3-Day SILENT Mindfulness Retreat by A/Prof Angie Chew & May Chng

Brahm Centre is a leading course provider of a wide range of science-based mindfulness programs to reduce stress and enhance well-being in today's fast paced world. We have worked with healthcare agencies, schools and corporations to equip employees, parents and students with mindfulness tools to help them stay physically and mentally well.Course graduates may enhance their practice by joining our weekly mindfulness clubs. Furthermore there  are free regular health talks conducted by healthcare professionals and qualified speakers open to the public.Launched in 2012 as a charity that aims to promote happier and healthier living, Brahm Centre is a full member of the National Council of Social Services and an Institution of Public Character.Come begin your mindfulness journey with us.Please note that all course registrations are NON-refundable. Transfer of selected mindfulness courses is subject to a $30 transfer fee and a $10 admin fee for a mindfulness make-up class. There are NO transfers or make-up classes available for all other courses.

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Step away  from responsibilities to give yourself a much needed break, learn techniques to de-stress with a day of guided self-reflection.

Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay

Mindfulness

Mindfulness improves focus, reduces stress & enhances emotional well-being. It helps manage anxiety, boosts self-awareness, promotes calm & clarity. Regular practice supports mental resilience and a more balanced, present-centered approach to daily living

Mindfulness Retreats

Mindfulness retreats offer a dedicated wide-space to disconnect from daily stressors and deepen awareness through silent practices, mindful movement, and guided sessions that cultivate present-moment awareness and emotional clarity.

This 3-Day Silent Retreat offers you the opportunity to step away from the responsibilities to give yourself a much needed break, for self-reflection and emotional healing.Set in a natural setting of sand and waves, this retreat is designed for those seeking rest, clarity, and reconnection with themselves.Each day, there will be<ul><li>Wisdom reflections</li><li>Guided sitting and walking mindfulness practices</li><li>Guided stretching and movement</li><li>Doing personal reflections and spend time with nature: sand, waves, greenery and sounds of birds.</li></ul>Mobile devices are to be surrendered from 2pm on Day 1, they will be returned to you on Day 3.Program Schedule (Bintan Time) - subject to adjustments25 Oct 2025<ul><li>8:30am - 9:30am FREE transfer from ferry terminal to the hotel</li><li>11am Briefing and Introductions</li><li>12pm Lunch and Check In</li><li>2pm Session 1</li><li>3:30pm Short break</li><li>4pm Session 2</li><li>5:30pm Tea Break with food</li><li>8pm Evening Session</li><li>9pm Rest</li></ul> 26 Oct 2025<ul><li>7am Morning Practice</li><li>8am Breakfast</li><li>9:30am Session 1</li><li>12pm Lunch</li><li>2pm Session 2</li><li>3:30pm Tea Break</li><li>4pm Session 3</li><li>5:30pm Tea Break with food</li><li>8pm Evening Session</li><li>9pm Rest</li><li></li></ul>27 Oct 2025<ul><li>7am Morning Practice</li><li>8am Breakfast</li><li>9:30am Session 1</li><li>12pm Lunch and Check Out</li><li>1:30pm Session 2</li><li>3pm Tea Break &amp; Close</li><li>5pm FREE transfer from hotel to the ferry terminal</li></ul> The above program will be emailed to you. RETREAT FEE includes 2-night twin room sharing, breakfast, lunch and one late afternoon tea break: $480 (twin sharing) $630 (single room) HOW do I get there &amp; back?<ul><li>You are responsible for your transportation to and from the Bintan Island via Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. To arrive by 10am on Day 1 and to leave Bintan on the last ferry on last day of the retreat. Please book your ferry tickets with Bintan Resort Ferries by accessing the followoing link: <a href="http://www.brf.com.sg" title="http://www.brf.com.sg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.brf.com.sg</a></li></ul> Getting there:You will be departing from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.We recommend to book yourself on the 8am or 9am (Singapore time) ferry on 25th October. This will allow you sufficient time to be ready when the retreat begins at 11am.Upon arriving at Bintan, you will be transferred to the hotel in a FREE shuttle service provided by the hotel - a 15 min ride. Getting back to Singapore:Please book your ticket onboard the 6.30pm (Bintan time) ferry on the 27th of October.The hotel's FREE shuttle will bring you to the ferry terminal on the day of your departureYou will be arriving at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore. Do consider booking your pick-up in advance to avoid long waiting times. Travel InsurancePlease purchase your personal travel insurance for the duration of your stay so that you can be repatriated to Singapore should there be an unlikely emergency.

RETREAT LEADERSAdj. A/Prof Angie Chew is the Founder and CEO of Brahm Centre, a charity with over 50 staff, dedicated to promoting healthier and happier living. In recognition of her contributions in the mental health space, she was named “The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2019”.She is the first certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher in Singapore conferred by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University School of Public Health, in collaboration with UMASS Memorial Health Care’s Center for Mindfulness. Angie is also a certified Dot-b and Paws-b Mindfulness teacher from the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK). In addition, she is a certified Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Course teacher, trained by Oxford University Mindfulness Centre.She also teaches a mindfulness-based course at the National University of Singapore and is on the advisory board of Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies.She has conducted mindfulness courses, workshops and retreats to more than 15,000 people across all ages. Her corporate clients extend across various industry sectors from healthcare (Ministry of Health, National Health Group, SingHealth, Institute of Mental Health, Agency for Integrated Care, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Community Psychology Hub), education institutions (Ministry of Education, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Hwa Chong Institution, Raffles Institution, NUS High School, St Joseph Institution, Nanyang Girls’ High School, St Anthony's Canossian Secondary) to finance (DBS, OCBC, Bank of Singapore and Goldman Sachs), and legal (Rajah @ Tann) to name a few.May Chng was a former school vice-principal and a Ministry of Education educator for over 20 years. She is currently Brahm Centre’s Mindfulness Practice Manager. May has experienced the benefits of mindfulness first-hand in her healing from a family tragedy, which fuels her commitment to sharing mindfulness knowledge, practices and attitudes with participants.May is a Dot-b certified teacher from the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK) and a trained Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life teacher by Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. She has a Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technology) and also holds a Diploma in Counselling Psychology.

Notes:• Please note that payments for courses are non-refundable but transferable• Brahm Centre reserves the right to replace a trainer, should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.