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.
Jana – the dark retreat gave me trust in myself
In the dark I realised that I can trust myself and that I can handle even unpleasant things on my own, which was an important and positive boost to my self-confidence.
Martina – a 3-day dark retreat wasn’t enough for me
I was in the dark for three days, and it wasn't enough.
Martin – a dark retreat as an initiation ritual
My crisis has been going on for about eight years now.
You’re pigs, you only do it for the money
Do you think everyone on a dark retreat ends up happy, calm and relaxed?
Pepa – Light during a dark retreat
I first heard about the dark retreat three years ago.
Dominika – curling up in the arms of darkness
I had been thinking about a dark retreat for two years, but it took me a long time to find a date that suited me.
Bohuslav – after my partner died, a dark retreat helped me
Hi Lenka and Tomáš, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to do a dark retreat.
A magical full moon during a dark retreat
What was the darkness like?I went in on my name day.
After my dark retreat, I know what matters to me
Hi Lenka and Tomáš, first of all I'd like to thank you for the chance to do a dark retreat.
Karin – An ordinary girl’s extraordinary experience
I read that "the darkness calls you" when it's time for you to do a dark retreat.
