Location
Institute of Neurocognitivism
Av. Tervueren 81
Brussel
Metro: Merode or Montgomery
Teacher
Day of Nourishment – A sanctuary for rest and renewal
Come home to yourself with a day of mindfulness, stillness, and inner calm.
Sunday 14 September 2025, from 10.00 to 16.30 CET
With senior mindfulness and positive neuroplasticity teacher Beate Trück
Come home to yourself
As the school year draws to a close and responsibilities pile up, it’s easy to feel depleted. This Day of Nourishment offers you a rare chance to pause, breathe, and replenish from within.
Join us for a peaceful day of mindfulness, silence, and gentle movement. With guidance from experienced teachers, you’ll explore grounding and calming practices to restore your energy, quiet the mind, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or simply longing for stillness in the midst of daily life, this retreat is an invitation to slow down, rest deeply, and return to a sense of inner calm and clarity.
Why take a day of nourishment?
A full day of mindfulness helps you refresh and deepen your practice. It can reawaken your connection with meditation, boost your motivation, and offer the support of practicing in a group.
All guidance will be trauma-sensitive, allowing you to feel as safe and supported as possible throughout the day.
We will explore a variety of practices including meditation, mindful walking, gentle stretching, and breathing – all aimed at calming the mind and tuning into what’s truly nourishing.
The retreat will be held mostly in silence, with instructions provided in English. You are encouraged to refrain from phone use during the day.
Some benefits of a day of nourishment
- Feeling more rested, relaxed, and calm
- Improved focus and clarity
- Greater physical and emotional well-being
- A deepened mindfulness practice
- Renewed sense of freedom and spaciousness
- Clarity around what truly matters to you
- A kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself
- A sense of connection with like-minded participants
The location - a haven of peace
The retreat will take place at the Insititue of Neurocognivitism, a beautifully restored Maison de maître in the heart of Brussels. With its spacious rooms, peaceful atmosphere, and serene garden, it’s the perfect place to slow down and reconnect. If the weather allows, we will enjoy some practices outdoors, surrounded by the gentle sounds and colours of nature.
For whom?
This retreat is ideal for those with some prior experience in mindfulness or yoga. If you're new to these practices or unsure whether it’s the right time for you, please contact us before registering.
We recommend attending when you're in a relatively stable emotional state. If you're currently experiencing acute depression or anxiety, it may be better to wait until you feel more settled.
The programme (indicative)
- 09.30 Arrivals
- 10.00 Introduction, mindful yoga and opening meditation
- 11.30 Tea meditation
- 11.45 Mindful walking and sitting meditation
- 12.30 Mindful lunch in silence (please bring your own lunch)
- 13.15 Outdoor session using all senses explore nature's beauty (if weather allows it), alternatively sitting and walking meditation
- 14.00 Lying down bodyscan meditation
- 14.45 Tea meditation
- 15.00 Sitting meditation, gentle practices to end the silence and closing session
- 16.30 Departures
Digital detox and silence for deep rest
Throughout the day, we’ll practice digital detox to allow your mind to rest. Please switch your phone to flight mode or leave it at home, and inform your loved ones that you won’t be reachable (except in emergencies).
We will maintain silence for most of the day, cultivating deep rest and presence while staying connected as a group.
Meet your teachers
Beate is a certified senior teacher of mindfulness (MBSR) and positive neuroplasticity, authorised by Dr. Rick Hanson. She is also trained in trauma-sensitive mindfulness and Internal Family Systems. Beate leads retreats for international audiences and oversees the Brussels Mindfulness teacher training. Her warm and personal style brings many participants back again and again.
Valerie Jennings (assistant teacher)
Valerie is a certified mindfulness teacher and mental health coach. She trained with Brussels Mindfulness, Oxford Mindfulness, and Headspace Training Institute. Her work integrates mindfulness, positive psychology, habit change, and a deep connection with nature and community.
What to bring
- A nourishing lunch of your choice (a kitchen with microwave and dishes is available)
- Comfortable clothes, warm socks, and a cosy blanket
- A yoga mat or meditation cushion (chairs will also be available)
- An open heart and a willingness to slow down
Rates for the mindfulness day
Standard rate: €139 (incl. VAT – €114 excl. VAT)
Early bird: €119 until 14 August (incl. VAT – €98 excl. VAT)
Tea and light snacks are included. Please bring your own lunch.
Treat yourself to a day of true rest
This Day of Nourishment is your invitation to unplug from doing and reconnect with simply being. Slow down, breathe deeply, and come home to yourself.
Spaces are limited – reserve your place now and give your body and mind the gift of deep care.
Registration closes on 13 September at 17:00 CET
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.
All information you provide will be treated confidentially and will never be shared with third parties. We will get in touch with you if we have any questions, so please provide the phone number on which we can most easily reach you. Please check our privacy policy here.
Please check our terms & conditions about cancellations and refunds.
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.
What participants of previous Day of Nourishment retreats said
"I appreciated the introduction and explanation, also the sharing and group experience."
"It was great to take some hours for myself and get in touch and in balance with myself and the world around me. I am more grounded and balanced. Thank you!"
"The atmosphere was very nice and calming and the teacher was excellent."
"It is a very welcome one day break when you can disconnect an entire day. I liked a lot how the day was structured. Thanks for the books reference dealing with acceptance, self-compassion, imperfection - great, inspiring topics."
"The Day of Nourishment was a surprising gift for me, a day of taking care for myself and recharging my batteries. The silence and the meditations helped me get centered in what is essential to me."
