Silence Retreat: A Deep Encounter with Yourself
Silence Retreat is a unique opportunity to create a deep connection with your inner self. You will be guided and supported on a life changing journey. Quiet reflection will become your best friend and you will discover new places of peace, harmony, and balance.
During this week, you will discover the healing power of silence, learn about your true nature, practice awareness exercises that lead to inner clarity. We use inspirational teaching techniques, mindfulness and contemplation, observation practices, yoga, breath work, with different meditation practices to support your transformation.
The silence retreat takes place in the middle of nature on a beautiful island Saaremaa (Ösel), away from distracting stimuli, offering a deeper contact with yourself and the beauty of nature. This week is for anyone who wants to release mental and emotional tension, find peace and strengthen their conscious presence.
The food during the retreat will be nourishing vegan food.
You will experience the following guided meditations:
- Bodyscan (mindfulness meditation)
- Yoga Nidra (pre-sleep routine)
- Osho Kundalini meditation
- Silent sitting, standing, and walking meditation
- Meta Meditation
- Hoponopono meditation (forgivness meditation)
The Program
First day (14.08): Arrival and Settling in
- 16:00 Arrival, accommodation and familiarisation with the retreat rules
- 18:00 Dinner
- 19:00 Opening Tea Ceremony
- 19:30 Opening circle and retreat commitments, Q & A
- Second day: Nature and body connection
- 08:30 Morning Meditation & Yin yoga
- 09:30 Team-work: preparing breakfast
- 09:45 Breakfast
- 10:30 Guided meditation practice ~ observing your mind
- 12:00 Nature hike and Slow Conscious Walking
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Sharing Circle: The power of silence and its effect on our mind
- 17:00 Individual meditation practices and being in nature
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Evening silence practice: Candlelight meditation
- 20:30 Reflections: Q & A
- Day Three: Deep Insight & Spiritual Practice
- 08:30 Morning Meditation & Yin yoga
- 09:30 Team-work: preparing breakfast
- 09:45 Breakfast
- 10:00 Creative activity: Expression of silence through Artistic Expression
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Individual meditation practices and being in nature
- 18:00 Dinner
- 19:30 Group Meditation: Creating collective energy
- 20:00 Evening Dance Celebration
- 21:00 Reflections
- Day four: Integration and Returning Home
- The focus remains on a deep independent practice of silence. The gifts of silence and new beginnings.
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 08:30 Morning Meditation & Yin yoga
- 09:30 Team-work: preparing breakfast
- 09:45 Breakfast
- 10:30 Metta Meditation, listening and sharing
- 11:30 Sharing in a circle and ending the camp
- 12:30 Snacks
- 13:00 Departure
This camp is for?
- Those who want let go of stress and increase relaxation.
- You want to learn how to make better choices that support your wellbeing.
- Those who seek a deep connection with their true nature.
- You are ready to learn practices that bring greater clarity, peace of mind through silence, stillness, and movement.
Destination and Price
Silence retreat and smartphone freedom is happening in the most remote and quiet corner of Estonian island Saaremaa, on Kandimaa Yoga House.
You will arrive as if at the end of the world, where you will find, among other things, pure nature and deep silence with beautiful meadows and beaches, ~ the best vacation for a busy mind, the like of which is hard to find anywhere.
The price of the camp includes: three nights accommodation in the Kandimaa Yoga House guest house, vegan meals, facilitated program.
Registration and additional information:
Price until 31.03.2025:
480 € / per person incl accommodation, food, program
480 € / per person incl accommodation, food, program
Price from 1.04.2025:
580 € / per person incl accommodation, food, program
580 € / per person incl accommodation, food, program
The €98 advance payment confirms your place in the group and is non-refundable if you cancel.
There are two rooms for three people and two rooms for four people (3+3+4+4).
You can buy the ticket: https://fienta.com/et/silent-retreat-vaikuselaager
Invoice to a private person or company.
Upon agreement, payment can be made in two instalments.
NB! The cost of the camp is non-refundable. If you quit, you have to find a replacement for yourself. The organisers take your place into account and do not search for replacements, unless there are people on the waiting list.
Places are limited to ensure personal support and a profound experience of silence for participants.
Facilitators:
Emma Kristel Ditmann (MBSR)
Emma Kristel has extensive experience from spiritual non-duality teachings to science-based mindfulness trainings.
Emma Kristel is a certified mindfulness teacher (MBSR), certified Zen coach, psychodrama group work facilitator, with previous experience of organising silent retreats. She is working daily 1:1 with mental health therapy clients. She has participated in Silent retreats in Portugal, on satsangs in India, and at Ram Dass retreat in Hawaii.
Ronski Kosky (MA, BSc)
Ronski is an experienced facilitator, life coach, community weaver and therapist having worked with thirty-five thousand clients during his 55 years of serving people as a wellness practitioner, teacher, therapist, and lover of life.
One hundred thousand people from Hawaii to Estonia have taken his workshops, classes and training programs in leadership, community building, health and wellness, relationship workshops, and building a daily Tantric spiritual practice. Known for his intuitive listening skills and alive presence, you sense his vital life-affirming approach which inspires, encourages and supports people on their healing journey to wellness.
Ronski is a seasoned meditator having developed a daily spiritual practice for many years. He is passionate, engaging, and looks forward to meeting you for this life changing retreat.