25 – 28 June
Rozdziele – 65km away from Cracow (Poland)
Unique place
Where we stay matters. For five days we are able to recover among the peaceful mountains and forests. These are ideal conditions not only for relaxation but also for insight into yourself.
Meditation
Learn many different meditation techniques to find the one that suits you best. During the retreat, under the guidance of an instructor, you will experience both formal and dynamic meditations.
Support
There are many myths and distortions around meditation. You will learn what meditation is and what it is not. You will dispel any doubts and receive support in your practice during and after the retreat.
insight
Find your answers to the questions which are bothering you while being immersed in a unique space and meditation practice.
Mindfulness not only helps to relax the body and mind but overall allows you to discover yourself. Scientific research confirms the opinion of hundreds of thousands of people who use this method to maintain internal balance in everyday life. During the retreat, you will learn effective meditation techniques, dispel your doubts and meet people for whom self-actualization is a great value.
Benefits
Enhance mental clarity, emotional balance & productivity
Maintain high energy & alertness throughout the day
Eliminate stress, fear and anxiety
Achieve joy, tranquility and fulfillment
Find relief from chronic ailments including allergies, insomnia, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and back pain
Meet people for whom the development of their own personality is important
insight
What to expect?
Mountains and forests
Individual consultations
Space for yourself
Small group
Yoga
Organic food
Noble silence
For some part of the retreat, we will refrain from talking to others.
Dynamic meditation and yoga
Dynamic meditation will strengthen your mindfulness at daily performing to bring balance to real life.
Meditation as a science-based mind work technique
During the retreat, you will learn the very technique of working with the mind. You will not find any dogmas, beliefs or rituals. We will provide a nice atmosphere, but the techniques themselves have been tested by MBSR and MBCT in Great Britain and the United States.
Individual approach
Each participant will have a chance for a private meeting with the instructor to dispel their doubts.
Retreat program
Sector I Meditations:
- Introduction to meditation
- Anapanasati meditation
- Insight meditation
- Metta meditation
Sektor II Work on the body and mindfulness:
- Dinamic meditatoins
- Yoga
- Walking meditation
- Mindfulness class
Sektor III Dodatkowo:
- Relaxation and calming techniques
- Group discussion
- Individual consultations
- Introduction to working with a metaphor
- Lecture „independent everyday practice”.
Day 1
Thursday- arrival from 15:30
- 16:30 dinner
- 18:15 welcome + meditation until 19:15
- 19:30 Introduction to meditation + Q&A
- 20:30 Individual meditation
- 22:00 Silence at night
Day 2
Friday- 5:45 Wake up
- 6:00 meditation until 6:50
- 7:00 Yoga
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:30 meditation until 10:15
- 10:30 walking meditation
- 11:30 lunch
- 12:30 individual sessions | until 14:45
- 14:00 meditation until 14:45
- 15:00 Group discussion until 15:45
- 16:00 Meditation
- 17:00 Lunch
- 18:30 Mindfulness workshop
- 20:00 Q&A | until 20:30
- 20:30 Individual meditation
- 22:00 Silence at night
Day 3
Saturday- 5:45 Wake up
- 6:00 meditation until 6:50
- 7:00 Yoga
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:30 meditation until 10:15
- 10:30 walking meditation
- 11:30 lunch
- 12:30 individual sessions | until 14:45
- 14:00 meditation until 14:45
- 15:00 Group discussion until 15:45
- 16:00 Meditation
- 17:00 Lunch
- 18:30 Mindfulness workshop
- 20:00 Q&A | until 20:30
- 20:30 Individual meditation
- 22:00 Silence at night
Day 4
Sunday- 5:45 Wake up
- 6:00 meditation until 6:50
- 7:00 Yoga
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:30 meditation until 10:15
- 10:30 walking meditation
- 11:30 lunch
- 12:30 individual sessions | until 14:45
- 14:00 meditation until 14:45
- 15:00 Lecture „How to practice at home?”
- 16:00 Lunch
- 17:00 Goodbye
Price 720£ includes:
– 4 days of workshops,
– accommodation in a unique place on the top of a mountain,
– 3 vegetarian meals a day,
– additional materials,
– consultation after the workshop,
– surprise.
Michał Kutzner
is a person full of positive energy, who most values the desire to get to know himself and the world around him better. He has many years of experience in running Mindfulness courses and emotional intelligence training. Michal is also a licensed life coach and counselor with experience exceeding 1100 hours.
Is a leader and owner of the rapidly growing Open Meditation project.
In his work, he combines transpersonal psychology, gestalt psychotherapy, non-duality concepts and bodywork using yoga philosophy. The application of the abovementioned fields allows for a holistic view of man, and thus comprehensive assistance in resolving emotional conflicts and achieving intended goals.
You can find more about Michal on his blog: www.michalkutzner.com
Frequently Asked Questions:
>> I’ve never been to the Tęczowa Dolina (retreat place). How do I get there?
After booking, you will receive from us the exact address with GPS coordinates and directions for public transport.
>> I’m going to the workshop with my wife, can we live in the same room?
Women and men will live separately during the retreat.
This principle serves to make better use of the workshop and to assimilate meditative practice.
>> I am allergic to lactose. Can I order dishes without milk?
Yes, meals will be vegetarian, and on special request vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free meals will be prepared. To order non-vegetarian meals, please contact: omteacher@gmail.com
>> What should I bring with me to the retreat?
It is worth taking comfortable clothes (e.g. sports clothes). Take a towel too. Meditation pillows and yoga mats will be available. Clean bedding will also be offered.
> > Can I use the internet during the retreat?
All participants will be asked not to use any electronic devices, notebooks or books during the workshop (from Thursday 5:00 p.m. to Sunday 5:00 p.m.). This is to help calm down and make better use of the conditions offered.
* in an emergency, you can use the phone in a specially designated place.
>> What is the accommodation for participants?
There will be rooms for 2, 3 and 4 persons. Accommodation will be distributed according to the order of reservation. For an additional fee it is possible to sleep in the single room.
Sign up for the retreat
Rozdziele town, 25 – 28 of June
(14 places left)
To make a reservation:
1. Complete and send the application form,
2. Make a non-returnable advance payment – 80 £ to the account:
Name: Michal Kutzner
Sort code:
30-90-84
Account number:
34959568
Transfer title: „Name and Surname + Insight-June 2020” *
* Reservation takes place upon receipt of the advance.
** If the workshop did not take place, the advance will be returned to the sender’s account.
An email confirming your participation in the event will be sent to your email address
Contact form:
- 3 days of workshops,
- accommodation in a unique place on the top of a mountain,
- 3 vegetarian meals a day,
- additional materials,
- consultation after the workshop,
- surprise.
If you want to come with us, but the price is an obstacle for you, don’t hesitate to contact us. Together we will find a solution.
Open Meditation
Our mission is high-quality education and creating space for profound self-development.