Intensive practice of Acem Meditation makes deep layers of mental stress and muscular tension give way to a calmer and more receptive frame of mind. Refining your meditative practice gradually enables you to recognise patterns and emotions previously hidden from your awareness.
One aim of the retreat is to help you master the three-hour level of long meditations. Small guidance groups led by experienced instructors provide you with ample opportunity to discuss your meditative experiences. This enhances meditation skills and deepens insights into central personal issues.
Evening seminars
Evening seminars by Acem initiators explore the psychology of meditation and help you to enhance your meditative practice.
Daily guidance
Small guidance groups led by experienced instructors provide you with ample opportunities to discuss your meditative experiences. This enhances meditation skills and deepens insights into central personal issues.
Yoga
Basic instruction in Acem Yoga facilitates the practice of long meditations.
Social interaction
The activities of the retreat will enable rich and varied social interactions in an international milieu.
Who may participate?
The retreat is for all who have learnt Acem Meditation, both beginners and experienced meditators. International participants may learn Acem Meditation at the retreat.
Typical daily programme
- Long meditation of 3 to 4 hours in the morning
- Guidance groups
- Afternoon group meditation
- Evening talks
- Social interaction
The venue
The Acem International Retreat Centre at Halvorsbøle is situated outside Oslo in beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Participants will be accommodated in single rooms, most of them with a direct view of the Randsfjord lake.
Lactovegetarian meals
The Halvorsbøle cuisine is based on lactovegetarian food well suited for long meditations.
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The program includes evening seminars with Acem's founder, Dr Are Holen.
The retreat is being arranged by Acem Denmark, as part of a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Acem's activities in Denmark.
When ordering using the menu and button above, please remember to register the appropriate price alternative before clicking the button. Full-time students get a discount. Early Bird Price is for non-Scandinavians only.
It is also possible to register by sending a message to Acem and paying in euro by international bank transfer. Please refer to the Practical Information page (see above).