4 Days Nididhyāsana Silent Meditation Towards Self-Realization in Cullera, Valencia, Spain
Silent Meditation Retreat in Spain
Silence isn't empty, it is full of answers - Rumi
You are invited to immerse yourself into a transformative experience towards knowing your true nature, an experience that lets you delve deeper into yourself and leads you to take your first or further steps towards Self-Realization through Self-Inquiry, using the teachings of Bhaghavan Sri Ramana Maharshi and the ancient Indian philosophy Advaita Vedanta.
This silent meditation retreat is designed for those who honestly seek to deepen their spiritual practice and reach a greater understanding of themselves and the universe through self-contemplation and -investigation.
During the retreat, you will participate in several meditation sessions per day as well as in inspiring talks held by an Indian master (recordings from a Nididhyasana retreat in India that the host participated in) that explore the principles of illusion, the nature of the mind, self-inquiry, surrender, and pure existence (bliss), while staying completely silent for the duration of the retreat.
All activities are carefully planned to facilitate deep self-enquiry and to foster a state of awareness in which distinctions between self and environment dissolve.
Sessions are led by experienced facilitators who combine ancient techniques with a modern understanding. They are committed to providing you with a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your unified, non-dual essence.
Classes will be held in English.
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Highlights
- Commitment to a vow of silence
- Commitment to participation in all sessions
- 5h Meditation/ Silent Sitting per (full) day
- Deep Self-Inquiry and Contemplation
- Sharing of Wisdom from Ancient Masters
- Development of a Personal Self-Guided Meditation Practice
- 3 nights accommodation
- 2 Sattvic Meals per day + light self-service breakfast
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
In case is needed, please coordinate in advance any customized arrival and departure times with the organizer before booking.
To facilitate your immersion in the practice, Heartful Motion will ask for your mobile phone on arrival and return it to you on departure. In case you need to make any travel arrangements on your return home, they will be flexible with that.
Accommodation
In this retreat, you can choose from a private room, a shared room, or a private double if you're coming with a friend or partner. There are 7 rooms, all of which can be booked as double or single.
Shared rooms are of the same sex if possible. If there is no other possibility, you can choose to stay in a mixed gender room or upgrade to a private room.
*Please keep in mind that the facilities are those of a comfortable rural house but not of a luxury resort.
*Please note that there are cats on the property.
Program
The retreat instructions will be offered in English.
During the whole retreat we will be in silence, communicating neither non- nor verbally.
Participants commit to partake in every session offered, i.e. not to miss any of the sessions and to be on time for them.
The sitting meditation periods (including talks and breathing practices) will be 45-60 minutes long to facilitate a deep immersion in the practice and a gentle relationship with yourselves. There will be an introduction about the practice on the day of arrival and then several "reminders" about the instructions throughout the retreat; this means that there will be minimal to no guidance for the silent sittings.
Silence will start on arrival day with the first meditation in the afternoon and continue until the morning of departure day.
- Silent serenity: Embrace the power of silence for inner peace.
- Daily reflections: Reflect on your experiences and insights in silence.
- Nature immersion: Meditate amidst local natural beauty.
- Silent meals: Savor meals in silence to enhance mindful eating.
- Mindful movement: Practice all your movement and being in mindful silence.
This is the suggested program.
Arrival Day:
- 13:00-15:00 Check-in and Landing in the Place
- 15:30 Retreat Opening and Start of Silence
- 16:30 Wisdom Sharing + Meditation
- 17:45 Wisdom Sharing + Meditation
- 19:00 Light Dinner
- 20:00 Wisdom Sharing + Meditation
- 21:00 Free Time + Rest
Daily Schedule (in strict silence "Antar Mauna"):
- 06:00 Silent Meditation (no guidance)
- 07:00 Wisdom Sharing + Breath Watching
- 08:15 Sukha Kriya Yogam Initiation (Pranayama - AUM - Meditation)
- 09:15 Optional Breakfast (self-service)
- 10:30 Wisdom Sharing + Meditation
- 11:45 Guided Silent Meditation
- 12:45 Lunch
- 14:00 Wisdom Sharing and Open Eye Meditation
- 15:15 Wisdom Sharing, Pranayama and Breath Watching
- 16:30 Tea Break
- 17:30 Sukha Kriya Yogam (Pranayama - AUM - Meditation)
- 18:00 Guided Silent Meditation
- 19:00 Light Dinner
- 20:00 Wisdom Sharing + Meditation
- 21:00 Resting Time
Departure Day:
- 07:00 Wisdom Sharing + Breath Watching
- 08:15 Sukha Kriya Yogam (Pranayama - AUM - Meditation)
- 09:15 Optional breakfast (self-service)
- 10:30 Wisdom Sharing + Meditation
- 11:15 Breaking the Silence and Sharing
- 12:30 Lunch and Retreat Closing
- 14:30 Departure
Instructors
Julia Aya
Yoga first entered her life in 2015, when she was starting her life as a business consultant, working many overhours and engaging in various toxic and addictive behaviors. While at first, it seemed just like another "thing to master", she quickly felt like something new was emerging in herself, starting to be truly in touch with her emotions and her true self. Over the years, she completed a yoga teacher training with Gyan Yog Breath, India, as well as an extensive NLP and life coach / psychologic counseling training and found her true calling in systemic constellations work and meditation.
Location
This retreat will be held in a comfortable and beautiful house 2 minutes walk from the quiet and not very touristic sandy beach of El Brosquil, Cullera, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. A place with an enviable climate all year round with about 300 days of sunshine a year, without extreme temperatures.
Food
Homemade Sattvic food prepared with love by Heartful Motion's team to support your meditative practice best
The price of this retreat includes three daily flexi-vegan sattvic meals (breakfast = self-service), fresh eggs from Heartful Motion hens, fresh fruits (seasonally available), and teas during the day.
There will be no coffee or activating tea/ drinks offered at the retreat.
The people working at Heartful Motion are not professional chefs but people who love cooking and put all their passion and love into it.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation
- 15h of meditation/ silent sitting
- All the needed equipment for meditation practice (mat, cushion, meditation bench, chairs, etc.)
- Daily instructions and sharing of ancient wisdom
- 3 daily fresh vegan-vegetarian sattvic meals
- Fresh fruits and teas during the day
- Organics shampoo and bath gel
- Shower towels
What's not included
- Beach towel
- Travel expenses
- Transport from/to the retreat house
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Valencia Airport
47 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
Heartful Motion can arrange a private transport by taxi from the retreat center to the airport for a cost of 90-100 EUR (one-way). For getting to the retreat center, you can take any taxi from the airport (destination: Heartful Motion).
Valencia is the nearest international airport. Also, it is very easy and cheap to get to Cullera by public transport. For more information, contact Heartful Motion directly, who will be happy to assist you.
Other optional airports are Madrid, Barcelona, Castellón, and Alicante.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.
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