Why join our silent meditation retreat in BALI?
Our silent meditation retreat will kick start a new way forward where you live every day aware, connected and energised. A no-pressure environment in which you can fully relax and recharge.
It seems as if everything in the way we choose to live takes us away from ourselves. In a loud and distracting world with that feeling of being ‘too busy’, the noises, stress and anxiety. This way of life then becomes our daily lived experience which we perceive as ‘normal’. But it’s not normal and neither are humans designed to live this way. Break away from the distractions that keep us lingering on the shallow surfaces of the mind. The stillness of SILENCE is one way of getting there. And that’s the gift of this silent meditation retreat.
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This retreat is strictly a tech-free offering. You'll be asked to hand in all devices for safekeeping.
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May you all experience this ultimate truth. May all people be free from misery. May they enjoy real peace, real harmony, real happiness.
MAY ALL BEINGS BE HAPPY
Shine a light on your inner self
Our practice of meditation and its intention goes beyond relaxation. Observing your inner thought patterns can teach greater stress tolerance and emotional balance that lasts long after the retreat is over.
True stillness removes the pressure of outside influences, allowing you to examine what really brings joy and meaning to your life.
This retreat is an opportunity to seek out stillness (and silence) and learn some beautiful meditation and mindfulness tools.
We’ll guide you through meditations, talk about what meditation can actually be (it’s not just about being seated and drawing within!) including walking meditation, mindfulness activities and through yoga and nature connection.
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Prepare youself for the Silence Retreat in BALI
Before you start any other preparing for Journey into Stillness, it’s time to set your mind right.
1. Stop worrying
Relax. The retreat might be challenging, but it’s not completely unbearable. You don’t need to worry too much about it.
2. Commit:
Check the course dates of your meditation retreat and set a tentative date when you’d like to participate. Having a clear deadline will keep you motivated when you’re preparing for a Silence Retreat.
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Practicing the basics of meditation can make your retreat much easier. That’s why the next tips deal with different aspects of meditation.
3. Learn the meditation techniques that we will follow during the course
For the first day, you follow your breath. Later you will switch to a body scan technique. If you have the chance, get familiar with both of these techniques before your first silent meditation retreat.
During the breathing exercise, you focus your attention on your nose and the area above your upper lip. Any meditation experience will help you with your course, but to make things easier, you might want to try the technique that we will be practising during the retreat.
4. Practice sitting meditation
The daily schedule of the 3 days Silence Retreat includes 6 hours of group meditation. The meditation sessions usually last between 60-90 minutes. It’s very beneficial to get used to longer meditation sittings. Start with shorter meditation sessions (10-20 minutes) and lengthen your practice until you can sit for 30-60 minutes.
If you’re afraid that the pain might might be too intense, you don’t need to worry. You are allowed to move on most of the meditation sessions of the retreat. You can also sit on any position you want and use extra cushions and pillows to help you out. And if you absolutely can’t sit on the cushions, you can request a chair to sit on.
5. Learn not to blame yourself
This might be the most important advice for a Silent retreat. If your mind wanders during the meditation, just gently bring it back. Don’t compare your meditation to others and think that you’re inferior. You are good enough at your current level.
Observing your mind in a non-judgmental way is one of the key concepts of nearly all meditation techniques. Still, I’ve heard of many people who’ve hard time during their retreat because they’ve kept blaming themselves. You can’t completely stop your self-blame, but just a little gentleness can go a long way.
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Final Preparations:
When you have just a few weeks left before your retreat, it’s time to begin the final retreat preparations:
6. Get clothes and accessories
What should you bring for a Silence Retreat?
Life on the retreat is very simple, so your packing list doesn’t need to be very long. Make sure you bring enough comfortable clothes for the 3 Days, and pack cosy flip-flops that are quick to put on and off.
Besides clothes and basic hygiene products, there’s little else you need to bring. It’s useful to bring a watch or alarm clock with you. There are clocks in the meditation center, but not in your room, so packing your own watch helps you keep track of time.
7. Prepare for digital detox
You don’t want to spend your 3 days of Silence thinking what you should be doing in the outside world. Try to finish any necessary errands and make sure you won’t be needed during the course. Let other people know that you’re out of reach for a while. You want to keep leave as few things as possible hanging.
Don’t leave your arrangements for the last minute: start going through your to-do list a few weeks before the start of the course. Keep your calendar almost empty for the last 1-2 days before the retreat, so you have a chance to relax before the course. You may also need the extra time for any surprising tasks and the retreat preparations that might arise.
8. Go to sleep earlier
The wake-up gong of the Silence retreat rings at 6:15 am. Don’t worry too much about it – you’ll probably adjust to the schedule in a few days. But if you want to make your first days of the retreat easier, make sure you don’t go to sleep and wake up too late on the last days before the course.
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Upcoming Silent Retreats at Yogis Garden BALI:
Dates of Upcoming Retreat:
May 12th-15th, 2025
June 9th-12th, 2025
July 2nd-5th, 2025
August 23th-26th, 2025
September 3th-6th, 2025
October 22nd-25th,2025
November 26th-29th, 2025
December 14th-17th, 2025
How a couple of days of meditation and silence can change you?
Map your mental landscape and tap into your inner thoughts, emotions, memories and ideas.
Calms the nervous system, builds immunity, promotes sleep and reduces blood pressure (PHYSICAL HEALTH).
Softens the attitude, restores appreciation, creates mental clarity, develops contentment and opens creativity (MENTAL HEALTH).
Dissolves fear, heals stress, develops compassion and builds better relationships (EMOTIONAL HEALTH).
Experience of oneness, gain higher perspective, make better life choices, feel free, inner wisdom is readily available (SPIRITUAL HEALTH).
How the silent meditation retreat works
This Silent Meditation Retreat is offered every two months. It includes workshops, vegetarian meals and multiple accommodation options in the Yogis Garden Bali Retreat Center.
This is a silent retreat which means we encourage you to experience introspection. Of course, if you need to speak to your facilitator or chef please do. Note: with any new challenge or experience there can be triggering moments so please take steps to always be kind to yourself.
For you to get the most from this experience, this retreat is strictly technology-free. For your peace of mind you will be able to provide loved ones with a contact phone number should they need to get in touch with you. Your phone and devices are to be handed in for safe keeping upon check-in.
Massages & Private Thepies are available however there are limited please enquire on your arrival.
Daily Schedule
Everything on the program is optional. You’re welcome to do as much or as little as you like. All activities and meals take place at the yogis garden.
ARRIVAL DAY 1
2:00pm
Check-in and Welcome Drink
4:00pm
Opening Circle and Meditation
Start the silence
6:00pm
Farm to Table Buffet
7:00pm
Meditation and Deep Relaxation Practice
9:00pm
Total Silence and Sleep Time
DAY 2
7:00am
Seated Meditation
8:00am
Tea & Snacks
8:30am
Yoga Session - Concious Movement
10:00am
Farm to Table Buffet
11.00am
Sensory and Nature Meditation
2:00pm
Tea & Snacks
3:00pm
Reflection & Introspection - Guided Journaling
4:30pm
Yoga Session - Concious Movement
6:00pm
Farm to Table Buffet
7:00pm
Seated meditation
9.00pm
Total Silence and Sleep Time
DAY 3
7:00am
Guided Silent Nature Walk
8:00am
Tea & Snacks
8:30am
Yoga Session - Concious Movement
10:00am
Farm to Table Buffet
11.00am
Reflection & Introspection - Guided Journaling
2:00pm
Tea & Snacks
3:00pm
Yoga Nidra Session
4:30pm
Yoga Session - Concious Movement
6:00pm
Farm to Table Buffet
7:00pm
Deep Concentration Guided Meditation - Tratak
9.00pm
Total Silence and Sleep Time
FINAL MORNING
7:00am
Seated Meditation
8:00am
Tea & Snacks
8:30am
Yoga Session - Concious Movements
9:30am
Love & Kindness - Meta Meditation
Finish the silence
10:00am
Farm to Table Buffet
10:45am
Sharing from the heart
Complete your journey with a Closing Circle!
12:00am ~ Check Out
''I fell in love with Yogi’s Garden. As soon as you arrive the peacefulness of this place takes you over and I felt calm and happy. The farm-gardens are so colorful and joyful and it’s incredible to know it’s the place where the delicious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner comes from!
The yoga and meditation classes where equally in tune with the environment. This is definitely a place I will come again for retreat and connecting with nature an Balinese culture. Thank you!''
Accomodation options and prices:
(early bird reservations 2 weeks before the program starts)
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Taj Room (Private Room with Ensuite bathroom)
IDR 20.400.000 | Early bird IDR 17.400.000
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Taj Room - Shared (Private Room with Ensuite bathroom)
IDR 11.000.000 | Early bird IDR 9.350.000
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Gladak (wooden room with Ensuite Bathroom)
IDR 15.700.000 | Early Bird IDR 13.350.000
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Gladak - Shared (wooden room with Ensuite Bathroom)
IDR 10.200.000 | Early Bird IDR 8.700.000
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Little Sweet (Private room with Shared bathroom)
IDR 10.700.000 | Early Bird IDR 9.100.000
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The Dorm (shared Bathroom)
IDR 8.800.000 | Early Bird 7.500.000
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Not Included in the prize:
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Transport
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SPA & Private Therapies
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Accommodation (Option to book in house)
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Airfare
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Applicable Tourist Visa
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Travel Insurance (Required)
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Things to Remember:
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This is a remote area, bring your essentials
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Open Heart And Mind
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All Yoga Levels Welcome
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Women & Men Yoga Retreat
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Warm & confortable Clothing
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Yoga Wear, Swimwear
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Trainers, Flip Flops
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Mosquito Spray
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Sun Blocker
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Sun Hat
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General Q&A's
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I can't sit cross legged. Can I meditate?
Certainly. Chairs are provided for those unable to sit comfortably on the floor because of age or a physical problem.
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Can pregnant women attend courses? Are there any special arrangements or instructions for them?
Pregnant women may certainly attend, and many women come specifically during pregnancy to take advantage of the opportunity to work deeply and in silence during this special time. We ask pregnant women to ensure they are confident that their pregnancy is stable before applying. We provide the extra food they need and ask them to work in a relaxed way.
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Why is a course conducted in silence?
All students attending the course observe "noble silence" — that is, silence of body, speech and mind. They agree to refrain from communicating with their co-meditators. However, students are free to contact the teacher & staff about their material needs. Silence is observed from the first meditation sitting on the day of the arrival. On the third day morning, speech is resumed as a way of re-establishing the normal pattern of daily life. Continuity of practice is the secret of success in this course; silence is an essential component in maintaining this continuity.
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How can I be sure I am capable of doing the meditation?
For a person in reasonable physical and mental health who is genuinely interested and willing to make a sincere effort, meditation (including "noble silence") is not difficult. If you are able to follow the instructions patiently and diligently, you can be sure of tangible results. Though it may appear daunting, the day's schedule is neither too severe nor too relaxed. Moreover, the presence of other students practicing conscientiously in a peaceful and conducive atmosphere lends tremendous support to one's efforts.
Is there anyone who should not participate in a course?
Someone who is physically not capable of following the schedule may not be able to participate in a course. The same is true of someone experiencing serious mental health issues or emotional upheaval. In such cases, the teachers will decide through the application process whether now is the right time for someone to join a course.
Can a Silent Meditation Retreat cure physical or mental diseases?
Many diseases are caused by our inner agitation. If the agitation is removed, the disease may be alleviated or disappear. But learning Meditation with the aim of curing a disease is a mistake that never works. People who try to do this waste their time because they are focusing on the wrong goal. They may even harm themselves. They will neither understand the meditation properly nor succeed in getting rid of the disease.
How about depression? Does Meditation cure that?
Again, the purpose of Meditation is not to cure diseases. Someone who really practices Meditation learns to be happy and balanced in all circumstances. But a person with a history of severe depression may not be able to apply the technique properly and may not get the desired results. The best thing for such a person is to work with a health professional. Our teachers are meditation experts, not psychotherapists.
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FACILITATORS
Anandan Dhandapani, originally from South India, is a deeply experienced meditation and yoga teacher with over 15 years of dedicated practice and teaching. Having immersed himself in ashrams and meditation centers across India, he has studied under revered masters, swamis and sages, refining his understanding of silence, inner stillness, and the transformative power of deep meditation.
Anand’s journey began at the age of 7, attending temple yoga and meditation sessions with his family, an experience that ignited a lifelong devotion to the yogic path.
Laura’s journey through yoga and meditation has been one of deep devotion, self-inquiry, and profound transformation. Living among nuns and immersing herself in India’s sacred traditions, she has cultivated clarity, presence, and a deep understanding of the inner path.
With wisdom rooted in experience, she offers a safe and nurturing space for seekers to awaken their hearts and minds. Trust in her guidance, and allow her teachings to lead you beyond the noise of the world, into stillness, unity, and the truth of your being.
The Location
About the Yogis Garden Retreat Center
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At The Yogi’s Garden, we offer a unique experience of “the real Bali” at our private retreat, wellness and educational center set within a working farm less than an hour from bustling Ubud.
Let your eyes soak in the views of Bali farmland, jungle, and mountains – especially the great Mt. Agung. When the sky is clear, this holy mountain is visible from the yoga shala, dining area, and the main guest residence, as well as many special look-out spots tucked around the property.
Delicious farm-fresh meals served by our restaurant will restore your body while you unwind and recharge after one of the classes.
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