Dharma Restart Retreat – A long weekend with forest bathing and meditation
Leena and Vimal
Do you need a restart?
Are you tired of performing and constantly rushing to get things done? Do you need to pause and reflect on what you truly want? Dharma Restart Retreat is a meditation weekend for those who need a breather from everyday life. At Dharma Mountain meditation resort, we help you to go offline and find silence, presence, and connection with nature. You will experience meditations in nature, breathing exercises, and an introduction to Vipassana – one of the most ancient meditation techniques in the world.
At Restart-weekend you get:
- Experience the healing power of Forest Bathing (shinrin-yoku)
- Learn Vipassana Meditationa simple and well known practise
- Practise gentle movement and breathing exercises
- Discover active meditations to release stress and tension
- Open up to natural silence and presence in a supportive group setting
Many of the practices shared during Tilstede can easily be continued at home, giving you tools for greater balance in everyday life.
The retreat is led by Dharma Mountain’s experienced facilitators for whom meditation is an integrated part of their daily life. They bring a wealth of knowledge from various meditative traditions and create a warm, supportive group environment where you can relax, be yourself – and experience the power of meditating together with others.
If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail.
Program
THURSDAY 2nd October
18.00 – 19.00 Check-in
19.00 - 20.00 Dinner
20.00 Welcome-group
FRIDAY 3rd – SATURDAY 4th October
07.30 – 08.30 Morning meditation
08.30 - 09.30 Breakfast
10.00 – 13.00 Morning group
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 16.00 Free time
16.00 – 19.00 Aftrenoon group with break
19.00 - 20.00 Dinner
20.00 – 21.00 Evening meditation
SUNDAY 5th October
07.30 – 08.30 Morning meditation
08.30 - 09.30 Breakfast
10.00 – 13.00 Morning group
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
Why meditation?
Studies show that meditation can significantly reduce stress hormones like cortisol, improve sleep, support the immune system, and enhance emotional well-being. At Dharma Mountain, we have witnessed this transformation time and again – now it’s your turn!
What is forest bathing?
Shinrin-yoku (skogsbad) ble utviklet som en behandlingsmetode i Japan på 1980-tallet. Skogsbad er ganske enkelt at vi «tar et bad» i den helende atmosfæren av skogen, gjennom bevisst å saktne farten, åpne sansene og ta inn næringen og stillheten fra naturen rundt oss.
Experience freedom without your phone
At a retreat at Dharma Mountain, you get special support to let go of distractions and be fully present.
All shared spaces are device-free – in the dining hall, the cabin common areas, and the group room, we are together without phones or tablets.
If you want to go completely offline, you can hand in your phone at our “mobile hotel,” where we keep it safe until you leave. If someone needs to reach you, they can call our number, and we’ll pass the message to you.
This setup makes it easier to slow down, open your senses, and experience nature – and each other – without interruptions
Course leaders
Leena is an author and leads courses and retreats in meditation, personal growth, and writing. She has a background in Tai Chi, Inner Male/Female Energywork, and Primal Childhood Deconditioning work. Her work is characterized by presence and playfulness.
Vimal is a trained medical doctor and has practiced meditation and personal growth for more than 30 years. He has led meditations and groups at Dharma Mountain since 2006 and also been part of running the place since then. Vimal brings curiosity and compassion into the exploration of the self.
The weekend was a turning point. I arrived feeling tired and full of inner restlessness, but during the retreat, I unlocked something that has brought much more calmness and energy. The effect was far greater than I thought possible over just a long weekend – my quality of life has truly improved. I warmly recommend it to anyone seeking peace and a fresh start.
Malene Vågen Dimmen, 2024
We also offer:
• Mobile Phone Hotel
• Vegetarian, homemade food, (glutenfree, milk free and/or vegan alternative meals if booked in advance).
• The possibility for a beneficial treatment such as massage, healing, and more
• Cozy cabins with single or shared rooms
Dharma Mountain has hosted countless meditation retreats and groups over the course of 25 years. The place is surrounded by beautiful nature and has a unique silent atmosphere. Everyone working at Dharma Mountain has meditation as part of their lives, which makes it a whole experience to join a group with us.
Do you have any questions? Send us an email
Welcome!