Q & A – Frequently Asked Questions & Answers – Pranic Essence Retreat
The event
What is the location?
We have different locations in different countries. For now the locations will be mainly in Europe. You can find them in the events on the website or on the facebook page.
Can I leave the location?
No. This is not allowed due to your physical condition during the retreat because of the dry fasting. Even though you will feel energetic, your body will still lack energy. However, the location offers enough opportunities to walk in the garden and enjoy the outdoors.
How big are the groups?
Between 50 and 70 men.
Will I get enough personal attention with such a large group?
Many people are still scared of such a large group and think that there is too little personal attention and therefore prefer smaller groups. Our experience with larger groups is as follows.
A large group brings a wonderfully powerful and at the same time soft energy with it in which you can wonderfully let yourself fall and be carried away. You do not have to be afraid of "too busy" energy or "negative" energy etc., because everything merges into each other and is softened and transformed on the spot. This energy is enormously supportive and helpful in your own process. And the larger the group, the more powerful this energy and the deeper and transformative your own process will be.
In addition, everyone is always literally in the right place at the right time. With the right people in your room and the right people around you in the hall. And they always give you exactly what you need (even if that is not exactly what you would like).
The people in your room are also your fellow travelers, which is always exactly right as it is. In addition, we as a team are always and everywhere approachable for everyone!
The room is cleansed every day of all energies from everyone.
Is there a space where I can retreat to be alone for a while?
We are located in a beautiful location with a beautiful garden where you can be wonderfully by yourself when the weather permits. In addition, we have 2 rooms where you can sit and be. We also work with silent days so you can withdraw into yourself at any time.
Can I reserve a spot in the hall?
Unfortunately, that is not possible. The group is too large to accommodate individual requests. If you are hard of hearing, the first row is for you. If you have physical complaints that make it difficult for you to sit on a meditation cushion, we have places with a chair for you at the side and back of the room.
Can I use my mobile phone during the event?
In principle not, because this is a distraction from your process. You can leave your phone in your car at the parking lot of the location and charge it on the last day. Books and e-readers are also not allowed. If it is really necessary, you will be given time to check your phone in connection with children, sick family members, etc. You will also receive all the necessary information to give to your friends and family, so that they can contact us in case of emergency.
What to bring?
Once you have paid, you will receive an email with login details to the secure page with all the necessary information.
You need to bring your own mattress for the workshop space, meditation cushion and/or meditation chair. You also need to bring your own juices.
Why do I have to bring my own juices?
In the end, we only juice for a few days during the retreat and you only have to bring 3 liters of juice yourself (you will receive all the information about this after registration). It turns out that many people like to bring their own juices and not drink our juices. That is why we switched to bringing your own juices and the participants actually like that very much.
May I smoke?
No. We advise you to stop smoking before the retreat.
Does it include overnight stay?
yes, it includes overnight stay
Can I get a single room?
Unfortunately, that is not possible. There are only rooms with multiple beds and the other sleeping accommodations are located at another location on the site and are rented together with other rooms on the site. So we are “stuck” with the bedrooms with multiple beds that belong to our workshop room.
If you suffer from sleep apnea and bring a device for it, we unfortunately cannot reserve a single room for that either, given the location and the division of the rooms. If you snore, there is unfortunately nothing you can do about that either. If there is something to limit your snoring, it is very nice to bring it with you. If you are a light sleeper, we advise you to bring earplugs and an eye mask.
Can I share a room with my partner?
That is unfortunately not possible because of the above. Although it is very nice to do this process together with your partner, it is also an individual process. So an advantage of this situation is that you really do the process yourself. As a couple you are still connected to each other and by sleeping separately, you go more into yourself and more into your individual process.
We therefore advise couples to find a place in the room separately from each other.
What are the rooms like at the location?
You sleep with a maximum of 7 others in a room. That seems a lot at first, but the rooms are cozy and pleasantly furnished and do not feel like a dormitory (which it is not). You have your own shower and toilet that you share with only your roommates.
We do our best to place only men or only women in each room. Sometimes it can happen that this does not quite work out in terms of distribution, which means we have a mixed room. In general, this always works out fine. The men like to take the women into account and vv It is often actually quite cozy. If you really object to this, send us an email about it (info@brahmanmenor.com) and we will make sure that you are in a women-only or men-only room anyway.
What is the difference between the Pranic Essence Retreat, the Pranic Activation Weekend and the Pranic Online?
| Differences between the Pranic Essense Retreat, the Pranic Activation Weekend and the Pranic Online | Retreat | Weekend | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerful visualizations and meditations for deep integration at the cellular level | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Intense breathing work for strength and deeper connection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Preparation with diet and tips | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| de Pranic Transformation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1-year training after the Pranic Transformation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Extensive physical healing, trauma release and cellular transformation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Homework that is mandatory. | X | ✔ | ✔ |
| Coffee, tea, fruit, fruit juices | X | ✔ | X |
| Constant en deep recognition of source energy due to the presence of Brahman Menor | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Inspirational Satsangs with room for questions and recognition | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| 25 months free online support | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Including overnight stay | ✔ | X | X |
| Read kundalini-yoga to open your heart and activate your body. Also for beginners | ✔ | X | X |
| Unique Darshans to surrender your mind and make the transformation easier | ✔ | X | X |
| Guided 3-day dry fast to experience what a pranic body feels like | ✔ | X | X |
| Fire Ceremony to honor old belief structures and heal deeply without past negativity | ✔ | X | X |
| During the process a few days of total silence | ✔ | X | X |
Is there medical staff or a therapist present?
Yes. During the retreat there is always at least one therapist with first aid skills present.
Is there any special preparation?
Once you have paid, you will receive an email with login details to the secure page where your training will begin. This email explains how you will do your special diet. The preparations we provide are an important part of the Pranic Transformation. Not only that, it is important to detox and purify your body because otherwise you will suffer from this (detox symptoms) during the retreat. However, we do not provide recipes for your preparation diet, because everyone has their own taste and we can never meet everyone's wishes, but everyone can do this.
Should I change my eating habits before starting the program?
You will receive from us an in-depth advice diet for the period before, during and after the transformation. The preparation before the pranic transformation is essential because otherwise you will experience detox symptoms during the dry fasting during the retreat. After the retreat you will also receive an advice diet from us. This is not mandatory but ensures that you detoxify and keep your body detoxified, so that you will not experience detox symptoms during your prana days.
What should I eat and drink after Pranic Transformation?
After the pranic transformation you will receive a diet advice, which is tailored to living prana, where you can eat everything that suits you best. We do give advice to avoid detoxing on your prana days. A period of juices is not recommended.
Does it include (post)guidance?
You will receive a training program for a year in the form of a secure page with everything you need to know and do to make your transformation a success. This program includes the optional preparation, the pranic transformation and the after-training. In this after-training we teach you step by step to spend your days without using food and drink as social, emotional, spiritual coping.
You can also use a closed Facebook support group where you can receive advice from a pranic expert on all your challenges for a period of 24 months.
Do we lie down or sit during the sessions?
All sessions are done sitting or lying on your mat. If you have back problems, we have special places in the back of the room and on the sides of the room with chairs.
Are we going to dry fast?
Yes, we have 3 dry fasting days during the retreat. If you need to take medication, that is certainly possible with some water.
Can I go back to work/care for the family/go on vacation/etc. right after the Pranic Transformation?
Yes, you can. After the Pranic Transformation you can immediately continue with your daily activities or other activities. Some people like to have a few days for themselves before they go back to work, for example, but there are plenty who immediately step back into life.
Food, Pranic living, Family
I have a family that I cook for. Is that still possible?
It certainly can. We have many fathers and mothers who do pranic transformation and also cook and take care of the family. The easier you are in it yourself, the easier it is for yourself and the easier it is for others to pick this up.
My partner or I find cooking and eating together so enjoyable.
An ex-alcoholic is just as sociable with a glass of water in his/her hand as with a glass of alcohol.
If you are there without a glass or plate in your hand, you are just as sociable.
Cooking and eating together is still possible because pranic living is not about never eating or drinking again, but about being independent of food and drink, which allows you to allow food every now and then.
Is it better to do Pranic Transformation alone or with my partner?
We advise you to do this together with your partner so that you can go through the transformation together and the aftermath. What we also often see is that when one partner comes, the other often comes later because of all the beautiful and positive changes that he/she sees and experiences in the other partner.
Can children do this too?
The Pranic Transformation is not for children because they have to make the choice for pranic living themselves. If you have (small) children, know that they are often your biggest supporter in this process while they themselves continue to eat. Children are perfectly capable of making a distinction between what daddy and/or mommy do and what they (have to) do.
Medication and physical challenges
I have an illness or condition, can I participate?
Yes, of course. But if you have suffered from: anorexia or psychosis, you must have been free of symptoms for at least 1 year.
You can continue to use any medication you are currently taking for these complaints while doing the Pranic Transformation.
I have a physical disability (hearing impaired, difficulty sitting, back problems, etc.) can I participate?
For anyone who is hearing impaired, please bring your hearing aid and a charger for it. We reserve the seats at the front for those who are hearing impaired.
If you have trouble sitting or have back problems or something, we have places on the side and back of the room with a chair that you can use. But still bring a mat.
I take medication. Can I do Pranic Transformation?
If you are taking medications that cannot be stopped or reduced and you need water to take the medication, you can do a water fast (you drink water) instead of a dry fast.
The possible positive effect of the Pranic Retreat is that you can stop taking medication in consultation with your doctor. After the Pranic Retreat you can choose to do the dry fast.
Can I participate during pregnancy?
During pregnancy you cannot follow this program because of the detoxification that will occur and could potentially harm the baby.
I have fluctuating blood sugar levels
That is not a problem. In the guidance we give advice on how you can prevent this and combine it with the Pranic Transformation.
Are there any risks?
No. However, you must be free of symptoms for psychosis and anorexia for at least a year and your weight must be in order according to a table that is given after purchase. If your weight falls below that, we will advise you about it in the training and you can still follow the program.
You will be monitored daily during the dry fast to ensure you remain healthy and if at any point during the program there are any doubts about your mental or physical health, you should start drinking water and juices. But also understand that your participation is at your own risk.
I am quite thin. Is that a problem?
No, we provide a weight table with a minimum weight for your height. Almost no one is much below that. We also provide advice on what to do to maintain your weight.
I wear contact lenses, is that a problem?
No. But bring your glasses, because your eyes will get dry during the 3-day dry-fast period.
General
What is the minimum and maximum age to participate?
There is no maximum age but there is a minimum age of 23 years.
Can anyone participate in The Pranic Program?
Anyone aged 23 or over can participate.
But if you have suffered from anorexia or psychosis, you must have been free of complaints for at least 1 year.
You can continue to use any medication you are currently taking for these complaints while doing the Pranic Transformation.
During pregnancy we recommend not to follow the program because of the detoxification that will occur and could potentially harm the baby.
What am I paying for?
This is what you get for that price:
- 5 day all in retreat given by Brahman Menor and his team
- Preparation advice and tips for a month in advance
- A one year training program for after the retreat
- 2 years of aftercare
- Trauma processing
- Deepening and opening experiences
- Saving on grocery money
- More time
- More energy
- More connection
- More openness
- Physical healing
- Freeing cells from conditioning
- DNA change
- Discount on the Pranic Experience Ebook
- And much more……
View current costs
Why is the price the way it is?
Below you can see the cost breakdown:
- 21% VAT
- 35% costs for renting the location
- 15% personnel and system costs
- 10% Marketing costs
- 5% sponsorship and sponsor spots
- 5% risk and insurance
- 9% profit
Of course, the percentages may differ slightly per event, but we want to be open and transparent.
How do the partial payments work?
You can pay for the retreat in 3 installments, where part one is debited immediately and the other 2 installments are debited in the 2 following months. So in total you pay for the retreat in 3 consecutive months. The other 2 installments are debited on the same day of the month as part one was paid.
Unfortunately, no other forms of partial payments are possible. Previously, we could be more flexible in this, but due to the large number of participants and the various requests for partial payments, it is unfortunately no longer possible for us administratively to make different forms of partial payments. That is why we have opted for one form of partial payment.
Can I reserve/pay a deposit for a spot and pay the rest later?
Unfortunately, we no longer hold unpaid spots or spots based on a deposit because there are too many people who would like to participate. Previously, we did hold unpaid spots or worked with a deposit, but we noticed that it became increasingly complicated to be so flexible with so many different people.
We now have a lot of people with a lot of different situations and requests and as much as we would like to accommodate everyone and think along and bend along, that has no longer proven to be workable for us and we are now – unfortunately – using a working method that may seem a bit more businesslike.
General Terms and Conditions / Cancellation
We often get asked why we have cancellation conditions while we have enough participants for our events and we earn money from our participants. I would like to elaborate on that. As for the money, we have explained above where our earnings go, among other things. We also incur costs as a company and the tax authorities also know where to find us. We try to keep the costs as low as possible and offer different events that vary in price. But we are also bound by agreements with our locations, the team and the tax authorities.
Regarding our cancellation policy, the following.
I can understand that this may seem a bit harsh and businesslike, but in the meantime we have a lot of people with all kinds of requests and relocations. We have these general terms and conditions because we cannot look into or take into account everyone's life and we also do not know how each year goes with registrations etc. We therefore have the general terms and conditions to have uniformity regardless of the circumstances. After purchasing one of our events, we also advise you to take out cancellation insurance (however, we do not provide advice on insurance companies. We advise you to do your own research for that).
But life is not black and white and unfortunately unexpected situations and experiences often happen. We are very aware of this because over the years we hear about all kinds of situations and events that have such an impact that someone can no longer/does not want to come. We have really done our best in recent years and have certainly gone along with this. But we notice that now that more and more people are coming (and going) it is no longer possible for us to think along with individual situations. We simply can no longer refund everyone (all or part of) their money when they can no longer/do not want to come. Again, I understand that this can come across as businesslike, and on the one hand it is. We are a company with customers, locations, appointments and a team and the bigger we get, the less easy it is to make individual exceptions. Unfortunately, that is the reality we have noticed over time, which is neither easy nor pleasant for us.
However, I hope you can understand this.
This is what can happen after registration!
Even before or after registration, your body and mind can react to this in various ways. You can get diarrhea, you can suddenly want to eat meat even though you have been a vegetarian or vegan for years, you can suddenly want to eat more even though you have been doing intermittent fasting for years, you can stop wanting to eat altogether, etc. All sorts of separate processes can be set in motion simply by the intention of wanting to do this.
Know that this is normal (although it is not pleasant) and this too will pass. Breathing towards the symptoms is always good to do. Our Pranic Essence Experience Program is also a good option to start with if you have months to bridge until your event. And if it keeps going on too long, send us an email at: info@brahmanmenor.com
Can I live on prana?
Yes, you will receive the pranic transformation and a training program that will allow you to shape your own pranic flow after 3 months.
Is Pranic Living scientifically proven?
Everything that Brahman Menor received was scientifically justified, such as:
- The power of visualization can change cells and DNA
- Breathing exercises and meditations will soothe your triggers
- Our first cell was a Pranic living cell
- Pranic living has been researched by many medical specialists around the world and is possible, although they cannot understand or prove how it works
- Eating less is much healthier for your body and energy levels
Can everyone do this?
Yes, everyone can do this. During the Pranic Transformation, your cells are stimulated to divide into an empty stem cell. This process continues without you having to do anything after the retreat. Your cells will then continue to divide until all the cells in your body have divided back into an empty stem cell. This process will always continue. This means that you no longer have the conditioning of needing food and drink in your body. You do not have to do anything else for this process. But in addition, if you want to live on prana, you must of course learn and practice to be able to do without food and drink. Letting go of food and drink is one of the most difficult things to do. Food and drink have a lot of emotional associations. You will have to learn to deal with this in a different way. For this we have a training in which you learn step by step to spend your days without using food and drink as social, emotional, spiritual coping.
“I will NEVER eat again”…..
What we often see happen is that after registering for the pranic transformation, food suddenly takes over.
This is because somewhere in your mind a seed has been planted with the information that you will “never” eat again (or something like that). That generally makes you eat… even those who have always done intermittent fasting or fruit or water fasting very neatly… suddenly it is no longer possible or more difficult to keep the cravings under control…
Pranic Living is not about “never” eating or drinking again but about becoming independent of eating and drinking. That is a very different approach. If you can start to feel this, you will see that your cravings become less because your mind does not go into “panic”.
