Gijs Fermie &

THE HEART OF THE MATTER - UNCOVERING THE CORE OF CONSCIOUSNESS

27 September - 2 October 2026

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At a glance

Date: 27-09-2026 / 02-10-2026
Category: Breath Work, Meditation, Yoga and Movement, Personal Development,

Included:

  • 5 nights accommodation in Single, Twin,Premium, Shared rooms or Hermitage
  • Full board - vegetarian meals
  • Fruits, Teas and filtered water
  • Free use of Body Care Center facilities: sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool
  • All workshops and sessions as written in the program

Not included:

  • Flights to/from Malpensa International Airport
  • Transfers to/from Mandali Retreat Centre
  • Massage and Therapies at the Body Care Center 

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In a truly beautiful and nurturing environment, through a carefully curated blend of somatic movement, conscious breathing, insight meditation and integration activities, discover your heart-core; the knowledge of freedom that has always been within you.

—awakening the spirit of liberation—


Imagine a place where the constant demands of the world fade into the background, and your only engagement is to relax, release, and remember who you really are. You're invited to step into a sanctuary where your body, heart and spirit are inspired to soften, open, and expand.

This program is an intentional journey into the heart of your being—where you can slow down, take a breath, listen deeply, and simply be—a sacred space that feels like a homecoming. It is designed to help you let go of stress, balance your energy, reveal your essential nature, and gain the clarity to move forward with confidence.

Through a harmonious flow of profound practices, heartfelt connections, and restorative activities, this retreat will empower you to return home with renewed purpose and vitality, and a readiness to incorporate your true core potential further into the way you live your life.

What Awaits You:

  • Somatic Movement – Awaken your Body of Knowledge
Your body is a living archive of your life’s experiences; holding tension, memories, and wisdom that our mind cannot always comprehend. In these sessions, you will move into interoception—free from judgment or evaluation. Gentle yet powerful exercises help ease stress, restore balance, and enter an integral sense of embodiment. You’ll learn to trust your body’s signals, and explore experiences that feel nourishing, healing, and deeply grounding.

  • Conscious Breathing – Unlock your Vital Energy
Breath is life’s most constant companion, though we often overlook its power. In our guided breathwork journeys, you will explore various breathing techniques that open pathways for emotional release, mental clarity, and energetic renewal. Each session presents you with potent opportunities to let go of stagnant energy, to realign the life force within you, and to extend the reach and capacity of your consciousness.

  • Insight Meditation – Cultivate your Clear Seeing
In these meditations, you will bring to light the silent space that exists beyond the chatters of our dualistic concepts. Rooted in intuitive-mindfulness and self-inquiry traditions, these practices help you to elucidate your real condition with curiosity, clarity and compassion. Becoming familiar, you will grow a peaceful presence of reflexive awareness that allows you to meet life’s challenges with increasing grace and resilience.

  • Integration Activities – Anchor your Transformation
True transformation happens when insights are woven into everyday life. Our integration sessions—ranging from immersive nature walks to heartfelt sharing circles and sonic emotion regulations—are developed to aid you anchor your experiences and embody your evolution. So you'll return home with practical wisdom tools, joyful enthusiasm, and a re-established sense of direction—ready to step back into the world with purpose.

Why This Retreat Matters?

This retreat offers you a turning point; to reset your nervous system, reconnect with your innate wisdom, and rediscover joy in the simple act of being. Whether you’re seeking renewal, clarity, or a deeper sense of purpose, you'll be held in a supportive, heart-centered community; a safe and inspiring space where your core potential can unfold naturally.

Your Journey Begins Here:

Come as you are. Leave with a lighter body, a clearer mind, and a heart wide open. This is your moment to reveal your natural state of being, and step into a more authentic, fulfilled, and vibrantly alive version of yourself.

Awakening Innate Awareness


Agenda

Sample Retreat Schedule
(subject to change)

Arrival Day:
15:30 – 17:00 Welcome Meeting
17:30 – 19:00 Introduction Practice

Daily Schedule:
07:00 – 08:30 Somatic Movement
11:00 – 13:00 Conscious Breathing
15:30 – 16:30 Insight Meditation
17:30 – 19:00 Integration Activity

Departure Day:
07:00 – 08:30 Integration Practice
10:30 – 12:00 Sharing Circle
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

Celebrating a Life of Liberation


A retreat for all with a keen interest to awaken our heart-core.

This retreat will be held in English. 


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The quieter you become,
the more you can hear.

Ram Dass