As a participant in the beginner's course at the retreat, you will follow a slightly different program for the first half of the retreat compared to the rest of the retreat. After that, you will follow the same program as everyone else.
Beginner's Course
On the first day of the retreat, you will be introduced to the technique and receive personal instruction. Over the next couple of days, you will get your first experiences with meditating, both on your own (in your room) and in group meditations, and you will learn the basic principles of the technique. Gradually, you can meditate for longer periods.
The Evening Seminars with Acem’s founder Dr. Are Holen
The evening seminars explore the psychology of meditation and help you improve your meditative practice.
Yoga
Daily sessions with basic Acem Yoga have a refreshing effect and make it easier to complete long meditations.
Social interaction
The retreat's activities provide rich and varied social interactions in an international environment.
First day of the retreat
From 15:00 Check-in
18:30 Dinner
20:15 Course opening
22:30 Social gathering
Typical daily schedule
07:15 - 08:00 Yoga
08:00 - 08:30 Breakfast
08:45 - 10:45 Beginner’s course
10:45 - 11:45 Meditation in your room
11:45 - 12:45 Meditation/rest/walk
13:00 - 13:45 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Beginner’s course
15:30 - 17:30 Walk, swim, social, etc.
17:30 - 18:30 Group meditation
18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
20:00 - 21:00 Evening seminar
21:00 - Social gathering
23:00 Quiet time
Course language
The course language is English.
The location
Halvorsbøle is set in scenic surroundings with great opportunities for walks. Participants stay in their own rooms with hotel standards. Accommodation and meals are included.
Lacto-vegetarian meals
Acem Retreats' cuisine is based on lacto-vegetarian food suitable for long meditations.
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