5 Day Silent Hridaya Meditation Retreat in Sintra, Portugal

Cave of the Heart will combine silent meditation sessions with Hridaya Hatha yoga practice, teachings on meditation techniques, and talks on inspiring spiritual topics, which are meant to support and bring insights into the meditation practice. In this program, you will mainly explore the teachings of self-inquiry, as presented by Sri Ramana Maharsi. Embarking in the quest for the self, the fundamental question, “Who am I?” goes beyond identifications and preconceived ideas, allowing the answer to be revealed in the silence of the heart.

Additionally, you will unique the integration of different spiritual traditions such as Advaita Vedanta (non-duality), yoga, Sufism, Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism, or Buddhism. All these precious ancient teachings are pointing towards the essence of your being, the essence of all that is. In silence and introspection, resting in the present moment, you will create favorable conditions to open yourself to the spiritual heart and recognize the depth of who you are. No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary as this retreat is designed for beginner and advanced meditators alike. The daily schedule is split into two parts:

• 07:00 - 13:00 Morning session
• 15:30 - 21:30 Afternoon or evening session

Hridaya meditation for the revelation of the spiritual heart

This meditation will begin in smaller segments building up to one continuous, deep meditation session.

Daily schedule

• 07:00 - 09:00 Meditation
• ​09:00 - 09:45 Breakfast
• 09:45 - 11:00 Relevant lecture teaching
• 11:00 - 12:30 Hatha yoga
• 12:30 - 13:00 Meditation
• 13:00 - 15:30 Lunch and rest
• ​15:30 - 18:00 Meditation
• 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
• ​19:00 - 20:00 Question and answer
• ​20:00 - 21:30 Spiritual discourse lecture and final evening meditation (may go later depending on the number of questions)