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Embodying Ayurveda

An Ayurveda Retreat for Self-Healing, Balance, and Spiritual Integration

Upcoming Dates:

February 26 - 
February 28, 2026
Mazunte,
Mexico
Presented in
Spanish
All Dates and Registration

Learn How to Understand and Support Your Body and Mind to Regain Harmony, Well-Being,
and Presence

In this immersive yoga and Ayurvedic retreat, you’ll explore the foundational principles of Ayurveda and discover practical, accessible ways to apply them in your daily life.

The retreat style will be a mix of dynamic lectures, experiential exercises, group discussions, Hatha Yoga and pranayama sessions, guided meditations, energy practices, and a hands-on Ayurvedic cooking workshop.

Rooted in traditional Ayurvedic wisdom and adapted to the realities of modern life, this retreat offers a holistic and embodied approach to Self-care and spiritual integration.

Whether you’re seeking greater well-being and vitality, on a spiritual path and longing to reconnect with your body, exploring Self-healing, or simply curious about Ayurveda—this journey is open to you.

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Content

  • Practical tools to understand and support your body, mind, and energy
  • The Ayurvedic doshas and their applications in daily life
  • Nutrition and diet from the Ayurvedic perspective
  • Daily routines for balance and vitality
  • The spiritual essences: prana, tejas, and ojas
  • Agni—the “digestive fire”—and its vital role in health and transformation
  • Ayurvedic cooking: theory and hands-on practice
  • Conscious eating habits
  • Hatha Yoga and pranayama with dosha awareness
  • Navigating modern life’s challenges, such as stress, through Ayurvedic wisdom
  • Guided meditations and subtle energy practices for healing and Self-awareness
  • Ayurvedic self-massage techniques
  • Reflection exercises, group discussions, and integrative journaling
  • Practices to reveal your authentic needs by understanding the elements within yourself
  • Ayurvedic healing principles and how to apply them

“Your body already knows. Ayurveda just translates.”

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–Unknown

“Ayurveda is not just a medical knowledge system, but a way of life which kindles the body, mind, spirit, and consciousness.”

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–Vaidyagrama
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Workshop Leader(s)

Janka Andernach

Janka is based in Mazunte and has been teaching in both Spanish and English since completing the Hridaya Teacher Training Course in December 2020. Originally from Germany, she discovered yoga at the age of 17 while seeking somatic healing from chronic health challenges she had faced since childhood. Since then…

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Schedule

8:30-10:45 am
Teachings and practice
10:45-11:30 am
Breakfast break
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Teachings and practice
1:00-4:00 pm
Break
4:00-5:15 pm
Teachings and practice
5:15-6:00 pm
Dinner break
6:00-8:00 pm
Teachings and practice
(the final evening ends at 8:30)

Schedule subject to change.

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Pricing and Practical Information

Workshop – Pricing and Practical Information | In person

Location

Mazunte

Language

English and Spanish

Workshop Leader(s)

Janka Andernach

Please Note:

Join Janka for a free information session on March 18 at 8:15 pm or April 12 at 9:30 am for the English retreat or January 30 at 8:15 pm, February 22 at 10:00 am, or May 6 at 8:15 pm for the Spanish retreats.

  • This retreat is open to all. No prior experience is required.
  • The retreat will begin in the morning, so we suggest arriving in Mazunte the day before it starts. If you are not staying on-site, please come to the Hridaya Center at 8:15 am on the first day to complete the registration process.
  • Please read our Registration Guidelines before booking.
  • 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.
  • Please bring paper and a pen, and wear comfortable clothing.

Tuition

$5,460 MXN per person

Food & Accommodation

For the best experience, we recommend staying on-site. We offer a range of options—choose the one that best suits you. Our vegan kitchen serves meals with love, scheduled around breaks in the schedule. You can select a meal plan when booking.

Dates and Registration

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Encarnando Ayurveda

Fechas del curso:

February 26

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February 28, 2026

Registro de entrada en el hospedaje:

Wed, Feb 25

Registro de salida en el hospedaje:

Sun, Mar 1

Duration:

3 days
Presented in Spanish in
Mazunte
, Mexico,
with Janka Andernach
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Embodying Ayurveda

Course Dates:

April 16

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April 18, 2026

Accommodation Check-in:

Wed, Apr 15

Accommodation Checkout:

Sun, Apr 19

Duration:

3 days
Presented in English in
Mazunte
, Mexico,
with Janka Andernach
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Encarnando Ayurveda

Fechas del curso:

May 10

-

May 12, 2026

Registro de entrada en el hospedaje:

Sat, May 9

Registro de salida en el hospedaje:

Wed, May 13

Duration:

3 days
Presented in Spanish in
Mazunte
, Mexico,
with Janka Andernach
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Did You Know?
Before many workshops, you can join a profound Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat.
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Did You Know?
Before many workshops, you can join a profound Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat.
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Did You Know?
The week after most workshops, we offer our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules, and you can join Module 1 by the week.
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The week after most workshops, we offer our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules, and you can join Module 1 by the week.
Check out our calendar to see if you can extend your stay.
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We have many online resources to help you deepen your practice, including articles, a free Hridaya Hatha Yoga app in English, and more.
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We have many online resources to help you deepen your practice, including articles, a free Hridaya Hatha Yoga app in English, and more.
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