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The Inner Temple
29 Mar - 2 Apr 2024, Yama Balian, Bali
The practice of Yoga is the dance between two different modes - being and doing. Through the upholding of silence accompanied by contemplating reflections, asana, pranayama, turning inward with our senses, concentration and meditation, we separate our inner and outer experiences to pave the way for union to enhance the quality of our participation in life.
Gabrielle invites you to step away from your daily obligations. Carve out the time and opportunity for yourself to plug in and immerse in a transformative experience for a journey of the self, through the self and to the self.
Seeking Solace: The Inner Temple is a curated experience meant for those who have a dedicated meditation practice, and want to uphold the reverential practice of silence in the form of controlled speech and quieting of thoughts as a way to open themselves to the sacredness of the peaceful, unmoving and silent state of the Self; which is our true nature.
We don't see the world as it is, we see the world as we are. Our perspective and how we embody our intentions in our thoughts and action is the approach we use to get through life, and they determine how we see the world around us.
This deeper journey inward is an honest attempt to be present with ourselves as we regulate our ways of being.
Noble silence will be practised from sundown on Day 1 to sunrise on Day 5, and the experience will be accompanied by Yoga philosophy and practices, breathwork and meditation. In separating our inner and outer experiences, we will pave the way for union to enhance the quality of our participation in life.
A Song of Silence 4
6-10 Apr 2024, Yama Balian, Bali
Designed to be an accessible stepping stone to a disciplined practice of stillness and silence, this retreat will be punctuated with yoga practices, mindful reflections through journaling, the option for connection over meals and the nourishment of a barefoot and luxurious private haven that supports an immersive environment for grounding and inspiration.
Gabrielle invites you to disconnect from the outer world, and reconnect with your inner world as we escape to a self-contained haven lost in time with the songs of silence.
Follow Gabrielle on a journey to eat, pray and love in nature’s embrace. Pause and find beauty in nature’s wonders with the sounds of the cascading Balian River, or rekindle a connection with yourself by using a provided Mala Bead necklace to indicate the intention of making this journey a silent retreat inward throughout.
There are many programmes which impose precepts like pre-dawn call times, solitary confinement, hours of strong determination on end, no writing, eye contact, talking or communication which can be difficult to uphold, and might not be everybody's cup of tea. Seeking Solace - A Song of Silence is designed to be an accessible stepping stone to a disciplined practice of stillness and silence, so that those attending will not feel frustrated or resigned to giving up while working towards their ultimate goal.
Seeking Solace curates an inward journey of silence that is punctuated with Yoga practices, mindful reflections through journaling, and tapping into the comfort of a collective energy and private space as we navigate the challenges of withdrawing from modern day distractions.
No habit forms overnight, and having an overarching understanding of how to tackle the challenges of a Meditation practice will serve to help you improve your relationship with it.
