Nayana नयन - Soul & Silence Retreat

Enter the Wisdom of Silence

Nayana begins in stillness. Most of these five days are held in silence, opening into moments of healing sound, the natural elements, fire, and by the retreat's end, into music: a gentle unfolding back into voice, together, with new clarity.

Beyond simply held sessions, you are given real space: time that is yours, to rest, to wander amongst the lakes, river, stars, and ancient stone sites, to simply be and feel your own truth.

Nayana is ideal for the Neos land with its rare kind of translucence: a place of profound tranquility and spaciousness. Much of this retreat is simply about dropping into that energy.

Slow Living Culture: Sacred Activism

Where slowing down is the most radical form of activism in a world that moves so fast it is disembodied, here, through quietude, movement, and deep listening, you can integrate the wisdom longing to emerge from within. This retreat offers five days of self immersion, deep rest, vision questing, and renewal in the golden landscape of Alentejo.

Meals are kept nourishing and simple: two a day, to give the body the chance to go into a cellular repair state. Hot teas are available at all times, and fruits for breakfast for women in certain cycle phases where intermittent fasting is not advised.

This is a retreat for those seeking stillness, engaged in a personal creative process, or experienced meditators.

Your hosts

Led by your inner truth, held spaciously by Karen, along with Jessica Da Costa and Chris Stoni.

Karen Birch: co-founder of Neos, an experienced meditation and nature journey teacher, sound healer and ceremonial facilitator.

Jessica Da Costa: sacred sound, medicine and ceremonial facilitator and guide.

Chris Stoni: sacred sound, medicine and ceremonial facilitator and guide.