Are you ready for a transformative yoga retreat?
Long, meditative Hatha Yoga classes, inspiring lectures, a supportive and welcoming community, time to relax in nature… Our Module 1 yoga retreat offers you all of that and more.
Unfolding over three weeks, Module 1 is an artful blend of practice, theory, and philosophy that gives you a holistic experience of authentic yoga. It’s an invitation to meet yourself on a new level, explore your inner depths, and contemplate life’s most fundamental questions. You’ll emerge rejuvenated and transformed—feeling open-hearted, centered, and joyful and allowing grace to flow more easily into your life.
Module 1 is the first stage of the Hridaya Yoga Retreats, a comprehensive system that takes you from yogic fundamentals to advanced esoteric practices. The variety of techniques and approaches presented will inspire you to find your own path to Truth.
You’ll Learn:
- The symbolic meaning and proper performance of more than 30 yoga techniques (asanas, pranayama, kriyas, etc.)
- How to cultivate contentment, deeply relax, and open your heart
- Ramana Maharshi’s Self-Inquiry method (asking the question “Who am I?”) and the infinite power of the Spiritual Heart
- How to meditate in an asana and rest in the Present Moment
- Powerful practices for raising your energy, concentrating your mind, and centering in the Heart
- Subtle anatomy (chakras, energy channels, etc.) and how to perceive it
- Yogic purification techniques and dietary recommendations
- About the branches of yoga, including Yoga Nidra (the yoga of sleep), Bhakti Yoga (the yoga of devotion), and Karma Yoga (the yoga of conscious action)
Content
A typical day on practice includes
- 1 hour of meditation (optional)
- 4 hours of Hatha Yoga practice (Week 1 features shorter practice sessions)
- Mini-lectures on specific meditation practices and yoga techniques
- A 2-hour lecture on yogic philosophy and lifestyle
Week 1
- Features classes that include longer lectures and are a slow, gentle start to the course
- Focuses on introducing fundamental yogic concepts and the basics of the Hridaya Yoga practice
- Shares beginning purification techniques
- Presents the study of yogic ethics
Week 2
- Features classes that include more time for Hatha Yoga practice and tips for experiencing yoga postures as meditation
- Offers yogic dietary recommendations
- Continues the study of yogic ethics
Week 3
- Features meditative Hatha Yoga classes in which we hold postures for extended periods
- Focuses on sublimation techniques, powerful practices for raising energy
- Completes the discussion of yogic ethics and shares ideas for integrating daily life into spirituality
To support your integration of the teachings, you’ll receive a course booklet with valuable theoretical and practical information. Supplementary materials for evening lectures are available in a separate booklet, which you may purchase at our centers or on Amazon.
Schedule
7:00–8:00 | Meditation (optional) |
8:00–8:45 | Breakfast (self-catered*) |
8:45–11:15 | Hatha Yoga |
12:00–12:45 | Lunch |
12:45–15:30 | Karma Yoga and Free Time |
15:30–17:30 | Hatha Yoga |
17:30–18:15 | Dinner |
18:30–20:30 | Lecture |
20:30–22:00 | Free Time or Optional Activities |
22:00 | Mauna (noble silence) |
7:00–8:00 am | Meditation (optional) |
8:15–10:45 am | Hatha Yoga |
10:45 am–3:00 pm | Breakfast and Break |
3:00–5:00 pm | Hatha Yoga |
5:00–6:00 pm | Dinner |
6:00–8:00 pm | Lecture |
8:00–10:00 pm | Free Time or Optional Activities |
Schedule subject to change.
*If you wish to have breakfast during Module 1 at our center in France, we offer cereals and plant-based milks for sale in the Yogi Shop. Fruit is also available.
Pricing and Registration
Module 1 is held in 3 weeklong sessions at Château de Longeval, our castle nestled in the beautiful Beaujolais countryside. For the most immersive experience, we recommend that you complete the course in one visit, but you may come for 1-2 weeks at a time. As the course builds on itself, we recommend attending the weeks in order. However, you may register for whatever week(s) best suits your schedule.
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Find booking links in the appropriate section below and click Pricing and Registration for a list of prices and types of accommodation available when you want to visit.
Module 1 Full Course Bookings (30% Discount on Tuition)
DATES | COURSE | PRICING AND REGISTRATION |
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September 24 – October 15, 2023 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
November 5 – 26, 2023 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
February 25 – March 17, 2024 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
April 7 – 28, 2024 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
May 19 – June 9, 2024 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
June 30 – July 21, 2024 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
August 11 – September 1, 2024 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
September 29 – October 20, 2024 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
November 3 – 24, 2024 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive | Pricing and Registration |
Module 1 Week 1 Bookings
DATES | COURSE | PRICING AND REGISTRATION |
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September 24 – October 1, 2023 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive (Week 1) | Pricing and Registration |
November 5 – 12, 2023 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive (Week 1) | Pricing and Registration |
Module 1 Week 2 Bookings
DATES | COURSE | PRICING AND REGISTRATION |
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October 1 – 8, 2023 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive (Week 2) | Pricing and Registration |
November 12 – 19, 2023 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive (Week 2) | Pricing and Registration |
Module 1 Week 3 Bookings
DATES | COURSE | PRICING AND REGISTRATION |
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October 8 – 15, 2023 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive (Week 3) | Pricing and Registration |
November 19 – 26, 2023 | Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive (Week 3) | Pricing and Registration |
Please Note:
- This course is presented in English. For information on Module 1 in French, visit this page.
- Please read our Payment, Refund, and Amendment Guidelines before booking.
- The price for booking Module 1 as a single 3-week session represents a savings of 30% compared to joining individual weeks.
- Students who have graduated from Module 1 may repeat the course by donation except in August.
- The dates listed above are for accommodation. 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.
- When joining us for your first week of Module 1, please plan to attend the Orientation Session that takes place at 17:30 on arrival day. Before the start of Weeks 2 and 3, this session will include a short recap of the content of the previous week(s), so please be sure to attend if you are not completing the course in order.
- Hridaya Yoga is a non-profit organization. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to practice, which is why we keep our prices low. If the rates still exceed your budget, you are welcome to apply for a scholarship. We will happily consider your request and try to find a way to support you.
- For more information about our center, including how to get to Longeval, please visit this page.
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Module 1 is offered year-round at our oceanside center in Mazunte, Oaxaca.
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View all upcoming Module 1 courses in English below and click Pricing and Registration to reserve your spot.
DATES COURSE PRICING & REGISTRATION
September 25 – October 17, 2023 Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive Pricing and Registration
November 6 – 28, 2023 Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive Pricing and Registration
January 15 – February 6, 2024 Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive Pricing and Registration
February 26 – March 19, 2024 Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive Pricing and Registration
Please Note:
- The dates listed above are for accommodation. The course begins the morning after the date of arrival and ends the evening before departure.
- Registration hours on check-in day are from 12:00-2:30 pm. Please plan to arrive in time for the Orientation Session that will be held at 2:30 pm the day before the course starts.
- This course is presented in English. For information on Module 1 in Spanish, visit this page.
- Please read our Registration Guidelines before booking.
- Hridaya Yoga is a non-profit organization. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to practice, which is why we keep our prices low. If the rates still exceed your budget, you are welcome to apply for our low-income discount. If your need is even greater, you may request a scholarship.
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The Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive is open to everyone. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, we invite you to join us and dive deep into the practice.
- To receive a certificate for Module 1, you must attend a minimum of 16 full course days. Note that this is not a yoga teaching certification.
- Graduating from Module 1 will enable you to continue to Module 2.
- Once you have completed Module 1, you may repeat it by donation at our centers in France and Mexico. (Subject to availability.)