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.
After a dark retreat: I went into the dark two weeks later
I made up my mind quickly and went for darkness therapy two weeks later – and I'm really glad I did. https://youtu.be/LphEF1tnZTM
After a dark retreat: the darkness taught me to feel my emotions
The dark retreat taught me to feel my emotions – before, I never really knew how.
Jan – after the dark retreat I feel calmer
Hi Tom / Lenka, there are no words to describe a dark retreat in a way that would express what I'm really getting out of this experience, but put simply, it was a powerful, unusual experience and I'll definitely be glad to come back.
After a dark retreat: I don’t want to push things any more
I live under constant time pressure and I try to get everything done.
After a dark retreat: no more sorting things out by shouting
Now I know I don't want to sort things out by swearing and shouting any more.
After a dark retreat: I want to do everything properly now
I'll do less, but I'll focus more – the dark retreat helped me get there.
After a dark retreat: now I want to live in the here and now
Now I want to live in the here and now. When I went for a walk round the garden, there was so much life…
After a dark retreat: I couldn’t meditate at home
In the dark, meditation just happened by itself – and I'm no meditator at all.
Pavel and his unforgettable dark retreat: a journey within
I've decided to share my unique experiences from a 3-night dark retreat.
