Summer Silent Retreat 🧘‍♀️ 12th July 2026

🤫 The Power of Silence: In-Person Retreat Immersions. Join me on Sunday, 12th July 2026 for an immersive Summer Silent Retreat. A dedicated day to step off the treadmill of "doing," ground your nervous system in the present moment, and return home to the base: your body. This Summer Silent Retreat is for: MBSR & Mindfulness Course Alumni You have completed an 8-week course and remember the profound magic of the Silent Day. This is your sanctuary to reconnect with that familiar, liberating space and refresh your foundational practice. Dedicated Meditation Practitioners You already have a personal meditation habit, but you recognize the unique depth, acceleration, and support that comes from practicing within a collective, shared silence rather than alone on your mat at home. People in need of deep rest & digital detox Your body is exhausted, your brain is crowded, and you are drowning in screens and notifications. You are craving a day to completely power down your phone, step off the treadmill of constant demands, and let absolute quiet refill your bucket. Many MBSR participants share that the idea of a Silent Day felt slightly scary at first. What happens when the noise of the world stops? Yet, almost universally, they discover it becomes one of the most powerful and transformative experiences of their entire mindfulness journey. I want to bring that restorative silence back to you-because we know exactly how silence works its biological and mental magic. These deeper, in-person immersions are designed as a cyclical reset for your nervous system, taking place four times a year to align with the changing seasons: ☀️ 12th July (Summer Deep Dive) Next retreats (dates tbc): 🍁 October (Autumn Grounding) ❄️ December (Winter Stillness & Reflection) 🌱 February (Late-Winter Renewal) What to Expect During the Day We will step completely off the treadmill of constant communication and doing. The day is structured around a continuous flow of both formal and informal practices, seamlessly woven together so your mind can remain in a deeply rested, meditative state. 🧘‍♀️ Formal Mindfulness Practices Led entirely by my voice, we will sink into the foundational pillars of the MBSR curriculum: The Body Scan: A deep, extended practice to release deeply held stress from your physical tissues and restore biological balance. Sitting Meditation: Cultivating a stable, non-judgmental anchor with the breath amidst whatever thoughts or emotions arise. Mindful Yoga Movement: Very gentle, slow yoga-based stretches designed to open the body and release physical tension without any competition or striving. 🌿 Informal Practices & Integration Mindfulness is not just about what happens on the meditation mat; it is about how we live. We will practice expanding our awareness into everyday actions: A Walk in Nature: We will take our silence outdoors for a guided walking meditation through a nearby green space at the Vistula river embankment. Instead of walking to "get somewhere" or talking to fill the space, you will practice engaging your senses directly-feeling the ground beneath your feet, hearing the wind, and smelling the summer air. The Mindful Lunch: Silence extends beautifully into how we nourish ourselves. The retreat includes an optional, specially prepared lunch (optional to be ordered at the cafe - check the ticket details; you can bring your own lunch too). Mindful Communication: Silence can refill our buckets as well as kind social interactions with people who have similar values. 📍 Location & Logistics Venue: Vidalente Studio, Bielany, Warsaw. Atmosphere: Safe, supportive, and completely free of everyday social expectations. Language: English and Polish. Price: 330 pln (Early Bird till 12th June, regular price 370pln for a full retreat day with cold beverages). Lunch optional: vegetarian quiche + vege/meat/fish salad 48pln served by cafe.

🤫 The Power of Silence: In-Person Retreat Immersions. Join me on Sunday, 12th July 2026 for an immersive Summer Silent Retreat. A dedicated day to step off the treadmill of "doing," ground your nervous system in the present moment, and return home to the base: your body. This Summer Silent Retreat is for: MBSR & Mindfulness Course Alumni You have completed an 8-week course and remember the profound magic of the Silent Day. This is your sanctuary to reconnect with that familiar, liberating space and refresh your foundational practice. Dedicated Meditation Practitioners You already have a personal meditation habit, but you recognize the unique depth, acceleration, and support that comes from practicing within a collective, shared silence rather than alone on your mat at home. People in need of deep rest & digital detox Your body is exhausted, your brain is crowded, and you are drowning in screens and notifications. You are craving a day to completely power down your phone, step ...