What better reference is there than returning? This was my second 8-day retreat at the Greenpeace Inn in Sri Lanka — and counting two further retreats with Alex in Switzerland, it was actually my fourth retreat with him. And I can easily imagine going again. That alone says most of what I want to say. It’s a truly holistic retreat, held with deep experience, clarity and presence. Alex, who leads the retreats, holds the space with real skill and warmth — and the whole team carries that same spirit. You’re fully supported as you move through your own inner process, and gently guided to carry what you find back into daily life. Everything fits together: the practices, the place, the nourishing food, the people, and the careful container that makes real depth possible. It’s all part of one process — the morning and evening yoga, and the steady, attentive support between sessions. It’s extraordinary. The Greenpeace Inn itself is a wonderfully mindful, lovingly tended retreat space — and that care is embodied by everyone involved. And the work doesn’t end when the retreat ends. The inner work is your own, of course — but the tools you’re given are designed so you can keep using parts of them at home, in everyday life. There are also check-in emails along the way, and the team is still there afterwards whenever something comes up. A heartfelt thank you to Alex and the whole team for holding such a special space. Highly recommended.
Birgit