5-DAY Emaho Yoga & Mindfulness
Retreat at Radhadesh
Chateau de petite somme, Belgium
APRIL 12-16, 2023 (fully booked, waiting list possible)
OCTOBER 25-29, 2023
APRIL 3-7, 2024
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Emaho Yoga proudly invites you to their upcoming yoga retreats at Radhadesh, in the Ardennes region of Belgium. Located in the Chateau de Petite Somme, surrounded by unspoiled flora and fauna and long stretches of forest and countryside, this is a wondrous place to accomplish one’s spiritual practice (Sadhana).
A view of the Chateau de Petite Somme (right) and the cafeteria, bakery, and guest house (left).
Cuddling and brushing the cows at the Radhadesh Cow Sanctuary
Join us for mindful walks in the forest, dynamic Vinyasa Yoga sessions in the morning, and meditation, Yin & Restorative yoga in the evening. There will also be Kirtan (sacred chanting) every evening, as is customary in the castle, and a special Q & A session with Manu about Kirtan and Bhakti Yoga, or the Yoga of devotion.
Radhadesh provides comfortable and affordable accomodations for guests.
The hall for Yoga is spacious, beautiful, and has a great acoustic.
Pricing:
€668.00 Single bed in shared double room with private bathroom in the retreat center
€788.00 Single room with private bathroom in the retreat center
Prices include both room and board and all yoga sessions and activities offered by Ben, Jennifer and guest teachers. Arrival and departure costs as well as individual trips are not included in the price.
Conditions:
Accommodations: Please note that we offer shared double rooms with single beds as well as double rooms with single occupancy (limited availability).
Healthy, vegan meals will be provided by the on-site restaurant. We will offer a big brunch after the morning yoga session and dinner in the evening, as well as snacks in between.
LIMITED to 17 participants. All registrations are subject to approval.
Yoga classes and activities will be held in English (with individual German or French instructions if needed).
This retreat is not open to absolute beginners.
Jennifer and Ben had the good fortune of meeting Manu and Sita, the directors of the guest house at Radhadesh, at a Kirtan in Paris where Ben also played, and upon accepting their invitation to visit, they fell in love with the castle, the energy, the food, and even the cows that are living a peaceful life on the campus.
Fresh, delicious vegan and vegetarian food served daily at Radhadesh
Retreatants will have plenty of free time to explore the natural wonders on the property.
About Emaho Yoga:
Emaho is a Tibetan word that means wonderful, amazing, or miraculous. Founded by Jennifer and Ben Beirs in 2018, Emaho Yoga Retreats are grounded in the principle that the ordinariness of everyday life is extraordinary, and that through the practices and foundations offered at their retreats, students can become more in tune with the timeless wisdom and goodness that is waiting to be uncovered and recovered within all of us.
May it be of benefit!
We would love to practice with you this summer at Radhadesh! Emaho!
Sample program - subject to change
Wednesday (arrival day)
15:00-16:00 Arrival and Check-In
16:00-19:00 Introduction + Gentle Emaho Yoga Class @YogaShala
19:00-20:00 Welcome ♥ Dinner @Restaurant
Noble Silence overnight until brunch
Thursday
08:00-08:30 Tea & Fruit @YogaShala·
08:30-11:00 Emaho Yoga Workshop Class @YogaShala
11:00-12:00 Brunch @Restaurant
12:00-14:30 Free time (snacks @YogaShala)
14:30-15:30 Tour of Radhadesh with Manu
15:30-16:30 Visit and brush the Cows with Manu
17:00-19:00 Yin & Restorative Yoga Class @YogaShala
19:00-20:00 Dinner @Restaurant
Noble Silence overnight until brunch
Friday
08:00-08:30 Tea & Fruit @YogaShala
08:30-11:00 Emaho Yoga Workshop Class @YogaShala
11:00-12:00 Brunch @Restaurant
12:00-13:00 Free time
13:00-15:00 Silent walk in the forest
15:00-17:00 Free time (snacks at @YogaShala)
17:00-18:30 Bhakti Workshop + Q&A with Manu @YogaShala
19:00-20:00 Dinner @Restaurant
20:15-21:15 Optional Kirtan @Castle
Noble Silence overnight until brunch
Saturday
08:00-08:30 Tea & Fruit @YogaShala
08:30-11:00 Emaho Yoga Workshop Class @YogaShala
11:00-12:00 Brunch @Restaurant
12:00-13:00 Free time
13:00-15:00 Meditation Circle & Walking Meditation outdoors
15:00-17:00 Free time (snacks at @YogaShala)
17:00-19:00 Cacao ceremony + Yin & Restorative Yoga Class + Sound bath @YogaShala
19:00-20:00 Dinner @Restaurant
20:15-21:45 Movie night with popcorn @YogaShala
20:15-21:15 Optional Kirtan @Castle
Noble Silence overnight until brunch
Sunday (departure day)
08:00-08:30 Tea & Fruit @YogaShala
08:30-11:00 Emaho Yoga Workshop Class @YogaShala
11:00-12:00 Farewell ♥ Brunch @Restaurant
Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.
Registration:
1) Fill in the form http://yogitarist.com/radhadeshregistrationform
2) Secure your spot with a 108 EUR, non-refundable sign-up deposit (we will send you the payment option link you chose in the registration form).
3) You will receive confirmation from us by E-mail once sign-up deposit is received.
This E-mail will serve as an invoice with the due amount stated (minus sign-up deposit), payable 30 days before the retreat starts by the payment option of your choice (see below). In case you will sign up within 30 days before retreat, the full amount is due upon registration.
Payment:
Can be made by bank transfer or PayPal (Family & Friends).
Cancellation policy:
In case of cancellation by us, the organizers, all payments, including security deposits, will be refunded in full. If either the government in Belgium, the E.U., or the government from your country would close borders due to Covid-19, leaving you unable to attend the retreat, we will refund your payment in full.
Cancellation insurance:
We recommend to take a cancellation insurance so that you will be protected in case you, for example, get a cold and need to quarantine for 10 days and will be unable to attend the retreat.
For more information or any questions,, please email emaho.yoga.retreats@gmail.com. Thanks!