4 Day A Taste of Silence Retreat in Limburg, Belgium
Belgium Silent Retreat
A Taste of Silence retreat is a retreat especially for you if you feel like you easily get overwhelmed by the business of the world around you if you are caught up in the doing of so many things and if you cannot see clearly anymore if you are doing the “right” things that really feel good to you.
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Highlights
- 4 days of activities
- 1 or 2 yoga classes per day
- 2 full days of silence
- Daily meditation lessons
- Guided movement and breathing sessions
- Sound journey and heart-sharing
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Akasha Retreat Center has a beautiful temple for all the sessions, a cozy common area for dinner and relaxing, and of course, clean and comfortable bedrooms (both private rooms and a dorm). It would also be possible to camp in the garden (limited spots available).
Accommodations
- Camping with outdoor shower and compost toilet (and possible to use inside facilities as well), bring your own tent or camper
- Dorm shared room with a maximum of six people, bunkbeds. Sharing the bathroom with the Inspiration Room
- White room: shared room with a maximum of three people, separate beds, and own bathroom
- Inspiration room: A private room with a double bed. Sharing the bathroom with the dorm
- Cocoon room: A private room with a double bed and private bathroom
Program
How often do you really take time only for yourself? How often do you really shut off from the world, really slow down, and just be? Have you ever truly listened to your inner voice? This retreat is perfect if you are already curious about why you are doing what you are doing, what is going on inside of you, and if you want to explore these questions on a deeper level. If you are curious to try something new and experience what silence can bring you. To get some rest and space to be with yourself.
To get out of your busy mind, to get more connected with your body and your feelings, and to connect with your silence within. In this Western society, it can feel very difficult to find rest and stillness in your daily life and A Taste of Silence retreat will create this safe space for you, to really be able to take a break and get a transformational reset. You will have the space to slow down, shut off from the outside world, and dive deeper into your inner world. You will have the chance to dip your toe into the world of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness and to get a taste of what it is like to be in silence.
All of this is surrounded by nature in an old monastery tucked away in the Belgian countryside. A real detox and refresh from daily life. The retreat will start on Wednesday the 10th of September (from 3:00 p.m.) and will finish on Saturday the 13th of September 2025 (around 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.) There will be two days of full silence. A Taste of Silence retreat will give you the opportunity to take time for yourself only and to become more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. You will get an introduction to meditation, breathing exercises, embodied movement, and gentle yoga.
You will get supporting background information about calming the mind, embracing and accepting what is, and connecting with your inner being. This retreat is all about you, as you are right here right now, for taking this time to connect with and embrace yourself. The first day will be the arrival day. Arriving in the here and now, taking a deep breath and connecting with the other participants. The two full days will be full silent days, for you to have the time to really go inwards and come back home within yourself.
The first day will be more focused on (calming) the mind, and the second day about sinking deeper into your body. There will be enough free time to relax and reflect. The fourth and last day will be the day focused on your heart. Closing the silence together, sharing your experiences from the heart, and reflecting on the tools and inspiration you have gained. Getting ready to go back to the noise of the outside world, but with this taste of silence to take back with you. Hannah will be your support and guidance this full retreat, together with the help from some amazing karma yogis and supporting yoga teacher Nadine.
What you can expect
Being in silence means completely shutting off from external communication and daily distractions, so that you can fully go inwards. This means: no talking or any non-verbal communication, no electronic devices, and no reading. You are kindly asked to leave your phone with the instructors on the first evening to be returned at the end of the retreat. Silence will be the base for you to become fully present, dive deep into yourself, and give space to whatever wants to be seen within you at this moment.
For who?
This retreat is perfect for “beginners”. If you are curious about what being in silence can bring you and what will be happening inside of you when you let go of all the distractions from daily life for once. If meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises are new to you, this is the perfect introduction. Do not expect difficult poses or deep and complex content. It will all be very accessible, personal, and low-key. All the tools offered can be a support for your journey. You will get a taste of the beautiful practices I’ve discovered in the past years.
You can see this retreat as a buffet: a taster of different techniques and tools to take home with you which could make you decide to explore some of them deeper afterward if you feel like it. But even if not, you will still go home fulfilled with a beautiful experience. Even if you are already familiar with yoga and meditation: then of course this retreat is also a great opportunity to pick up your practice or to give yourself at least the gift of slowing down, a detox from daily life, and being surrounded by beautiful nature and people. You are also more than welcome.
Why this retreat?
There are so many obligations and expectations and impressions in life - sometimes it feels never-ending and as if you cannot escape. Friends, family, jobs, health, text messages, social media, advertisements, things you should work on to be “worthy” to live. There is so much input and pressure from the outside world, that you almost start to believe that you are not complete, that something is wrong with you, that you aren’t good enough just as you are. You seem to forget how to just be with yourself, as you are.
Besides that, the world of yoga and meditation (or even “personal development”) can be overwhelming. There is so much you could or “should” do. It almost becomes another achievement or thing on the to-do list. You can feel busy and have busy minds, but do not always know how to deal with it or what it actually is that causes this turmoil and you do not know where to start in this world of tips and tricks.
It is all about coming back to basics and realizing that everything is already perfect as it is. This retreat can be a perfect step to introduce yourself in a safe space to different tools and to get a taste of the silence within you. The peace you are all longing for is actually closer than you think.
Provisional schedule
The timetable is not final yet but gives you a good idea of the program.
Day 1 - Arrival day
- 15:00 Arrival
- 16:45 Yin yoga session
- 18:00 Dinner
- 19:30 Introduction and explanation
- 20:30 Body stillness meditation
- 21:00 Free time (silence starts)
- 22:00 Bedtime
Day 2 - Silent day
- 07:30 Wake up
- 08:00 Yoga session
- 09:00 Senses awareness meditation
- 09:30 Breakfast and free time
- 11:00 Explanation and inspiration
- 12:30 Breathing awareness meditation
- 13:00 Lunch and free time (optional short one-on-one support)
- 16:30 Walking meditation
- 17:00 Energy movement and breathing exercises
- 17:30 Silent meditation
- 18:00 Dinner and free time
- 19:30 Yoga Nidra
- 20:30 Free time
- 22:00 Bedtime
Day 3 - Silent day
- 07:30 Wake up
- 08:00 Yoga session
- 09:00 Breathing awareness meditation
- 09:30 Breakfast and free time
- 11:30 Explanation and inspiration
- 12:30 Body sensations meditation
- 13:00 Lunch and free time (optional short one-on-one support)
- 16:30 Embodied movement
- 17:30 Silent meditation
- 18:00 Dinner
- 19:30 Sound journey / Yoga Nidra
- 20:30 Free time
- 22:00 Bedtime
Day 4 - Closing day
- 07:30 Wake up
- 08:00 Yoga session
- 09:00 Heartspace meditation
- 09:30 Breakfast and free time
- 11:00 Loving-kindness meditation and closing silence
- 11:30 Heart sharing
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Closing session and integration
Instructors
Hannah de Maagt
Enjoy the journey without being too busy with the final destination. Hannah is a free spirit. She likes to face her fears and like to figure out how to live as her true self instead of doing things that “I should do” when they do not feel right. She has been on an inner journey for a while. She wants to help others to become more mindful and present, to remove the blockages that are in the way of expressing yourself as your true authentic, unique glowing lightbulbs of love and joy.
Nadine
Nadine will be teaching yoga and supporting at the retreat. By traveling the world and participating in many retreats, she has learned that everything we look for can be found within ourselves. Through connection in community, we can create safe spaces to encourage each other, to heal and to grow. Her goal is to help you get in touch with yourself and the world around you on a deeper level. Together you will move in silence. Using the wisdom of your body, you get a deeper understanding of your feelings and emotions and become more conscious of your experiences.
Retreat location
The retreat will be in the beautiful Akasha Retreat Center in Heks, Belgium. Akasha Retreat Center is a truly magical place. It is an old monastery, surrounded by nature with a big garden and with their adorable housecat Tosha (who is always up for a cuddle). It is possible to cycle and hike in the area, a beautiful area in Belgium.
Food
You will be served daily freshly made organic and vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner included in the price. Sometimes with fresh veggies from the garden. Tea, water, and fruit are available while there will be no coffee served.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Organic
What's included
- A program filled with (among other things) slow yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, and sound healing
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily freshly made organic and vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Tea, water, and fruit
- Yoga mats, meditation cushions, and blanket
- Bedsheets and towel
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Coffee
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Antwerp International Airport
78 km
Transfer not provided
Brussels Airport (Zaventem Airport)
63 km
Transfer not provided
Eindhoven Airport
75 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by train
There is a train that goes every hour from Brussels to Tongeren with one transit in Hasselt. This train takes approximately one and a half hours. If you come by train, a pick-up from and to Tongeren station can be provided at some additional costs (or it might be free around a certain time), please contact Hannah de Maagt for this.
Arrival by bus
From Eindhoven Airport (EIN) , it is possible to take a bus first (400 or 401) to Eindhoven Central. From Eindhoven, you can take a train to Maastricht and afterward a bus to Tongeren station. This will take around two and a half hours in total. You can also book an Uber which will only take around 50 minutes.
From Antwerp International Airport (ANR), there is a bus (51/52/53) that goes frequently from Deurne Luchthaven to Antwerpen Berchem. Then a train that goes every half an hour from Antwerpen Berchem to Tongeren with one transit in Hasselt. In total, it will take you two hours. You can also book an Uber and this will take around one and a half hours.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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