Retreat: Forest Weekend
Enjoy a special and relaxing weekend in the Loenen forest and rest at the ashram Sada Shiva Dham. Yoga practice with adjustment, pranayama, meditation, Qi gong, barefoot walking, traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture), yoga nidra with essential oils … Guided by Yiwen and guest teacher(s). We will start on Friday evening with a light dinner around 18:00 and a gentle evening Yoga practice at 20:00. We will finish on Sunday afternoon around 15:00.
All included
• Accommodation (two nights: Friday-Saturday)
• Vegetarian/Vegan meals and drinks (coffee/tea)
• Daily practice, guidance and meditation
Price
• Early bird price: €380
• Normal price: €400
Accommodation
• Mainly two-person rooms are available, along with three-person, four-person, and six-person dorm rooms — all featuring single beds in the Indian ashram style.
• Single rooms (limited) for special needs guests with €50 extra.
Body, Function and Alignment in Yoga
Every pose is an invitation for a functional movement with the body. Every body is different. Alignment is personal, not rigid. Yoga practice with hands on adjustment.
Yoga Nidra with Essential Oils
Yoga Nidra, or “yoga sleep,” is a guided meditation with deep relaxation while remaining consciously aware. Essential oils are applied to create a calm atmosphere.
Acupuncture and Myofascial Release
A complementary TCM therapy, using gentle pressure and self-massage on specific acupoints and meridians to release tension and stimulate balanced.
Qi Gong
The ancient art of moving meditation – breathe and move, observe with awareness, feel the harmony, and cultivate the healing energy of Qi.
Barefoot Walking
Down to Mother Earth. Walking barefoot engages and strengthens the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in feet, promoting natural movement. It is an invitation, not an obligation.
Guest Teacher and Special Session
As a surprising element of every retreat, there will be a (different) guest teacher, who will guide a special session.
Register / Questions
If you want to register or if you have any questions, please contact Yiwen:
yiwenATletqiflow.nl
Feedback from Participants
“Voor de zesde keer inmiddels heb ik samen met een goede vriendin deelgenomen aan deze bijzondere yoga retreat onder begeleiding van onze vertrouwde yogalerares Yiwen. En iedere keer opnieuw voelt het als thuiskomen – in de rust, in de natuur, en in onszelf.
De retreat vindt plaats in een sobere, serene ashram, omringd door stilte en groen. De yogaruimte is groot en licht. Hier beginnen we elke ochtend met yoga en meditatie, onder de bezielende leiding van Yiwen. Tussen de sessies door is er ruimte voor stilte, reflectie of een rustige wandeling. De kracht van deze plek zit in de eenvoud.
Het eten bestaat uit heerlijke, ayurvedische maaltijden, met zorg bereid door de mensen van de ashram. Na deze dagen voelen we ons helemaal opgeladen en innerlijk stiller en helderder. We kijken nu alweer uit naar de volgende keer.”
– Rosa en Marieke