The Peace Center
Travel can be much more than visiting a destination
The Peace Center is dedicated to taking travelers to beautiful and enchanting places while creating opportunities for a deeper connection with the self through yoga, meditation, dance, breathwork, music, movement, nature and cultural discovery.
The philosophy behind The Peace Center is that a journey can become a way of stepping away from everyday life, slowing down, reconnecting with the body and mind, discovering another culture and tradition, and opening ourselves to new experiences.
Every Peace Center journey combines the experience of a destination with an inner journey. Mountains, deserts, oceans, villages, ancient cities, gardens, temples and islands are not simply places to visit. They become part of the retreat experience.
The Peace Center creates journeys where people can breathe, move, meditate, explore, connect, rest and discover.
The retreats bring together different practices depending on the destination and theme. These may include yoga, meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, Energetic Body Realignment, Qigong-inspired movement, active meditation, sound, music, voice, dance, healing circles, Sufi practices, whirling, nature experiences, cultural visits and conscious travel.
The intention is to create experiences that connect the outer journey with the inner journey. Travel becomes an opportunity to explore a new place while also exploring ourselves.
Our connection with the body
The body is an important part of the Peace Center experience. Yoga, movement, breathwork, Qigong-inspired practices and Energetic Body Realignment are used in different retreats to encourage awareness, mobility and connection with the body.
The practices vary according to the retreat. Some programs are gentle and restorative, while others are more active and dynamic.
Our connection with the mind
Meditation and mindfulness are central elements of many Peace Center journeys. Guided meditation, active meditation, Asha meditation and contemplative practices give participants opportunities to slow down and become more aware of their thoughts, feelings and surroundings.
Our connection with the heart
Music, dance, poetry, voice, connection and shared experiences are used to explore qualities of openness and connection.
The retreats create opportunities for participants to meet one another, share experiences and create meaningful memories.
Spiritual exploration
Some Peace Center journeys explore spiritual traditions and ancient wisdom.
The Turkey journeys in particular explore the world of Rumi, Shams and Sufi traditions through meditation, poetry, music, movement, chanting and whirling.
Nature
Nature is an essential part of the journeys. The landscapes of Andalusia, the desert and oasis of Tunisia, the historical landscapes of Turkey and the tropical environment of Bali all become part of the retreat experience.
Yoga and meditation are not separated from travel. They are integrated into the journey itself.
The Peace Center Experience
The journey itself can become a practice
A walk through the desert can become meditation.
A mountain can become a place of silence.
A traditional meal can become an opportunity to experience another culture.
Music can become a doorway to connection.
Movement can become a way of listening to the body.
A historical place can become an invitation to reflect on the lives and traditions of the people who came before us.
And travel can become an opportunity to discover something within ourselves.
The aim is not simply to visit beautiful places. The aim is to experience them. To slow down. To become present. To connect. To explore. To move. To breathe. To listen. To discover.
And ultimately, to come home to your heart.
The Peace Center way
Body, mind and heart
Body · Spirit · Soul
Come home
to your heart
Every journey combines the experience of a destination with an inner journey.
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