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Tantric Initiation in Bhuvaneshwari

3-Day Workshop on the Divine Wisdom of Knowledge
and Essential Truth

Upcoming Dates:

Not currently scheduled

Do You Long for Transformation, Knowledge, Inner Peace, and Wisdom? Bhuvaneshwari Is Here,
Waiting for You...

Enter the sacred realm of Tantra Yoga, which includes spiritual mysteries, Eastern philosophy, traditional practices, insights, and most of all, Love.

Tantra is a magnificent path of profound energy that brings us closer to the Spiritual Heart. It cultivates and honors our sacred creative power through mantras, pranayama, asanas, mudras, concentration techniques, Tantric rituals, and meditation. At the same time, it includes devotional wonderment and exaltation toward the “Divine Mother,” Shakti, and the “Divine Absolute,” Shiva.

The Supreme Truth is unique, and consciousness is the same everywhere. However, Mahavidya Tantra perceives and expresses it in ten fundamental ways. These are the Dasha Maha Vidyas, the “Ten Great Wisdoms.” 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, to a certain extent, in everyone. In Tantra, spiritual realization is accompanied by a complete revelation of all ten. The Dasha Maha Vidyas exist in you, and you exist through them.

This Tantric initiation may help you to become more aware of these truths. Join us and dive into one of the key elements of the fundamental Shakti triangle: Tripura Sundari, or “Pure Intention,” Bhuvaneshwari, or “Pure Knowledge,” and Tripura Bhairavi, or “Pure Action.”

Goddess Bhuvaneshwari awakens the thrill of the Infinite. She is the space in which God’s endless love and willingness manifest. She symbolizes the power of openness and infinite expansion, equanimity in spirit, and the profound peace that contains the manifest world. She represents the very subtle space of the Heart. She symbolizes the dynamic power of God, which manifests itself in many visible and impermanent forms. She manifests Pure Knowledge by framing the context of spiritual evolution and creating favorable conditions for its unfolding.

Feeling inspired? Join senior Hridaya teacher Simona for a Tantric initiation in Bhuvaneshwari, the essence of Knowledge and the majesty of the Universe.

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Content

Join Us and Explore:
  • Tantric Initiation in the mantra of Bhuvaneshwari
  • 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 wisdom of cosmogony
  • Practical techniques from the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
  • The ABCs of Tantric ritual science
  • Japa or “mantra repetition” using a mala or “rosary”
  • Hridaya Hatha Yoga sessions
  • Practical methods for a happy life using this Tantric initiation
  • 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

 

These practices ultimately lead to the stillness of the Heart. This workshop will help you open up to Supreme Knowledge, reflected in each level of your being.

“Know yourself, and you shall know all the mysteries of the gods and the Universe.”

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–Inscription on the Greek temple at Delphi
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Workshop Leader(s)

Simona Trandafir

Since the age of 12, Simona has been dedicated to opening people’s hearts to the inherent beauty of existence. She has been a spiritual teacher since 1985, during which time she has inspired and coordinated large groups of yogis. As acknowledged by Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500), Simona is an experienced yoga teacher...

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Schedule

07:00-08:00
Meditation (optional)
08:00-09:00
Breakfast
09:00-13:00
Morning session
13:00-15:00
Lunch and break
15:00-18:00
Afternoon session
18:00-19:30
Dinner and break
19:30-21:00
Evening session
21:00-22:00
Rest or optional activities
22:00
Mauna (noble silence)

Schedule subject to change.

Pricing and Practical Information

Workshop – Pricing and Practical Information | In person

Location

Longeval, France

Language

English

Workshop Leader(s)

Simona Trandafir

Please Note:

  • This workshop is open to all. No previous yoga or meditation experience is required.
  • The course begins the morning after the date of arrival and ends the evening before departure. Check-in is available from 14:00 on arrival day.
  • Please read our Payment, Refund, and Amendment Guidelines before booking.
  • For more information about our center, including how to get to Longeval, please visit this page.
  • As a non-profit, Hridaya keeps prices low to ensure accessibility. If the costs still exceed your budget, you are welcome to apply for the low-income discount.
Annual Membership Fee

A €10 fee will be charged if you are joining Hridaya France for the first time or if your annual membership has expired.

Tuition

€225 per person

Food & Accommodation

Food and accommodation costs are supplemental to the tuition fee. You may choose from available accommodation options or stay off-site. We request that all guests have at least one meal per day in our vegan dining room.

Dates and Registration

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Our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules usually start the week after workshops end.
You can join Module 1 by the week! Visit our calendar to see if you can extend your stay.
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