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International Young Retreat

Meet meditators from around the world and dive into the meditative experience, in the beautiful Swedish countryside. Feel renewed from within, an effect that lasts for several months after the retreat.

The retreat has an open and inclusive vibe, with varied social activities. If you don’t know anyone going to the retreat, don’t worry, you will quickly feel a sense of belonging. This is not a silent retreat, but a retreat with frequent social interactions.

No need to meditate on a daily basis to attend, but it is a prerequisite that you have learnt Acem Meditation. You may learn to meditate at the retreat. 

Discount of 20% for those attending a retreat for the first time. 

Practice the second level of long meditation

At this retreat, you practice the second level of long meditations: 3-4 hours. Deeper layers of stress and tensions loosen up. You feel renewed from within.

Daily guidance group

You attend guidance groups of 4-6 people, led by experienced instructors. This is a place to share experiences from your meditation. Your own reflection and the dialogue help you meditate better, and give you personal insights.

 

Evening seminars to support your meditative journey

To further support your understanding of Acem Meditation, evening talks address relevant topics, such as meta-thoughts and self-images, the free mental attitude, personal growth and existential topics.

 

Yoga

You can start the day with yoga, which gives a good bodily starting point for the long meditations. Acem Yoga includes a sequence of breathing exercises and stretches, done in a calm and introspective way, leveraging the free mental attitude.

 

Get to known your meditation community

The retreat has an open and inclusive vibe, and includes different social activities. If you don’t know anyone going to the retreat, don’t worry, you will quickly feel a sense of belonging.

 

First day of the retreat

From 1500 : Check-in and meditation
1900 : Dinner
2000 - 20.30: Guidance groups
2100 - 22.30: Seminar and social interaction
2300 : Quiet

Typical daily programme

07:30 - 08:00: Yoga
08:00 - 08.30: Breakfast 
08:45 - 12:45: Silence for meditation
13:00 - 13:30: Lunch 
13:45 - 15:15: Guidance groups 
15:15 - 18:00: Walks/swimming/cycling/volleyball/kubb sport 
18:00 - 19:00: Afternoon group meditation 
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner 
20:30 - 21:30: Evening talks 
21:30 - 22:30: Social interaction
23:00 : Quiet

 

Course language

The course language is English with possibility for Scandinavian speaking guidance groups.

 

The retreat centre

The Lundsholm Retreat Centre in Arvika, Sweden is situated by a lake in the peaceful Värmland scenery.

 

Lactovegetarian meals

The Acem Retreats cuisine is based on lactovegetarian food well suited for long meditations. If you have any allergies, please indicate those when you sign up.

 

IMPORTANT PRACTICAL INFORMATION
on accommodation, payment, transport, and contact info

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Student fee is only available to full-time students aged 35 years or less. Full-time students under 30 years of age can apply for student scholarship.

On Acem’s pricing policy

Course number: V25310