5-Day Silent Mindfulness Retreat by A/Prof Angie Chew

PRE-REQUISITE:

This 5-Day Silent Mindfulnes Retreat is for individuals who have attended minimally a one-day silent practice. Having attended a mindfulness course is ESSENTIAL.

This retreat is NOT meant for newcomers to mindfulness who have not been doing regular practices.

This retreat satisfies the requirements of MBSR teachers training program.

This 5-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. You will be disconnecting with your mobile devices to connect with yourself without distractions.

Set in a natural setting of sand and waves, this retreat is designed for those seeking rest, clarity, and reconnection with themselves through the profound power of silence and mindfulness.

This intentional silence is about creating space: space to hear oneself more clearly, to observe mental patterns without judgment, and to rest deeply in the present moment.

The Benefits:

• Mental Clarity – Without external input, the mind naturally begins to settle. Thoughts become less chaotic, and insight arises more easily.
• Emotional Awareness – In silence, emotions surface with greater clarity. Rather than reacting, we learn to witness and respond skillfully.
• Inner Calm – Without the noise of constant communication, we access deeper layers of calm and stillness.
• Enhanced Mindfulness – Silence sharpens attention, allowing each moment—eating, walking, breathing—to become an opportunity for meditation.
• Renewed Connection – As outer distractions fall away, many find a renewed sense of connection to nature, to their inner life, and to a deeper sense of meaning.

Practice techniques in calming yourself to heal your mind and body, building resilience in managing work and personal stress.

Each day includes:

• Guided sitting and walking mindfulness practices
• Gentle stretches and movement
• Talks on mindfulness, kindness, compassion, and presence
• Silent meals with mindful eating practices
• Personal reflection and time closer to nature

Program Schedule (Bintan Time)

• Saturday 22 Nov: 11am-8pm
• 23 - 25 Nov: 7am-8pm
• Wednesday 26 Nov: 8:30am-4pm

Detailed program will be emailed to you.

RETREAT FEE includes 4-night twin room sharing, breakfast, lunch and one late afternoon tea break:

Twin Sharing: $790 per person (you will be matched if you don't have a roommate)

Single Room: $1,030 per person (additional occupant is NOT allowed)

Dinners on own account

HOW do I get there & back?

• You are responsible for your transportation to and from the Bintan Island via Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. To arrive by 10am on 22 Nov and to leave Bintan on the last ferry on 26 Nov. Please book your ferry tickets with Bintan Resort Ferries by accessing the followoing link: http://www.brf.com.sg
• Hotel will provide FREE transfers to and fro hotel and the Bintan Resort ferry terminal.
• Please purchase your personal travel insurance for the duration of your stay so that you can be repatriated to Singapore should there be an emergency.

Getting there on 22 Nov 2025:

You will be departing from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

We recommend to book yourself on the 8am or 9am (Singapore time) ferry on the 22th of November to Bintan. This will allow you sufficient time to gather yourselvesupon arrival and be fully present, 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 on 26 Nov 2025:

Please book your ticket onboard the 6.30pm (Bintan time) ferry on the 29th of June.

The hotel's FREE shuttle will bring you to the ferry terminal on the day of your departure

You will be arriving at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore.Do book your pick-up in advance to avoid long waiting times.

RETREAT LEADER

Adj. 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.

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.