{"id":21222,"date":"2025-11-19T14:50:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natural-medicine-practice-elena.nl\/?p=21222"},"modified":"2026-02-03T22:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:09:59","slug":"body-mind-relax-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/natural-medicine-practice-elena.nl\/nl\/body-mind-relax-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Body Mind Relax weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 BODY\u2013MIND RELAX WEEKEND<\/strong><\/h1>

20\u201323 February 2026 \u2014 English & Dutch participants<\/em><\/h3>

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A gentle and restorative weekend designed to calm your mind, renew your energy, and bring lightness back into your body.<\/strong>
Over four days you\u2019ll unwind, reconnect with yourself, and learn simple tools to maintain inner balance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What\u2019s included<\/strong><\/h3>

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\ud83c\udf2c Breathing sessions for deep relaxation
\ud83c\udf3f Soft body-based practices to gently release inner tension
\ud83c\udf38 Mindfulness and grounding techniques
\u2728 Guided meditations to restore calm and clarity
\ud83c\udf6b Heart-opening cacao ceremony for emotional connection and intention<\/p>

\ud83c\udfe1 Comfortable accommodation in a peaceful setting
\ud83e\udd57 3 nourishing vegetarian meals a day + healthy snacks
\ud83d\udd25 Sauna for deep relaxation and unwinding
\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Gentle walks in the surrounding nature<\/p>

\ud83e\udd0d Warm, safe, and supportive environment
\ud83c\udf3c Time for rest, nature, and quiet reflection<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Whats’ not included<\/h3>

Please bring your own bed linen (sheets and pillowcases). Blankets and pillows are provided.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\ud83c\udf3f Retreat Itinerary (Gentle Flow)<\/h3>

Friday \u2013 Arrival & Landing<\/strong>
16:00\u201320:00 | Arrival at the retreat location
We welcome you as you arrive, with time to settle in and gently land.<\/p>

In the evening we\u2019ll share our first meal together, followed by a warm welcome circle and introductions. If the energy allows, we\u2019ll enjoy a light, playful game to ease into the group.<\/p>

Around 22:00 | Time to rest and sleep<\/p>

Saturday \u2013 Rest, Reconnect & Open<\/strong>
08:00 | Wake-up
The day begins with a gentle morning practice to awaken the body and calm the mind.<\/p>

After breakfast, we\u2019ll take a relaxed walk outside to connect with nature and breathe fresh air.<\/p>

Around 12:00 | Cacao Ceremony
A heart-opening cacao ceremony, held in a soft and grounded way.<\/p>

13:30 | Lunch
After lunch there is about one hour of free time \u2014 to rest, journal, or simply be.<\/p>

In the afternoon we\u2019ll come together for gentle exercises, meditations, or other supportive practices, always at a pace that feels right for you.<\/p>

18:00 | Dinner
In the evening we\u2019ll visit the sauna, followed by relaxed evening talks, sharing, and light-hearted games.<\/p>

Sunday \u2013 Explore, Express & Let Go<\/strong>
08:00 | Wake-up & gentle morning practice
After breakfast, we\u2019ll head out to visit a local town and enjoy time outside the retreat space.<\/p>

13:30 | Lunch
Followed by one hour of free time.<\/p>

In the afternoon we\u2019ll gather again for exercises and practices, supporting integration and connection.<\/p>

Later, we may visit the sauna again or prepare a meal together.<\/p>

After dinner, we\u2019ll have a joyful dance evening \u2014 a space to move freely and let go of what no longer serves you.
We\u2019ll close the day with gentle sharing, playfulness, and a closing moment.<\/p>

Around 22:30 | Time to rest and sleep<\/p>

Monday \u2013 Closing & Departure<\/strong>
08:00 | Wake-up & final morning practice
Breakfast together, followed by a gentle closing.<\/p>

10:00 | Departure from the retreat location
For those who wish, there is the option to have a coffee together afterward at a local caf\u00e9 before heading home.<\/p>

\ud83e\udd0d Togetherness<\/h3>

During the retreat, we share daily life together. Cooking, setting the table, and cleaning up are done together in a relaxed and supportive way \u2014 not as a task, but as part of the experience of connection and presence.<\/p>

Food & Drinks<\/strong><\/h3>

During the retreat we enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals. To support rest, clarity, and a calm nervous system, we won\u2019t be serving coffee or alcohol.<\/p>

If you regularly use coffee or alcohol, we gently recommend starting to reduce your intake a little before the retreat. This will help your body adjust more easily and allow you to feel more comfortable and supported during the weekend.<\/p>

Everything is offered with care, simplicity, and kindness toward your body \ud83c\udf3f<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Capacity<\/strong><\/h3>

The retreat is intentionally kept small, with space for up to 12 people, allowing for a calm and supportive atmosphere<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Accommodation<\/strong><\/h3>

Participants will stay in a shared room<\/strong>, creating a warm and connected atmosphere. Blankets and pillows are provided; please bring your own bed linen (sheets and pillowcases)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to get there<\/h3>

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\ud83d\ude97 By Car (easiest & most flexible)<\/strong><\/h3>

Rahier is a small village in the municipality of Stoumont, in the beautiful Ardennes region of Belgium. It\u2019s easiest to reach by car \u2014 especially if you\u2019re coming from the Netherlands or other countries. You can drive straight to the retreat location through scenic roads and park nearby. Rahier is most directly reached via the A26\/E25 motorway (Li\u00e8ge\u2013Bastogne)<\/strong> and then local roads.<\/p>

\ud83d\ude86 By Train & Shuttle<\/strong><\/h3>

If you prefer not to drive, the nearest major train station<\/strong> where we can meet you is:<\/p>

\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea Trois-Ponts Station (Station Trois-Ponts)<\/strong> \u2013 this is the closest Belgian train station with regular services from larger cities like Li\u00e8ge (Li\u00e8ge-Guillemins)<\/strong>. Trains between Li\u00e8ge-Guillemins and Trois-Ponts run frequently and take about 50\u201360 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>

Typical train route:<\/strong><\/p>