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Sufi Retreat in Arles: 17 – July 20, 2025

17 July To 20 July

Limited edition: only 6 places available

This intimate retreat is reserved exclusively for a maximum of 6 participants.

Designed to encourage deep cohesion and authentic sharing, this small group experience guarantees a warm atmosphere where each participant can express themselves freely and connect fully with the Sufi teachings.

Full board: Vegetarian meals prepared on site

The programme

<strong>Thursday 17 July 2025</strong>

«Yesterday I was intelligent, I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise, I am changing myself.» Rûmi

  • <strong>17 h 00 : </strong>Welcoming participants
  • <strong>17 h 30 : </strong> Opening circle &amp; presentation of the retreat
  • <strong>6.00 pm - 7.30 pm : </strong> Sufi meditation (zikir)
  • <strong>7.45pm - 9.00pm: </strong>Daf (Sufi percussion) workshop
  • <strong>21 h 00 : </strong>Vegetarian dinner
  • <strong>22 h 00 : </strong>Free time or informal sharing

<strong>Thursday 17 July 2025</strong>

«What you seek seeks you. Rûmi

  • <strong>07.00 - 08.30 : </strong>Morning meditation and zikir
  • <strong>08.30 - 09.30 : </strong>Vegetarian breakfast
  • <strong>10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. : </strong> Daf &amp; Sufi chanting workshop
  • <strong>12.30 pm - 2.00 pm : </strong> Vegetarian lunch
  • <strong>2.00 pm - 4.00 pm : </strong> Sufi dance (Sama)
  • <strong>16.00 - 16.30 : </strong> Tea break and silent meditation
  • <strong>16.30 - 18.00: </strong> Active meditation and breathing exercises
  • <strong>19 h 30 : </strong> Vegetarian dinner

<strong>Saturday 19 July 2025</strong>

«Forget your reason and come». Rûmi

  • <strong>07.00 - 08.30 : </strong>Meditation and zikir
  • <strong>08.30 - 09.30 : </strong>Vegetarian breakfast
  • <strong>10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. : </strong>Sufi Dance Workshop
  • <strong>12.30 pm - 2.00 pm : </strong> Vegetarian lunch
  • <strong>2.00 pm - 4.00 pm : </strong>Daf workshop &amp; meditative chanting
  • <strong>16.00 - 16.30 : </strong> Relaxation break
  • <strong>16.30 - 18.00: </strong> Guided meditation and talking circle
  • <strong>19 h 30 : </strong> Vegetarian dinner

<strong>Sunday 20 July 2025</strong>

«In the ocean of love, there is neither you nor I.» Rûmi

  • <strong>07:00 - 08:00 : </strong>Morning meditation and zikir
  • <strong>08.00 - 09.00 hrs: </strong>Vegetarian breakfast
  • <strong>09.00 - 11.00 a.m. : </strong>Combined session: Daf, dance and meditation
  • <strong>11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. : </strong>Closing circle and sharing experiences
  • <strong>12 h 30 : </strong>Vegetarian lunch
  • <strong>14 h 00 : </strong> Departure of participants