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A week in silence to settle down
Vipassana
January 3 to 9, 2025
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Vipassana
January 3 to 9, 2025
This week of silence offers you a unique chance to settle down and meet yourself in a new state of inner calm.
Inwardness, awakening and deep peace
My invitation
During this week of presence, the essence of our practice will be inspired by the vipassana method. Vipassana is the pure essence of meditation. This form of meditation transcends all the world’s Buddhist traditions and yoga schools. It is the oldest form of meditation taught for centuries in Asia.
Vipassana is so simple and direct, that it enables a radical encounter with all that lies hidden within oneself and demands to be “seen” in order to be liberated.
The ultimate aim of this practice is to liberate the self from all that is false, and reach a state of Samadhi. In this state, an indestructible inner peace emerges, and consciousness finally regains its natural fullness.
Teaching topics will include
The basics of meditation
The joyful effort
Being in a state of witness
Smile at your ego
The illusions of the mind
The great silence
Loneliness
The essence of self
The path to freedom
Retreat schedule
7 am to 9 am
First practice
9.30 am
Breakfast
11 am to 12 pm
Second practice
1 pm to 2 pm
Third practice
2.30 pm
Lunch
5 pm to 6 pm
Fourth practice
6 pm
Tea break
7 pm to 8 pm
Fifth practice
your guide
Martin Bilodeau
Martin is an inspired and playful yogi. He has been teaching with passion for over 10 years and continues to travel the world to further his personal exploration.
Winter 2025
January 3 to 9, 2025
Practical Information
Silent retreat!
The entire retreat is lived in complete communal silence.
There will be a sharing circle on the last morning before departure.
Retreat language
The teachings and guided practices will take place under the benevolent guidance of Martin Bilodeau, in ENGLISH ONLY.
Schedule
The retreat runs continuously from January 3 to January 9, 2025. The program begins on Friday with a welcome at 3pm, a meal at 6pm and a first practice at 8pm, and ends on Thursday morning.
Cost of the retreat
Animation
USD $400
per person
Exceptionally, this retreat is offered at 50% of the usual cost of our signature retreats, to enable as many people as possible to enjoy this transformative inner experience.
No one is turned away for financial reasons. Contact us to discuss your options!
Accomodation
USD $270
per person
double occupancy, shared bathroom
this rate includes accommodation for 6 nights
Meal plan
USD $300
per person
6-day meal plan including pre-breakfast, lunch and dinner
Total cost of the retreat
USD $970
per person
double occupancy, shared bathroom
Terms and conditions
We require a minimum of 10 people for a group.
ACCOMMODATION
We will require a 25% deposit upon reservation for this minimum, a second 25% fee 30 days before the event, and the balance upon arrival, adjusted to the final number of participants in the event.
The 25% deposit is based on 10 participants in double occupancy in a standard room.
We offer free accommodation to any accompanying person from 14 participants.
All deposits are final and non-refundable.
Payment schedule
RETReat
50% of the retreat amount at the time of booking
Balance of payment (50% of the retreat amount, plus applicable taxes) 7 days before the start of the retreat
Deadline : December 27, 2024
accomodation
25% of the cost of accommodation at the time of booking
25% of the cost of accommodation 30 days before the start of the retreat
Deadline : December 3, 2024
The balance of payment (50% of the accommodation and food package) will be made 7 days before the start of the retreat.
Deadline: December 27, 2024
Booking
Book your place now!
Make your deposit
Reserve your place now by making your USD $200 deposit, plus 25% of the chosen accomodation.
The deposit is calculated on the cost of hosting the retreat.
Choose your accomodation
When making your reservation, please indicate your choice of accommodation.
We’ll take care of booking your accommodation at the Pachalegria Center for you.
Booking confirmation
Receive confirmation of your booking and instructions for the retreat.
30 days before the start of the retreat, you will receive a payment link to pay half of your accommodation. Finally, 1 week before the start of the retreat, you’ll receive the payment link to pay the remainder (retreat balance, accommodation balance and food package if chosen).
accomodation options
dormitory
US $180
per person, for 6 nights
Shared bathroom
double occupancy
US $270
per person, for 6 nights
Shared bathroom
OR
US $360
per person, for 6 nights
Private bathroom
single occupancy
US $540
for 6 nights
Shared bathroom
OR
US $720
for 6 nights
Private bathroom
Contact
No one is turned away for money. Contact us to discuss your options!