Location
Institute of Neurocognitivism
Av. Tervueren 81
Brussels
Metro: Merode or Montgomery
Teacher
Day of Nourishment: Beginning anew
A day of peace, presence and renewal
This one-day retreat is for people who already practise mindfulness or yoga, as well as for anyone longing for calm, clarity, and a gentle reset. It offers a spacious pause to reconnect with your inner core and realign what truly matters as the new year unfolds.
Sunday 25 January 2026, from 10.00 to 16.30.
With senior mindfulness and positive neuroplasticity teacher Beate Trück
A new beginning
Whatever your condition or your experiences in the past months, a new year usually brings along this spark of new beginning, freshness, and energy. You may have noticed in former years, though, that not all new year resolutions can be maintained in long term – probably almost none. Why is that? And how can we find some new clarity and purpose to really form a thread to follow throughout the year?
We will use the start of the new year to pause and to reflect on what is truly important in your life. What keeps you going? What brings you energy? What would you like to let go of? What would you like to let in instead? What inner strengths would you like to grow inside yourself?
You’re invited to give yourself a day of quiet nourishment with guided meditations and gentle yoga, held in a small, supportive group
In a world of noise, confusion and conflict it is necessary that there be places of silence, inner discipline and peace. In such places love can blossom.
Recharge from within
Benefit from a day in stillness and calm where guided mindfulness practices will help your mind to come to rest. Gentle movement practices will support you to reset and re-energize your body and mind. This day can be a powerful energy boost, helping you to see more clearly what you need to flourish in your life and be aligned with your values.
Come and exhale. Discover what it’s like to give yourself the gift of taking care: of your breath, of your body and mind. Be with others and feel the connection during this retreat day.
Refresh your practice
A day of nourishment allows you to take a deeper dive, so you can refresh and deepen your practice. This can help you reconnect with meditation and boost your motivation to continue with it on a daily basis. You can also feel the benefit of meditating in a group.
We will practice a mix of different forms of meditation, mindful walking and stretching, to bring your mind to rest and to tune into what really matters to you.
The day will mostly take place in silence, with English instructions given by the teacher. We also encourage you to refrain from using your phone.
For whom?
For anyone looking for peace and calm and would like to spend a day in silence, meditation and reflection. Ideally, you already have some experience with mindfulness and/or yoga and might have followed already a course with us. You are also welcome if you are completely new to mindfulness or yoga and would like to discover mindfulness.
Some benefits of this day of nourishment
- Feeling more rested, relaxed and calm
- Improving your focus and concentration
- Gaining greater physical and psychological well-being
- Deepening your mindfulness practice
- Finding a new sense of inner freedom
- Being able to see more clearly what really matters to you
- Easing the voice of the inner critic and developing a kinder, more compassionate mind
- Developing a sense of contentment and fulfilment
- Reconnecting with the purpose in your life
- Feeling connected with and supported by a group of like-minded people
The location- a haven of peace
The course takes place at the Institute of Neurocognitivism, which is located in a spacious and beautifully restored Maison de maître in the heart of Brussels, between Metro Merode and Montgomery. It has a peaceful garden with a pond where we can practice outdoors, weather permitting.
Herbal tea, coffee and healthy snacks will be provided during the breaks.
What to bring
- your own lunch (microwaves and dishes are available in the location).
- yoga mat or something to lie on (best to bring your own)
- meditation cushion or small pillow (optional)
- warm socks (and slippers)
- a blanket to cover yourself during relaxation
The programme
09.30 Arrivals
10.00 Introduction, opening meditation and mindful yoga
11.30 Tea meditation
11.45 Sitting and walking meditation
12.45 Mindful lunch in silence (please bring your own lunch)
13.30 Stretching (may be partially outdoors if weather permits)
14.00 Lying down body scan
14.45 Tea break
15.00 Walking meditation
15.30 Loving kindness meditation, ending silence and closing practices
16.30 Departures
Please note that this is an indicative programme and subject to change.
The teacher
Beate Trück is an experienced mindfulness teacher, teacher trainer, supervisor and director of Brussels Mindfulness. Beate has been certified as an MBSR teacher and for the positive neuroplasticity method of Dr. Rick Hanson. She's an accredited member of the international positive neuroplasticity network led by Rick Hanson. Furthermore, Beate has been trained as a trauma sensitive teacher and supervisor.
Listen here to a guided meditation by Beate, guided live, on realigning your life with your values.
Digital detox and silence
Throughout the day we will practice with digital detox to give our minds some rest. Please put your phone in flight mode so that you are not tempted to check your messages. Please inform your relatives that you won't be reachable during this day (except in case of emergency).
For most of the day we will be in silence to deepen a feeling of rest and peace while being connected with the group.
Rates
€139 (incl. VAT- €114 excl. VAT) for the full day
For participants invoiced through their company, the fee is €119 / €139 excl. VAT.
Tea breaks and snacks are included, but please bring your own lunch.
Registrations will close on Saturday 25 January at 17.00 CET or whenever the day is fully booked.
Special discounts
Membership discount
Join our community and receive 10% off all events and courses.
Employer reimbursements
If your employer is covering the course, we’re happy to issue an invoice. Please send us the necessary details. The standard fee for invoicing purposes is €139 (excl. VAT).
This retreat offers a rare chance to nurture yourself at the start of a new year, set meaningful intentions, and feel supported by a like-minded community. Come and experience the gift of beginning anew.
Register below to secure your spot for this exclusive one-day winter retreat.
Registration requires completing the form below, which will be kept confidential.
Questions?
Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions. For administrative and practical questions, please contact info@brusselsmindfulness.be. For questions about our courses and events, have a look at our FAQ.
If you want to discuss something directly with the teacher, you can contact Beate Trück via beate.trueck@brusselsmindfulness.be.
Many thanks for your registration. We look forward to meeting you in the course.
Health & Well-being Guidelines - Retreats
Important information on your mental well-being and silent retreats
While meditation retreats can be very nourishing; they do require sustained meditation practice throughout your time there. This also demands some stability of psychological health and can be triggering for some people.
Have you experienced significant trauma or psychiatric illness, or are your currently struggling with your mental health such as with anxiety, depression, or burnout? If so, a retreat might not be the best option for you at the moment. The teacher might not be able to give you the kind of individual psychological care and support you need right now.
If you are currently under the care of a mental health professional, please discuss your attendance with them. You should be in a relatively stable period of mental well-being and have adequate psychological resilience.
Please fill in the questions in the registration form as open and honestly as possible, this will give us an idea of your current situation. The teacher of the retreat may reach out to you for more information
If you are unsure, or have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly at info@brusselsmindfulness.be.
Registration for the Day of Nourishment
Please fill out the form below in order to register for the Day of Nourishment. This information is important for the teacher to understand your motivation to participate.
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Registration Form
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