6 Days Silent Meditation Retreat Ecuador mit ANNA

A full immersion into the insightful nature of silence with a week of meditation and movement based on mindfulness.

Practice A Simple Way of Being
If you’re reading this sentence on an internet-enabled device, you have a complicated life. It’s an unavoidable side effect of existing in the modern world.

But your mind doesn’t have to follow along and become so complicated that you don’t understand how or why it works.

During a retreat, we temporarily simplify our lives, which allows us to observe the resulting simplicity of mind. We make space for useful insights to arise, which guide us down the road.

Illuminate the Mind Through Silence
Mindfulness meditation is NOT about emptying the mind, it’s about finding a place of stillness where you can observe the true nature of the mind.

Our regular lives rarely allow us the time and space to clearly see what is happening within, but retreats give us a special opportunity to temporarily disconnect, in order to reconnect with our true selves.

Receive Guidance On Your Journey
Join experienced teachers Anna Schlegel and Kolin Purcell, as they guide you in English through 7 days of immersive silent meditation and movement practices based on the core techniques of vipassana (mindfulness).

Their teachings weave ancient wisdom with modern methods, always with the goal to give you practical and effective tools to take home.

Connect With The Natural World
Live in our new retreat center surrounded by lush rainforest and overlooking the ocean. With no neighbors visible in any direction, it’s the perfect place for silence and introspection. We will even give you specific time every day to appreciate nature.

Practice each day in our unique bamboo shala designed exactly for the purpose of silent retreats. Fully protected from the elements, but fully immersed in the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of the natural world.

Day 1:

2:30pm Shuttle departs from Ayampe bus station to The B.E.L.L. Center*
3:00pm Opening Ceremony (with tour)
4:30pm Guided Meditation
5:30pm Nature Meditation
6:00pm Light Dinner
7:00pm Silent Meditation
7:45pm Yin Yoga
8:30pm Bedtime

Day 2-4

5:40am Wake Up Bell
6:00am Silent Meditation
7:00am Tea Time
7:30am Movement Practice
9:00am Breakfast
10:00am Guided Group Mixed Meditation
11:30am Nature Meditation
12:00pm Lunch & Rest
2:30pm Walking Meditation
3:00pm Silent Meditation / 1:1s
4:00pm Tea Time
4:30pm Guided Meditation
5:15pm Dharma Talk or Nature Meditation
6:00pm Light Dinner
7:00pm Silent Meditation
7:45pm Yin Yoga
8:30pm Bedtime

Day 5

5:40am Wake Up Bell
6:00am Silent Morning Meditation
7:00am Tea Time
7:30am Guided Movement
9:00am Breakfast
10:00am Guided Group Mixed Meditation
11:00am Closing Ceremony
1:00pm Lunch & Celebration

3 daily, nourishing meals included. Vegetarian.

If special wishes, please contact in advance.

Stay
 
5 Nights Accommodation
Live in a our brand new retreat center surrounded by rainforest and overlooking the ocean.
 
15 Nourishing Vegetarian Meals
Stay energized every day with freshly prepared local vegetarian cuisine.
 
Unlimited Access To A Variety Of Tea
Enjoy a mindful cup of tea twice a day during tea breaks or with any meal.
 
Small Community Vibes
Experience how connecting silence can be with a small group of like-minded students.

Practice & Theory
 
54 Meditation Sessions
Some guided, some silent, some seated, some walking. We'll explore it all.
 
10 Guided Movement Sessions
Learn and practice light mindful movements to enhance your practice.
 
3 Dharma Talks
Listen mindfully as the teachers share their experience and wisdom.
 
1:1 Meetings With A Teacher
(Optional) Meet privately with a teacher for short periods to discuss challenges with your practice.
 
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Begin and later finish the retreat in a communal way with intention.
 
Meditation & Movement Equipment
We will provide yoga mats and meditation cushions in case you don't bring your own.

• Airport Transfer
• Flights
• Visa
• Insurance

Pre-talk with the teachers required in order to attend the retreat.