspired by different traditions and teachers, she is mostly guided by Michael Barnett's spiritual work.
Western trained and Oriental inspired she combines the best of both approaches in her own eclectic way of work.
"The Silent Retreat made me get in touch with who I am and during the week I received an answer to my question 'what do I actually want?" One of the greatest gifts I could ever give myself." Hermien van der Stappen.
"I felt safe with the professional guidance. love and attention I got at Limnisa. I cannot express the deep joy and happiness this has brought me." Saskia Hermans.
ACCOMMODATION Limnisa Centre offers single and shared accommodation. The rooms are simple and stylish with a beautiful view over the Aegean to the islands of Angristri and Aegina. You can walk straight from your room, down through the garden and into the sea! * If you choose to stay in a tent in the garden, right next to the sea, we can offer a 100 euro discount.
FEE: €685.- for full board, 7 nights accommodation at Limnisa, professional guidance, transport from Methana harbour to Limnisa on day of arrival, use of Limnisa facilities: beach, library, etc. Not included: Travel expenses to Methana and travel insurance (recommended!).
Pictures of earlier Silent Retreats at Limnisa
