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Welcome to the 5-Day Hridaya Silent Retreat in Tiruvannamalai, India. This retreat marks the beginning of the 3-week sacred '
Sound of Silence' tour across India.
When: 9-11-2024 until 15-11-2024
Where: Greenland Ashram, Tiruvannamalai
Costs: Between ₹ 24.300 (265 EURO) and ₹ 30.000 (330 EURO) depending on which room you choose
A FEW WORDS ON THE RETREAT
This silent retreat is an invitation to discover the joy of being quiet. It offers an opportunity to shed the layers of the ego and remember the eternal peace that lies at our core. Under the guidance of Blanca you will receive wisdom and inspiration from various spiritual traditions. Through a step-by-step meditation practice, she will lead you on a transformative journey.
Blanca’s spiritual journey began in her youth and has intensified over the past nine years through periods of solitude and transformative meditation retreats and yogic practices. Having devoted the last seven years to leading retreats and courses at Hridaya Yoga in both Spanish and English, her continuous study and practice, shaped by her experience with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, highlight her commitment to promoting love and authenticity for all.
The retreat is not about finding something that is missing, but rather a process of opening yourself to a realm beyond all limitations. When you connect with that inner realm, it will infuse your entire life with its Love. Regardless of whether you are new to meditation or have participated in numerous retreats before, we invite you to join on this retreat.
Five days is a beautiful amount of time to get a taste of the power of being silent. The retreat is offered at Greenland Ashram. It is a unique, beautiful ashram at the feet of the holy mountain Arunachala. The retreat will be offered in English.
During the retreat you will learn
- Techniques for calming your mind, relaxing your body, and opening your heart
- Ramana Maharshi’s Self-Inquiry method (asking 'Who am I?')
- Practices for centering in the Spiritual Heart and ways to infuse your daily life with its wisdom
- The fundamental principles of non-duality (the teaching that everything is One)
- Traditional, contemplative Hatha Yoga
SCHEDULE
Check-in: 9th of November at 2PM
Retreat orientation: 9th of November at 7PM
Start silence, day 1: 10th of November at 7AM
Checkout: 15th of November 12PM
Daily schedule (subject to change)
7:00AM - 9:00AM Meditation (beginning in shorter segments)
9:00AM - 10:00AM Breakfast break
10:00AM - 11:15AM Lecture
11:15AM - 12:30PM Hatha Yoga
12:30AM - 1:00PM Meditation
1:00PM - 4:00PM Lunch and break
4:00PM - 6:30AM Meditation (beginning in shorter segments)
6:30PM - 7:30PM Time for personal practice and dinner
7:30PM - 8:30PM Daily themed spiritual discourse and Q&A
8:30PM - 9:30PM Meditation (may go later depending on length of Q&A)
PRICING
Please note that this retreat is not designed for profit. The tuition fee for the 5-day silent retreat primarily supports charitable causes in India and Mexico, as well as it covers the expenses for the flight of the teacher.
Tuition for the 5-day silent retreat
₹ 15,000 per person.
Payment per room for 6 nights (food included)
1. 2 persons in 3 person bungalow ₹ 14.500
2. 3 persons in 3 person bungalow ₹ 12.200
3. 2 persons shared room (bathroom shared with 3-4) ₹ 9.400
4. Single room (bathroom shared with 2-3) ₹ 15.000
REGISTATION
You can register by submitting this form. Registration closes one week before the start of the retreat.
CANCELATION POLICYPayments are refundable up to 14 days before check-in. Cancellation fees will be applied as listed below.
- Cancellation up to 30 days before check-in: A cancellation fee of 50 EURO will be charged.
- Cancellation up to 14 days before check-in: A cancellation fee of 25% of the total booking amount will be charged.
- Cancellation less than 14 days before check-in: No refunds will be given.
PAYMENT
Detailed payment instructions will be provided after registration.
Please remember that by submitting a downpayment, you acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions outlined in this document.
The downpayment will be ₹ 15,000 (165 EURO). The rest you can pay in cash at the retreat centre.
Getting there
The retreat will be in Tiruvanammalai which is in the south of India.
The best airport to fly into is Chennai. From Chennai it will be a 3.5 -
4 hour taxi drive to Tiruvannamalai (₹ 4.000). Another option is to fly
into Bengaluru which is often a bit cheaper. However the taxi drive is
also longer with 5-6 hours and costs (₹ 5.700).
Our travel agent is called Dhamo and he will arrange a taxi for all of
us. We have been working with him for many years and he is an amazing
guy. He also offers Indian SIM cards and money exchange for a good and
fair rate. If you want to make use of his taxi services please contact
him directly on: +91 99407 22531. Say you are part of the Hridaya 5 day retreat and he will make sure you will have a soft landing.
PLEASE BE AWARE
It is essential to recognize that silent retreats can be an intense experience that may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who are dealing with recent mental health challenges.
ANYMORE QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions, please contact us on hello@soundofsilence.one
Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and reliable information, there is a possibility of human error or unintended mistakes in the text and prices.
