Dark retreat – participants’ experiences
The experiences of dark retreat participants can be summed up in these most common points:
- A deeper understanding of yourself
- A more contented life
- Renewed relationships with those close to you
- Finding your values and goals
- Relief from stress
We don’t know of anyone who has regretted darkness therapy. Regardless of age, gender or profession, participants rate their dark retreat positively and say it was the right thing for them.
Darkness therapy experiences are subjective
Please bear in mind that the feelings and course of a dark retreat are individual, and that other participants’ experiences may create expectations in you.
A dark retreat: I felt I was nothing but love
Four years on maternity leave and then, at last, time just for herself. This time we bring you the experience of a mum who had always wanted to go into the dark and in the end received a dark retreat from her husband as a…
A second dark retreat: at last I don’t have to do anything
People often come back to the dark. This time we bring you the experience of a woman who came for a dark retreat for the second time, four years after her first week-long stay.
I ran a half marathon
Each of our participants brings their own story into the darkness, along with their expectations and the courage to go beyond everyday limits.
I slept for 16 hours on my first day in the dark
Some people go into the dark for deep experiences, others mainly need a proper rest.
Darkness during pregnancy
Every experience our participants tell us about after returning to the light brings a completely new perspective on how darkness can be perceived.
Hallucinations in the dark
Every story that unfolds in our space brings a completely unique view of the inner world and of personal transformation.
There is nothing to fear about
We always love seeing people leave our retreat center with a bright, beaming smile and a deep sense of calm.
The darkness was a comfort
We love sharing authentic stories and personal experiences of people who decided to slow down and give some time to themselves.
I wanted to stay longer
Every story that unfolds in our space brings a completely unique view of the inner world and of personal transformation.
I fasted
Take a look with us at the experiences from our sanctuary of darkness, where every participant walks their own unique path.
