Wild nature hiking retreat

A hiking retreat in which breathwork, meditation, silent walking
and wild nature playfully work together

A unique hiking experience

A hiking experience that brings you back to simplicity and the power of nature. Walking silently under the warm winter’s sun and waking up to brisk mornings after sleeping under the starry sky. The exposure to the elements will invite a deep connection to nature around, coming back to the realization that you are part of it. The mountain trails of the Sierra Enguera are really beautiful, with amazing views and hidden treasures on the way.

Immerse yourself in nature

The first night we spend at Kausay community where you will sleep in a cosy yurt. The other nights we will sleep in a small tent in nature. Our 3-day hike will bring us to the Rio fraile, a cold river in the most stunning surroundings of the Sierra Enguera.The days start with a meditation or a breath work session. After breakfast and packing up camp we will start our hike. Walking will mostly be done in silence allowing a meditative state of mindful presence. We will have breaks for lunch, swimming/ cold dips and meditation on the way. When we reach camp a lovely dinner will be served. In the evenings there will be sharing circles, breath work or an evening swimm, and of course as much stargazing as you like.

We will travel light, tents and sleeping material will be transported by car. Healthy, nutritious food will be arranged.

Full Program

Say 1

Arival at Kausay at 16.00Welcome talkDinnerRound of introductionBreath work sessionA night in a cosy Mongolian yurt that you will share with others.

Day 2

Gentle yoga sessionHealthy breakfastMorning walk in silenceLunch and rest at La Casa del VientoAfternoon walkSet up campPicknick dinnerSharing circleBreath work

Day 3

Guided meditationHealthy breakfastMorning walk in silence with a cold swimPicknick lunchAfternoon walk in silenceSet up campDinnerSharing circleBreath work

Day 4

Breath workHealthy breakfastMorning walk in silencePicknick lunchWalk to last camp near Rio FraileCold swimSet up campDinnerEvening walk (with cold swim)Sharing circle

Day 5

Cold SwimmHealthy breakfastClosing circle
Packing up camp
Transport to train Station Xativa

Deep insight

Meditation and breathwork include everything, there is not one aspect of your being, of your experience that shouldn’t be there, that we should avoid or try to fix. Meditation welcomes all aspects with curiosity so we can really get to know ourselves, our bodies, the workings of our minds. See our relationship and reactions towards the outer world, our likes and dislikes. We can look deeply into the states of our mind and see how this state influences strongly how we feel, how we view life, how we view our possibilities or limitations our strength and creativity or our weakness and powerlessness

Silent Walking

Yatra meditation has its own unique taste due to its own unique form. It is different from sitting meditation where we focus on the breath. It is not like regular walking meditation in which we concentrate on each step we take.Walking in silence allows us to be present in a very open way, fluctuating between mindful presence in the moment, feeling the body and the elements around. Wind on your skin, the sound of a bird. And noticing the wandering mind that can go to memories, daydreams, creative ideas. The silence and the rythm of walking give space for things to surface that may be of importance to you. You can allow yourself to contemplate and come to important insights and realizations. Walking silently in nature has a strong healing power!

Combine with Wim Hof Method weekend retreat

This retreat can stand on its own, but it can also be a beautiful continuation of the Wim Hoff Method retreat taking place at Kausay from 15 Till 17 December.In this weekend you will learn about the Wim Hoff Method which consists of cold exposure, breath work and mindset. There will be ice baths, breath sessions and in-depth explanations on how these practices can benefit your physical and mental health tremendously.

Become stronger and healthier

Both retreats allow you to push your limits, face your boundaries and work on your mindset to become a stronger and healthier version of yourself.Getting to know and understand your being and learn how you can influence your own well-being mentally and physically is one of the greatest benefits these retreats have to offer.

Who we are

This retreat will be guided by mum and son, Ellen and Tenzin van Iersel. Both are passionate about meditation, nature, self improvement and having a great time out of the box. They love to share these days in nature with you, bringing in their skills and personalities to make this a transformative experience. Ellen is an experienced meditation teacher living in Spanish nature, she shares silent meditation retreats and walking retreats on a regular base. Tenzin is a certified Wim Hof Method trainer, personal trainer, nutrition coach and bio hacker. Read more about them on livemindfully.nl

Excited?

Anyone who is in good condition and able to walk for about 5 hours a day in a mountainous area is welcome to join. Of course you are interested in self development, and want to experience being in nature in a simple way.

Practical info

Dates

17-21 September 2024

Cost
The costs for this hiking retreat are 550,- euro including transport, full program, healthy meals, 1 night at Kausay in a shared yurt and 3 nights in a tent under the stars.

How to get here

Pickups will be scheduled from Xativa train station at 3 pm on the day the retreat begins.
If you are driving, please let us know and directions will be provided.

If you are traveling from abroad, you will want to fly into Valencia International airport. We can arrange an airport pick up for you, the additional costs are 120,- euro. It is also possible to travel by public transport; by metro and train you travel to Xativa city, which will take around 2 hours. After registration you will receive clear directions.
Another option is to fly to Alicante and take a train from there to Xativa, please check train times before you book as they go less frequently than the ones from Valencia and take longer.

More information
After registration you will receive an email with confirmation and invoice and more practical information about what to bring etc.