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.

Evening seminars

Evening seminars 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

Daily sessions of basic Acem Yoga have a refreshing effect and facilitate 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. Participants who have not yet learned Acem Meditation, please click here.

Typical daily programme

•  Long meditation of 3 to 4 hours in the morning
•  Guidance groups
•  Yoga
•  Afternoon group meditation
•  Evening talks
•  Social interaction

Course language

The official language is English. Simultaneous translation into other languages will be provided when needed. Guidance groups in English, Spanish and Mandarin will be offered.

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.

Other retreats

An International Youth Retreat and International Deepening Retreat take place each year. See the dates on our calendar.