Order your copy of The Hridaya Cookbook! Explore this collection of plant-based recipes from our centers, and bring presence and intention to every meal.
Order your copy of The Hridaya Cookbook! Explore this collection of plant-based recipes from our centers, and bring presence and intention to every meal.
Visit Our Beautiful Beachside Center in
Mexico
Nestled atop a hill in Mazunte, Oaxaca, Hridaya Mexico offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, four serene yoga halls, a vibrant vegan dining space, and eco-friendly accommodations. Our center is alive year-round with transformative offerings, including silent meditation retreats, yoga modules, workshops, volunteering opportunities, and drop-in meditation and Hatha Yoga classes.
More than just a retreat center, Hridaya Mexico is a thriving community. Join us for heartfelt activities like bhajans (devotional singing), ecstatic dance, and movie nights, all designed to deepen connection and joy.
What truly sets our center apart is the shared aspiration to bring daily life into spirituality. Here, you’ll find a community that embodies openness, kindness, authenticity, and a spirit of service. Together, we cultivate the practice of living with an open heart, and we warmly welcome everyone who wishes to explore this way of being.
Come be a part of our community—your journey to transformation awaits!
Visit Us In Mazunte
Hridaya Mexico is located in the charming little beach town of Mazunte, on the Pacific coast of the state of Oaxaca. Mazunte is 10 minutes from Zipolite, 25 minutes from Puerto Angel, 30 minutes from Pochutla, and approximately 1 hour from both Puerto Escondido and Huatulco. Bus travel to Oaxaca City takes about 3.5 hours, to Acapulco, 10 hours, and to Mexico City (TAPO Bus Station), 16 hours.
Important Note:
There will be construction work on the road between Pochutla and Huatulco for the next few months, and the road will be restricted at certain times of the day, creating delays. During this period, we strongly recommend that you travel via Puerto Escondido.
Finding Us
When you arrive in Mazunte, walk along the main street with the ocean on your right. You will pass the Turtle Center, and soon after, the road will begin to climb. We are located just before the peak of the hill. If you start going downhill again, you have gone too far.
From Mexico City
From Mexico City, fly to Huatulco (HUX) or Puerto Escondido (PXM). To find the best deal, remember to search domestic airlines like Volaris, Viva AeroBus, and AeroMéxico.
In Mexico City, go to either the Central del Sur Taxqueña or TAPO bus station, and look for the bus company “ADO” (Camiones ADO). Ask for a ticket to Pochutla, Oaxaca (pronunciation: Wahaka). They cost around $1400 MXN, usually depart in the late afternoon or early evening, and take around 16.5 hours to get to Pochutla.
From Huatulco Airport to Hridaya Yoga
There are a few options:
Note that all taxis charge more when you request air conditioning.
From Puerto Escondido Airport to Hridaya Yoga
From Oaxaca City to Mazunte
Take a Líneas Unidas minibus from their terminal in Oaxaca City ($360 MXN). There are departures to Zipolite every 3-4 hours—the schedule varies, so check in advance (Facebook; +52 951 187 55 11). The journey is approximately 3.5 hours. Ask to be dropped off in Mazunte.
If there isn’t a convenient departure time to Zipolite, there are also minibuses every hour to Pochutla ($300 MXN). You can take a taxi or colectivo to Mazunte from there.
From Mazunte to Oaxaca City
Take a taxi or colectivo to the Líneas Unidas minibus terminal in Zipolite. There are departures to Oaxaca City daily at 4:15 am, 6:45 am, 8:15 am, 11:15 am, 2:15 pm, 5:45 pm, and 6:15 pm ($360 MXN). It is advisable to reserve a spot in advance (Facebook; +52 958 119 66 66), but you can also buy a ticket at the terminal before all scheduled departures.
If there isn’t a convenient departure time from Zipolite, there are also minibuses every hour from Pochutla ($300 MXN).
From Pochutla to Hridaya
From Pochutla, you can take a taxi ($300-$400 MXN private or $50 MXN shared) or a colectivo truck ($30 MXN; the ones to Mazunte/San Agustinillo leave from Calle Jamaica). Tell the driver to drop you off at “El Neem” or “el centro de Yoga entre Mazunte y San Agustinillo.”
Taxi Shares
You may be able to find other students to share a taxi to/from Huatulco, Puerto Escondido, or Oaxaca City. Hridaya doesn’t organize taxi shares, but you can visit this page to review current requests or add your own. If you see a request that matches your needs, you can contact the person who listed it directly. Note that costs will depend on the time of day and the number of people you share with.
Mazunte is a peaceful haven, offering a refreshing contrast to the bustling resort towns along the Pacific Coast. Its serene atmosphere feels worlds away from the stresses of daily life, making it the perfect destination to disconnect and unwind.
This sense of isolation also means there are no large supermarkets or shopping malls in town. While essentials can be found in nearby Huatulco, Puerto Escondido, or Oaxaca, it’s wise to plan ahead and bring what you need to fully enjoy this slice of paradise without interruptions.
We recommend packing the following:
Please note that there are no reliable ATM machines in Mazunte, so it is best to change money or use cash machines at the airport upon arrival
When to Visit
The Hridaya Center is open year-round and each season has its beauty. There are two sharply defined seasons in Mazunte, the tropical/moist weather of summer and early fall, and the dry weather of winter and spring. In July, August, and September the increase in cloud cover can push the average daily temperatures below those of the very warm late April, May, and early June. The advantage of visiting in the summer/fall is the lush, green landscape. During the winter/spring you will experience the green and brown combination of dry landscape.
As you contemplate embarking on a meditation retreat, yoga module, or workshop at Hridaya Mexico, we warmly invite you to enhance your experience by staying on-site at the Hridaya Center. Staying with us is highly recommended, as our center is thoughtfully designed to bring you closer to the silence and beauty within your heart. It serves as a sanctuary where, alongside your formal practices, the natural joy of simply Being can effortlessly unfold.
Reasons for Staying On-Site
Our center supports mauna, silence, and Self-awareness. Staying on-site allows you to more easily maintain a state of introspection and quietness, deepening your practice and your inner journey without the potential interruptions of the external world. It allows you to live in peace, supported by the enchanting sounds of nature and the gentle presence of other spiritual seekers.
Residing on school premises ensures that you have a secure and peaceful environment, especially at night, so that you can focus entirely on your spiritual journey without concerns. Here, night brings not cares but the serene contemplation of the stars and ocean from our terrace.
Living steps away from our meditation halls, dining area, and contemplation spaces means everything you need is within reach, so you can participate in early morning or late-night sessions without disturbance. Thus, there is no need for a daily commute, especially during hot afternoons or late at night. It allows you more time and energy to focus on spiritual practice rather than logistics, making your stay more relaxed and enjoyable.
Our center is permeated with the energy of continuous practice and dedication. Living here for the duration of your retreat, module, or workshop allows you to fully immerse yourself in this sacred space.
Therefore, living on-site means the mundane concerns of the external world grow dim, allowing the flame of Awareness to burn brighter within. This closeness promotes a deeper immersion in the teachings and practices. It supports the elevation of consciousness and purification processes. In this way, it becomes easier to be free from old, compulsive habits and addictions. This environment supports an uplifting rhythm of life, where more and more thoughts, actions, interactions, and moments lead back to the Heart.
The simple, intentional design of our accommodations is meant to mirror the clarity and purity of a mind turned inward, the simplicity of Being. This setting is an invitation to sustain and deepen your awareness of the vibrant, eternal Now. The serene and peaceful atmosphere helps you maintain a meditative state throughout your stay.
Hridaya is holistic and multidimensional: along with being a yoga and meditation school for Self-Awareness and the opening of the Heart, it’s a conscious, loving, and compassionate sangha (community). Being surrounded by open-hearted people committed to Self-Inquiry meditation and spiritual transformation is a constant reminder of the power of love and awareness. It’s a metaphor for the interconnected web of life and awakens a powerful, collective energy that uplifts everyone.
We have a variety of accommodation options to suit your needs and preferences, ensuring your stay is comfortable, peaceful, and spiritually conducive. For pricing information, please visit the registration page of the program you are interested in. When booking, select a package that includes the course fee and your choice of accommodations, or choose the “course only” option if you decide to stay off-site.
If you would like more information, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our home in Mazunte.
If you won’t be staying at the Hridaya Center during your visit, there are numerous accommodation options from which to choose. Our center is located on a hill between the villages of Mazunte and San Agustinillo, so booking accommodation in either location is generally convenient and within walking distance. We recommend asking for a weekly or monthly price, as discounts may be available.
If these options aren’t within your budget, consider arriving early to explore San Agustinillo and Mazunte. Both towns have private rooms, hostels, and campsites (except during the rainy season) with lower prices.
Note that some hotels offer special rates for our students. Be sure to ask for them when booking!
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Our students sometimes like to receive mail while they are staying with us. As Mazunte does not have mail delivery, Hridaya maintains a post office box in nearby Pochutla. You are welcome to have mail sent in care of our mailing address; however, please be aware that delivery to our post office box is very unreliable, and Hridaya takes no responsibility for its arrival. When mailing letters or packages to this address, students accept the risk of items not arriving and the responsibility for picking them up from the post office. Note that international mail sent to Mexico often takes several weeks to arrive, so please plan accordingly.
Receiving mail from an international air freight company (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.) is more reliable. Our Street Address is usually accepted by these companies for delivery directly to the Hridaya Center. Please note that regular mail is not delivered to this address. For regular mail, use the Mailing Address.
Street Address:
Hridaya Yoga
Ctra. Mazunte–San Agustinillo s/n
Mazunte, Santa María Tonameca
Oaxaca, 70947, México
Mailing Address:
Hridaya Yoga
A.P. 7
Pochutla, Oaxaca
70900
México
If you ship a package to the Hridaya Center, you are responsible for:
Be aware that the Welcome Desk team will not:
Participating in the Karma Yoga immersive Retreat offers a profound opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice while fully immersing yourself in the Hridaya Mexico community. You’ll be invited to participate in yoga and meditation sessions, support our internal operations, and engage in our active community life while learning to act from a space of awareness, detachment, and love.
Our Community Development Department’s goal of integrating the Hridaya Center with the local Mexican community has rapidly gained momentum. This interconnection was part of Sahajananda’s founding vision, and as the school has grown since its inception in 2012, so has our capacity to reach out to our neighbors.
With the help of devoted teachers and Karma Yogis, our Community Development Department has created relationships with members of the local community that have expanded our understanding of the culture and allowed us to begin to share the non-dual teachings that we hold so dear.
When Hurricane Agatha hit in May 2022, our department mobilized to offer direct support to those most affected. This proved to be a beautiful opening to service that expanded our vision and redoubled our commitment to the community.
In the immediate aftermath of the hurricane, our team visited six local communities, providing emergency supplies and other assistance to over 100 of the neediest families.
We focused our actions on the most difficult-to-reach villages in the Tonameca area. Of the communities we visited, one stood out as the neediest—Agua Dulce. Our initial efforts there included providing food, water, and materials to repair the roof of the chapel. Realizing that even when hurricane damage is repaired, this community would still be in dire straits, we asked if they would like to partner with us to improve ongoing conditions in their village.
Agua Dulce is one of the most isolated traditional communities, home to approximately 31 families who speak the indigenous Zapotec language in addition to Spanish. The majority are farmers, as they live on fertile land.
After gradually building a trusting relationship with the residents of Agua Dulce, we came together in a formal community gathering to confirm our partnership. Together, we agreed to focus on the following goals:
We are truly grateful for the outpouring of donations for these efforts and are taking our time to allocate funds with care. As we are committed to continuing this work indefinitely, we welcome contributions. You may donate via credit card or bank transfer (Beneficiary: Hridaya Yoga AC; Bank Name: BBVA; Account Number: 012180001152110263; Swift Code: BCMRMXMMPYM; please put “Oaxaca” in the transaction description, so we know where to target your donation).
As the work of the Community Development Department progresses, there will likely be opportunities to get involved. Please email us if you have a special skill that you think may be helpful.
We’ll share updates on our partnership with Agua Dulce on Facebook and Instagram. We also invite you to sign up for our Community Development Department Newsletter.
The natural movement of the Heart is to help others, ultimately going beyond any division of “self” and “other.” Out of love, we do whatever we can, moving together through this mystery of life. Thank you for your support!
Give the Gift of Yoga and Meditation
-St. Francis of Assisi
Looking for a meaningful way to show your friends and family how much you care? Inspired by the teachings of the Spiritual Heart? Give the gift of yoga, meditation, and inner transformation with Hridaya Mexico gift certificates.
Imagine your loved ones meditating, practicing Hatha Yoga, and exploring yogic philosophy while immersed in our warm community, enjoying delicious organic vegan meals, and wandering through our peaceful forest. It’s a gift that offers rejuvenation, peace, and joy—what could be better?
Our gift certificates cater to a range of aspirations. With a variety of courses to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Gift-giving has never been easier! Simply choose an amount by clicking the link below, and we’ll send you a certificate ready to print or forward.
And why not show yourself some love, too? Consider committing to your own practice by buying a gift certificate for yourself.
Choose Your Gift
Gift certificates are redeemable at our center in Mazunte for two years from the date of issue and are non-refundable. They may be put towards course fees, on-site accommodation, and/or meals.
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