Silent Meditation Retreat -  English language

Unplug & Reset 

Join our silent meditation retreats designed to help you unplug from daily distractions, slow down, and cultivate a deeper awareness.

What are we going to do?

We begin the morning with coffee, tea, and a brief introduction before signaling the start of the collective silence. While the group remains quiet, all meditation practices are fully guided in English. It is the perfect opportunity for anyone seeking high-quality mindfulness in Haarlem to unwind, reduce external stimuli, and turn their focus inward.

Why your nervous system needs this
Modern life keeps our sympathetic nervous system(fight-or-flight) on constant alert. Constant notifications, social pressure, and daily rushing flood our bodies with cortisol, leading to burnout and anxiety.

By removing screens, speech, and social expectations, our retreat signals safety to your brain. This activates your parasympathetic nervous system(rest-and-digest), which actively:

• Lowers heart rate and blood pressure.

• Reduces cortisol levels and mental fatigue.

• Restores your body and mind at a cellular level.
  
  

Why to join it

• A Neurological Reboot:Shift out of "survival mode" and give your overstimulated nervous system the deep, biological reset it craves.

• Digital Detox:Step off the dopamine treadmill of emails and notifications with a guilt-free pass to completely disconnect.

• Sharper Self-Awareness:Quieting the outside world allows you to observe your thoughts and emotional reactions without judgment.

• The Power of Group Silence:Experience the unique, effortless focus that comes from practicing alongside a supportive, silent community at our Mindfulness Centrum Haarlem.

• Fully Guided in English:Ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners—every meditation session is clearly guided in English.

Program: 

We will start at 13.00 am and end at 17.00h. During the welcome talking is allowed. First the teacher will outline the details of the program. As soon there are no more questions, the signal for silence follows.

Note: Our teachers guide you through the entire retreat. Thus they are talking for instructions and keep an eye on you, so you are not lost. 

Meditations: We will practice various mindful meditations such as yoga, body scan, breathing meditation, mindful listening or seeing.

Breaks: Every meditation exercise is followed by a break. So you have the space and time for reflection, for walking around, eating, drinking and/or writing down some notes. (Depending on the time and the weather, an exercise can also take place outside.)

Ending: After 3.5 hours we'll end the mediation exercises and the silence. During the last half an hour there is the possibility of sharing experiences. But you also have the choice taking the stillness with you by leaving quietly and thus not joining the talks. 

Who can join?

The silent meeting is open to anyone (men and women) who is somewhat familiar with meditation (such as mindfulness, zen, yoga meditation, vipassana, etc.). 

Practically

- Wear some comfortable clothing that doesn't pinch (layers).
- A pair of warm socks are always recommended.
- A notepad (in case you want to write something down= empty your head).
- Bring your own lunch or snacks in case you get hungry.

We serve tea, water, coffee, fruit and cookies.

Yoga-mats, blankets, meditation kussens are available at our center.

VENUE

Time:  Walking-in 12.450h| Start 13.15h| End 16.30/17.00h | Optional discussion 16.30-17.00pm

Location:  Begijnhof 20 Haarlem (entrance HOF20)/  10 min. walk from central station 
Group size:  max. 8 participants

Ticket price:    €35,80    >>Online-ticket 29th Nov. 2026
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How can I sign in ?
Buy your ticket in our online shop

Link for >>Online-ticket 29th Nov. 2026

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For more information 
Call 06-10250077

E-mail: info@mindfulnesscentrumhaarlem.nl

Teacher: Alexandra Pils

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Terms & Conditions 
> Tickets are not refundable 7 days prior to the event date. You can cancel up to 7 days before the event. Mindfulness Center Haarlem always charges € 5,- cancellation and administration costs for this ticket service usage.

> Refunds are not possible if cancellation is made within 7 days before the event. You may, in consultation, have someone else come in your place.

> It is not possible to exchange a ticket for participation in another retreat or event.

Any request to exchange a ticket is considered a cancellation and will therefore be handled according to the standard cancellation policy.

>Each retreat event reservation is unique and will provide access to the meeting in one place. If misuse (by copying tickets) takes place, all tickets will be cancelled.