Matina’s journey into deeper silence

“What started as an experiment has become an absolute necessity in the form of an amazing recovery and recharge tool. I joined Song of Silence 3 in Oct ‘23 as a personal bet on keeping silent. I went in green, curious, and simply trusting Gabrielle’s motivation. I came out a transformed person finding self discovery and mind blowing epiphanies in the silence and peaceful Bali setting which helped me to reclaim feelings I only had in my “happy place’ back home in Greece.

Needless to say, the practice of silence is supported by meditation, yoga practice, yoga philosophy and a bit of exploration in the magical locations that sheltered and fed us. Where silence was able to amplify itself in the safe haven that was provided, there was freedom to let go and fly.

The precious experience revealed how slowing down and minimising can have massive impact. In this safe place for everyone, a wealth of intriguing questions in the silence emerge to help us to find peace, truth and one's self. Silence and peace in our hyper fast and stimulating life are precious commodities and Gabrielle has created a haven in a secret paradise of much needed quiet sanctuary to feed our body, heart and soul.

I look forward to the next one as an annual gift to myself for self care.”

Matina Tsiakiri, participant of Song of Silence 3, The Inner Temple 1 and 2 retreats