Meditation, Art + God Consciousness
EAT STRETCH NAP® RETREAT - amsterdam EDITION!
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MEDITATION, ART + GOD CONSCIOUSNESS
EAT STRETCH NAP® RETREAT - AMSTERDAM EDITION!
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 - SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
An enlightening adventure of meditation, art, culture, + colorful tulips.
Amsterdam, a city known for its charming, village-like scale, world renowned art + culture, + romantic canals serves as the backdrop for this transformational journey. Through the daily practice of meditation, you will delve into the depths of your own awareness, + then elevate your mind to the height of human consciousness in the study of some of the greatest artworks ever created.
Learn specific yogic + meditation techniques to enhance your health + refine your perception, coupled with enlightening + engaging lectures on humanity’s highest form of expression: art.
Be overwhelmed with exceptional beauty as you tour the world’s most exquisitely curated museums + bicycle through endless fields of tulips, the same countryside which inspired Dutch Masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer + Van Gogh.
This transformational journey is curated to be highly experiential, educational, + cultural, leaving you a different person than when you came. It is geared toward developing a greater sense of appreciation for all that life has to offer through an exploration into consciousness + the humanities.
THE DETAILS:
WHERE
Volkshotel, Amsterdam // Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR Amsterdam, Netherlands
The unique Volkshotel is in Amsterdam’s Weesperzijde neighborhood, situated on the Amstel River. This chic hotel offers a number of amenities including several dining options, a secret nightclub, work/creative spaces, + a rooftop hot tub + sauna, just to name a few!
WHEN
Saturday, April 18, 2020 through Saturday, April 25, 2020 // 8 days + 7 nights
HOW
You are responsible for your own travel to + from Volkshotel in Amsterdam.
What’s included:
Single or Double hotel accommodations
Daily Yoga + Meditations Classes
Lectures on Art + God Consciousness
Daily Breakfast
Museum passes to exhibitions including The Rjiksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House, M.C. Escher Museum, Mauritshuis as well as a number of museums not included in our group itinerary that you can visit in your free time
Admission to Keukenhoff gardens
Bicycle rental for tulip excursion
Day trip transportation to Leiden + Den Haag
Guide to Amsterdam: the what, why + how of this magical city
Jet lag survival kit
Many life changing experiences!
What’s not included:
Airfare + travel expenses to + from Amsterdam (such as the train + subway to + from hotel upon initial arrival + final departure from the retreat)
Daily evening meals + snacks (lunch + dinner)
Any extra excursions not offered on this trip that you choose to do
Please note: We recommend walking to many of the local excursions included on this trip such as those to the Rjiks Museum + Van Gogh Museum. However, you may wish to use other forms of transportation, such as Uber, taxi, or bicycle rental. In such cases where you choose to use your own form of transportation, those costs are not covered in the price of the trip.
THE INVESTMENT
The total investment of this transformational journey is $2700 for a shared double room or $3500 for a single unshared room.
A typical day on this trip:
Each day begins with a yoga + meditation class, followed by an engaging, life-changing lecture + discussion on topics in yogic philosophy + art. This is followed by brunch + an excursion, such as cultural tour, or museum tour, where you will have a chance to immerse yourself in an aspect of one of the topics discussed. There will also be two day trips to nearby villages including the Hague + Delft, as well as a bicycle trip through the tulips fields + the Keukenhof gardens.
Each excursion ends mid afternoon (with the exception of the days trips), leaving you with plenty of time to wander, explore + discover all that Amsterdam has to offer.
Your EAT STRETCH NAP™ retreat leader:
Jim Kulackoski - L.Ac., ERYT500, Creator of the Darshan Method, EAT STRETCH NAP® Retreat Leader + Guide
Jim has devoted the majority of his life to the study, preservation + teaching of yoga, the Vedas + the Vedic + Tantric Sciences. His extensive quest to understanding the nature of the universe led him to to the study of several rare + highly advanced systems of Tantra.
He is the creator of the Darshan Method, a systematic approach to these philosophies and practices which can be applied to any aspect of life producing exceptional results in physical health + personal development.
His clients include professional athletes, celebrities, government officials, + CFO's of major companies as well as colleges and universities who have sought him out for his expertise.
Jim is known for his unique ability to inspire others to achieve physical, spiritual, + emotional integration.
He is also a published author, classical musician, amateur linguist + a lifelong student of oriental medicine.