Step into Your True Self: Awareness Intensive Retreat
Life's constant demands can make you feel scattered and disconnected from yourself. The Awareness Intensive Retreat gives you space to pause, reflect, and find your center again in a supportive environment away from daily pressures.
The Awareness Intensive Retreat
A 4-day (3-night) immersive journey starting at noon on Day 1 and concluding at noon on Day 4. Created for busy professionals, those seeking meaning, and individuals in life transitions, it offers practical tools to rediscover clarity, purpose, and your authentic self.
About the Program
The Awareness Intensive Retreat offers four days of guided self-inquiry and meditation. Here, you'll step away from daily pressures and reconnect with yourself through proven meditation techniques and emotional release work. Vanya and Vardha will support you throughout the process, creating a safe space for personal growth.
Accommodation and Meals
Your all-inclusive accommodation will take place in a serene retreat center in Nieprześnia, Poland.
Room Options & Pricing:
- Twin Shared Room: 350 zł per person per day (1050 zł total for 3 nights/4 days)
- Single Room Supplement: +150 zł per day (+450 zł total for 3 nights)
Single rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Travel Arrangements
Location: 1, Nieprześnia 32-700.
By Car: Free parking is available.
By Train: Kraków Główny (Kraków Main Station) is the nearest major station.
By Plane: Fly into Kraków Airport (KRK), 40 minutes from the retreat center.
We can arrange an airport pickup for an additional fee. Please inform us in advance if you need a transfer.
Some moments in life change you forever
Maybe you’ve felt it too—that quiet exhaustion that no one sees. The weight of being everything for everyone, except yourself. The moments when you look in the mirror and wonder, Where did I go?
We know that feeling because we’ve been there.
We met through the Awareness Intensive process itself, in a space where words fell away, and only truth remained. A space where we were no longer the roles we played, the expectations we carried, or the stories we had told ourselves for years. And in that silence, something profound happened: we saw ourselves again.
For me (Leela), it was a moment I will never forget. I had spent years suppressing my feelings, holding everything together, being strong, showing up, pushing through. And then, as I sat in self-inquiry, asking the question, “Who am I?”, something inside me cracked open.
Tears came. Not because I was sad, but because I was finally feeling again. I realized I had spent my whole life keeping my emotions at bay, silencing my own voice, making myself small. But in that moment, I remembered. I allowed. And I felt something I hadn’t felt in years—myself.
For me (Varda), it was in the silence. After days of self-inquiry, something shifted. A space opened inside me where there was nothing left to figure out, nothing left to hold onto, just the raw simplicity of being. And in that space, there was no doubt, no confusion—just the clear, undeniable knowing of who I am.
And when we shared our experiences, we saw it—we weren’t alone. This is what the Awareness Intensive does. It doesn’t give you more knowledge. It doesn’t give you another concept. It gives you back to yourself.
Why We Are Offering This Together
We come from different backgrounds, but our mission is the same:
To create a space where you don’t have to hold it all together—where you can just be.
To guide you beyond roles, beyond expectations, beyond the mind—to something real.
To hold a retreat space where transformation happens—not by force, but by simply allowing.
Together, we bring depth and structure, intuition and presence, knowledge and experience—but most of all, we bring the knowing of what it feels like to be where you are, and the certainty that there is a way through.
If you are feeling the pull, if there’s a voice inside whispering that it’s time, trust it.
We welcome you into this experience—not to change you, but to help you remember the part of you that was never lost.With presence and care,
Leela & Varda
Retreat Highlights
The retreat has a strict program to ensure the best experience for everyone.
13 March 2025
Registration Day
We'll welcome you between 16:00 and 18:00 on the first day, to register yourself for the retreat. We'll have a light dinner from 18:00 to 19:00 and start the retreat programs at 19:00.
14-15 March 2025
Main Retreat Days
Our days begin early and include structured periods of self-inquiry, meditation, silence, and movement.
16 March 2025
Last day of the retreat
We'll be finishing our time together at 16:00. Please make sure you do your travel arrangements in such a way that you stay until the end. Leaving before 16:00 is not allowerd.
Who's this retreat for
This is for you if:
You're a busy professional overwhelmed by stress, self-doubt, or disconnection
You're ready to step away from the chaos of life
You're prepared to prioritize your well-being
You're craving clarity, focus, and alignment with your true self
You're ready to have find the courage to live fully
You're willing to build emotional resilience and inner peace
This isn't for you if:
You're looking for a quick fix without personal effort
You're not open to reflect deeply, beyond surface level practices
You're unwilling to invest in your growth
You're resistant to embracing vulnerability and honest self-inquiry
You're unwilling to follow the retreat schedule program
You're unable to travel to Nieprześnia 1, Poland
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FAQs
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Your investment in the retreat covers:
- All retreat sessions, guided self-inquiry, meditations, and transformative practices
- Experienced facilitation and personal guidance throughout the process
- A deeply immersive and supportive retreat environment
- 30 min Pre-Retreat Clarity Call: A 1:1 consultation to set your personal goals and intentions for the retreat
- Online Follow-up online integration sessions after the retreat
Not included: Accommodation and meals, travel expenses, and personal costs - PAYED SEPARATELY IN CASH.
To reserve your place, a non-refundable deposit of €100 is required. The remaining €480 payment terms will be communicated during our call.
The full payment for accommodation 1,050 PLN, must be made by March 12, 2025.
The retreat will take place in a serene retreat center in Nieprześnia, Poland.
Room Options & Pricing:
- Twin Shared Room: 350 zł per person per day (1050 zł total for 3 nights/4 days)
- Single Room Supplement: +150 zł per day (+450 zł total for 3 nights)
Please note: Single rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pack comfortably and prepare for varying weather conditions. Essentials include:
- Comfortable clothes for movement and sitting meditation
- Layers (warm sweater, light clothing, windproof jacket)
- Proper shoes for walking outdoors
- Personal toiletries & medication (if needed)
- Notebook and pen for reflections
- Flashlight
- Water bottle
A detailed packing list will be sent upon registration.
Our days begin early and include structured periods of self-inquiry, meditation, silence, and movement.
First Day (March 13th)
16:00 – 18:00 | Arrival & Check-in
18:00 – 19:00 | Light Dinner
19:00 | Opening Session
Final Day (March 16th)
16:00 | Closing & Departure
Yes, we honor medical dietary needs (e.g., allergies, intolerances). However, we do not offer preference-based meal options (e.g., keto, paleo, etc.). Please notify us in advance if you have dietary restrictions.
No prior meditation experience is required. This retreat is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners.
What matters most is your willingness to be fully present and engage in the process. Our facilitators will guide you with care.
This retreat is a digital detox experience.
To support your inner journey, we ask that you disconnect from phones and external communication during the retreat.
In case of emergency, a contact number and email will be provided to your loved ones.
Emergency Contact for Urgent Messages:
+48 570 98 22 96
vanya@leelavaya.com
If you cancel before February 13, 2025, we retain the €100 deposit and refund the remaining amount.
After March 13, 2025, no refunds will be issued.
Early departures are not permitted – you must stay for the full duration of the retreat.
By Car: Free parking is available.
By Train: Kraków Główny (Kraków Main Station) is the nearest major station.
By Plane: Fly into Kraków Airport (KRK), 40 minutes from the retreat center.
We can arrange an airport pickup for an additional fee. Please inform us in advance if you need a transfer.
If you take medication or have medical conditions that require special attention, please inform us in advance.
IMPORTANT: If you have a history of severe anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health concerns, consult with us before registering to ensure the retreat aligns with your needs.
This retreat is guided by Vanya (Leela) & Vardha, experienced facilitators in self-inquiry, transformational retreats, meditation, and holistic well-being.
Vanya (Leela) brings her background in Iyengar Yoga, Hormonal Yoga, Ayurveda, and Mindfulness, specializing in guiding women to reconnect with their inner wisdom and balance.
Vardha is a licensed Healing Practitioner for Psychotherapy (Heilpraktiker), trained in NARM® & Somatic Experiencing®. He has been facilitating Awareness Intensives and meditation retreats for over two decades.
Together, they create a safe, immersive, and deeply transformative space.
This retreat is for you if:
- You seek clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself.
- You are ready to step away from distractions and dive into self-inquiry.
- You are open to exploring “Who am I?” through a structured and guided process.
- You are willing to stay for the entire retreat and respect the silence periods.
This retreat is not for you if:
- You are looking for a casual getaway rather than deep inner work.
- You are not ready to disconnect from phones, emails, and external contact.
- You are unable to commit to the full schedule and group process.
Step 1: Fill out the registration form (sent upon request).
Step 2: Pay the €100 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.
Step 3: Arrange accommodation and travel.
Step 4: Finalize your retreat payment (cash in PLN) on arrival.
To register, contact:
+48 570 98 22 96
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