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10-Day Self-Inquiry and Meditation Retreat – Seeing Through the Solidity of Thoughts
10-Day Self-Inquiry and Meditation Retreat – Seeing Through the Solidity of Thoughts
February 20 - March 2, 2026
Crestone, CO, United States
10 nights, 11 days
16 person retreat
Highlights
Becoming an energy-first individual
Embracing sensitivity as a superpower
Discovering an innate capacity to look within on a microscopic level
Developing Discernment, Will, Authenticity & Integrity
Redefining Rites of Passage as Emotional & Energetic Intelligence / Capacity
Questioning solidity of thoughts and emotions
Understanding that a sense of time (past, present, future) can be a part of imagination / projection
Learning how to mentally / psychologically / emotionally / energetically individuate from the collective
Understanding thought-emotion through the lens of energy
Learning how to deeply listen to emotions without judgement and without conflict
Discovering how to reconnect fragments of the mind and reclaiming empowerment
Details
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 – 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴. This retreat holds a dedicated space for a deep and introspective immersion into life below the surface and into a mind-body significantly more subtle than form. We will explore meditation as entering into a living relationship with oneself, assist the brain in discerning imagination from reality on the subconscious level and discover the ease in the nervous system when stress-driven thoughts and emotion dissolve without any external effort. - 7 days of practicing together with discussions, guided self-inquiry & meditation - 1 day off mid-retreat for hiking, soaking in hot springs, exploring, being - Final 2 days are set aside for a personal practice / retreat The following questions will serve as a structure for self-inquiry and meditation work during a focused time at the wonderful Vajra Vidya Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado. We will inquire into these questions by directly witnessing the answers in the body, without relying on prior knowledge. 𝚄𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔𝚎𝚛 - Observing how the self arises from memories. - Witnessing the relationship between the thinker (self) and thoughts, emotions, feelings and sensations. - Sensing how the brain manufactures artificial intelligence that is self-aware (the self). - Considering the possibility that the nature of even the most intense thoughts and emotion may be more mechanical than living. - Learning to deescalate the charge and importance of a thought-emotion-feeling-sensation. - If the self is made of thought, is it actually alive? 𝙽𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚐𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚊𝚋𝚢𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜 - Is imagination 3-dimensional? - When an image is visualized, does it have width, height, length or depth? Is the space around it also visualized? - Is the distance between the image and the observer also imagined? Is the observer also a part of imagination? - Is the sense of time also a part of visualized space? How do we discern projected future vs. projected past? - What is the relationship between a thought and an emotion? What makes one thought more important than another? - How does the thought-created space/time bind to attention? - Do thought-emotion energies accumulate in the body’s energy field? What are the implications of this? - Can a strong emotional charge be released without action, causation or change to the external circumstances? - Is it possible to completely abandon all prior knowledge during introspection? - Is it still necessary to seek a way out if the thought-created labyrinth loses it’s solidity? 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙱𝚎𝚝𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝, 𝙼𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙱𝚘𝚍𝚢 - What is a thought beyond an image? - How does thought travel in the body? - How does thought create sensation? - With what speed does thought energy move? - Is there a relationship between thought and electricity? 𝚃𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 / 𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚎-𝚝𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙼𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 - Short meditation drills with check-ins, feedback and possible suggestions for course correction - Exploration of inner experiences, witnessing wealth of information in the seemingly insignificant observations - Partner Work: “Assisted Meditation” in the exploration of muscle tensions 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 If flying in, either DEN or COS airports are a great option. Vajra Vidya Retreat Center is just under 4 hours drive from DEN and just over 3 hours drive from COS. On Feb. 20, it is recommended to arrive at the retreat center between 7pm and 8pm. Later arrivals will be accommodated. On March. 2, check out is before noon. Carpool option available from DEN Airport. If joining one, plan to land no later than 3pm on Feb. 20 and depart no earlier than 6pm on March. 2
Venue
Vajra Vidya Retreat Center
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Accommodation
Private Room with Shared Bathrooms
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Private room for 1
$1,400 USD total
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Settle into a cozy, private room designed for restful quiet, comfort, contemplation, and a focused practice. Each space features a meditation nook, storage for personal belongings, and a window with breathtaking views of the San Luis Valley or the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Clean and convenient shared bathroom facilities, which feature seven toilets and five private shower cabins for community use.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Organic · Nut Allergy Friendly · Diabetic Friendly
Your daily rate includes three wholesome meals! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared by a chef at the Vajra Vidya retreat center. Your help to clean up after each meal is highly appreciated! A refrigerator is available for personal perishable food items. Grocery stores, a cafeshop and restaurants are located nearby.
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Host
Vova Kuperman
410 S Milwaukee Ave suite 230, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
Vova aspires to become literate at being human. In early twenties he had a flashback to a childhood memory of being miraculously healed from a chronic illness by a touch of a hand. Years later, his th...
2 languages
English and Русский
Teaching for 3 months
Joined Insight Timer in Oct 2025
What's Included
10 nights accommodation
3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
Daily meditation classes
Guided Self-Inquiry / Introspection
Soak in the nearby hotsprings
Pre and post retreat support from our team
Lots of free time with hiking trails that start from the backyard of the retreat center
Not Included
Flight Costs
Airport Transfers
Travel insurance
FAQs
Guest requirements
Arrive with the intention to work sincerely and to pour your heart into discovering and developing an inner stamina and composure that is capable of holding, softly allowing and witnessing the arising and passing energies of what is named as thoughts and emotions.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.
