Mindfulness for Psychological Growth & Psychotherapy Retreat by Prof Siegel

Intent of the Retreat

In an increasingly complex and demanding world, the practice of mindfulness offers a powerful, evidence-based pathway to fundamentally reshape our hearts and minds, grounded in modern neuroscience. Going beyond stress-reduction techniques, this retreat will tap the profound therapeutic potential of mindfulness and compassion practices to transform how we engage with anxiety, negative emotions, interpersonal tensions, and grief to enhance well-being and create lasting change.

Pre-requisite course for the retreat: NONE required

Who should attend: Helping professionals, corporate leaders, parents and caregivers

Retreat Leader

Professor Ronald D. Siegel is a clinical psychologist who has taught at Harvard Medical School for over 40 years. He teaches internationally about the application of mindfulness practice in psychotherapy and mind-body treatment, serves on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and has authored many books including Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems, and The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are.

Program Schedule (Bintan Time) - subject to adjustments

Hotel will provide FREE transfer to and fro ferry terminal and hotel in Bintan.

• Wednesday 14 Jan: 11am-7pm
• 15 - 17 Jan: 7am-9pm
• Sunday 18 Jan: 8:30am-4pm

Wednesday 14 Jan: 11am-7pm

15 - 17 Jan: 7:30am-9pm

Sunday 18 Jan: 8:30am-3pm

14 Jan Schedule

8am - 10am Arrival, transfer to hotel from ferry terminal

11am- Morning Instruction and Group Practice

12pm - Lunch

2pm Afternoon Instruction and Group Practice

2:30pm Tea Break

4pm Second Afternoon Instruction and Group Practice

5:30pm Tea Break

7pm Optional dinner and Rest

Daily Timing of 15-17 Jan

7:30am Morning Practice

8:00am Breakfast Eating Practice

9:00am Morning Instruction and Group Practice

10:30am Tea Practice

11:00am Second Morning Instruction and Group Practice

12:30pm Lunch Eating Practice & Independent Practice

3:00pm Afternoon Instruction and Group Practice

4:30pm Tea Meditation

5:00pm Second Afternoon Instruction and Group Practice

6:00pm Optional Dinner Eating Practice & Independent Practice

8:00pm Evening Group Practice

9:00pm Independent Practice and Sleep

18 Jan Schedule

7am- 8am Mindfulness Practice

8am Breakfast

9am Morning Instruction and Group Practice

10:30am Tea Break

11:00am Afternoon Instruction and Group Practice

12:30pm Lunch & Rest

2:30pm Closing Session

4pm Tea Break & Depart for ferry terminal

5pm Transfer to ferry terminal

RETREAT FEE includes breakfast, lunch and one late afternoon tea break

Twin Sharing: Register with a partner or you will be matched if you don't have a roommate, subject to others registering without a roommate. If there is no roommate, you will be required to upgrade.

Single Room: additional occupant is NOT allowed.

EARLY BIRD FEE: Savings of $100 if you register by 11.11.2025

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 14 Jan and to leave Bintan on the last ferry on 18 Jan. 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 Day 1:

Depart from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

We recommend to book yourself on the 8am or 9am (Singapore time) ferry on Day 1. This will allow you sufficient time 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 last day:

Please book your ticket onboard the 6.30pm (Bintan time) ferry on the last day.

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

Professor Ronald Siegel is a clinical psychologist who has taught at Harvard Medical School for over 40 years. He teaches internationally about the application of mindfulness practice in psychotherapy and mind-body treatment, serves on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation & Psychotherapy, and has authored many books including Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems, and The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are.

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.