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After two amazing editions of “Into the Desert”, we return again. Full on adventure, immersed into the elements & where back to the basics might open your eyes to the wonders of life, welcome to: Into the Desert. Where retreat and adventure meet.
A journey through the desert, where all that matters are the sunrises, sunsets and pace of the camels. We sleep under skies filled with stars (or in tents), have daily campfires, practice different meditations and sink into the silence of the desert and within ourselves.
HOW THE DAYS WILL LOOK LIKE:
Day 1:
For everybody flying from the Netherlands, there's the option to meet me at the airport. Direct pick-up by a taxi that will take us to a riad in Marrakesh for one night. We will have a welcoming meditation, circle & dinner. Depending on which flight you have time to explore Marrakesh.
Day 2:
Breakfast at the riad and early morning departure by car. Direction: The village of M'hamid El Ghizlane: the gateway to the desert! Crossing the Atlas and Anti-Atlas, lunch& snack breaks on the road.
Arrival in the village at the end of the day, where our nomad family is waiting for us and will guide us for a first night in the desert, where we sleep in tents or outside under the stars. This is a long day of driving, but the only way to get to the real desert & amazing views included.
Day 3, 4, 5 and 6:
Waking up with sunrise and meditation, followed by some movement for the body to get ready for the rest of the day. After breakfast, we will trek through the desert for around 3hours per day. Every day we will settle into a new place and into the body through Yin, Breath, Ceremony and/or Energy work. It will be different each day, adapted to the needs of the group. Evenings will be around the fire.
Day 7:
Return to the village where cars await us for the return trip to Marrakech . Lunch break at a beautiful hotel and arrival in Marrakech in the riad. Finally shower again and we will have our last dinner all together.
Day 8:
Last morning meditation on the roof of the riad to close the retreat. A taxi will bring the group back to the airport. Depending on the flight you're catching you have the day to explore Marrakesh.
GOOD TO KNOW:
* This trip is not about luxury and comfort, it's about back to the basics.
* We sleep in big tents with tiny matrasses. We are all responsible for taking our own sleeping bag, there'll also be enough woolen blankets as the temperatures is around 5 degrees celcius after Sunset(!!). In total we sleep 5 nights in the desert. The first and last night are in a riad (hotel) in Marrakesh.
* There's no such thing as ‘toilet’ in the desert. We will learn how to mindfully do what you need to do in the desert. There'll be toiletpaper and water in abundance.
* There's barely any phone reception, with a Moroccon Simcard you get some reception on the higest dunes. Bakkar & his team always have reception and his number can be used to give to friends & family in cases of emergency.
* Refreshment towels will be your biggest friend. There's enough water to wash yourself a little, but no shower while in the desert.
* Food will be provided 3 times a day. The Morrocan chef will cook for us on the fire that is made daily. Also there'll be fruits & snacks inbetween.
* As soon as we land in Marrakesh, all is arranged. Once we move towards the desert after one night in Marrakesh, we meet our team of morrocan desert experts.
* This trip is physically demanding. The daily trekking (+-3hours), the cold nights on tiny matrasses, the sun during the day, eating and everything else on the floor (no chairs). So don't expect to come back fully rested & zen. It's a different kind of retreat;).
Practicals:
-2 nights in Marrakesh
-5 nights in the desert
-All transfers
-Food & drinks in the desert
-Our own camel caravan
-Local desert guides
-Preparations of the trip
-Integration of the trip
-Price: 1350-
*Not included: Flights & good sleepingbag (gotta bring your own)
About Iris:
“It's my passion to make you experience and feel the deeper layers of life and yourself. To discover and connect with your own truth and intuition. To touch your inner spark and make you embrace all parts of who you are."
After lots of backpacking, roadtripping & 7 years of hosting classes and workshops about Yoga, Being Human and Health, the Into you weeks are where retreat and adventure meet. Becoming aware of your inner world and at the same time connecting with the Elements and nature around us. Where we open the road to move inwards and return from the inside to the outside charged, open and filled with life.
Iris has a background in Health & Life studies (bachelor) and 700+hours of Yoga teacher trainings. Besides that, she followed several courses related to Breath, Bodywork & Energy work, in the Netherlands and abroad.
THIS ADVENTURE IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY. BUT IT MIGHT BE FOR YOU. Get in touch with Iris through +31625494379 for all your YES'es/doubts/questions or to get to know me. You can also send an email to: intoyouacademy@hotmail.com.
*This week is in English
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