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Awareness & Mindfulness

Awaken to Your Essence: Embrace Presence, Awareness, and Transformation

At Hridaya, the journey inward is honored as a path to profound Self-discovery and connection. Through our workshops, you’re invited to explore the depths of your being, cultivate mindfulness, and embrace the art of living with awareness. These immersive journeys blend ancient teachings with contemporary practices, creating a sacred space for transformation and growth. Each workshop offers a unique gateway into this exploration.

The Alchemy of the Heart, with Blanca Amezcua, guides you in unlocking the profound wisdom of the Heart to support you in surrendering and letting go of your deepest wounds.

The Art of Awareness workshop, guided by Hridaya founder Sahajananda, delves into the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, an ancient Tantric text offering 112 meditation techniques to reveal the Consciousness of Oneness. This workshop combines silent meditation, Self-Inquiry, and practical methods to uncover your True Nature, fostering a harmonious integration of daily life into spirituality.

The Art of Rest with Aimee Norton-Taylor and Iris invites you to cultivate deep relaxation and rejuvenation through restorative practices, meditation, and gentle bodywork.

Being Love with Phoebe Rose Douglas invites you to experience unconditional Love through meditation, Self-Inquiry, and Heart-centered practices that deepen your connection to yourself and others.

Compassionate Communication with Luna Cabasés Corral focuses on transforming conflict and building understanding through conscious listening and Nonviolent Communication techniques.

From Pain to Peace with Claud Vaduva offers a transformative journey, guiding you from emotional suffering to inner harmony through meditation and body-awareness practices.

From Stillness to Movement: The Art of Dancing the Present Moment, facilitated by Estelle Vincent, invites you to embody mindfulness through movement and dance. This workshop explores the connection between the soul and the Universe, using the body’s wisdom to cultivate a sense of unity with the world.

In Love with the Earth, led by Estelle Vincent, Pieter Moonen, and Antonio Martín, invites you to confront the global ecological crisis and society’s alienation from nature. Rooted in engaged Buddhism and the powerful teachings of The Work That Reconnects, this workshop empowers you to transform pain and fear into wisdom and compassion. Through immersion in nature, rituals, and group practices, you’ll learn to act with awareness and reverence for life, fostering deep ecological activism rooted in Love and connection.

Nada Yoga and Sound Healing, facilitated by Antonio Martín, explores the therapeutic power of sound and vibration, using ancient practices of sound healing and Nada Yoga to restore balance and harmony to the body and mind.

Each workshop offers a unique pathway to heightened awareness, providing tools and insights to navigate life’s complexities with grace and presence. By diving into these transformative experiences, you’ll cultivate a deeper connection to yourself, others, and existence itself, embodying the essence of conscious living.

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Find Your Awareness and Mindfulness Workshop

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WithCarmen Prema
8 days
Children's Yoga Teacher Training
A 95-Hour Teacher Training Course Registered with Yoga Alliance

Upcoming Dates:

Jul 27-
Aug 3, 2026
Longeval,
France
Presented in
English
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WithEstelle Flore
4 days
From Stillness to Movement:
The Art of Dancing the Present Moment
A 4-Day Workshop to Return Home to Your Body and Explore Dance as an Empowering Ritual

Upcoming Dates:

Not currently scheduled
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WithAntonio Martín, Estelle Flore, Pieter Moonen
6 days
In Love with the Earth
A 6-Day Retreat to Reconnect with the Sacredness of Life

Upcoming Dates:

Not currently scheduled
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WithSahajananda
The Art of Awareness
A 3- or 5-Day Workshop on Uncovering Your True Nature

Upcoming Dates:

Not currently scheduled

More About Awareness and Mindfulness at Hridaya

Awareness and mindfulness are more than just practices; they are profound ways of being. At their core, these practices invite you to step out of the noise and distractions of daily life and into the present moment. 

 

At Hridaya, Pure Awareness is recognized as the Witness Consciousness—the core of who you truly are. As you cultivate Self-awareness, you learn to observe your thoughts, emotions, and sensations with detachment, staying fully present without judgment. This is the essence of witnessing and mindfulness, which allow you to be present in every moment, enhancing your clarity, peace, and connection. As Wei-tse said, “The subtle, perfect essence of Awareness is basically spontaneously open and calm, equanimous and pure, vast as space. It cannot be pointed out in terms of any concrete form; it cannot be approached in terms of location. It cannot be entered into by any door or road; it cannot be depicted or copied by the colors of the spectrum.”

 

Rooted in ancient spiritual traditions like yoga, Tantra, Advaita Vedanta, and Buddhism, awareness and mindfulness are key components on the path to Self-realization. In these traditions, cultivating awareness is not about improving concentration but awakening to the more profound nature of existence—recognizing the interconnectedness of all life, the impermanence of your thoughts, and the wisdom that arises when you quiet the mind.

 

The awareness and mindfulness workshops at Hridaya draw on timeless teachings and practices to guide you toward a more conscious and awakened way of being. Through meditation, Self-Inquiry, and immersive experiences, you’ll explore the vast terrain of the inner world, confronting both the beauty and challenges that arise within. By slowing down and paying attention, you learn how to navigate the complexity of life with greater equanimity, compassion, and presence.

 

In a world that often pulls you in many directions, awareness and mindfulness practices offer a refuge—a space where you can return to the simplicity and stillness of Being. Join us at these workshops to learn profound and deeply practical ways of building a foundation for healing, transformation, and growth to embody a life of greater depth, clarity, and peace through quiet contemplation and active engagement.

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Ready to Slow Down and Reconnect? Discover the Power of Presence Within

Many of us long for a more profound sense of connection, inner stillness, and meaning in a world that often feels fast, fragmented, and overwhelming. Awareness and mindfulness workshops at Hridaya offer practical, Heart-centered ways to slow down, reconnect, and live in Presence. Whether through meditation, immersion in nature, or conscious movement, these workshops support a shift from reactivity to clarity and separation to wholeness, helping you cultivate peace, joy, and a deeper connection to life. Learn more by joining a workshop or exploring the articles below.

Dive Into Articles on Awareness and Mindfulness

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Measuring Devotion: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

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Living the Wisdom of Karma Yoga

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Beyond the Void: A Journey of Effort, Witnessing, and Grace
Beyond the Void: A Journey of Effort, Witnessing, and Grace

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Rewriting Our Relationship to Suffering
Rewriting Our Relationship to Suffering

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The Love of Practice
The Love of Practice

14 Apr 2024 ·

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Tribute to Ramana Maharshi
Tribute to Ramana Maharshi

24 Jan 2024 ·

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Reminders on Integration for When Life Gets Messy
Reminders on Integration for When Life Gets Messy

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Are Actors Actually Aristocrats?

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Why We Meditate during Transitions and the New Year

Explore Awareness and Mindfulness at Hridaya

Step into a space of Presence, where the mind quiets and your heart opens. Awareness and mindfulness workshops offer a gentle yet profound journey into Stillness, embodiment, and authentic connection. Join us and explore what it means to truly live a life infused with awareness and experience the beauty that arises when you do. Learn more or sign up to begin your journey!

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