8-Day Elevated States Retreat: Medellin, Colombia

We're off to Medellin, Colombia for our signature retreat in December: Elevated States.

This is an 8 day intensive retreat taking place in the hills overlooking the beautiful city of Medellin. Tucked away in the mountains, with stunning views overlooking the city below, this retreat located includes incredible access to nature and hiking trails. The retreat programming includes over 40 hours of lectures, workshops, group exercises, yoga, and guided meditation and breathwork sessions.

Guided by our expert instructors and researchers, participants receive materials, resources and training at our retreats, along with access to our community groups, connecting them with fellow attendees. We also provide post-retreat support to ensure the seamless integration of the invaluable insights and tools you acquire into their everyday life.

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ABOUT:

Are you feeling like your missing something important in your life? Are you feeling burnt out or overwhelmed? Are you you dealing with a chronic issue or illness, and are feeling stuck? Are you looking to connect deeper with your mind and your body? 

Our Expere retreats are transforming lives: discover how we do it! 

Our retreat program goes beyond simply setting intentions and meditating; it is a transformative journey that confronts negative conditioning, enabling participants to break through their resistances and unlock their highest potential. Learn and become a more grounded, happier, healthier, and conscious version of yourself. 

Supported by scientific research, our program offers daily lectures, meditation practices, and workshops for profound self-discovery and growth. We also provide on-site researchers with biofeedback tools for participants interested in quantifying their transformative journey.

Expere's unique programs are unparalleled when it comes to combining science and spirituality. Everything we teach, we practice. Everything we practice, we research. Everything we research, we measure and study.

During this retreat, the lectures and exercises will include content and training related to our 'Intention Design', 'Body Systems' and 'Elevated States' courses:

• Intention Design is a process that helps you identify and attain your goals by overcoming the beliefs that hold you back. 
• Body Systems is a comphrensive framework that identifies how various systems with in our body function, so that we can apply different techniques to regulate, activate and stimulate our body systems as intended. 
• Elevated States is the process by which we increase energy in the body to achieve heightened states of awareness, commonly referred to as "superconscious" mind states or elevated states of awareness. It is within these clearer, heightened states of awareness that we can connect deeply to our intuition and experience visions and profound insights into our current life circumstances.

This program spans eight days and includes live group sessions, categorized into lectures, workshops, exercises, guided movement, breathwork, and meditation. Yoga is offered every morning to commence the day, followed by a series of lectures and guided sessions as the day progresses. Breaks are interspersed to allow participants to explore the area. Additionally, we set aside the entire Wednesday afternoon for a group hiking trip.

TEAM: 

GRAEME RAYMOND: Graeme's journey into mind and consciousness began at an early age, first discovering meditation in his teenage years, and then expanding upon his teachings in university while he studied Philosophy and Theology at Queen's University, Canada graduating in 2011. After a life-altering journey battling cancer and undergoing multiple surgeries, Graeme embarked on a path of self-healing and discovered the profound connection between the mind and body. Content taught at Expere includes the practices Graeme has used to facilitate his own physical healing. Now as a Program Director and instructor, Graeme offers a unique perspective and transformative experience to guide others in connecting with their mind, body and reality, unlocking their highest potential.

ELISABETH JANZER: Elisabeth has a background in psychotherapy, with a keen passion for spiritual practices and self-development. She has also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training with the Yoga Alliance in 2020, certifying her to teach yoga.  Elisabeth's true joy and purpose lie in guiding individuals on inward journeys through the integration of yoga, movement, meditation, and ceremonial practices. By combining the wisdom of yoga with the transformative potential of psychotherapy, she provides a unique and profound experience for those seeking holistic healing and personal growth.

KATRINE BREIDAHL: Katrine Breidahl is a professionally trained psychotherapist associated with the Sisifos Center in Copenhagen. She studied under the Greek philosopher and psychologist, Panos Charbis, known for his extensive work with depression and late-modern dual symptoms. Katrine is well-versed in (meta)cognitive therapy, but her primary focus is in psychoanalysis and psychosynthesis. This therapeutic approach aims to integrate the body, mind, and the mechanisms of personality, often referred to as the 'soul'. As a part of the Expere ecosystem, Katrine is familiar with the modules, exercises, and meditations that you're undertaking. She has personally experienced the power of these practices and enjoyed the retreat in the beautiful surroundings. If you're grappling with overwhelming negative emotions, unresolved traumas, inexplicable issues, or even everyday problems, Katrine is available for support.

PROGRAM CONTENT: 

"The practice of conceptualization is vital to the work we do at Expere. For instance, the time and energy we spend in teaching the science of our human experience stems from a commitment to arm ourselves with mental images or concepts that enable us to understand how and why things function the way they do. Being equipped with this knowledge empowers us to formulate a more precise understanding of what is happening in our mind, body or reality, enabling us to be more aware of occurrences and processes as they manifest in our body, energy, or environment."

-Graeme Raymond, Founder of Expere

From a program and content standpoint, we will explore into various scientific aspects of our mind, body, and reality. Beginning with the mind, we will examine the psychology of our conscious, subconscious, and unconscious states, placing particular emphasis on our subconscious conditioning and programming. This involves teaching and learning essential tools and methods to access our subconscious programming safely, allowing us to reprocess, reframe, and integrate new belief systems into our lives.

Next, we'll examine our body as a biophysiological system composed of interconnected subsystems that depend on one another. Here, we'll delve into scientific topics concerning our biology, anatomy, chemistry, central nervous system, and key body systems, such as the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. We study this information to establish a conceptual framework for how we can acquire tools and techniques to activate, stimulate, and regulate these various body systems in a deliberate manner, achieving consistent results.

We will explore various energy types within our human body, ranging from chemical, thermal, and mechanical energy to electromagnetic. We'll look at concepts in phyics related to energy transfer mechanics, entrainment and coherence (in phase). We'll review what it means to increase coherent energy in the body, and why that is important for our overall health and wellness. This knowledge and insight will equip us to address and overcome certain experiences as they manifest in different body systems, such as our nervous and cognitive systems.

In the retreat's final days, we will engage in extended breathwork and meditation sessions, applying the tools we've acquired to self-induce heightened states of consciousness. Within these elevated states, we often experience internal harmony and synchronicity, leading to breakthroughs in understanding our challenges, as well as meaningful shifts in specific biomarkers.

Throughout the program, participants will gain deep insights, acquire valuable skills, and develop a solid foundation for personal growth and transformation. Due to the nature of the program, deep and connecting bonds are formed among participants, and for many, new friendships emerge that can last a lifetime.

SCHEDULE: 

Saturday

• 13:00 - 15:00 Arrivals
• 16:00 Orientation
• 17:00 Dinner

Sunday - Tuesday

• 07:00 Yoga
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Lecture
• 11:00 Practice
• 13:00 Lunch
• 15:00 Lecture
• 16:00 Practice
• 18:00 Dinner
• 20:00 Group Activity

Wednesday

• 07:00 Yoga
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Lecture
• 11:00 Practice
• 13:00 Lunch
• 14:00 Group Excursion 

Thursday - Friday

• 07:00 Yoga
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Lecture
• 11:00 Practice
• 13:00 Lunch
• 16:00 Practice
• 18:00 Dinner
• 20:00 Group Activity

Saturday

• 07:00 Breakfast
• 09:00 Closing ceremony
• 12:00 - 15:00 Departures

FOOD AND ACCOMMODATIONS: 

The registration price includes all program costs, as well as the costs for meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and accommodations for the entire duration of the retreat.  All meals will be vegetarian throughout the retreat and have been thoughtfully chosen to offer participants optimal nutritional value. There will also be snacks, tea and coffee offered throughout the day, and we will have both dairy and plant-based options. We can also recommend trying some of the local cuisine in Medellin if you get a chance to explore the area.

We welcome you to Campo De Suenos farm on Saturday, December 2nd. We kindly ask that you do your best to arrive before 3:00 pm, as we will be starting our orientation that day at 4:00 pm. We request that everyone leaves the farm around noon on the following Saturday, December 9th. 

All bathrooms and showers areas are coed, and you will need to bring a towel. Bedrooms are either private or shared. If you are coming with one or more people that you will be placed in the same room, and depending on total group size, some people may have an entire room to them self. If you require your own room, please let us know in advance. Given the amount of activity throughout the day, and the likelihood of some retreat participants going to bed early, we ask that we keep the noise level low after 9:00pm.

This retreat is centered around connecting with the mind and body to become more sensitive to the exchange of information between the two. To ensure an undistracted and harmonious group dynamic, we kindly request that you refrain from consuming any psychoactive or mind-altering substances, including alcohol, during the retreat.

SCIENCE, SUPPORT AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

Our team includes trained trauma-informed professionals who are available onsite to assist participants in navigating any challenging emotions, feelings, or memories that may surface during the retreat. Furthermore, we ensure that all participants are equipped with the knowledge and understanding of how to hold a supportive and empathetic space for one another.

At Expere, we prioritize confidentiality and create a secure environment for our retreat participants. Confidentiality extends to the experiences, stories, and personal insights shared during the program, as well as the emotions and feelings expressed. We value and respect each individual's privacy, ensuring that everyone feels safe and comfortable when communicating their thoughts and experiences. 

We will have our Expere research team of scientists and professionals onsite who will be measuring various biomarkers of partipants throughout the retreat. We intertwine the spiritual with the scientific. To ensure that the transformation participants experience is not just perceived, but objectively measurable, our dedicated research team actively tracks and measures biometric and survey data throughout the retreat. By capturing real-time physiological changes – from heart rate variability to brain scans and other key indicators – we offer concrete evidence of biological growth and transformation.

The collection of biometric and survey data is entirely optional; one can choose to opt-in as per their comfort. Any data that Expere gathers is transparently shared with the respective participant, enhancing their personal insight into the retreat's impact. We deeply value trust and security; therefore, all data procedures are meticulously designed to safeguard participants' privacy and ensure confidentiality at every step.

If you have additional questions about the retreat and programming, feel free to book a free consultation call through the contact link in the site header. We'll be available to assist directly. You can also reach us at hq[@]expere.co.

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FROM ALL OF US AT EXPERE, WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN DECEMBER! 💫