Radical
Silence

Psychedelic Breathwork
Yoga
Meditation

“I heard my inner voice clearly.”

~March 2024 Guest

“I learned to love myself for the first time.”

~May 2023 Guest

a half-day silent retreat

Meditation with Mylee

Mylee Blake will lead 30-minute and 50-minute meditations. You can expect silent meditations and psychedelic breathwork that supports transformation, embodiment, and energetic release.   

Supported Silence

After we’ve gathered and answered your questions…we’ll drop into noble silence. During noble silence you’ll avoid speaking for a few hours. Silence supports focusing on your inner experience.

Detoxifying Meals

Many of our herbs have detoxifying effects to complement the release of the retreat. All meals are vegan and gluten-free friendly. We can accomodate most dietary requests.

Yoga with Jazmin

We’ll start with an energizing yoga warm up and end with yin yoga set to release the hips & shoulders. You do not need any yoga experience to benefit from these accessible stretches.

Radical Silence is different…

No Screens

You’ll be asked to turn off all your devices after you arrive. You will be given an emergency contact number in case you need to be reachable.

Transformation with a Trans Woman

This retreat centers the Feminine and is taught by Queer Women. Humans of all genders and sexualities are welcome to attend.

No Dogma & No Gurus

We welcome people of all beliefs and non-believers too. There is no dogma taught and no gurus to follow here.

Wednesday,
August 12

2PM-9PM
$75

low-income tickets: we have two $40 spots open per retreat, please click here to book

REGISTER HERE (no fees)
REGISTER ON MEETUP

Humboldt Park Neighborhood, Chicago


You’ll receive the address after you register.
Free street parking and bus service is available.

 

Meet Your Meditation Guide
Mylee Blake

Mylee’s love of transformative experiences led her to an undergraduate and graduate degree in film from Columbia. She has produced over a $1 billion dollars in feature films and commercials. Mylee also has created immersive participatory audience experiences for the past 2 decades.

Mylee can be found at TransSiren.com or you can follow her journey on Instagram @MyleeBlake.

“The Radical Silence retreat hosted by Jazmin & Mylee was the medicine I needed for my Soul. The accommodation felt homey, I was welcomed by a symphony of birds, felt peace settling in by morning. The cook/magician Jazmin nourished us all with fresh plant-based ingredients…beyond expectations.

Mylee gifted us breath work that was just the right balance for experienced and novice levels. The cloud of aimless thoughts produced by this mind were consumed by the fire with gusto.

I arrived with a giant rock carrying on my shoulders and left carrying a feather.“   

Jacqueline Lopez, Founder EntheoMedicine

Meet Your Yoga Teacher
Jazmin Hupp

Jazmin Hupp (RYT 500) has been teaching yoga since 2018 to alternative students in California, Hawaii, Colorado, and now--Chicago! Trained in New Mexico, New York, and Mallorca, she holds yoga teaching certifications in Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Spiritual Warriorship.

Jazmin has over 20 years of psychedelic journey experience and is a regular cannabis consumer. During the day, she helps female founders spark movements.

You can follow her adventures on Instagram @jazmintheinsideguide.

FAQs

  • You’ll receive the address after you register. We are located in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood near Humboldt Park in Northwest Chicago.

    There is free street parking and CTA bus service.

  • Yes. We’ve found that Silence is a potent vortex for transforming yourself. Without the distraction of socializing, you are invited to work on just what comes up for you.

    During Silence, you will take a break from speaking, physical contact, and eye contact. You will also have no devices or screens.

    The retreat instructors will speak when leading sessions. If you have a question or personal need, you can write a note to an instructor.

  • You are welcome to consume cannabis or microdoses in any format during the retreat.

    We ask that you smoke outside on the back deck.

    Please bring your own supplies. There is nothing for sale at the retreat.

  • Retreats up to 6 participants and 2 instructors.

  • No. This retreat is accessible for complete beginners and experienced meditators. If you are new to meditation and breathwork, we recommend attending sober.

    If you’d like to practice, there are millions of great meditation apps to get you started. Two of our favorites are CHANI and Insight Timer. We recommend taking a local yoga class in one of the following styles: restorative, yin, Kundalini, or Hatha.

  • You may meditate sitting on the floor, leaning against a wall, or in a chair. You are allowed to adjust your position during meditations. There are breaks every hour.

  • Yes. We can design a private retreat for you based on your location and schedule. Contact Jazmin to chat about your goals.

  • If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please message me through my website here or DM me on Instagram @jazmintheinsideguide.

Accessibility
FAQs

  • About a quarter of our participants identify somewhere on the spectrum.

    If you have urgent questions or needs, you’ll be able to write a note to the instructor. Before the retreat begins, you can tell the instructors what kind of care is helpful if you hit your limits.

    You can read all my tips for attending a group retreat as a neurodiverse person here.

  • Yes. This retreat was designed by highly sensitive people. The silent structure and small group size encourages you to focus on yourself. You can read all my tips about attending a group retreat as a highly sensitive empath here.

  • You must be able to walk up 1 flight of stairs to attend.

    You may meditate in a chair or on the floor. The yoga sessions can be adapted for balance challenges or injuries. Pregnant women tend to do well in this retreat.

  • Although our public retreats are limited to 4 students and 2 instructors, there is still the risk of getting sick at this retreat.

    We ask all participants to test themselves for COVID before they travel and to bring a COVID test with them (in case they feel ill during the retreat).

    There are no vaccine or mask requirements for our retreats.

  • Yes. All instruction is given verbally.

  • Please contact us to schedule a retreat for you and your interpreter.

  • Please message me through my website here or DM me on Instagram @jazmintheinsideguide.

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