# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 8-Day Self-Inquiry & Meditation Retreat : This Being Human - Guatemala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 am (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: When the emotional world is no longer in conflict with itself, the heart melts open and the body softens.About this Event𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻… 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴.This meditation retreat takes place near the beautiful Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and focuses on emotional intelligence as an essential foundation in approaching meditation.The exploration of meditation will focus on three pillars:• Entering into a 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 with oneself• Cultivating mature 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞• Discovering a more 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 – beyond thoughts🧘 6 days of practicing together with discussions, guided self-inquiry & meditation🧘 day off mid-retreat for hiking, exploring, yoga, being, native sweat lodge (Temazcal)🧘 A time in the stillness and beauty of the surrounding forest, mystical Lake Atitlán and scenic volcanoesThe following questions will serve as a structure for self-inquiry and meditation work during a focused time at the enchanting Kawoq Forest Retreat Center at the foothills of Lake Atitlán, San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala. We will inquire into these questions by directly witnessing the answers in the body, without relying on prior knowledge.𝙿𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚘 𝙼𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗• Perspective: Self-Improvement as a form of self-inflicted violence.• Meditation is not about silencing the mind, on the contrary it is about learning how to listen to thoughts and understand them.• Spiritual bypassing—a misguided form of spirituality—may deaden emotional access by falsely striving for a “neutral mind.”-• Entering into a living relationship with yourself – relating not to a mental construct of self, but to the actual, living human being.• Giving accumulated knowledge its proper domain – is knowledge a “middle man” in relationships?• Cultivating a mind that is free of internal conflict – no emotion possesses an internal split where a virtuous “better half” attempts to correct its inferior counterpart.• Emotional Freedom: an emotion is able to flow without friction, telling its complete story without internal resistance..-• Recognizing oneself as a continuation of humanity.• Understanding Self-Esteem / Becoming an independent thinker.-• Meditation – not a mechanical practice nor a technique.𝙰𝚙𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙴𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜• Maturing the relationship to physical sensations.• Does the mind look at thoughts the same way that it looks through the physical eyes?• Does the mind need to project the thought outward (i.e., create a distance from itself) before it can fully examine the mental content?• Is the distance between the image and the observer imagined?• Are mental images actually three-dimensional and spatially organized?• When an image is visualized, does it have width, height, length or depth? Is the space around it also visualized?𝚄𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙼𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚕 𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚌𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 "𝙼𝚎"• Observing how the self arises from memories.• Witnessing the relationship between the thinker (self) and thoughts, emotions, feelings and sensations.• Sensing how the brain manufactures artificial intelligence that is self-aware (the self).• Considering the possibility that the nature of even the most intense thoughts and emotion may be more mechanical than living.• Learning to deescalate the charge and importance of a thought-emotion-feeling-sensation.• If the self is made of thought, is it actually alive?• Does thought have a center that says “I”? Does this “I” have a human face / voice?𝚃𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 / 𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚎-𝚝𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙼𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗• Short meditation drills with check-ins, feedback and possible suggestions for course correction• Exploration of inner experiences, witnessing wealth of information in the seemingly insignificant observations• Partner Work: “Assisted Meditation” in the exploration of muscle tensions𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘Hiking, exploring, yoga, being, native sweat lodge (Temazcal)𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡Arrive with the intention to work sincerely and to pour your heart into discovering and developing an inner stamina and composure that is capable of holding, softly allowing and witnessing the arising and passing energies of what is named as thoughts and emotions.LodgingA number of beautiful lodging options available. For more information, see the following page: Lodging OptionsMealsDelicious, nourishing and fresh vegetarian meals prepared by Kawoq Forest Chefs, served daily to support our retreat!Special diets can be accommodated.SettingKawoq Forest is nestled beside Nimalaj Abaj, the Sacred Rock of San Marcos La Laguna. For centuries, this great stone has been a living altar for the Kaqchikel Maya, where ceremonies and offerings connect people to the wisdom of the earth and the cycles of time. It is this presence that makes Kawoq not only a retreat center, but also a sanctuary of renewal and reverence. A place where the ancient and the present meet in harmony.𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧In the effort to make this very important time together as accessible as possible, three tiers of pricing are available based on the individual’s financial circumstance. Please take a moment to consider the amount that you are able to give not as a transactional exchange, but as an offering to support something that is meaningful to you.*If price is not accessible and you are passionate and serious about this work, please  for a possible scholarshipFlight ItineraryJan 23, 2026Arrive at Guatemala International Airport (GUA) no later than 2pmJan 31, 2026Depart from Guatemala International Airport (GUA) at 2pm or laterAirport ShuttleA shuttle will be organized for a round-trip to/from the airport. The trip to Kawoq Forest is about 4 hoursRetreat HighlightsBecoming an energy-first individualEmbracing sensitivity as a superpowerDiscovering an innate capacity to look within on a microscopic levelDeveloping Discernment, Will, Authenticity & IntegrityRedefining Rites of Passage as Emotional & Energetic Intelligence / CapacityQuestioning solidity of thoughts and emotionsUnderstanding that a sense of time (past, present, future) can be a part of imagination / projectionLearning how to mentally / psychologically / emotionally / energetically individuate from the collectiveUnderstanding thought-emotion through the lens of energyLearning how to deeply listen to emotions without judgement and without conflict.Discovering how to reconnect fragments of the mind and reclaiming empowerment https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/31949010-21d0-11f1-a01a-adaecb19c40b-rimg-w1200-h556-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Your GuideVova aspires to become literate at being human. In early twenties he had a flashback to a childhood memory of being miraculously healed from a chronic illness by a touch of a hand. Years later, his thirst for answers took him out of software engineering and through many books, places, people, countries and experiences, eventually settling down to explore within.With many years of an in-depth dedication to meditation, self-inquiry/introspection, healing arts, and somatic practices, he continues to probe into the depth of existence. The direction of his work is set on maturing the capacity to sense with discernment into the subtle sheath of psycho-energetic imprints that span across mental, emotional, physical and energetic domains. Further emphasis is placed on the extraordinary psychosomatic relationship between thought and matter.For over a decade, he has been restoring hearts and sharing his findings via various modalities including developing emotional intelligence, rites of passage work, one-on-one and group self-inquiry sessions, retreats in remote wilderness as well as in the comfort of a meditation center. This work is his labor of deep love and the most sincere blueprint of his individuality.𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡?If you have any questions, please call / text at 224-300-0499. More information hereFriday, Aug 28 - 29🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMArrival, Checking into Hotel, Shuttle the next dayAug 30 - Sep 1🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AMCommunity Meditation (optional)🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AMYoga class 1.5 hours (optional)🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMBreakfast🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM30 Minute Silent Meditation🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMGuided Self-Inquiry / Introspection🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Lunch & Free Time🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMSpace for 1-on-1 check-ins (optional)🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM1 hour Silent Meditation / Yoga Class 1.5 hours (optional)🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PMGuided Self-Inquiry / Introspection🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMDinner🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM1 Hour Silent Meditation🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMCheck-in / Guided Self-Inquiry / Introspection / MeditationSep 2 - Free Day🕑: 10:00 AMBreakfast🕑: 01:00 PMLunch🕑: 06:00 PMDinner🕑: 08:00 PM1 Hour Silent Meditation (Optional)Sep 3 - Sep 5🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AMCommunity Meditation (optional)🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AMYoga class 1.5 hours (optional)🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMBreakfast🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM30 Minute Silent Meditation🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMGuided Self-Inquiry / Introspection🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Lunch & Free Time🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMSpace for 1-on-1 check-ins (optional)🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM1 hour Silent Meditation / Yoga Class 1.5 hours (optional)🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PMGuided Self-Inquiry / Introspection🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMDinner🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM1 Hour Silent Meditation🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMCheck-in / Guided Self-Inquiry / Introspection / MeditationSep. 6 - Departure🕑: 07:30 AM - 02:00 PMBreakfast & Departure
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 1900, max: 2500, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: San Marcos La Laguna
- **state**: SO
- **country**: Guatemala
- **location**: Kawoq Forest
- **lat**: 14.7239015
- **long**: -91.25901979999999
- **full address**: Kawoq Forest, 1 Unnamed Street, San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala

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- **Q**: When and where is 8-Day Self-Inquiry & Meditation Retreat : This Being Human - Guatemala being held?
  - **A:** 8-Day Self-Inquiry & Meditation Retreat : This Being Human - Guatemala takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 am at Kawoq Forest, 1 Unnamed Street, San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala.
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