Schedule 2025
April 11th and 12th: Singing circles (arrival welcome slightly earlier, departure later)
Until April 19th: Integration and awakening exercises
Costs
Singing circles: EUR 280 total. The integration and awakening week is free for returning participants. For first-time participants, the cost is EUR 800, with possible discount for singing circle participants.
Maximum participants: 8
Accommodation (max 6 sleeping spaces)
- Single room: 25 EUR/night per person
- Double room: 20 EUR/night per person
- Living room (2 large sofas): 10 EUR/night
Meals: Not included. Large kitchen and various restaurants available.
Entertainment: Swimming/snorkeling in the sea, pool, spontaneous excursions, singing by the fire.
Travel
Flight, Bus, Taxi
Flights are affordable via ryanair.com direct (not through alternative websites). Paphos (closest) or Larnaca.
From Paphos Airport: You can take Bus 612 to the harbor.
From Larnaca Airport: Take the Intercity Bus (stop outside the airport, left side. Don't book buses inside the airport).
From Paphos Harbor (Tombs of the Kings): Take bus 615 to Kissonerga. Once there, you can send me your Maps location and I'll pick you up.
Taxi from/to Paphos Airport: Andy +357 9955 4249 (approx. 35 EUR, book in advance)
By car: You can find the location here.
Recommended Preparation
Meditation for Body Energy Perception
This exercise forms an important foundation for the further exercises of the retreat.
Sitting comfortably, observe your body "from within". This attentive observation is neutral. Nothing is forced or rejected. If there are pains somewhere, we look at them, but pay attention to the entire sensation, i.e., the whole body. If feelings of happiness arise, we don't try to keep them. If thoughts are there, we don't engage with them, but consciously redirect our attention back to body perception.
If you cannot perceive the whole body and its warm energy or are not used to it, then start with one hand. Then forearm. Then arm. Then arm and hand. Then shoulder. Then shoulder to hand, etc. As far as you can. Practice makes perfect.
Uncovering Transparent (Unconscious) Beliefs
Make a list of, for example, five beliefs you would like to change and five you would like to have. To determine how to uncover a transparent belief, proceed as follows:
Enter the perception of body energy (see above) and think clearly "I am happy to be myself!" and observe what happens inside you. You will feel whether you have exactly this belief, or the opposite.
Another example: "I deserve to be wealthy". Possible reactions:
- Shame
- A "no" that feels like "money is bad"
- A pleasant feeling that feels totally right
Or: "I can completely trust divine power". Example reactions in the form of feelings and/or thoughts:
- No, there are wars and evil in the world
- No, terrible things happened to me as a child
- Yes, that's where I'm at home
Depending on the reaction that feels most realistic, write out your real belief.
You can also investigate which beliefs you want to change or which ones you aspire to.
It's important to be honest with yourself. It's about uncovering the real programming you've carried so far, not "looking good", especially not to yourself.
Enneagram
If you find the time, it would be good if you could familiarize yourself with the basics of the Enneagram. You can start to see which Enneagram type might apply to you. This can serve to uncover further transparent behavior.
For an introduction to self-study, I recommend "The Enneagram of Society" by C. Naranjo.
Food and Consumption
Three days before the work, no alcohol - men should abstain from sex. Seven days before the work, stop marijuana or "chemical" consumption (longer if possible).
Eat healthily and pay attention to body intelligence.
Further Information
If you would like to see more background information, you can find it here.
You can find the singing circle songs for group singing here.