2026 retreats and gatherings
IN PERSON RETREATS AND GATHERINGS:
SEPTEMBER 3- 6, 2026: A HEALING RETREAT with Saki at Lioba Monastery, Egmond Binnen – with time for walks by the dunes and seaside. For next year’s healing retreat click here
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17: THE MUSIC OF LIFE: Return to the land of your soul, with Saki and Friends – 16:00 – 17:30, followed by potluck meal together. In Murshid’s sitting room Anna Paulownastraat 78, Den Haag – limited space so you need to pre-register – lightsong@gmail.com. suggested donation to help cover costs: € 10-
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7: THE MUSIC OF LIFE: On harmony with sitarist Tammo Heikens – 16:00 – 17:30 followed by potluck meal together. In Murshid’s sitting room Anna Paulownastraat 78, Den Haag – limited space so you need to pre-register – lightsong@gmail.com. suggested donation to help cover costs: € 10-
DECEMBER 12: THE MUSIC OF LIFE: A circle of beloveds 16:00 17:30 – a book signing with music and poetry with Sipko and Saki, followed by potluck meal together. In Murshid’s sitting room Anna Paulownastraat 78, Den Haag – limited space so you need to pre-register – lightsong@gmail.com. suggested donation to help cover costs: € 10-
DECEMBER 18 – 20, 2026: THIS LUMINOUS DARKNESS: ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL WINTER RETREAT with Saki at Lioba Monastery, Egmond Binnen – a very popular Christmas retreat. Click here for the flyer and here for details. Please note: this will be the last winter retreat in the current location as next year the guest house will be renovated and moved!
2026 ONLINE CLASSES AND EVENTS
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21: Weekly Online Seasons of the Breath classes, starting with an introduction on Sept. 21 – 10:30 – 11:45 CET. click here to read “autumn reflections” and here to sign up
THE ALCHEMY OF LOVE: PILGRIMAGE THROUGH THIS LIFE – New 9 month online series for our international community OCTOBER 2026 – JUNE 2027. Click here to register and for more information.
2027 IN PERSON CLASSES, RETREATS AND EVENTS
JANUARY 16, 2027: THE MUSIC OF LIFE: Rhythm and Spiritual Life with tabla musician Ganesh Ramnath – 16:00 – 17:30 followed by potluck meal together. In Murshid’s sitting room Anna Paulownastraat 78, Den Haag – limited space so you need to pre-register – lightsong@gmail.com. suggested donation to help cover costs: € 10-
FEBRUARY 1 – 18, 2027 THE 100th URS OF HAZRAT INAYAT KHAN IN INDIA Saki will make a special journey to India with a small group of mureeds to the Urs in Delhi followed by a week of renewal and healing in Kerala. The group is now closed but as this is the 100th Urs you might still wish to attend and make your own arrangements!
APRIL 8 – 11, 2027: Eldering As Spiritual Practice – a silent 4 day retreat with Saki at the Bernardine Cistercians monastery in Warton, Lancaster UK. write to: anna.keith.ja@gmail.com for information and to be put on our mailing list. click here for flyer
MAY 6 – 13, 2027: A Seven Day silent individually guided retreat with Saki at Lioba Monastery, Egmond Binnen A very special time to enter the alchemical Sufi retreat at the beautiful monastery with access to the dunes, forest and sea. Limited number of participants so sign up early to avoid disappointment! t lightsong@gmail.com Click here for more information. There is currently a waiting list.
JULY 29 – AUGUST 1, 2027: please note that we are postponing this retreat as Saki has agreed to guide a retreat at the Zenith camp’s summer programme during this time instead. A new date will be fixed for this healing retreat. The Heart Is Its Own Medicine: A Healing Retreat at Lioba Monastery, Egmond Binnen, near dunes, sea and forests. For more information and to register click here.
SEPTEMBER 2 – 5, 2027 The Alchemy of Eldering: a popular retreat with Saki. At Lioba Monastery, Egmond Binnen, near dunes, sea and forests. For more information and to register click here
DECEMBER 17 – 19: Our annual Christmas/Winter retreat at Lioba monastery with Saki will NOT take place there. please check back to see if we have an alternative place! This is always a popular retreat so mark the dates down already. it will be put on our site later.