Do You Yearn for Increased Mental Clarity, Discernment, and Spiritual Courage? Chinnamasta Is Here, Waiting for You

A 5-Day Workshop on the Great Wisdom Who Reveals the Power of Discernment, Fearless Presence, and Self-Awareness

with Simona Trandafir

Upcoming Dates:

June 16-20, 2026

Presented in English, in Sânpetru, Romania

Join senior Hridaya teacher Simona Trandafir for an initiation in Chinnamasta, the Great Wisdom of discernment, fearless presence, and Self-awareness.

Chinnamasta embodies the moment of radical awakening in which illusion is cut at its root and life is recognized in its essential truth. She invites us to stand fully present, beyond fear and hesitation, and discover the deeper meaning that quietly guides our existence.

Through the awakening of this Great Wisdom, we learn to discern truth from appearance, clarity from confusion, and to listen inwardly to the call of authentic spiritual direction. As mental conditioning loosens its grip, life begins to unfold as an expression of inner freedom, lucidity, and spiritual courage.

The Living Wisdom of the Dasha Mahavidya

The Dasha Mahavidya—the Ten Great Wisdoms express the fullness of Divine Wisdom as revealed in the Tantric tradition. Each Mahavidya opens a direct path to realization, supported by specific kinds of sadhana (spiritual practice) that speak to distinct dimensions of consciousness.

At the heart of this path lies the rediscovery of the Spiritual Heart (Atman)—the silent center of Being, where discernment, love, and freedom arise spontaneously.

The Initiatory Process

In this workshop, each sincere participant will experience:

• Meditation with a yantra, supporting inner alignment and contemplation
• An initiation in the mantra of Chinnamasta
• Teachings on discernment and how to transcend the ordinary mind
• Nada Yoga meditation—connecting and empowering yourself with the subtle sound of Chinnamasta
• Teachings on opening the Third Eye, developing spiritual discernment and lucidity
• Methods for going beyond the mind by detaching from worldly ties and overcoming ignorance
• Techniques to direct the energies of Chinnamasta to control the senses and the sexual energy
• Instruction on transcending the ordinary world and revealing the extraordinary within it
• Practical techniques from the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
• The ABCs of Tantric ritual science
• Japa (mantra repetition) using a mala (rosary)
• A Tantric ritual for stabilizing the energies of Chinnamasta in your being
• Hridaya Hatha Yoga practices, offered as a supportive means to integrate this wisdom into lived experience
• Hridaya Meditation—reconnecting with the Spiritual Heart

Over five days of intensive practice, complemented by clear and grounded theoretical presentations, you’ll be invited into a space of attentive presence, where higher discernment and inner insight can naturally emerge.

An Open Invitation

Each encounter with the Ten Mahavidya is essential. No step on this path is accidental or unnecessary. Every Great Wisdom reveals a unique facet of consciousness and contributes to the organic unfolding of spiritual understanding.

This program is open to all, including those who have not participated in previous Mahavidya workshops. What is asked is not prior knowledge, but sincerity of aspiration and openness of heart.

“Discernment is the clear recognition of the difference between the eternal and the non-eternal. This is accompanied by dispassion toward the fruits of actions, here and hereafter, mastery of inner calm and related virtues, and an intense longing for liberation.”
–Shankara, Viveka Chudamani

Workshop Leaders

Simona Trandafir 

Administrative details:

The workshop starts Tuesday, June 16 at 9 am and ends Saturday, June 20 after the final puja (the ritual ceremony) around 6 pm.

It is necessary to participate in all activities (daily between June 16-20 in the specified interval).

We recommend you arrive in our center Monday, 15 June, so you can rest and prepare yourself for the initiation. Also, you can stay one or more days after the workshop, depending on your departure flight.

The retreat is held in Kamala Yoga and Meditation Center, located in Sanpetru, a village about 2 km from Brasov, near the wonderful forests and Carpati mountains.

We can offer you all the necessary information for a fast and safe transport to Sanpetru (from Bucharest or any other airport or train station).

Accommodation and meals can be provided by Kamala Center.

The diet is vegetarian (vegan on request). The accommodation is in single, double or triple rooms.

The total fee, including participation fee, accommodation and 3 meals daily for 6 days (arrival Monday 15 June, departure Sunday 21 June) is between 495-595 euro, depending on accommodation.

Payment must be made in advance. A deposit of 100 euro is due with reservation.

For registration, please contact us:

– by e-mail: centrulkamala@gmail.com

– by phone/ whatsapp/ signal/ telegram +40731324241

May the Sacred Tremor of the Heart enlighten our lives!