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A space for conscious living โ events, people and places of spiritual growth
Thought for now
โA candle does not ask darkness for permission to burn.โ
Inspired by: Sufi
News
Current information, observations and inspiration from personal development, practice and the wider life of the community.

Meditation also has side effects โ and it's good that science is finally talking about them openly
In circles that love meditation, it's easy to forget that every effective method also carries risks. A study published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science on a representative sample of meditators in the U.S. reminds us of this honestly โ and that's good news for all practitioners.
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Welcome to Unmeshia โ a space for conscious living and connected community.
We are happy to announce the opening of Unmeshia, a new online space dedicated to conscious living, spiritual development, wellbeing, and personal growth.
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The brain shifts into meditation in 2โ3 minutes and peaks at about the 7th minute
How long do you need to meditate for "something to start happening"? A research team led by scientists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, India measured this to the minute. The study was published in 2026 in the scientific journal "Mindfulness".
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Featured
Selected initiatives, events and publications worth a closer look โ representing different practices, places and perspectives across the community.

The 10th anniversary edition of the Wibracje Festival is coming!
Poland's largest conscious living festival celebrates its tenth anniversary. Find out what the organizers have prepared at Osada Mลynarza.
Poland ยท Radotki

Wibracje Festival โ 10th edition (Radotki, 22โ26 July 2026)
22โโโ26 July 2026
Radotki ยท Radotki (near Pลock) ยท 290-680zl

Festiwal Witariada 2026
25โโโ28 July 2026
07-130 ลochรณw ยท 599 zล
Upcoming events
Meetings, workshops and festivals approaching in the weeks ahead โ explore the details and choose what feels relevant to your current interests.

Meditation & Tai Chi (Healing Spring Monastery)
24โโโ30 July 2026
Healing Spring Monastery (Verdelot) ยท Verdelot

Introduction to Breath-Mindfulness Meditation & Yin Yoga
30 Julyโโโ2 August 2026
ODDECHOWO ยท Borzymy

6-Day International Retreat for Educators
4โโโ9 August 2026
Healing Spring Monastery (Verdelot) ยท Verdelot
Publications
Articles, interviews and original voices from people connected with the community โ for readers who want to deepen their understanding, encounter lived experience and find their own context.

Yoga for Beginners: You Don't Have to Touch Your Toes
The number one myth about yoga: "I'm not flexible enough to practice." That's like saying you're too dirty to take a shower. Flexibility is a result of yoga, not a prerequisite.
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Meditation for beginners: simpler than you think โ you don't need
You don't need incense, a mountain retreat, or the flexibility of a yoga instructor. A chair, five minutes, and the willingness to be a little bored at first are enough. That's all.
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How to choose a retreat and avoid getting ripped off
The market for personal-development retreats in Poland is booming โ and that's great. But where the market flourishes, marketing flourishes too, and sometimes plain scams. This guide will help you choose a retreat that you'll return from feeling recharged, not just a few thousand PLN lighter.
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