Welcome to our Silent Meditation Weekend Retreat!
Färjås is located between the nature reserves Vallda Sandö and Hördalen, secluded along the mountain with the forest behind us and a view over coastal meadows and the sea.
Färjås Yogaretreat has offered silent meditation retreats since 2014. It many ways it is the essence of what we are:
- Authentic teachings and experiences: more than twenty five years of teaching yoga, tantra and meditation. Balancing theory and practice from Shaiva Tantra and Wuwei Dao.
- Natural health and regeneration: silence, sauna, cold baths, warm fires, regenerative farming, seasonal vegetarian cooking, tea- and cacao ceremonies
- Personal connection: individual preparatory talks and optional follow ups - we will always aim to support you from where you are
SILENCE
Many spiritual traditions favor periods of silence as an efficient method for calming the mind and hearing the voice of our heart.
Not speaking is a "fasting for the mind" making us aware and in time reducing the idle chattering of the lower mind.
When silence is assumed consciously it operates as a detox of the mind, and offers increased inner peace, (creativity) and freedom.
Speaking defines us and our world in fixed concepts and roles. Silence opens for an essential, non conceptual and undifferentiated presence.
We leave aside talking, phones, mirrors and social interaction.
Pen and paper suffice to ask any practical questions to the organizing team. Essential questions arising from the meditations are written down and answered during theory sessions.
MEDITATION
Meditation is the core of numerous authentic spiritual paths. It can be approached as an art, a science or a mystery. Meditation may be the most enigmatic and challenging of human endeavors. All things worth learning are difficult, and mastering meditation takes time and patience.
There are many forms of meditation. A fundamental distinction is the one between dual and non-dual meditation. In dual meditation a subject meditates in on an object, while in non-dual meditation subject and object merge as one. The silent meditation retreats at Färjås Yogaretreat aims for the second based on practices from Shaiva Tantra and Wuwei Dao.
YOGA
The yogasessions aim to strengthen and relax your body in between the longer meditations. Hatha yoga positions (asanas) are interlinked with warming up and deep relaxation. The will offer deep yogic relaxation (yoganidra) for rejuvenation and deepening the effects of meditation.
THEORY
Shorter theory sessions offer the basics of meditation and methods to overcome practical challenges. Deepened perspectives on the self (atman) and the non-dual.
Your written questions will be answered during these sessions.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Friday
17:00-18:00 Welcome and intro to our silent retreats
18:00-20:00 Dinner break
20:00-21:00 Theory I - what is non-dual meditation?
21:00-22:00 Meditation
Saturday
07:00-07:45 Breakfast (optional)
08:00-09:00 Meditation
09:00-10:30 Yoga and relaxation
10:30-11:00 Meditation
11:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:00 Theory II
15:00-17:00 Meditation
17:00-18:00 Yoganidra
18:00-20:00 Dinner break
20:00-21:00 Theory III
21:00-22:00 Meditation
Sunday
07:00-07:45 Breakfast (optional)
08:00-09:00 Meditation
09:00-10:30 Yoga and relaxation
10:30-11:00 Meditation
11:00-13:00 Lunch break
13:00-14:00 Theory
14:00-16:00 Meditation
16:00-17:00 Conclusions and good byes
LANGUAGE
The retreat will be in Swedish if all participants understand, and else in English. You are always welcome to communicate in either language.
ACCOMODATION
We have three double rooms and three cabins. You will have a cabin or room by yourself, unless you want to share with a friend. Thus each retreat will host 6 - 12 participants
The accommodation at Färjås Yogaretreats is characterized by a natural simplicity, inspired by monastic traditions and the surrounding nature. The bathrooms are in the main house and compost toilets are outside.
Bedding linen and towel are included.
FOOD & DIETS
Färjås Yogaretreats is vegetarian and free from alcohol, nicotine and coffee. Let us know beforehand if you have any allergies.
We favor vegetables from our own gardens or other local ecologic produce in order to serve the best vegetarian seasonal food.
The food is optimized to support your meditation and follows traditional ayurvedic recommendations.
We also have a wide variety of herbal teas as well as teas directly imported from Taiwan and Nepal.
DIGITAL DETOX
At the silent meditation retreats it is mandatory to leave the phone. To get the most out of your retreat we suggest reduced screen time and other dopamine triggers before and after your retreat.
PREPARATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
You do not need any prior experience with meditation or yoga. The retreats are for anyone who aspires to go in depth with silent meditation or needs a psycho-mental reset.
We all react differently to long hours of sitting in silence. If you are curious but unsure if this is for you, please bring it up during the uncommitted preparatory talk that is part of the sign-up process.
IF SOMEONE NEEDS TO REACH YOU
If someone needs to urgently reach you during the retreat any messages sent to +46 (0)700-062488 will reach you.
TRANSPORT & PARKING
Färjås Yogaretreat is situated in Vallda, 30 kilometers south of Gothenburg.
Public transport will bring you from Gothenburg to Färjås in 45 minutes: train to Kungsbacka and bus 733 to Färjås.
For cars make sure to arrive from Sandövägen, as Hamravägen is closed for passing cars. Färjås Yogaretreats has a small parking marked by a P-sign.
Please do notify in the comment section below if you have free seats in your car, or if you look for a ride to get here from Gothenburg.
CLOTHING
Bring comfortable clothes for indoors and outdoors. No special yoga clothes are needed. Sheets and towels are provided.
CAT & DOG
Mons the cat and Freja the dog share the main house with us here at Färjås Yogaretreat. If you have allergies you might prefer a cabin, or to bring pills.
SIGN-UP PROCESS
Please sign-up for the retreat at our website
https://yoga-retreats.se/kontakta-oss.html
You will receive an uncommitted preparatory phone call, to clarify availability and any other questions regarding the retreat. Knowing your precious experiences with silence and meditation helps us to offer you the best possible retreat with us.
PRICE & PAYMENT
2 850 :- for accommodation in a shared double room or cabin
4 250 :- for two friends sharing a room or cabin
We're offering 30% off for all who joined our silent retreats before —welcome back!
Once your place is confirmed you will receive a link for booking over airbnb. Airbnb add their fees on top (ca 200:-).
Your spot is secured once payment is completed. 75% of the fee is refundable up to ten days before the retreat. If cancelled later than ten days before, 25% will be refunded. In case of illness, you’ll be offered a spot at the next available retreat.
FURTHER INFO
Please do not hesitate to put your questions in the discussion field of this event, send an email to
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Please visit our website www.yoga-retreats.se for further information.
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