Italy, 03 Oct 2022 - 14 Oct 2022

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS RETREAT IS NOT OPEN YET. FURTHER INFORMATION COMING CLOSER TO THE START OF THE EVENT.

Chulen - Flower Essence Fasting is an old yogic practice which is part of the Tummo - Inner Fire Practice and which is also closely connected to the Lu Jong and Tsa Lung Practice. For this particular fasting technique, we first gradually reduce and then finally refrain from the intake of solid foods. Instead, we accompany and enhance our daily practice by enjoying a “soup-like" dish prepared with Tsampa (roasted barley flour) and special flower petals.
 
The aim of the practice is for the physical (gross) body to feel less and less heavy so that our subtle bliss body gets a chance to be more fully experienced and evolved. Our body is gently, but progressively detoxified while our mind is substantially purified which in turn proves to sustain and improve our physical health and emotional well-being, as we are happier, calmer and acquire a clearer mind. Meditating is essentially facilitated, becoming much easier.
 
This Retreat is an exceptionally spiritual experience. Rinpoche will not focus on teaching but on guiding you through this profoundly purifying experience: There will be sessions with moderate movement practices, Rinpoche will introduce some meditation techniques and there will be time reserved for group activities as well as possibly for a gentle joint walking tour.
 
It might appear counter-intuitive to suggest Italy, a country famous for its excellent cuisine, as a suitable location for a fasting Retreat. This hotel, however, was chosen specifically for its beautiful and expansive spa area, offering us the opportunity to experience the purifying effect of thermally-sourced warm water (including 3 thermal swimming pools, 2 original Jacuzzi® hot-whirl-pools with aroma oils, aromatherapy showers as well as a thermal cave and steam bath), aiding our practice intentions.