Retreat
Meditation and Art Retreat
What's included
- Express the Meditation journey through Art
- Presence Through Creation: Using art as a meditation practice
- The Inner Muse: Tapping into the intuition of the Heart, rather than technical skill
- Letting Go: Non-attachment to outcome in both art and life
- Sacred Space: Cultivating inner and outer silence for inspiration
- Daily Guided Hridaya Meditations
- Expressive Art Sessions: Explore composing, painting, drawing, ink, and nature art—not for perfection, but for the process
- Integral Yoga and Tai-chi/Qigong daily practice
- Sound Healing & Creative Flow: A unique experience blending music and spontaneous art-making
- Nature Immersions: Walks and outdoor sketching to awaken the senses and connect with the earth
- Evening Reflection Circles: Share insights and creations in a nonjudgmental, supportive space
- Gurukula tradition — living and practising together with the teacher. Accommodation is offered by Sundari School in twin-bed rooms with private bathrooms
- Nourishing Food — Healthy ovo-lacto-vegetarian meals prepared with fresh ingredients
Join us for a seven - day immersive retreat where meditation becomes art and art becomes meditation. Nestled in the heart of nature, this retreat invites you to explore your creativity not from pressure or perfection, but from presence.
Whether you're an experienced artist or meditator, a yoga practitioner, a complete beginner, or simply someone craving more mindfulness and expression, you'll find space here to breathe, create, and simply be.
No experience required. Just bring your curiosity and your openness to discover yourself.
Concept
"The heart of man and the heart of the cosmos are one." Pierre de Chardin
During this retreat, we will explore, question, and practice the relationship between meditation and artistic expression.
Art has long been recognized as a form of meditation. Artist and meditator Frederick Franck, for instance, developed an approach to drawing that blends Zen meditation with creative practice. Art can be a path to our inner self, uncovering potentials that often remain hidden. Likewise, deep states of meditation can awaken and enhance our inner artist. When we connect with our true essence, our creative potential naturally begins to blossom.
Art also offers a powerful means of expressing and sharing meditative states—experiences that often transcend the boundaries of everyday language. How can we convey what occurs in the deep stillness of Hridaya meditation? We believe that art—intuitive, direct, and spontaneous—can beautifully communicate the richness of the meditative journey, making it accessible and relatable to others. Through art, we can express the beauty we encounter beyond the mind, in the pure presence of “I am.”
The question “Who am I?”—revealed in the stillness of the heart—may find expression in a drawing, a poem, a melody, or a sculpture. During the retreat, space will be held for those who wish to share their meditation experiences through both art and words, recognizing the shared essence reflected in each unique creation.
Through guided Hridaya meditation, a variety of art-making practices, Hatha Yoga, and mindful movement such as Tai Chi and Qigong, you'll be supported in reconnecting with your intuition, slowing down, and unlocking new dimensions of creativity and self-awareness.
Ateliers and lectures
● Guided Visual Journaling
● Nature-Based Art Walks – draw in nature
● Sound Bath + Ink Flow (abstract ink painting to music)
● Clay and the Body (working with clay in response to somatic movement)
● Silent Studio Sessions
● Spanda vibration
● Silence and the Heart Awareness
● Who am I? The answer expressed in art
● Meditation and poetry
● Group Reflection Circles & Art Shares
● One-on-one intuitive art mentoring
Daily Schedule and activities
7:00 - 8:00 Hridaya Meditation – Meditation of the Heart
8:00 - 9.30 Hatha Yoga Practice
9:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 12:00 Meditation expressed through art - space for individual creation
12:00 - 13:30 Atelier/Lecture
13:30-14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 16:30 Break/Creation memento
16:30 – 17:00 Meditation in movement – Tai-chi/Qigong
17:00 – 19:00 Atelier/Lecture
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
20:00 - 21:00 Q&A
21:00 – 22:00 Hridaya Meditation
Target Audience
● Artists seeking inner renewal
● Meditators exploring creative expression
● Anyone looking to reconnect to their true self and to nature
● Anyone interested in slowing down and expressing themselves freely
● Anyone craving rest, reconnection, and nonverbal healing
Add-On Wellness Experiences
To deepen your journey, we offer personalized add-ons designed to support your growth and wellbeing. These optional experiences can be integrated into your Teacher Training or Retreat program, creating a truly holistic path of transformation.
Available On Request:
Acupuncture Treatments — Restore balance and stimulate the body’s natural healing energy.
Integrative Therapies — A blend of holistic approaches tailored to your individual needs.
Yoga Therapy — Personalized sessions that adapt yoga practices for healing, alignment, and inner balance.
These extras are thoughtfully curated to complement your training or retreat, giving you the space to recharge, realign, and expand on every level—body, mind, and spirit.
