8-Day Elevating Consciousness Retreat: Goa, India

We're off to Goa, India for our signature retreat in February: Elevating Consciousness.

Join us for an 8-day intensive retreat nestled among the palm trees of Goa, India. Surrounded by lush greenery and the serene beauty of the coastline, our retreat offers a peaceful escape with direct access to stunning beaches and tropical landscapes. The retreat programming includes over 40 hours of lectures, workshops, group exercises, yoga, and guided meditation and breathwork sessions.

Guided by our expert instructors and researchers, participants receive materials, resources and training at our retreats, along with access to our community groups, connecting them with fellow attendees. We also provide post-retreat support to ensure the seamless integration of the invaluable insights and tools you acquire into their everyday life.

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ABOUT:

Are you feeling like your missing something important in your life? Are you looking to connect deeper with your mind and your body? 

Our Expere retreats are transforming lives: discover how we do it! 

Our retreat program goes beyond simply setting intentions and meditating; it is a transformative journey that confronts limiting beliefs, enabling participants to overcome that was is holding them back, and unlock their highest potential. Individuals learn to create a new narrative, adopt empowering beliefs, and express a more grounded, happier, healthier, and conscious version of themselves. 

"Our minds, bodies, and physical reality are interconnected. This interconnection ensures constant communication among the three. Therefore, when we change the state of one—such as our mindset—it influences change in the others, namely our bodies and reality."

-Graeme Raymond, Founder of Expere

Our program offers daily lectures, meditation practices, breathwork sessions, and group workshops that are carefully crafted for profound self-discovery and growth. During our transformative retreat, you will embark on a structured journey designed to empower you in three fundamental ways:

1. Firstly, you'll engage in a process that helps you identify and attain your goals by overcoming the beliefs that hold you back. 

2. Secondly, we will delve into a holistic understanding of your body's intricate systems. This knowledge equips you with the ability to effectively regulate and optimize bodily functions through targeted techniques.

3. Lastly, we train you in achieving heightened awareness through deep meditation and breathwork practices. This training is dedicated to reaching and sustaining peak states where intuition is sharpened, and profound insights into your life’s journey become accessible. These moments of elevated awareness are pivotal in aligning you closer to your life's purpose and true potential.

This program spans eight days and includes live group sessions, categorized into lectures, workshops, exercises, guided movement, breathwork, and meditation. Yoga is offered every morning to commence the day, followed by a series of lectures and guided sessions as the day progresses. Breaks are interspersed to allow participants to explore the area. Additionally, we set aside the entire Wednesday afternoon for a group excursion.

TEAM: 

GRAEME RAYMOND: Graeme's journey into mind and consciousness began at an early age, first discovering meditation in his teenage years, and then expanding upon his teachings in university while he studied Philosophy and Theology at Queen's University, Canada graduating in 2011. After a life-altering journey battling cancer and undergoing multiple surgeries, Graeme embarked on a path of self-healing and discovered the profound connection between the mind and body. Content taught at Expere includes the practices Graeme has used to facilitate his own physical healing. Now as a Program Director and instructor, Graeme offers a unique perspective and transformative experience to guide others in connecting with their mind, body and reality, unlocking their highest potential.

ELISABETH JANZER: Elisabeth has a background in psychotherapy, with a keen passion for spiritual practices and self-development. She has also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training with the Yoga Alliance in 2020, certifying her to teach yoga.  Elisabeth's true joy and purpose lie in guiding individuals on inward journeys through the integration of yoga, movement, meditation, and ceremonial practices. By combining the wisdom of yoga with the transformative potential of psychotherapy, she provides a unique and profound experience for those seeking holistic healing and personal growth.

KATRINE BREIDAHL: Katrine Breidahl is a professionally trained psychotherapist associated with the Sisifos Center in Copenhagen. She studied under the Greek philosopher and psychologist, Panos Charbis, known for his extensive work with depression and late-modern dual symptoms. Katrine is well-versed in (meta)cognitive therapy, but her primary focus is in psychoanalysis and psychosynthesis. This therapeutic approach aims to integrate the body, mind, and the mechanisms of personality, often referred to as the 'soul'. As a part of the Expere ecosystem, Katrine is familiar with the modules, exercises, and meditations that you're undertaking. She has personally experienced the power of these practices and enjoyed the retreat in the beautiful surroundings. If you're grappling with overwhelming negative emotions, unresolved traumas, inexplicable issues, or even everyday problems, Katrine is available for support.

SCHEDULE: 

Saturday

• 13:00 - 15:00 Arrivals

• 16:00 Orientation

• 17:00 Dinner

Sunday - Tuesday

• 07:00 Yoga

• 09:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 Lecture

• 11:00 Practice

• 13:00 Lunch

• 15:00 Lecture

• 16:00 Practice

• 18:00 Dinner

• 20:00 Group Activity

Wednesday

• 07:00 Yoga

• 09:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 Lecture

• 11:00 Practice

• 13:00 Lunch

• 14:00 Group Excursion 

Thursday - Friday

• 07:00 Yoga

• 09:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 Lecture

• 11:00 Practice

• 13:00 Lunch

• 16:00 Practice

• 18:00 Dinner

• 20:00 Group Activity

Saturday

• 07:00 Breakfast

• 09:00 Closing ceremony

• 12:00 - 15:00 Departures

LOCATION:

We welcome you to The Kikar Anjuna — Built in 1918 — The estate has three indo-Portuguese villas renovated by star architect Abha Narain Lambah with an eye for artful living. The property was featured in the luxury magazine Lifestyle Asia. The gated estate spreads over 2000 sq.m. and has open spaces, gardens, and a plunge pool. Nestled 700m from Anjuna beach in North Goa and a 5-min walk from various secluded seafronts, our property is in the vicinity of popular spots like Purple Martini, Artjuna, Clay, Wednesday Flea Market, and more. 

FOOD AND ACCOMMODATIONS: 

The registration price includes all program costs, as well as the costs for meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and accommodations for the entire duration of the retreat.  

All meals will be vegetarian throughout the retreat and have been thoughtfully chosen to offer participants optimal nutritional value. There will also be snacks, tea and coffee offered throughout the day, and we will have both dairy and plant-based options. We can also recommend trying some of the local cuisine in Goa if you get a chance to explore the area. Please let us know if you have any intolerances or allergies when filling out your registration form, and we'll do our best to accommodate.

We welcome you to Kikar Anjuna house (formally 1918 by Vacasso) on Saturday, February 17. We kindly ask that you do your best to arrive before 3:00 pm, as we will be starting our orientation that day at 4:00 pm. We request that everyone leaves the house around noon on the following Saturday, February 24. 

All bedrooms are equipped with their own bathroom, air conditioning and wifi for your convienence. Bedrooms are either private or shared. If you are coming with one or more people that you would like to share a room with, please let us know when you fill out the registration and we will do our best to accomedate. 

Given the amount of activity throughout the day, and the likelihood of some retreat participants going to bed early, we ask that we keep the noise level low after 9:00pm.

This retreat is centered around connecting with the mind and body to become more sensitive to the exchange of information between the two. To ensure an undistracted and harmonious group dynamic, we kindly request that you refrain from consuming any psychoactive or mind-altering substances, including alcohol, during the retreat.

SCIENCE, SUPPORT AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

Our team includes trained trauma-informed professionals who are available onsite to assist participants in navigating any challenging emotions, feelings, or memories that may surface during the retreat. Furthermore, we ensure that all participants are equipped with the knowledge and understanding of how to hold a supportive and empathetic space for one another.

At Expere, we prioritize confidentiality and create a secure environment for our retreat participants. Confidentiality extends to the experiences, stories, and personal insights shared during the program, as well as the emotions and feelings expressed. We value and respect each individual's privacy, ensuring that everyone feels safe and comfortable when communicating their thoughts and experiences. 

We may have our Expere research team of scientists and professionals onsite who measure various biomarkers of partipants throughout the retreat. We intertwine the spiritual with the scientific. To ensure that the transformation participants experience is not just perceived, but objectively measurable, our dedicated research team actively tracks and measures biometric and survey data throughout the retreat. By capturing real-time physiological changes – from heart rate variability to brain scans and other key indicators – we offer concrete evidence of biological growth and transformation.

The collection of biometric and survey data is entirely optional; one can choose to opt-in as per their comfort. Any data that Expere gathers is transparently shared with the respective participant, enhancing their personal insight into the retreat's impact. We deeply value trust and security; therefore, all data procedures are meticulously designed to safeguard participants' privacy and ensure confidentiality at every step.

MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Due to the strong physical and emotional releases that may arise during meditation and breathwork sessions, this workshop is not recommended for people with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, history of psychosis, severe mental illness or pregnant women.

If you have additional questions about the retreat and programming, feel free to book a free consultation call through the contact link in the site header. We'll be available to assist directly. You can also reach us at hq[@]expere.co.

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FROM ALL OF US AT EXPERE, WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN FEBRURY! 💫