5 Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat January 2026 in central Portugal

Join our 5-day Silent Hridaya Meditation Retreat in the serene Karuna Retreat Center, on the mountains of Monchique, Algarve.

This retreat is designed to open ourselves to Stillness and connect to the Spiritual Heart.

Open to all levels, this retreat explores meditation, Hridaya Hatha Yoga, and the teachings of Self Inquiry by Sri Ramana Maharshi, as well as traditions like Advaita Vedanta, Yoga, Sufism, Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism, and Buddhism.

The retreat includes 6 nights, 3 meals per day.

is in shared rooms with shared bathrooms, and meals are vegetarian/vegan.

Cost: 5-day retreat, 6 nights accommodation, 3 vegan meals per day. 555€ (deposit: 105€) In dorm (big rooms with 3-5 participants) 675€ (deposit: 105€) In double rooms 855€ (deposit: 105€) In single room (only one available) Low-income discounts available for those in need.

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In this 5-day Silent Hridaya Meditation Retreat, we will delve into the basics of meditation practice, uncovering the joy of Stillness and the intimacy of the Heart.

The retreat includes silent meditation sessions, Hridaya Hatha Yoga practice, teachings on meditation techniques, and discussions on inspiring spiritual subjects to enhance and deepen the meditation practice.

We will primarily focus on the teachings of Self Inquiry as taught by Sri Ramana Maharshi, exploring the essential question, “Who am I?” This journey seeks to transcend identifications and preconceived notions, allowing the answer to emerge in the Silence of the Heart.

Additionally, we will integrate various spiritual traditions such as Advaita Vedanta (non-duality), Yoga, Sufism, Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism, and Buddhism. These ancient teachings guide us towards the essence of our being, the core of all existence.

Throughout the retreat, in silence and introspection, we will foster an environment conducive to opening to the Spiritual Heart and recognizing the depth of who we are. This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators, requiring no prior meditation or yoga experience.

The retreat will be held at Retiro do Bosque, in Minde, close to Fatima.

For Registration, go to the bottom of this page and select one "deposit payment" ticket.

Check-in and check-out:

On the first day, check-in is from 1:45pm to 3:15pm, followed by an orientation session at 4pm.

On the last day, we will break silence after breakfast with a meditation of gratitude and a sharing circle. The retreat concludes officially around 11:30am, but you are welcome to stay for lunch and depart in the afternoon if you wish.

Schedule:

The daily Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat schedule is divided into two parts:

A morning session (06:30-12:30) and an afternoon/evening session (16:00-21:30).

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06:30-08:30 Meditation: Hridaya Meditation for the Revelation of the Spiritual Heart. This meditation will progress from smaller segments to one continuous, deep session.

08:30-09:30 Breakfast.

09:30-10:30 Relevant lecture teaching.

10:30-12:00 Hatha Yoga.

12:00-12:30 Meditation.

13:00-16:00 Lunch and rest.

16:00-18:30 Meditation: Hridaya Meditation for the Revelation of the Spiritual Heart. This meditation will progress from smaller segments to one continuous, deep session.

18:30-19:30 Dinner.

19:30-20:30 Question and Answer Session.

20:30-21:30 Spiritual discourse lecture and final evening meditation. (may extend depending on questions)

“Love says 'I am everything.' Wisdom says 'I am nothing.' Between the two, my life flows.” ― Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj