Dream Yoga:
GOING DEEPER
With Andrew Holecek
Thursday, June 6th - Monday, June 10th, 2024
This unique Dream Yoga program delves into advanced techniques for inner dream yoga induction, explores subtle daily meditation practices, and provides a comprehensive approach to grasping non-lucidity and lucidity. Immerse yourself in this enriching experience amidst the stunning backdrop of the Colorado mountains.
From accessible elements to esoteric realms, theory to practice, and the scientific to the spiritual, this program blends ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western knowledge to uncover the mysteries of the night and the wonders of your own mind. Explore the boundaries between day and night, life and death, and inner and outer experiences, making these profound concepts personally meaningful.
At this Lucid Dream Yoga 5-day retreat, join us in the mountain wilderness during peak wildflower season, stay in a historic cabin at this magical retreat center, and meet like-minded people while you learn about some of the deepest offerings from the wisdom traditions.
Your registration includes:
All inclusive 5 day retreat with Andrew Holecek.
Four (4) nights of accommodations in Beyul Retreat’s historic log cabins & lodge rooms.
Three (3) meals per day of healthy, nourishing, organic and locally-sourced ingredients.
(You will have a mini-fridge; bring snacks or fixings as desired.)Daily yoga, qi gong, breathwork or naturalist walks with the Beyul team.
Time to explore the land, including on-site trails, art installations, Frying Pan River, flowing creeks, dipping ponds, natural waterfalls, forest and meadows — with some trailheads leading right into the national forest from Beyul property!
Access to the Onsen where you can enjoy the cedar dry sauna, relax in the hot tub, revitalize in the cold plunge and refresh in the outdoor showers.
Andrew Holecek
Andrew Holecek has completed the traditional three-year Buddhist meditation retreat and offers seminars internationally on lucid dreaming, the art of dying, nonduality, and meditation. He is the author of many books, including the Dream Trilogy: The Lucid Dreaming Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Your Dream Life; Dream Yoga: Illuminating Your Life Through Lucid Dreaming and the Tibetan Yogas of Sleep; and Dreams of Light: The Profound Daytime Practice of Lucid Dreaming, as well as the audio learning course, Dream Yoga: The Tibetan Path of Awakening Through Lucid Dreaming. His latest book is the forthcoming Reverse Meditation: How to Use Your Pain and Most Difficult Emotions as the Doorway to Inner Freedom.
Dr. Holecek is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the author of scientific papers on lucid dreaming. His work has appeared in Parabola, Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, Utne Reader, Buddhadharma Magazine, Light of Consciousness, and many other periodicals.
He also hosts the popular "Edge of Mind Podcast", which features conversations with leading-edge thinkers in science, philosophy, spirituality, psychology, health care, and integral studies. He is also the founder of "Night Club," an international community of students and teachers interested in meditation, lucid dreaming, and the nature of reality.
He holds degrees in classical music, biology and a doctorate in dental surgery.
The aspiration behind Andrew’s writing and teaching is to help others: to help them by understanding the difficulties inherent on the spiritual path; to help by transforming the obstacles at the end of life into opportunities; to help by introducing people to the power of meditation; and to help by realizing you can use the night to transform the day.
He holds degrees in classical music, biology, and a doctorate in dental surgery. Andrew lives in Boulder, Colorado.
To learn more, please visit: www.andrewholecek.com
Daily Schedule:
Thursday – Arrival Day, opening session that evening from 8-9 pm.
Friday – Sunday Schedule:
7:00 to 8:00: Morning Vitality Flow: Alternating between yoga offered by Abby and elements from Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Tibetan Yoga, Vajrayana Buddhism, Tuumo Breathing, dream induction visualizations, offered by Reuben
8:00 to 9:00: Breakfast
9:00 – 12:30: A morning session with Andrew
12:30 to 1:30: Lunch
1:00 to 3:30: Free time
3:30 – 6:00: Afternoon session with Andrew
6:30 – 7:30: Dinner
7:30 – 9:00: An evening session with Andrew.
Monday – Departure Day, a non-mandatory closing session that morning from 10 to 2:30.
Getting There
If you are flying into the Denver airport, the Beyul Retreat Center is approximately 4.5 hours by car. If you are flying into Aspen-Pitkin County airport, the Beyul Retreat Center is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car. The Aspen-Pitkin County Airport accommodates nonstop flights from ten major U.S. airports on United, Delta, and American Airlines. You can find driving directions to the retreat center on the Beyul Retreat Center website.
Arrival and Departure Information
Arrival day is Thursday June 6th. Check in time is anytime after 3 PM.
Dinner is from 6:30 to 7:30. Andrew will have an opening session that evening from 8-9 PM.
If you plan to arrive after 6pm, please contact the retreat center in advance so they can make arrangements for you.
Departure day is Monday, June 12th. Check out time is 10:30 AM.
Breakfast will be from 8:00-9:00 AM. Andrew will have a closing session that morning from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (not mandatory).
If you plan to attend the closing session, please remove all personal belongings from your cabin/lodge room beforehand.
Daily Retreat Schedule: What to Expect
Thursday to Sunday, June 6th - 10th
Morning:
Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 9:00 AM in the Lodge.
The morning session from 9:00 to 12:30 PM will include meditation and teachings with Andrew.
Afternoon:
Lunch is served from 12:30- 1:30 PM
There will be a break until 3:30 PM to allow attendees time to enjoy the natural beauty of the location.
There are plenty of activities available, including trails for walking or hiking, or you can take some nap time to practice dream yoga techniques!
The afternoon session runs from 3:30 to 6:00 PM.
Night:
Dinner is served from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Evening sessions with Andrew are 7:30 to 9:00 PM.
Dining Information
The retreat includes dinner on the day of check in, breakfast & lunch on the day of check out, and three meals on full program days. While registering, please make sure to complete your personal details and indicate if you have any dietary restrictions.
While every attempt is made to cater for every individual in the retreat, those who wish to bring supplemental foods to suit their specific needs are encouraged to do so.
All accommodations are equipped with a mini fridge or larger as well as a microwave.
For snug cabin and lodge room guests, there is a communal kitchen connected to the bodega downstairs in the Main Lodge.
Dining Hall Hours
Breakfast – 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Lunch – 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Dinner – 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Other Details
Hairdryers: They are not provided in every cabin, but do have a few extra that guests can requested at the front desk.
Cell phones: There is no cell service at the retreat center and no WIFI in the cabins.
WIFI is available in and near the Main Lodge which is open 24 hours a day.
Drinking water: All the water on the property is potable so all cabins can drink straight from the taps.
Sundries: There is a small gift shop and snack shop.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration for a full refund until May 6th, 1 month before the retreat.
After May 6th all registrations are non-refundable. Please note all cancellations will have a $250 cancellation fee.
