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3 Day Inspiration from Within, Yoga, Meditation, Mantra and More Retreat at Durbuy, Belgium
Radhadesh Retreat Center, Château de Petite Somme, Petite Somme 5, 6940 Septon-Durbuy, Belgium
Connecting with your path and aligning ones body and mind.
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Belgium.
Awaken your spirit at Radhadesh and align your body and mind! This is the official retreat by the spiritual center of Radhadesh, a peaceful sanctuary for all. In this retreat, you will particularly focus on rejuvenation and inspiration, ready to gradually enter the new season and inviting your thoughts and plans for 2025 to flourish. The organizer aims to offer authentic and traditional yoga experiences through meaningful and spiritual sessions that open your heart and relax your body. They hope to help you explore your own journey and grow beyond your current challenges, as well as take the time to enter the present moments. This is your chance to re-stimulate your mind, body, and senses with an uplifting weekend of yoga, sacred vibration through voice and tibétain bowl healing and chanting. Creative meditation and expression, mindful walking in our beautiful forest, and tasty hot wholesome meals! It will be a nourishing and enlivening experience for all your senses.
Each group offers each other openness and non judgement, creating the space to uncover that which has been locked away.
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- 4 varied classes of yoga - Hatha, Yin, Chakra and vinyasa
- Healing with sacred sound using the voice with mantras and experiencing a sound bath
- Meditative walk in a beautiful forest
- Deep guided meditation to connect and reflect inwards
- Ayurveda, how to use spices and understand health benefits for your body type
- 2 nights stay onsite at a fairytale castle and visit the interior and the tour view
- The explorative creative, journaling and movement healing through dance or painting
- Have some time to reflect and make lovely new friends
- Delicious vegetarian multi-continental cuisine
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French
Group size: 8-15 participants
Airport transfer available:
Brussels Airport (Zaventem Airport) (US$ 103 per person)
Brussels Airport (Zaventem Airport) (US$ 103 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (US$ 83 per person)
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (US$ 83 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:30
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Shopping
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Conference room
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wedding
- Wireless internet
The retreat center is situated on the Radhadesh property in the scenic beauty of the Belgian Ardennes. It offers comfortable accommodation, a fully equipped, and multipurpose yoga hall and friendly service, at an affordable price for their many members. The facility is an excellent base for spiritual retreats, yoga weekends, seminars, and gatherings. The simple rooms are perfect for relaxation and reflection. There are no usual distractions of television, bright lights, or noises.
- Free Wi-Fi
There is free Wi-Fi access in the reception area.
- Free parking
Next to the retreat center, they have a parking lot equipped with lights at night.
- Bedroom comforts
All private rooms are equipped with fresh bedding and clean towels. For guests staying in dormitories, they are required to bring their own bedding.
- Washer and dryer
For a reasonable price, it is also possible for you to make use of a public washing machine and dryer.
- Check-in and check-out
Check-in is from 3:30 p.m. onwards. If you arrive after reception closing time, your key will be put on the reception desk with your name. The check-out time is by the latest 11 a.m.
The retreat centre is located in the midst of the spiritual and serene Radhadesh community. In order to maintain cleanliness and practice ahimsa (non-violence), you are asked to abstain from intoxicating products and non-vegetarian products during your stay. Thank you for your cooperation.
Program
Radhadesh is a spiritual and picturesque location in the heart of the Ardennes. It is a perfect place to relax, let go, and get in touch with yourself and nature. Radhadesh has an on-site bakery, boutique, and restaurant, as well as an art gallery, temple, and many gardening and walking facilities, as well as a cow stable.
Explore within and get your body and energies flowing, revitalize your senses, and connect deeper. Experience gentle and vigorous styles of yoga, deep relaxation, inspiring meditation, mantra chanting, and walks.
Tentative schedule (to be confirmed)
Day 1
- 17:00 Intro meet and greet
- 17:30 Meditation into the weekend
- 17:45 Chakra yoga
- 19:00 Warming dinner
- 20:15 Mantra chanting, Sound bath with Tibetain bowls and yoga Nidra for deep sleep
Day 2
- 07:45 Vinyasa Yoga and pranayama
- 09:00 Awakening breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:30 Forest Walk Meditation
- 11:30 Tour of the castle
- 12:00 Art and Meditation- creative session
- 13:00 Nourishing lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Tour of the castle
- 16:00 Yoga Yin
- 17:45 Ayurveda Health Intro or sometimes Dance
- 19:00 Nourishing dinner
- 20:15 Mantra chanting in the temple room
Day 3
- 07:45 Rejuvenating yoga
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Essential oils Intro
- 12:00 Final Meditation
- 13:30 Lunch
Instructors
Sita Bell-Magnin
Sita was born into a family of practicing yogis and has, therefore, practiced yoga since birth in physical and theoretical forms. Sita's main goal is to make you feel loved and nourished during your stay. She also hosts mantra chanting sessions in which she encourages you to sing with your heart along with her harmonious voice.
Paulo Padma Santos
Padma has been raised in Bhakti Yoga in Portugal. He has qualifications is high end cuisine, Pranayama and Ayurveda as well as his Yoga Teaching certificate. He runs the restaurant and also teaches Pranayama, Cleansing rituals and Ayurveda Spice mixing class. He truly is a sweetheart and an incredible cook.
Aniyora Vegter
Aniyora has been practicing Yoga since birth. She deepened her yoga practice after giving birth to her daughter which inspired her to understand yoga for healing. She gives exploratory meditations and is bubbly and caring host and teacher.
Annlydie Groenen
Annelydie is full of life and soul. She has so much enthusiasm, love for connecting with people and always has a smile on her face. She used to be a professional ballet and Contemporary dancer but has gradually found her way into the wisdom and spirituality through yoga. She still brings elements of movement into her classes.
Retreat location
In the middle of the Belgian Ardennes lies the 12th-century castle "Château de Petite Somme". Radhadesh is a rare combination of European medieval decor and ancient Eastern traditions/cultures. Therefore, it promises to offer a unique experience to its visitors. “An oasis of peace and serenity, located in the midst of a luscious forest in Belgium, away from the hustle of everyday city life.”
What can you do at Radhadesh?
Radhadesh is a beautiful community and spirituality located on the hills in the Ardennes of Belgium. The 12th-century medieval castle and the Indian influences bring about a unique experience. They offer daily tours in three languages, French, Dutch, and English.
Aside from the castle, they also accommodate the only pure vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the area. Serving you many delicious first-class meals daily and also snacks made to perfection. The Museum of Sacred Arts delivers a view into the windows of Eastern art. In the gift shop, you can find many trinkets, clothes, kitchenware, and toys.
Last but certainly not least, Radhadesh is host to the wonderful artisanal bakery from the local residents. They have a variety of delectable sweets and savories to suit every taste bud.
Unique features
Activities
- Spa
General
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The restaurant onsite is a beautiful glass building with a variety of delicious meals. Breakfast is hosted as a buffet with options of bread, cereals, yogurt, fruit, tea, and coffee, homemade jams, and sometimes, a smoothie.
The lunch meal is always Thali - an Indian plate with a variety of preparations including rice, soup, poppadom, vegetable fritter, chutney, mixed vegetable stew with spices, and salad.
For dinner, usually something light, tasty, and nourishing is offered like lasagna, quinoa, and vegetables, polenta, quiche, etc. They also offer fresh juice during the retreat full of vitamins, to kick your health into shape!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Excursions are not included but you may take time to visit the little town of Durbuy if you'd like or any other interesting points of attraction nearby.
There are onsite massage and counseling therapies available for you to have in your private rooms.
- Ayurvedic hot oil massage for women - 50 EUR
- Ayurvedic Marma massage - 50 EUR
- Essential oil aromatherapy treatment - 50 EUR
- Sports massage for men - 50 EUR
- Life coaching - 40 EUR
Spa treatments
If you would like to arrange a therapeutic session in your free time, please let them know in an email and they can book one for you. Here are a list of practitioners:
- Gandarvika - Ayurvedic Hot oils with Pressure Abhyanga Massage for women: 50 EUR
- Ieva - Personal Coaching Emotional/ Physical: 40 EUR
- Gaura - Classic Swedish deep tissue 1 hour: 50 EUR
- Gaura - Indian Head and Shoulders Massage 40 minutes: 30 EUR
- Gaura - 2 hours Full body massage: 70 EUR
- Padma- Ayurveda Marma strong Massage: 60 EUR
- Lilarani - Womens massage 50 EUR
- Vishaka/Mangala - Aromatherapy with Doterra essential oils (You can also have an essential oil presentation for free).
What's included
- 4 hours of physical yoga
- 2 hours of mantra chanting
- 3 hours of meditation
- 2 nights accommodation
- 3 daily vegetarian meals
- 1 fresh juice
- Use of hiking facilities
- A tour of the castle
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transport assistance (Available at extra cost)
- Drinks and dessert from the restaurant after breakfast
- Spa or additional massage/therapies
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BRU
Brussels Airport (Zaventem Airport)
89 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 103 per person
CRL
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
68 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 83 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) or Brussels Airport (BRU). Transfers are not included in the package but are available at additional costs.
Arrival by train
The nearest train Station is Barvaux or Marloie. You can research travel information online or send an inquiry. The nearest big cities are Namur or Liege. Radhadesh can help to arrange your transport with advice and taxis within Belgium.
Airport: Brussels Airport (Zaventem Airport)
Airport transfer available:
Brussels Airport (Zaventem Airport) (US$ 103 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Airport transfer available:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (US$ 83 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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