Week of Silence

Days of silence and meditation in the Garden of Nâm

A SIMPLE RHYTHM · A BEAUTIFUL PLACE · LISTENING TO SILENCE

“In Peaceful Acknowledgement the only thing
that is left to do is listening
to the Silence with an open heart.”
— Yoginâm

An Invitation

There are times when it can be valuable to withdraw for a while from the continuous movement of everyday life.

The Week of Silence offers such an opportunity.

For a number of days you are invited to stay in the Garden of Nâm and enter into the simplicity of silence and meditation.

There are no teachings, talks, singing or chanting. During the day there are five opportunities to join in meditation. Beyond these few moments that give a gentle rhythm to the day, there is no programme to follow.

Walk through the Garden. Find a quiet terrace. Read or rest. Spend time alone. Enjoy the mountains and the changing light. Or simply sit somewhere and listen to the silence.

There is nowhere you need to go and nothing in particular you need to achieve.

The days are simply lived in silence.

Listening to Silence

“Silence is to be discovered. Once it is, it becomes a new zero point from where your life will be more in harmony and stress and anxiety are avoided.

Once discovered, Silence needs to be nurtured in order to remain an abundant source of inspiration for finding ways and solving problems both in outer and in inner life.

Observing a few days of silence is a way to nurture it, to feed it and to groom it as the ever-living source from which you create your life.”

— Yoginâm

The Garden of Nâm lies at the foothills of the Sierra Alhamilla, close to the traditional Andalusian village of Níjar.

Over the years, what was once largely barren land has grown into an abundant Mediterranean garden, with secluded paths, terraces and places for contemplation.

The guest rooms are individual one-room houses, built in the traditional style of the area. They offer privacy while opening towards the Garden, allowing you to withdraw into silence while remaining surrounded by the life and beauty of the place.

The group is deliberately kept small, allowing the atmosphere to remain quiet and intimate.

A Place Made for Silence

Rhythm of the Day

08:30 – 09:30 – Breakfast

10:00 – 10:30 – Meditation

12:00 – 12:30 – Meditation

14:00 – 14:30 – Meditation

14:30 – Lunch

16:00 – 16:30 – Meditation

18:00 – 18:30 – Meditation

19:00 – Supper

Meditation periods offer a gentle rhythm throughout the day. You are free to join whenever you feel like it. They are invitations rather than obligations.

Meals are taken in silence, and silence is observed throughout the day.

Meditazione Asha

Five times each day there is an opportunity to gather for Asha Meditation. Asha meditation consists in an alteration of sound and silence, that has a beneficial influence on quieting down the brain and open it for the silence of meditation. No previous experience with meditation is necessary.

Open to Everyone

The Week of Silence is open to everyone, regardless of background, culture or religion.

No specific preparation is necessary other than an intention to participate in silence.

Informazioni pratiche

Durata: 5 days / 6 nights

Posizione: The Garden of Nâm · Níjar · Almería · Spain

Group: Small and intimate

Sistemazione: Private guest room

Meals: Buffet meals, taken in silence

Contribution: €550 per person, including 6 nights accommodation, all meals and the Week of Silence

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