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Deep Rest
A transformative half-day retreat for body, mind and energy
Deep Rest is a guided morning of Kriya yoga, breath and meditation that brings body, mind and energy back to stillness. Some come for a single, much-needed reset; others for a practice they return to again and again. Wherever you begin, you're gently guided the whole way. A morning where nothing is asked of you, nothing you need to know and you can simply stop 'doing'.
NEXT RETREAT DATES
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Sun 15 November | 14:00 – 18:00 — Rumah Yoga, Amsterdam
AT A GLANCE
4 hours · small group (around 10) · fully guided · €75 / duo €135 · light snacks, fresh fruits & herbal tea included · Amsterdam or Amstelveen · no yoga experience needed
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
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A quieter mind, and real mental space and clarity
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Steady, grounded focus in place of scattered attention
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Deep, genuine rest — a nervous system that finally settles
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Renewed, rebalanced energy
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Simple breath and awareness tools to keep, if you choose to
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A few guided hours where nothing is asked of you and you can be fully taken care of
HOW IT WORKS
You can't force your way into rest — you're guided into it, through practice. At the heart of the morning is Kundalini Kriya Yoga, which works not only with body and mind but with your energy, clearing and gently awakening the vital energy (prana) that moves through you. As the energy settles, so does the nervous system, and real rest becomes possible. Grounded in presence, not performance — you don't need to know or believe anything, only to be led.
Because this is a practice, not a treatment, what you experience here is yours to return to. The retreat opens the door and gives you the first tools; whether you keep walking through it is your own choice.
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM A "DAY OFF"
A day off or a spa afternoon hands you calm from the outside (physically), and it tends to fade on the way home. This retreat brings you presence first, through real practice, gentle inner work so rest and clarity rise from within — where they are more lasting.
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Personally guided from start to finish
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Breath at the centre, settling the nervous system
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A small, intimate group to ensure a safe space — no performing, no display
EXAMPLE PROGRAMME (subject to slight changes)
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14:00 — Arrival, herbal tea, settling in
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14:15 — Kundalini Kriya, breath work & gentle movement
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15:45 — Yoga Nidra (conscious sleep meditation)
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16: 30 — Light snack, fruit & herbal tea
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17:00 — Mantra meditation
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17:45 — Stillness, integration, closing circle
WHO IT'S FOR
This is for you if you:
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Rarely fully switch off — the mind stays busy even when you stop
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Are carrying a lot, and running low on real rest
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Want genuine clarity, space and stillness — not just another "break"
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Are seeking direction or clarity on your path or purpose
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Want to reconnect with your body and breath
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Are curious about traditional yoga beyond the physical
No experience needed. You are welcome exactly as you are.
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE?
No. This program welcomes everyone with an open heart and open mind, and a sincere desire to explore their inner connection. No yoga or meditation experience is needed, but you should be able to sit and stand without help. While sitting on the floor is recommended, sitting on a chair is also acceptable if needed.
If you have any injuries, physical limitations, mental conditions or constraints that we may need to be aware of, please inform us via email at least 2-3 days before the retreat.
DATES & LOCATION
Half day retreats always take place either Saturday or Sunday. Reserve your spot here.
Guided mornings · around 10 people · 10:00 – 14:00
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Sat 19 September — Rumah Yoga, Amsterdam Noord
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Sat 10 October — De Ruimte, Amstelveen
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Sun 15* November — Rumah Yoga, Amsterdam (*14:00 – 17:30)
PRICE & WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Investment: €75
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Included: healthy vegan snacks, fresh fruit and herbal tea
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Duration: 4 hours · small group size
LOCATIONS
Rumah Yoga — a light, welcoming urban studio in Amsterdam Noord. Paid parking in the neighbourhood. A 15 minute walk from Noorderpark metro stop. Address: Distelweg 74C
De Ruimte — a peaceful venue in Amstelveen, surrounded by greenery and a garden, 15 minutes from Amsterdam. Free parking on-site; optional pick-up and drop-off from RAI station (small additional fee of € 12,50).
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
You may arrive scattered and "half-here". You leave grounded, present, and rested in a way that comes not from doing nothing, but from finally being here. Clearer, connected, more yourself again than when you walked in. Whether this stays a one-time reset or becomes the start of something you keep practicing is entirely up to you.
BOOKING & CANCELLATION
We understand that plans can change. If something comes up, please let us know as soon as you can so we can help you find the best solution.
50% of the payment is non-refundable. Up to 2 weeks before the training starts, you can choose to get the other 50% back or rebook to another available date.
Can't make it after all? You're also welcome to pass your ticket on to someone else. Tickets aren't tied to a name, so a friend or family member can take your place.
Less than 2 weeks before the start, we can no longer offer refunds, because your spot has been reserved especially for you.
Questions? info@anahata-yoga.nl
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YOUR RETREAT HOSTS
Rocinta Mohan
Rocinta was born and raised in the Netherlands, to Surinamese parents with Indian roots. East and West, woven together from the start.
After twelve years in corporate marketing and sales, she was carrying a lot of stress and eventually burned out. For years she hadn't given her body and mind what they so badly needed.
Looking for a way to feel better, she found her way to India and to her master teacher. For the first time, she practised yoga the way it was meant to be practised. The next year she went back to live and train with him for almost four months, and she never looked back.
The practice worked, in body, mind and energy, and it is still with her today. So she teaches from lived experience: the practices that helped her heal, and still help her live more present and calm every day.
Her wish is to empower you to take charge of your own wellbeing. Feeling better isn't something you find outside yourself. Everything you need is already within you. It takes practice, consistency and discipline, and no one can do it for you.
Luccas Pessoa e Silva
Luccas (also Rocinta's husband) is originally from Brazil and raised in Germany, he came to these practices from inside a demanding working life — 15+ years in the corporate world before founding his own company. He knows what it is like to never fully stop: what the body, mind and energy carry when the pace doesn't let up, and how much it can take to finally pause. From that lived experience, he helps others give themselves permission to stop, and to let the mind grow quiet. An innovative mind with a deep-rooted practice in the ancient traditions, he guides kriya yoga, mantra meditation and kirtan. It was during a sabbatical in Rishikesh, studying under his teacher Shailandra, that kirtan and kriyas found him. Like Rocinta, he keeps returning to India to deepen his practice.
Send us an email for question or info.
Get in touch for questions about the workshops. Or sent us an email via info@anahata-yoga.nl. We will get back to you shortly.