Hridaya Yoga Kamala Center invites you to register for our life-changing Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat from August 7-18, 2026. Join us ON-SITE at our center in Sânpetru, Brașov, Romania, or ONLINE via Zoom if you cannot travel.
Discover the Essence of Your Being
This unique 10-day immersion experience integrates meditation and yoga techniques to access your real and essential nature—known as the Spiritual Heart, Supreme Self, or Atman.
Embrace Silence and Solitude
During this program, you’ll maintain complete silence and a solitary attitude, receiving inspiring teachings and lectures. This retreat blends Advaita Vedanta, Tantra Yoga, and Dzogchen for a holistic approach.
Learn Self-Enquiry Meditation
Experience the non-dual teachings of Ramana Maharshi, discovering what it means to be centred in the Heart—the source of all inspiration, love, and beauty.
Open to All Levels
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary. This retreat is designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Retreat Highlights:
Meditation for the revelation of the Spiritual Heart (the essence of our being, the Supreme Self, atman)
Techniques for stilling the mind using breath awareness
Symbolism of the Spiritual Heart
Methods of Self-centering in daily life
Hatha yoga sessions
Christian “Prayer of the Heart”
Advaita Vedanta principles
Daily themed meditations and poetry
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
Contemplation of death to transcend ego
Inspiring lectures on true love
Guided meditations and lectures
Meet Your Guide: Sahajananda (Claudiu Trandafir)
Sahajananda has over 30 years of experience in yoga and meditation. He specializes in solitary retreats and has guided thousands in Europe, Mexico, Thailand, Canada, India and beyond.
Administrative Details:
August 7: Registration, orientation, hatha yoga, and introductory sessions.
August 8-17: Dedicated days for deep meditation and inner exploration.
August 18: Final meditations, Q&A, and farewell lunch.
The retreat includes about 10 hours of daily activities (meditations, lectures, Hatha Yoga) with breaks for meals and rest. A vegetarian diet is provided (vegan on request).
Location: Sânpetru, 2 km from Brasov, accessible by train or bus from Bucharest.
Languages: English, with Romanian translation if needed.
Hridaya Kamala Center invites you to register for our life-changing Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat between 27 December 2025 – 7 January 2026. Join us ON-SITE at our center in Sânpetru, Brașov, Romania, or ONLINE via Zoom if you cannot travel.
Discover the Essence of Your Being
This unique 10-day immersion experience integrates meditation and yoga techniques to access your real and essential nature—known as the Spiritual Heart, Supreme Self, or Atman.
Embrace Silence and Solitude
During this program, you’ll maintain complete silence and a solitary attitude, receiving inspiring teachings and lectures. This retreat blends Advaita Vedanta, Tantra Yoga, and Dzogchen for a holistic approach.
Learn Self-Enquiry Meditation
Experience the non-dual teachings of Ramana Maharshi, discovering what it means to be centred in the Heart—the source of all inspiration, love, and beauty.
Open to All Levels
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary. This retreat is designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Retreat Highlights:
Meditation for the revelation of the Spiritual Heart (the essence of our being, the Supreme Self, atman)
Techniques for stilling the mind using breath awareness
Symbolism of the Spiritual Heart
Methods of Self-centering in daily life
Hatha yoga sessions
Christian “Prayer of the Heart”
Advaita Vedanta principles
Daily themed meditations and poetry
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
Contemplation of death to transcend ego
Inspiring lectures on true love
Guided meditations and lectures
Meet Your Guide: Sahajananda (Claudiu Trandafir)
Sahajananda has over 30 years of experience in yoga and meditation. He specializes in solitary retreats and has guided thousands in Europe, Mexico, Thailand, Canada, India and beyond.
Administrative Details:
December 27: Registration, orientation, hatha yoga, and introductory sessions.
December 28 – January 6: Dedicated days for deep meditation and inner exploration.
January 7: Final meditations, Q&A, and farewell lunch.
The retreat includes about 10 hours of daily activities (meditations, lectures, Hatha Yoga) with breaks for meals and rest. A vegetarian diet is provided (vegan on request).
Location: Sânpetru, 2 km from Brasov, accessible by train or bus from Bucharest.
Languages: English, with Romanian translation if needed.
Hridaya Kamala Center invites you to register for our life-changing Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat between 27 December 2024 – 7 January 2025. Join us ON-SITE at our center in Sânpetru, Brașov, Romania, or ONLINE via Zoom if you cannot travel.
Discover the Essence of Your Being
This unique 10-day immersion experience integrates meditation and yoga techniques to access your real and essential nature—known as the Spiritual Heart, Supreme Self, or Atman.
Embrace Silence and Solitude
During this program, you’ll maintain complete silence and a solitary attitude, receiving inspiring teachings and lectures. This retreat blends Advaita Vedanta, Tantra Yoga, and Dzogchen for a holistic approach.
Learn Self-Enquiry Meditation
Experience the non-dual teachings of Ramana Maharshi, discovering what it means to be centred in the Heart—the source of all inspiration, love, and beauty.
Open to All Levels
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary. This retreat is designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Retreat Highlights:
Meditation for the revelation of the Spiritual Heart (the essence of our being, the Supreme Self, atman)
Techniques for stilling the mind using breath awareness
Symbolism of the Spiritual Heart
Methods of Self-centering in daily life
Hatha yoga sessions
Christian “Prayer of the Heart”
Advaita Vedanta principles
Daily themed meditations and poetry
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
Contemplation of death to transcend ego
Inspiring lectures on true love
Guided meditations and lectures
Meet Your Guide: Sahajananda (Claudiu Trandafir)
Sahajananda has over 30 years of experience in yoga and meditation. He specializes in solitary retreats and has guided thousands in Europe, Mexico, Thailand, Canada, India and beyond.
Administrative Details:
December 27: Registration, orientation, hatha yoga, and introductory sessions.
December 28 – January 6: Dedicated days for deep meditation and inner exploration.
January 7: Final meditations, Q&A, and farewell lunch.
The retreat includes about 10 hours of daily activities (meditations, lectures, Hatha Yoga) with breaks for meals and rest. A vegetarian diet is provided (vegan on request).
Location: Sânpetru, 2 km from Brasov, accessible by train or bus from Bucharest.
Languages: English, with Romanian translation if needed.
Hridaya Kamala Center invites you to register for our life-changing Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat from August 8-19, 2025. Join us ON-SITE at our center in Sânpetru, Brașov, Romania, or ONLINE via Zoom if you cannot travel.
Discover the Essence of Your Being
This unique 10-day immersion experience integrates meditation and yoga techniques to access your real and essential nature—known as the Spiritual Heart, Supreme Self, or Atman.
Embrace Silence and Solitude
During this program, you’ll maintain complete silence and a solitary attitude, receiving inspiring teachings and lectures. This retreat blends Advaita Vedanta, Tantra Yoga, and Dzogchen for a holistic approach.
Learn Self-Enquiry Meditation
Experience the non-dual teachings of Ramana Maharshi, discovering what it means to be centred in the Heart—the source of all inspiration, love, and beauty.
Open to All Levels
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary. This retreat is designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Retreat Highlights:
Meditation for the revelation of the Spiritual Heart (the essence of our being, the Supreme Self, atman)
Techniques for stilling the mind using breath awareness
Symbolism of the Spiritual Heart
Methods of Self-centering in daily life
Hatha yoga sessions
Christian “Prayer of the Heart”
Advaita Vedanta principles
Daily themed meditations and poetry
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
Contemplation of death to transcend ego
Inspiring lectures on true love
Guided meditations and lectures
Meet Your Guide: Sahajananda (Claudiu Trandafir)
Sahajananda has over 30 years of experience in yoga and meditation. He specializes in solitary retreats and has guided thousands in Europe, Mexico, Thailand, Canada, India and beyond.
Administrative Details:
August 8: Registration, orientation, hatha yoga, and introductory sessions.
August 9-18: Dedicated days for deep meditation and inner exploration.
August 19: Final meditations, Q&A, and farewell lunch.
The retreat includes about 10 hours of daily activities (meditations, lectures, Hatha Yoga) with breaks for meals and rest. A vegetarian diet is provided (vegan on request).
Location: Sânpetru, 2 km from Brasov, accessible by train or bus from Bucharest.
Languages: English, with Romanian translation if needed.
Join senior Hridaya Yoga teacher Simona for an initiation in Tripura Sundari, the Great Wisdom of Pure Intention, Beauty, and Essential Love.
A 3-Day Workshop on the Great Wisdom of Pure Intention, Beauty, and Essential Love
with Simona Trandafir
May 16–18, 2024
Presented in English in Longeval, France
Enter the sacred realm of Tantra Yoga, which includes spiritual mysteries, Eastern philosophy, traditional practices, insights, and, most of all, Love.
This workshop offers an authentic initiation in one of the key elements of the fundamental Shakti triangle—Pure Intention (Tripura Sundari), Pure Knowledge (Bhuvaneshvari), and Pure Action (Tripura Bhairavi).
Tripura Sundari represents the ultimate beauty of pure perception that arises when we see the entire universe in ourselves and all of nature as a reflection of the reality of Consciousness. Sundari is the beauty of nature seen through the spiritual eye of unity. She is the essence of love in daily life and on the spiritual path, guiding us to the harmony of existence.
Tantra Yoga is a celebration of eternity in the diverse temporal domain. It’s a way of honoring the Infinite in the finite, a revelation of the sacredness of life.
Tantra is the magnificent path of intense energy that brings us closer to the Spiritual Heart. It cultivates and honors our sacred creative power through mantras, pranayama, asanas, mudras, concentration techniques, rituals, and meditation. At the same time, Tantra includes devotional wonderment and exaltation towards the Divine Mother, Shakti, and the Divine Absolute, Shiva.
The Supreme Truth is Unique. Consciousness is one and the same everywhere. But, in Tantra, it is perceived and expressed in ten fundamental ways. These are the DashaMahaVidya, the Ten Great Wisdoms. Each of them is a fascinating and gracious guide to the sacredness and peace of the Self.
These Ten Great Wisdoms represent ideal aspects that are awakened in everyone to a certain extent. In Tantra, spiritual realization is accompanied by a complete revelation of all ten.
The DashaMahaVidya exist in us, and we exist through them.
This workshop helps us become more aware of this truth.
CONTENT
The practices shared in this workshop ultimately lead to the stillness of the Spiritual Heart. They will help us open to the beauty of the Heart and reconsider life from this perspective.
An initiation in the mantra of Tripura Sundari
Nada Yoga Meditation—Connecting and empowering ourselves with the subtle sound of Tripura Sundari
Hridaya Meditation—Reconnecting with the Spiritual Heart
An exploration of the secret power of yantra
Tantric cosmogony
The philosophy of beauty
Practical techniques from the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
The ABCs of Tantric ritual science
Japa (mantra repetition) using a mala (rosary)
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
“I asked the earth, I asked the sea and the deeps, among the living animals, the things that creep.
I asked the winds that blow, I asked the heavens, the sun, the moon, the stars, and to all things that stand at the doors of my flesh…
My question was the gaze I turned to them. Their answer was their beauty.”
Transforming Your Life through the Grace of Bhuvaneshwari , The Essence of Knowledge and the Majesty of the Universe
Do you feel a longing for transformation, knowledge, inner peace, and wisdom?
Bhuvaneshwari is here, waiting for you…
The living yantra of Bhuvaneshwari
5-Day Workshop on the Divine Wisdom of Knowledge and Essential Truth.
with Simona Trandafir, Senior Hridaya Yoga teacher
Presented in English in Sanpetru, Brasov, Romania
Enter the sacred realm of Tantra Yoga, which includes spiritual mysteries, Eastern philosophy, traditional practices, insights, and most of all, Love.
Tantra is the magnificent path of intense energy that brings us closer to the Spiritual Heart. It cultivates and honors our sacred creative power through mantras, pranayama, asanas, mudras, concentration techniques, rituals, and meditation. At the same time, Tantra includes devotional wonderment and exaltation towards the Divine Mother, Shakti, and the Divine Absolute, Shiva.
The Supreme Truth is Unique. Consciousness is one and the same everywhere. But, in Tantra, it is perceived and expressed in ten fundamental ways. These are the Dasha Maha Vidyas, the Ten Great Wisdoms. Each of them is a fascinating and gracious guide to the sacredness and peace of the Self.
These Ten Great Wisdoms represent ideal aspects that are awakened, to a certain extent, in everyone. In Tantra, spiritual realization is accompanied by a complete revelation of all ten.
This 5 days workshop offers an authentic initiation in one of the key elements of the fundamental Shakti triangle: Pure Intention (Tripura Sundari), Pure Knowledge (Bhuvaneshwari), and Pure Action (Tripura Bhairavi).
The Dasha Maha Vidya exist in you and you exist through them, and this workshop may help you to become more aware of this truth.
Bhuvaneshwari awakens the thrill of the Infinite. She is the space in which God’s endless love and willingness are manifesting. Embodies the power of openness and infinite expansion, of equanimity in spirit and the profound peace that contains the entire manifest world. Represents the very subtle space of the Heart.. Symbolizes the dynamic power of God, which manifests itself in a multitude of visible and impermanent forms. Manifests The Divine Knowledge by framing the context of the spiritual evolution and creating favorable conditions for its unfolding.
This workshop includes
The initiation in one of the Bhuvaneshwari mantra
Nada Yoga Meditation—connecting and empowering yourself with the subtle sound of Bhuvaneshwari
Hridaya Meditation—reconnecting with the Spiritual Heart
An exploration of the secret power of yantra
Tantric Cosmogony
Teachings about the six realms of manifestation (the realms of the gods, the demons, the hungry ghosts, the inferno, the animals, and humans), which are both inner and outer worlds
Practical techniques from the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
The ABCs of tantric ritual science
Japa (mantra repetition) using a mala (rosary)
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
These practices ultimately lead to the stillness of the Heart. This workshop will help you open to Supreme Knowledge, which is also reflected in each level of your being.
“Know yourself and you shall know all the mysteries of the gods and of the Universe.”
(Inscription on the Greek temple at Delphi)
Administrative details:
The workshop starts Tuesday, June 18 at 9 am and ends Saturday, June 22 after the final puja (the ritual ceremony) around 6 pm.
It is necessary to participate in all activities (daily between June 18-22 in the specified interval).
We recommend you arrive in our center Monday, 17 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 17 June, departure Sunday 23 June) is between 290-385 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!
Hridaya Kamala Center invites you to register for our life-changing Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat from August 9-20, 2024. Join us ON-SITE at our center in Sânpetru, Brașov, Romania, or ONLINE via Zoom if you cannot travel.
Discover the Essence of Your Being
This unique 10-day immersion experience integrates meditation and yoga techniques to access your real and essential nature—known as the Spiritual Heart, Supreme Self, or Atman.
Embrace Silence and Solitude
During this program, you’ll maintain complete silence and a solitary attitude, receiving inspiring teachings and lectures. This retreat blends Advaita Vedanta, Tantra Yoga, and Dzogchen for a holistic approach.
Learn Self-Enquiry Meditation
Experience the non-dual teachings of Ramana Maharshi, discovering what it means to be centred in the Heart—the source of all inspiration, love, and beauty.
Open to All Levels
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary. This retreat is designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Retreat Highlights:
Meditation for the revelation of the Spiritual Heart (the essence of our being, the Supreme Self, atman)
Techniques for stilling the mind using breath awareness
Symbolism of the Spiritual Heart
Methods of Self-centering in daily life
Hatha yoga sessions
Christian “Prayer of the Heart”
Advaita Vedanta principles
Daily themed meditations and poetry
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
Contemplation of death to transcend ego
Inspiring lectures on true love
Guided meditations and lectures
Meet Your Guide: Sahajananda (Claudiu Trandafir)
Sahajananda has over 30 years of experience in yoga and meditation. He specializes in solitary retreats and has guided thousands in Europe, Mexico, Thailand, Canada, India and beyond.
Administrative Details:
August 9: Registration, orientation, hatha yoga, and introductory sessions.
August 10-19: Dedicated days for deep meditation and inner exploration.
August 20: Final meditations, Q&A, and farewell lunch.
The retreat includes about 10 hours of daily activities (meditations, lectures, Hatha Yoga) with breaks for meals and rest. A vegetarian diet is provided (vegan on request).
Location: Sânpetru, 2 km from Brasov, accessible by train or bus from Bucharest.
Languages: English, with Romanian translation if needed.
Kamala Yoga and Meditation Center invites you to participate on the 10-Day Hridaya Retreat with Sahajananda, between 27 December 2023 – 7 January 2024. The retreat will take place ON-SITE, in Kamala center, near Brasov, Romania, and ONLINE (on Zoom application) for those people who can not travel.
The full description of the retreat can be read below.
The Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat is a unique 10-day immersion experience which uses an artful integration of meditation and yoga techniques to access your real and essential nature, known as the Spiritual Heart, the Supreme Self, or atman.
During the retreat, you will explore the Spiritual Heart from a variety of perspectives, including esoteric Christianity, Sufism, and Kashmir Shaivism. In the advanced stages of practice, all paths of authentic spiritual traditions meet and merge into the same ineffable Reality.
During this program you will stay in complete silence and keep a solitary attitude while receiving a set of inspiring teachings and lectures to provide you with the opportunity to reach the deep states of consciousness that enable the revelation of the Heart. The approach is a unique integration of Advaita Vedanta, Tantra Yoga, and Dzogchen.
You will learn a form of Self-Enquiry meditation inspired by the non-dual teachings of the great sage Ramana Maharshi.
Most importantly, this retreat will help you experience what it means to be centered in the Heart. This means to be aware of that peaceful and eternal core of your being, which cannot be perceived by the rational mind but is thesource of all inspiration, love, and beauty.
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary as this retreat is designed for beginner and advanced meditators alike.
This retreat is guided in English, with Romanian translation if needed.
Content
The retreat includes guided meditations, lectures, and practical methods including:
The Self-Enquiry method of Ramana Maharshi (using the question “Who am I?”)
Techniques for stilling the mind using breath awareness
The symbolism of the Spiritual Heart
Methods of Self-centering in everyday life
How to maintain awareness of the Spiritual Heart, in the tradition of the Fathers and Mothers of the Desert (from Christianity)
The Christian “Prayer of the Heart”
Advaita Vedanta’s fundamental principles
Methods for moving from individual consciousness to Cosmic Consciousness
The four fundamental aspects of the process of revealing your True Nature
Daily themed meditations related to Self-awareness
Poetry
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
A contemplation of death as a way to transcend desires and the tendencies of the ego
An inspiring lecture on the meaning of true love.
The leader of the retreat
The Revelation of the Spiritual Heart Retreat is led by Claudiu Trandafir (Sahajananda), whose meditation, for years now, has been dedicated to the Revelation of the Spiritual Heart through Divine Love and the opening of the soul. Claudiu, an engineer in electronics by education, was formerly a professor at the University of Parapsychology in Bucharest, Romania. He has been a Yoga teacher for more than 30 years, specializing in solitary cave retreats, following the example of Ramana Maharshi and other Jnana Yoga masters. In 2001, after many solitary retreats, Claudiu began to guide groups of people using this method. He has led this special retreat for thousands of participants across Europe over the last seven years, and has also started to lead Retreat programs in Mexico and Thailand. By popular request, the Retreat program is now available in Canada, Great Britain, Romania, Israel, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Thailand, India, etc
We recommend you to read the guidelines and the specific rules of the Silent Hridaya Retreat here and here.
Administrative details:
The schedule of 27 December:
14:00 – registration and orientation
16.00 – hatha yoga session and practical recommendations for the retreat (asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, meditation). We strongly reccomend all to participate to this yoga and meditation session, even if you have participated in other Hridaya retreat, so you can be proper prepared for the beginning of the retreat.
18.00 – dinner
19.00 – In the meditation hall, there will be explained guidelines for participants, some general principles of the retreat and it will be the first lecture and meditation with Sahaja.
All administrative details will be resolved in that evening (27 December), so that when the retreat will begin on 28 December, the following 10 days will be devoted exclusively for meditation and interiorization.
The end of the retreat will be on 6 January, after the meditation of the afternoon, when the participants will share the experiences lived in this period. Next morning, on 7 January, it will be the last meeting for meditation, questions and answers, lunch and the depart of participants.
The program will be about 10 hours per day (approx. 6.5 hours for meditations, 2 hours for lectures and presenting inspiring texts, 1,5 hours Hatha Yoga practice), with breaks for meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and rest.
First meal is the dinner on 27 December, the last meal is the lunch on 7 January. The diet is vegetarian (vegan on request).
The retreat is held in Sanpentru, a town about 2 km from Brasov. The trip from the airport in Bucharest to Brasov takes about three hours, either by train or bus. We can offer you all the necessary information for a fast and safe transport to Sanpetru.
The retreat is held in English. The retreat fee, including administrative fee, accommodation and meals for 11 days, is between 500 – 650 euro, depending on accommodation.
Payment must be made in advance. A deposit of 150 euro is due with the place reservation.
Refunds Policy
If you want to cancel the participation to this retreat:
-till 31 September 2023 the fee will be refunded (less bank transfer fee)
-till 1 December 2023 will be refunded 50 %
-after 1 December 2023 the fee is non refundable.
If a person makes the decision to leave the retreat, he or she does so with the foreknowledge that the fees are forfeited.
The only exception to this scenario is for cases of medical emergency, in which case – following substantiation of a refund request – Kamala Center will return fees for the unattended portion of the retreat (on a per diem basis, according to the rate of fees paid).
Registration is being coordinated by Kamala Yoga and Meditation Centre.
5-Day Workshop on the Divine Wisdom of Spiritual Transformation and the Bliss of Eternity
with Simona Trandafir
June 20-24, 2023
Presented in English in Sanpetru, Brasov, Romania
Transforming Your Life through the Grace of Kali
Do You Yearn for Transformation, Light, Love, and Wisdom? Kali Is Here, Waiting for You…
Join senior Hridaya Yoga teacher Simona Trandafir for the initiation in Kali, the Great Wisdom of Spiritual Transformation and the Bliss of Eternity.
Enter the sacred realm of Tantra Yoga, which includes spiritual mysteries, Eastern philosophy, traditional practices, insights, and, most of all, Love. This workshop offers an authentic initiation in one of the most renowned aspects of Shakti – Kali.
Kali represents the evolutionary principle, the force of transformation in both the human being and the Universe. She is Eternity, which at the personal level appears to be time broken up into countless moments. She is also known as Shakti Yoga.
Sri Aurobindo affirms that all who feel discontented with life or that their spiritual progress is too slow should invoke Kali, “because her strokes destroy the evil in themselves and changes it into power and truth, annihilate that which is crooked and perverse and eliminate that which is impure or defective. Without her, that which is made in one day would have taken entire ages.”
The wisdom of Kali helps us live each moment deeply, to enjoy life, because life is our gateway to immortality.
Tantra Yoga is a celebration of life and spirituality. It is a way of honoring the Infinite in the finite, a revelation of the sacredness of life.
Tantra is the magnificent path of intense energy that brings us closer to the Spiritual Heart (the Supreme Self). It cultivates and honors our sacred creative power through mantras, pranayama, asanas, mudras, concentration techniques, rituals and meditation. At the same time, Tantra includes devotional wonderment and exaltation towards the Divine Mother, Shakti, and the Divine Absolute, Shiva.
The Supreme Truth is Unique. Consciousness is the same everywhere. But, in Tantra, it is perceived and expressed in ten fundamental ways. These are the Dasha Maha Vidya, the Ten Great Wisdoms, and each is a fascinating and gracious guide to the sacredness and peace of the Self.
These Ten Great Wisdoms represent ideal aspects that are awakened in everyone to a certain extent. In Tantra, a complete revelation of all ten accompanies spiritual realization.
The Dasha Maha Vidya exist in us, and we exist through them. This workshop will help you become more aware of this truth.
Content
The practices shared in this workshop ultimately lead to the stillness of the Spiritual Heart and harmony in life. They willhelp you open to the beauty of the Heart and reconsider life from this perspective.
· The initiation in the mantra of Kali
· Nada Yoga Meditation—Connecting and empowering yourself with the subtle sound of Kali
· Hridaya Meditation—Reconnecting with the Spiritual Heart
· An exploration of the secret power of yantra
· Tantric Cosmogony
· The Philosophy of Time
· Practical techniques from the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
· The ABCs of Tantric ritual science
· Japa (mantra repetition) using a mala (rosary)
· Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
“Without Kali, that which is made in one day would have taken entire ages.” – Sri Aurobindo
Administrative details:
The workshop starts Tuesday, June 20 at 9 am and ends Saturday, June 24 after the final puja (the ritual ceremony) around 6 pm.
It is necessary to participate in all activities (daily between June 20-24 in the specified interval).
We recommend you arrive in our center Monday, 19 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, the capital of Romania, 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 19 June, departure Sunday 25 June) is between 265-340 euro, depending on accommodation.
Payment must be made in advance till 1st of june. A deposit of 50 euro is due with reservation.
Kamala Yoga and Meditation Center invites you to register for the 10-Day Hridaya Retreat with Sahajananda, between 11-22 August 2023. The retreat will take place ON-SITE, in Kamala center, near Brasov, Romania, and ONLINE (on Zoom application) for those people who can not travel in August.
The Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat is a unique 10-day immersion experience which uses an artful integration of meditation and yoga techniques to access your real and essential nature, known as the Spiritual Heart, the Supreme Self, or atman.
During the retreat, you will explore the Spiritual Heart from a variety of perspectives, including esoteric Christianity, Sufism, and Kashmir Shaivism. In the advanced stages of practice, all paths of authentic spiritual traditions meet and merge into the same ineffable Reality.
During this program you will stay in complete silence and keep a solitary attitude while receiving a set of inspiring teachings and lectures to provide you with the opportunity to reach the deep states of consciousness that enable the revelation of the Heart. The approach is a unique integration of Advaita Vedanta, Tantra Yoga, and Dzogchen.
You will learn a form of Self-Enquiry meditation inspired by the non-dual teachings of the great sage Ramana Maharshi.
Most importantly, this retreat will help you experience what it means to be centered in the Heart. This means to be aware of that peaceful and eternal core of your being, which cannot be perceived by the rational mind but is thesource of all inspiration, love, and beauty.
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary as this retreat is designed for beginner and advanced meditators alike.
This retreat is guided in English, with Romanian translation if needed.
Content
The retreat includes guided meditations, lectures, and practical methods including:
The Self-Enquiry method of Ramana Maharshi (using the question “Who am I?”)
Techniques for stilling the mind using breath awareness
The symbolism of the Spiritual Heart
Methods of Self-centering in everyday life
How to maintain awareness of the Spiritual Heart, in the tradition of the Fathers and Mothers of the Desert (from Christianity)
The Christian “Prayer of the Heart”
Advaita Vedanta’s fundamental principles
Methods for moving from individual consciousness to Cosmic Consciousness
The four fundamental aspects of the process of revealing your True Nature
Daily themed meditations related to Self-awareness
Poetry
Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
A contemplation of death as a way to transcend desires and the tendencies of the ego
An inspiring lecture on the meaning of true love.
The leader of the retreat
The Revelation of the Spiritual Heart Retreat is led by Claudiu Trandafir (Sahajananda), whose meditation, for years now, has been dedicated to the Revelation of the Spiritual Heart through Divine Love and the opening of the soul. Claudiu, an engineer in electronics by education, was formerly a professor at the University of Parapsychology in Bucharest, Romania. He has been a Yoga teacher for more than 30 years, specializing in solitary cave retreats, following the example of Ramana Maharshi and other Jnana Yoga masters. In 2001, after many solitary retreats, Claudiu began to guide groups of people using this method. He has led this special retreat for thousands of participants across Europe over the last seven years, and has also started to lead Retreat programs in Mexico and Thailand. By popular request, the Retreat program is now available in Canada, Great Britain, Romania, Israel, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Thailand, India, etc
We recommend you to read the guidelines and the specific rules of the Silent Hridaya Retreat here and here.
Administrative details:
The schedule of 11 August:
14:00 – registration and orientation
16.00 – hatha yoga session and practical recommendations for the retreat (asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, meditation). We strongly reccomend all to participate to this yoga and meditation session, even if you have participated in other Hridaya retreat, so you can be proper prepared for the beginning of the retreat.
18.00 – dinner
19.00 – In the meditation hall, there will be explained guidelines for participants, some general principles of the retreat and it will be the first lecture and meditation with Sahaja.
All administrative details will be resolved in that evening (11 August), so that when the retreat will begin on 12 August, the following 10 days will be devoted exclusively for meditation and interiorization.
The silence will end on 21 August, after the meditation of the afternoon, when the participants will share experiences lived in this period. Next morning, on 22 August, it will be the last meeting for meditation, questions and answers, lunch and the depart of participants.
The program will be about 10 hours per day (approx. 6.5 hours for meditations, 2 hours for lectures and presenting inspiring texts, 1,5 hours Hatha Yoga practice), with breaks for meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and rest.
First meal is the dinner on 11 August, the last meal is the lunch on 22 August. The diet is vegetarian (vegan on request).
The retreat is held in Sanpetru, a town about 2 km from Brasov. The trip from the airport in Bucharest to Brasov takes about three hours, either by train or bus. We can offer you all the necessary information for a fast and safe transport to Sanpetru.
The retreat is held in English.
For retreat fee info, please contact us:
– by e-mail: centrulkamala@gmail.com or contact@kamala.ro
– by phone +40731324241.
Payment must be made in advance. A deposit of 150 euro is due with reservation. The total fee (including administrative fee, accommodation and meals for 11 days ) is between 450 – 600 euro (depending on accommodation).
Refunds Policy
If you want to cancel the participation to this retreat:
-till 31th June 2023 the fee will be refunded (less bank transfer fee)
-till 15st July 2023 will be refunded 50 %
-after 15st July 2023 the fee is non refundable.
If a person makes the decision to leave the retreat, he or she does so with the foreknowledge that the fees are forfeited.
The only exception to this scenario is for cases of medical emergency, in which case – following substantiation of a refund request – Kamala Center will return fees for the unattended portion of the retreat (on a per diem basis, according to the rate of fees paid).
Registration is being coordinated by Kamala Yoga and Meditation Centre.
Contact:
email: centrulkamala@gmail.com or contact@kamala.ro
phone: + 40 731 32 42 41 or +40 731 32 42 39
Registration is made in order of request.
More info: www.kamala.ro.
May the Sacred Tremor of the Heart enlighten our lives!
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