First Light
One day to learn what sitting with yourself means.
- No overnight stay
- Science, breath, a silent afternoon
- A good first step
One day to ten, at a quiet place away from the noise. Not a test of endurance: a journey, one theme a day, with science, silence and the sky.
A glimpse of the place and the practice.
One day to learn what sitting with yourself means.

The first real silence. The first slow breath in years.
Where practice turns into a habit.
Six quiet days around one question: who am I?
Ten days to see the old self, let it go, and meet a new one.
Dates are never announced in advance. Reserve a seat; as soon as the group is full we message you on WhatsApp with the dates, the place and the price. Two scholarship seats in every group.
Most people have never sat quietly for ten minutes. So we don’t throw you into silence. We walk you into it.
Each day has a question: breath, body, mind, feelings, who you are. You always know why you are sitting.
Every practice comes with what it does to your brain and body, and what the old traditions knew about it. Scientific spiritualism, in Urdu.
Sittings start short and grow with the days. Chairs and back rests for everyone. Movement every morning. Seven hours of sleep.
Stories, music, a fire under the open sky, a night lying under the stars. The day ends with something beautiful.
Every retreat is built from the same practices. Longer retreats add the deeper ones.
| Practice | 1-Day | 3-Day | 5-Day | 7-Day | 10-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The science hour | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Guided meditation | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Breath practice | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Morning movement | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Meditative walks | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Mindful meals | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Body scan | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Silent sittings | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Dialogue | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Journaling | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Sharing circle | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Sunrise and sunset sittings | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Mindful work | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Evening gatherings | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| A letter to yourself | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| A day of deep silence | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Time alone in nature | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Who am I? | ● | ● | ● | ||
| The letting-go fire | ● | ● | |||
| Visualisation: the new self | ● |
You wear a small badge. Each morning the bell tells everyone the colour of the day.
Talk freely. The first day, the last day, the circles.
Quiet, but a soft word when you need something.
Full silence. Even a nod can wait.
In every colour you can ask the teacher your questions in the daily dialogue, or write a note. Help is always one step away.

A farmhouse on the edge of a city, or a resort in the hills, chosen for silence, nature and comfort. Simple rooms, separate for men and women. Fresh home-style food. The place is announced with the dates.
Yes. The 1-Day and 3-Day retreats are made for first-timers. Every practice is explained before you do it.
No. There are chairs and back rests for everyone, and cushions if you prefer the floor.
You hand it in when you arrive and get it back when you leave. Your family gets our number for emergencies.
At a different quiet place each time: a farmhouse near a city or a resort in the hills, chosen for silence, nature and comfort. The place is announced with the dates.
Reserve a seat with your name and WhatsApp number. No payment. As soon as the group is full, we message you with the dates, the place and the price.
No. It belongs to no religion or sect. It is a practical, scientific way of sitting with yourself, open to everyone.
No. Meditation is not medical or psychological treatment. If you are under treatment, please talk to your doctor first and tell us on the health form.
Usually yes. Tell us on the health form, bring your medicine, and never stop a medicine for a retreat.