About Individual Private Retreats

Individual private retreats with Christopher Neithamer are custom retreats crafted to address the precise needs of a single participant.

 

Anyone seeking to move through personal blocks, reconcile trauma, navigate a life transition with integrity, or advance spiritually may benefit from an individual private retreat. They offer a combination of one-on-one facilitation and personal time for meditation, reflection, and practice. 

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Residential retreats take place at private, comfortable spaces throughout the United States. Virtual retreats also available.

 

Types of Individual Private Retreats

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1. Soma and Spirit: Meditation, Yoga and Energy Healing

2. Soma, Spirit and Spiritual Guidance: Spiritual Guidance, Yoga, Meditation, and Energy Healing

3. Heart Rhythm Meditation™ Private Retreat Program from the Institute of Applied Meditation on the Heart founded by Susanna and Puran Bair *Institute of Applied Meditation on the Heart students only

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Retreat Format

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Before Retreat

The participant first receives a FREE consultation with Christopher Neithamer. The consultation offers a safe, confidential space for the participant to share their reasons for choosing a private retreat. 

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Depending on the outcome of the consultation and the student’s reasons for choosing a private retreat, it may be recommended that they book up to two one-on-one intake sessions with Christopher prior to the retreat. These sessions help prepare the retreatant to ensure they get the most out of their private retreat experience.

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On Retreat

The retreat is a combination of one-on-one activities with a facilitator and personal time for meditation, rest, and relaxation. The facilitators customize the entire schedule of activities for each private retreatant, delivering a hand-crafted experience that addresses the specific issues the participant wishes to address while on retreat.  

 

Facilitated activities depend on the type and the duration of the retreat. They may include meditation instruction, energy healing, simple yoga, somatic release, or other exercises. In between other activities, the facilitators review with the retreatant meditation practices that the participant undertakes independently between facilitated sessions. The individual meditation practices deepen the work of facilitated time.

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Most activities are one-on-one with a single facilitator & the participant. In certain retreats, a co-facilitator may be introduced to offer additional experiential exercises.

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The retreat schedule adapts to changes in the participant’s experience. This flexible approach allows for deep exploration.
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​Example Daily Schedule

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Soma, Spirit and Spiritual Guidance Retreat

 

Morning

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• (optional) 5:39 - Sunrise meditation

• Sunrise - 8:45 - Individual time for morning meditations

• 8:45 - 10 - Spiritual Guidance session with Christopher

• 10 - 11 - Yoga with Christopher

• 11 - 12 - Writing Assignments

 

Afternoon

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• 12 - 2 - Individual time for lunch & rest

• 2 - 3 - Instruction for afternoon meditations with Christopher

• 3 - 4:30 - Individual time for afternoon meditations

• 4:30 - 6 - Spiritual Guidance session with Christopher

• 6 - 7 - Organic, fresh, locally-sourced dinner

• (optional) 7:58 -  Sunset meditation

 

Evening

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• 8:30 - 9:30 - Instruction for early morning meditation & energy healing session with Christopher

• 9:30 - Evening rest

• (optional) 3:20 am - Early morning meditation

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Frequently Asked Questions​

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How long are private retreats?

 

Private retreats are 2.5 - 7 days.

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Do I have to be working with a therapist, life coach, mentor, or spiritual adviser to schedule a private retreat?

No this is not a requirement.

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Is meditation or yoga experience required to attend a private retreat?

No. The private retreat activities are customized to the participant’s experience level. 

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What is the role of the facilitator(s) during the retreat?

Christopher will work one-on-one with the participant during different moments of the retreat.

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• Christopher will teach the meditation practices carefully chosen to address the participant’s needs. The teacher will give instruction and demonstrate the practice. 

• Christopher will check in with the participant about their feelings & progress with the meditations. He will offer guidance to help the participant feel comfortable, safe, and connected while meditating.

• Christopher provides Hurqalya™ energy healing once each day.

 

What are the rates for an individual private retreat?

Rates vary depending on length and location of retreat. Please contact us for a custom quote. 

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What is included in the rate?

Private, comfortable lodging, three meals per day, and approximately 4 - 6 hours of facilitation per day included in retreat fee. Breakfast & lunch food is stocked in the fridge at the lodging location; a hot, organic, locally-sourced meal is served each evening. Coffee, tea, and beverages provided. All foods selected according to participant’s preferences.

 

 

 

 

 

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Trademark Disclaimer

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Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Christopher Neithamer reserves no right to these trademarks and recognizes the right of the owners to rescind their use at any time. Christopher Neithamer has been certified in the trademarked methods by the owners of the trademarks.​​​