12-18 April 2026 | Dutch

17-23 May 2026 | English

MOVING LANGUAGE

Experiencing reality beyond the veil of language

What to Expect

During this retreat you will find a deeper sense of belonging to all there is, including other humans and the rest of nature. You will also uncover your unique expression and creative potential. Your perspective on (your) life will have changed.

you feel like you live in a fragmented world — and at the same time, you sense that this is just a way of seeing things. There is another way… but you can’t quite grasp it.

Let me give you a key.

Babies don’t feel separate. Animals don’t either.
They are life. Reality. Completeness.
Why?
They don’t use language.

I believe we can find a powerful key in language.
We are all deeply immersed in it.
We speak it, we think in it, write it, dream in it...
Language is the veil between us and undivided reality.

In my research, I’ve discovered a way to use language differently.
By prioritising verbs over subjects and objects, we begin to speak a language that doesn’t divide — but instead reveals the interconnected flow of reality.
A language that reflects the wholeness we are part of.

Adopting this alternative mode of speaking shifts our experience.
It brings a sense of completeness. Of deep connection.
And the surprising thing? It also makes our language more poetic.
We still get to enjoy the poetry of being human — but without the illusion of separation.

❋ This retreat is for you if

This retreat is led by Zoë Joncheere. She is a writer and a linguist and also the founder of Amiglia. In Moving Language she brings together her love for languages and her deep desire to know what true reality is.

This work takes place at the intersection of art, science and spirituality. As a participant you are invited to contribute to groundbreaking research.

Find more information about Moving Language here.

Zoe proposes different kinds of practice to go on this deep journey, and transform as an individual and as a group. She does this work with her expertise as a linguist and also draws from her affinity with non-duality, sufism, tantrism. 

❋ Guidance

We prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

❋ A Supportive Space

Led by an experienced guide who knows how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

❋ Expert Facilitation
Daily Schedule

Moving Language

The program consists of:

Nobody’s Dance morning practice

Playful Moving Language classes: exploring language and exploring movement. 

Exercices to connect both hemipsheres

Voice liberation

Writing

Hiking, resting, journaling, enjoying the beauty of the place and of being together.

Day by day overview:

Day 1: Introduction - Getting to know each other - Practicalities - Moving Language class - Nobody’s Dance moving meditation

Day 2: Connecting to Undivided Moving Wholeness through Self - Nobody’s Dance moving meditation - Moving Language class - Speaking and writing with Moving Language - New words/poetry

Day 3: Connecting to Undivided Moving Wholeness through Other Humans - Nobody’s Dance moving meditation - Relationally with one other person, with the group, as one movement - Speaking and writing with Moving Language - New words/poetry

Day 4: Connecting to Undivided Moving Wholeness through the More-Than-Human World - Nobody’s Dance moving meditation - Relationally with plants, animals, the wind, the earth… - Speaking and writing with Moving Language - New words/poetry

Day 5: Connecting Undivided Moving Wholeness to Daily Life - Nobody’s Dance moving meditation - Connecting our experience to everyday life - Integrating knowledge and wisdom gained - Introducing Moving Language in regular language - Exchanging and writing

Day 6: Conclusion - Nobody’s Dance moving meditation - Farewell

Practical Details

Moving Language

Accommodation is full board:

  • private or shared room, always with bathroom
  • sheets and towels included
  • three home-cooked vegetarian meals a day (where possible with vegetables from the garden)
  • Find more about the accommodation on the website of Amiglia.

Price:

  • The basic price is the price to stay at Amiglia as a guest. 
  • Private room: €450/6 nights
  • Shared room: €330/6 nights
  • The donation suggestion for the program is €440. We want this retreat to be accessible for those who truly feel called to participate, regardless of their budget. We trust that those who can, will contribute a larger share. To keep prices democratic, and because it is connecting us to each other, your are asked to do one hour of karma yoga a day (cooking, dishes …)

  • Moving Language creates, as it were, an open field — almost inaudibly soft. With a very fine vibration, this language juggles with purity, with love, with simplicity… it flows in and out… undulating, graceful… like a dance.

    Participant of Moving Language Retreat

  • “I” and “you” fade away, and the verb colours the movement of what is happening! Surprising what this does! Through movement, dance, meditation, silence, mirroring, walking, cooking, sharing… the verbs come alive. Time shifts from time to space. A natural flow within us is touched. Connecting! In the connection with ourselves, with each other, with the elements, I feel one breath, one beating heart, a warm sense of HOME — a remembering of BEING! Thank you, Zoë, for taking us along in this dance!

    Participant of Moving Language retreat

  • With the disappearance of “I” from language, merging with the elements occurred.

    Participant of Moving Language retreat

  • Attending a language inquiry retreat late October was such a wonderful gift. Becoming movement by becoming and using verbs mainly. Away from the separateness of so called things I moved like the wind, became the river, flew like a bird, watered like rain, dampened in rocks. One-ing with co-participants and sharing our dreams. Thank you Amiglia, thank you Zoë, forever hearting together...

    Participant of Moving Language retreat

How It Works

  • The retreat starts on Sunday with an evening session. We like you to land at Amiglia before.

    We’ll end the retreat on Saturday in the morning.

  • Amiglia offers private rooms and shared rooms. Check out on our website what suits you best.

  • Provide us with all the information we need. You can also tell us if you would like to arrive on an earlier day or stay longer. Don’t forget to mention if you have a special diet.

  • We will confirm your registration and you will receive an email with extra information a few weeks before the start of your retreat.

    We will also provide you with information about how we like to receive your donation once you have arrived.

  • It’s easy to come by train to Amiglia. The Spigno (Monferrato) railway station is at less than 5km and we are happy to pick you up (for free). The closest airport is Genova. Sometimes it’s more convenient to fly to Milan. Let us know if you are looking for co-driving partners. Maybe we can help.

Book Your Stay

This retreat takes place:

12-18 April 2026 | Dutch

17-23 May 2026 | English