Slovenia Meditation Retreat
Re-balance. Re-connect. Build Lasting Resilience
Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 October 2018
Treat Yourself to 3 Days of Relaxation and Rejuvenation
At this retreat you will learn how to re-balance, reconnect and build lasting resilience – so you have the energy for all the most important things in your life.
You will learn how to create an inner balance, so that you can:
When you leave this retreat you will feel relaxed, rejuvenated and full of vitality. Most importantly, you will be able to apply these meditation ‘tools’ to your daily life. So, no matter how chaotic your environment is, you will be able to continue to build your resilience long after the retreat.
The Location
Our venue is in a very special location with luxurious spa amenities and a serene setting that is perfect for meditation.
Rimske Terme offers a variety of wellness facilities, including treatments, massages, pool, saunas and fitness centers.
The swimming pools filled with thermal water are designed along the lines of the Roman baths and cover 450 m2. There is an indoor and outdoor panoramic swimming pool, 4 indoor and 3 outdoor massage pools with water seats and beds. Simply Divine!
Click here for more details on massages, treatments, pools, saunas and fitness centres





The Programme
Who Should Attend?
The Retreat is suitable for all levels of Meditators (from Beginners to Advanced).
Meditation complemented by sound and movement
The sessions are very interactive and consist of teachings, guided meditations, questions and sharing experiences.
We will complement powerful meditation techniques with the use of sound (singing bowls, music, vowel sounds) and very specific movements (asanas) to harmonise your energy (chakras).
Although the techniques you will discover are extremely powerful they are also very simple and easy to incorporate into your daily life.
Immerse yourself in meditation, but go at your own pace
The beauty of this retreat is that you can make the weekend as intense or as relaxed as you choose.
I encourage you to attend all teachings & group meditation sessions, but it is important that you go at your own pace. I have chosen this location because it is conducive to intense learning as well as maximum relaxation.
You may choose to attend the optional sessions for maximum benefit, to meditate in the beautiful surroundings, or book a spa treatment – This time is for you!
Timetable
Thursday:
- Arrival and check in from 3pm
- 8:30pm – 9:30pm – Retreat Opening Session (recorded so those arriving late can listen Friday morning)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
- 7:30am – 8:00am – Optional early morning session
- 7:30am – 9:30am – Breakfast
- 10:00am – 12:00pm – Morning session
- 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Lunch
- 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Afternoon session
- 7:30pm – 8:30pm – Optional evening session (*Friday and Saturday only)
What Clients Say
“I finished work on Friday afternoon feeling anxious and stressed, extremely ready for, looking forward to, and yet a tiny bit apprehensive of the weekend ahead. Arriving at the retreat location in Dorset, I immediately felt a sense of peace.
As the weekend progressed I began to feel so much more relaxed and happy and by Sunday afternoon I felt like a different person. I hadn’t realised quite how tense I had been and I left with a feeling of tranquility that lasted into my working week.
I would recommend one of Julie’s meditation retreats to anyone who needs time to themselves and wants to restore balance and a feeling of calm into their lives.” Emma Hawkins
“Like so many of us, I lead a busy and stressful life. I still clearly remember leaving the first class I attended with Julie – I didn’t think it was possible to achieve such a level of calm from meditating. I leapt at the opportunity to go with Julie for a weekend retreat.
I was stressed – getting out of the office to even get there seemed a mammoth task, and I was anxious at what the weekend had in store!
Instantly on arrival, Julie put me at ease, and the beautiful location was perfect for such a retreat. As we commenced on Friday evening, I could slowly feel the stress depart and clarity return.
Over the next two days, I was amazed at the impact of the meditations. Overall, the sense of calmness, and perspective returned and stayed with me for some time. Importantly though, I realised I was the one in charge of my own life and health, and meditating could only be a great thing that would improve it.
What I particularly enjoyed is that all the participants could move along at their own pace, and there was no pressure put on you.
Julie has been a wonderful teacher to me, understanding my concerns and needs (now I realise my concerns about meditating are often the same as everyone else’s!). She is great at explaining the concepts, and practice, and importantly is completely non-judgmental.
With her background in the corporate world, she has lived the life that many of us find so stressful. Her caring nature is much appreciated by her students, as is her wonderful sense of humour. I know that each time I see Julie I will learn something new, and be grateful I started on this journey with her.” Rating 10/10 – Jane Atkins
Not familiar with me or my teachings?
About Julie
With over 20 years of global corporate management experience, Julie knows first-hand the stress of working in a corporate environment and living a fast-paced lifestyle.
Her vast experiences led her to discover the transformation that meditation brings to life. Today she teaches Success Through Stillness, a simple and proven programme that takes you on a journey where success and stillness unite harmoniously.
Julie is an accomplished speaker and commentator on issues relevant to realising Success Through Stillness. She also authored the chapter “Managing conflict in the workplace” in Tell Stories Get Hired.
She is currently on the board of the Contemplative Consciousness Network (CCN) charity, which supports the integration of science and meditation.
Does my teaching resonate with you?
I encourage you to watch this short video to get a feel for my teaching style.
If my teaching resonates with you, then click FIND OUT MORE, and I will send you a guided meditation to try and I will personally contact you to help you answer any lingering questions you have.
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What’s Included
Slovenia Meditation Retreat 2018
Group Meditation Sessions:
- Opening session on Thursday evening
- 4 hours each day for 3 days
- PLUS OPTIONAL sessions of 1.5 hours each day
4* Hotel Accommodation, for 3 nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday):
- 4* Hotel Rimski Dvor
- Single or double accommodation
Full board – your meals are included:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Use of facilities:
- Unlimited use of the pool complex with thermal water – the entire length of your stay
- Gym, Gardens, Country walks, Free Wifi, Parking
Retreat Recording:
- Recording of the 3 Day Retreat, so you can continue practicing on your own after the retreat
Pricing
I work with a small group (maximum 12 people) to help you have a deeper and more personalised meditation experience during the retreat, so I do suggest you book your place as soon as possible
*Please note: Flights and transport from the airport are not included.
More details to help you
How to get there:
- Nearest airports: Ljubljana or Zagreb (Wizz air & Easyjet – also check out google flights)
- Hotel Address: Toplice 10, 3272 Rimske Toplice, Slovenia. Details and map
- Transport to hotel – 1 hour from Ljubljana. There are 3 options:
- Train: to Rimske Toplice. The hotel is a 3 minute walk from the station, cost is from 7 Euros
- Shared Taxi: we can arrange a shared taxi for you at a cost of 90 Euros. Shared with 3 others is 23 Euros each.
- Car – Julie is driving: Contact me to see if this is a feasible option for you.
Staying extra days:
- If you want to deepen the relaxation by extending your stay (either before or after the retreat), I can help you arrange extra days at the venue. Contact me for details
Local to Rimske Terme or a Hotel Guest?
I want to welcome guests of the hotel and people living local to the event to join us for 3 days of relaxation.
You will enjoy:
- all interactive meditation sessions, including the opening session on Thursday evening
- the retreat recordings, so you can play back the sessions in part or in full, at your leisure after the event
You will be among an uplifting, like-minded group who will help support your meditation journey.
Contact me on julie@julie-smith.net about special pricing in Euros for the event.
To hold your place, please make the deposit of 250 Euro by clicking here
Secure Your Place With a Small Deposit
To hold your place, please make a deposit of £250. I will contact you about how to make the final payment.
I work with a small group (maximum 12 people) to help you have a deeper and more personalised meditation experience during the retreat, so I do suggest you book your place as soon as possible:
Look forward to meditating with you soon!
We take your privacy and security seriously. For full details of how we look after your details and your rights, please see our privacy policy.
Any Queries?
Please don’t hesitate to contact Julie.