Journey to the Heart

7-day retreat (english-spoken)
Manaus, Brazil

When?

Dates TBD

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What?

We live in turbulent times. Everything changes. How do we stay focused and centered? How do we find clarity in the eye of the storm? How can we find the heart in the middle of the chaos? Are you ready to take the lead?

 

The Rainforest provides the perfect backdrop for a journey of spiritual awakening and personal development. We use Open Space as a method and way of initiation: traveling within into the world of the soul. A powerful program of initiation to get to know yourself. To challenge your boundaries. To find your center. Welcome to the journey of a lifetime!

LABYRINTH OF HEALING

This leadership retreat is about taking personal leadership, and in doing so, creating a new standard of masculinity. One that is both open and grounded, both wise and playful, both sensitive and bold. In this process of inner development we become more complete, full human beings, with both our blind spots as well as our qualities. Dance, music, meditation, encounter and exploration helps us to walk the inner labyrinth. In the heart of it we feel the power of our soul, the silence of the universe pulsing through our own being.

The Journey

The Amazon rainforest is full of power and beauty. It is a conscious living organism, full of animals, trees, plants and mystery. We will meet in Manaus, a city in the middle of the rainforest in Brasil. We will stay in the beautiful hostel Manaus in the center of town and go from there to Antonio’s lodge, 80 kilometers down the Urubu river. This will be our venue for 4 nights, 5 days. On our last night we will sleep out in the jungle. 

We will use the principles of Open Space method as a way of ceremony to delve into our inner world, explore who we are, discover what holds us back and make a leap forward: into the unknown and into ourselves. We will have 2 sharing circles a day, exercises and body work. The whole journey will be a powerful ceremony of personal change and transformation.

Practical

Price to be announced

We will stay in the beautiful Hostel Manaus in the center of town and go from there to Antonio’s Lodge, 80 kilometers down the Urubu River. 

Day 1. Arriving and gathering in the hostel in Manaus
Day 2. Manaus, rivertrip
Day 3. transfer by car to the lodge
Day 4. Lodge
Day 5. Lodge
Day 6. Jungle night
Day 7. transfer back to Manaus
Day 8. Departure

  1. All participants are present from beginning till end. You can only participate for the whole event. The retreat starts with dinner and the opening ceremony on the first night, and ends on the last morning with a closing ceremony. 

  2. You are fully responsible for your own experience or any events, illness or accidents that may take place. Of course we will do anything possible to make your stay as safe and comfortable as possible, but we can’t take any liability for your safety, nor for your emotional, physical or financial well being.

  3. Make sure you have a valid passport and a fully covered travel- and medical insurance. 

  4. We are guests in another country, another culture and maybe for some of us another religion. Please respect the local customs, rules, dresscode and formalities.

  5. Note that the main language spoken on the retreat will be in English.

  6. We will be using Open Space, a way to give space to that what wants to reveal itself and to connect to that what resonates inside of you. Open Space gives the possibility to expect the unexpected, to be inspired by the moment, and to act from the heart. It is a sometimes discomforting method but one that can reveal magic beyond our imagination.

  7. The main intention of our work is personal healing and growth. So the fuller you personally engage in the process, the more it might bring to you. We encourage your preparation and devotion to this work by tuning in the months and weeks before, by asking a few questions to yourself: what is my intention? What do I want to achieve? What is my pitfall or my shadow? How can I prepare myself?

  8. Due to the context and content of this week, personal healing, no children – nor animals –are allowed.

  9. No drugs of any sort are permitted, and we like you to limit alcohol, coffee and meat.

  10. We don’t advocate conspiracy theories. We focus in our work on the heart.  

  11. In case of cancellation there will be a fee to be paid of €500. 

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Testimonials of men who came before

I have done several men's retreats with Ton and Jan. And oftentimes I have thought: "I'm leaving right now!" Every time the retreat called upon me to stand for what is mine. For what I feel is important, for that which is close to my heart, and to bring that to the group. It calls for courage and boldness. And the little child in me often rebels. "You're not going to say something like that!" The connection and brotherhood that grows in just a few days time has brought me so much. Friendships, insights, serenity, more authenticity, ... That I am allowed to be man amongst men in equality.

Armand

I vividly remember my first Heart of Men. To dare to speak in front of all these men that I didn't know, and even more, to be vulnerable in front of other men that I didn't know. To be allowed in such a group that we all grapple with insecurities, doubts, judgements, and the feeling of not being enough. To honor and see each other in those feelings. Without wanting to be right, and without trying to change anything about it. That it is allowed to just be there. That is brotherhood. That is strength. That is authenticity. That is love.

Mich

Years ago I felt a need to 'work with men'. The Return of the King retreat was my first confrontation with myself on a personal level, but also brought me clarity about who I am and what path I travel. After this I participated in Heart of Men a couple times, spread across several years. Every single time I can reach a new depth in myself which results in more balance in who I am and what I stand for. Working with other men, the stories, the experiences, and the openness with which men can and dare to share, are a tremendous added value. Every time is a search for yourself, but once you open up to it, you'll come out a better person and a better man.

Peter Van den Broucke

Confronting, inspiring and enriching all at the same time. To be surrounded by masculine energy is so healing. To be seen and heard without judgement and to be allowed the space to be myself gave a the chance to grow as a person and as a man. Words are insufficient to describe this, you have to experience it.

Ken Devaere

Every time I am impressed by the amount of space that can be created in a men's group by slowing down and intention setting. Pain and confusion are shared there in openness and are allowed to be healed and receive insight. Pure alchemy!

Tim Van Den Broeck

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