28-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat
Abiding in the Simplicity of Being
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Offered in English in Mexico
Return to Silence, Simplicity, and the Naturalness of Being
Rooted in the non-dual vision, the 28-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat invites you to move from effort to naturalness, from mental occupation to simple being, and from spiritual searching to intimate recognition.
Senior Hridaya teacher Claud Vaduva will create a carefully held space for inwardness and depth so you can experience Self-Inquiry as a holistic path, a living doorway to direct knowledge.
Long periods of silence and individual practice are an essential part of this retreat. They are supported by guided meditations, Hridaya Hatha Yoga, walking meditation, sacred readings, poetry, meditation in nature, and time for reflection and journaling.
The Gift of Time and Space
Rather than moving quickly from one experience to the next, this retreat offers spaciousness: a chance to be still, listen to your heart, and let your insights ripen over time. The emphasis is not on receiving more, but on allowing what is essential to naturally arise. Join us.
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You’ll Experience:
- Guided meditations rooted in the practice of Hridaya Meditation
- Guided Hridaya Hatha Yoga to support interiorization, sensitivity, and openness
- Daily periods dedicated to personal practice
- Self-Inquiry as a living contemplation
- Contemplative walks, meditations in nature, sacred readings, and poetry
- Non-dual insights from Advaita Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, Theravada and Tibetan Buddhism, Bonpo Dzogchen, the Sufi and Christian mystical traditions, and the living wisdom of contemporary realized beings
- Spacious days woven with solitude, rest, and journaling
- Opening and closing rituals that support the sacred space of the retreat
“There are no words to describe the depth that you can touch during this time.”
“It has been one of the most profound experiences of my life... I'm in this state of beingness where the mind is just calm, where the connection is there with everything—nature, the Heart, people, presence. And that is the gift of Love.”
“Since the retreat ended, there's been a continuous resting in a very beautiful space of presence and aliveness with life just as it is.”
“The moment of existence that I was in was utterly perfect because everything that had come before it was exactly how it was.”
“I’ve been really touched and… something moves in me, and I just feel, I just want to cry—a lot!”
“A really beautiful feeling of being able to rest.”
Contenu
A Typical Retreat Day Includes:
- Guided meditation sessions
- Dedicated personal time for deepening meditation, exploring introduced techniques, and Hatha Yoga
- Two hours of guided Hridaya Hatha Yoga
- Inspirational lectures inspired by various spiritual traditions and masters
- A Q&A session (with written questions)
- Contemplations and journaling prompts
- Solitude and contemplation
Daily Schedule
Schedule subject to change.
Some days are intentionally left open, beginning and ending in silent meditation without guidance. There will also be days when Hatha Yoga is done individually, without instruction, as well as days without lectures, allowing the retreat’s rhythm to become more spacious and inwardly guided.



Tarifs et informations pratiques
À noter :
Join Claud for a free information session via Zoom on June 15, July 15, or August 15 at 5:00 pm CST (GMT-6). Click here to access these sessions.
- This residential retreat is best suited for sincere practitioners who feel genuinely called to silence, steady practice, and Self-Inquiry.
- Admission is by application. After your application is received, you will be invited to participate in an interview with Claud to ensure this retreat is the right fit for you.
- Check-in hours on August 31 are 12:00–2:30 pm. The program begins with an orientation session at 7:00 pm that evening and ends with a sharing session on the evening of September 28.
- This experience is intended for those in a stable emotional and psychological state. If you have any mental health conditions, please review our Mental Health Disclaimer before registering.
- As a non-profit, Hridaya keeps prices low to ensure accessibility. If the costs still exceed your budget, you are welcome to apply for our low-income discount.
- For more information about our center, including transportation options, please visit this page.
- If you would like to stay at the Hridaya Center for additional days before or after the retreat, please contact us.
Frais d’enseignement
This retreat is offered as a package, with prices that include tuition, three meals per day, and accommodation, as listed below.
Hébergement et repas
- Oceanview Private Room with Air Conditioning: $46,705 MXN
- Private Room with Air Conditioning: $43,805 MXN
- Private Cabaña: $39,310 MXN
- Private Cabaña (closer to the main road): $38,150 MXN
- Semi-Private Room with Shared Bathroom: $36,990 MXN
- Dorm: $34,670 MXN
Dates et inscription
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Foire Aux Questions
Not necessarily. More important than prior experience is sincerity, openness, emotional maturity, and a willingness to enter a sustained contemplative rhythm.
This is a fully residential retreat, and all participants stay in our on-site accommodations.
It can be helpful to begin simplifying daily life, reducing external stimulation, and cultivating a regular meditation practice prior to arrival.
No prior experience is required. Self-Inquiry and other meditations and techniques are introduced in a simple, direct way, allowing each participant to engage according to their own depth and understanding.
There is a balance between guidance and individual practice. The retreat includes guided meditations, teachings, and structured elements, while also offering extended periods of self-directed practice to support inner maturation.
The retreat is held in noble silence. This means refraining from speaking, eye contact, and communication, allowing the attention to turn inward and deepen naturally.
Yes. The retreat includes spacious periods each day for rest, reflection, and integration, allowing the rhythm to unfold organically.
Periods of silence and depth can bring previously unseen layers to the surface. This is a natural part of the process. The retreat offers guided spiritual support, a space of presence, simplicity, and stability to meet what arises, though it is not intended as a therapeutic setting.
The schedule is steady and immersive, but not extreme. Participants are invited to listen to their bodies and engage in the practices with sensitivity and care.
Journaling is encouraged as a way to integrate insights. Reading is typically limited to the materials offered in the retreat to maintain the contemplative atmosphere.
Participants are asked to refrain from using phones, the internet, books, or other forms of external communication during the retreat, to preserve the depth of silence and inward orientation.
Simple, nourishing vegan meals are offered to support the retreat process. The emphasis is on lightness, balance, and support for meditation.
While the retreat itself is a contained experience, many participants find that the effects of silence and practice continue to unfold naturally in daily life.
Not necessarily. More important than prior experience is sincerity, openness, emotional maturity, and a willingness to enter a sustained contemplative rhythm.
This is a fully residential retreat, and all participants stay in our on-site accommodations.
It can be helpful to begin simplifying daily life, reducing external stimulation, and cultivating a regular meditation practice prior to arrival.
No prior experience is required. Self-Inquiry and other meditations and techniques are introduced in a simple, direct way, allowing each participant to engage according to their own depth and understanding.
There is a balance between guidance and individual practice. The retreat includes guided meditations, teachings, and structured elements, while also offering extended periods of self-directed practice to support inner maturation.
The retreat is held in noble silence. This means refraining from speaking, eye contact, and communication, allowing the attention to turn inward and deepen naturally.
Yes. The retreat includes spacious periods each day for rest, reflection, and integration, allowing the rhythm to unfold organically.
Periods of silence and depth can bring previously unseen layers to the surface. This is a natural part of the process. The retreat offers guided spiritual support, a space of presence, simplicity, and stability to meet what arises, though it is not intended as a therapeutic setting.
The schedule is steady and immersive, but not extreme. Participants are invited to listen to their bodies and engage in the practices with sensitivity and care.
Journaling is encouraged as a way to integrate insights. Reading is typically limited to the materials offered in the retreat to maintain the contemplative atmosphere.
Participants are asked to refrain from using phones, the internet, books, or other forms of external communication during the retreat, to preserve the depth of silence and inward orientation.
Simple, nourishing vegan meals are offered to support the retreat process. The emphasis is on lightness, balance, and support for meditation.
While the retreat itself is a contained experience, many participants find that the effects of silence and practice continue to unfold naturally in daily life.

