10-day Hridaya Silent Retreat with Sahajananda, August 2024, on-site and on-line

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.

Register Now:

  • Register here
  • Email: centrulkamala@gmail.com / contact@kamala.ro
  • Phone/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: +40 731 32 42 41

Fees: 500 – 675 euros (depending on accommodation), with a 150-euro deposit required upon reservation.

Refund Policy:

  • Full refund (less bank transfer fee) before June 31, 2024
  • 50% refund before July 15, 2024
  • No refund after July 15, 2024

Exceptions for medical emergencies may apply.

May the Sacred Tremor of the Heart enlighten our lives!

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