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From Pain to Peace

A 3-Day Workshop on the Art of Transmuting Suffering into Awareness

Upcoming Dates:

Not currently scheduled

Learn to Live with an Open Heart

From Pain to Peace is a workshop dedicated to transmuting pain and suffering into Awareness and Presence. For some, suffering is very apparent, while for most, it is hidden in the typical human egoic condition of feeling disconnected, deeply dissatisfied, or like you are not good enough or have not yet arrived. Not understanding, you mistake a natural spiritual longing for a compulsive need to improve your current state with a better situation, a never-ending series of adjustments, never arriving at that resting peace.

During this workshop, you will learn practical methods to transmute past or current suffering, traumas, or difficulties into awareness. You’ll begin to transform the pain that comes from common psychological conditions related to judging, guilt, shame, jealousy, etc. And, you’ll discover the powerfully transformative spiritual practice of learning how to shift from being lost in intense emotions (such as anger) or ongoing ones (such as sadness) into being vividly present.

Buddha taught that suffering is the direct consequence of a lack of understanding. In this workshop, you’ll work with spiritual practices and techniques from yoga and modern psychology to experience a shift in perspective and a deepening in love.

This workshop focuses on cultivating Presence and non-reactivity while developing the Heart as an organ of knowledge. You will learn how to become receptive to your deepest, most sacred feelings and perceptions, transcending your limitations and awakening the potential for self-love and compassion, the generosity of forgiveness, and living an authentic life imbued with pure intentions.

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Content

From a vast collection of available material, we will select specific topics relevant to the particular needs of the participants.

 

For Example:

  • Spiritual principles as the foundation of daily life
  • How to awaken to Presence while facing difficulties
  • The practice of consecration and surrender as a way to transcend personal limitations
  • The development of deep trust and centeredness in the face of adversity
  • Learning how to live with an open heart
  • The importance of clarity, discernment, and intention to the process of transformation
  • The freedom found in living authentically instead of bypassing unpleasant feelings
  • Understanding the ego, the pain body, and the causes of suffering
  • Supportive yogic attitudes, such as non-attachment, contentment, non-violence, and truthfulness
  • Methods for profound relaxation using Hatha Yoga and breathing (pranayama)
  • Brain chemistry (i.e., dopamine) and how it relates to understanding spiritual approaches to facing powerful emotions, compulsions, addictions, and depression
  • Yogic chakra psychology and corresponding purification practices
  • Tonglen, a Tibetan technique for amplifying self-compassion and love
  • NLP techniques to shift the perception of past events

“...it was beautiful, it was really beautiful, and I feel that I’m tapped into a frequency of love that I can carry with me and bring with me through life and be able to be present with life and commune with life in a very beautiful way...”

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–Erin
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Workshop Leader(s)

Claud Vaduva

Since 2005, Claud has dedicated his life entirely to spiritual matters. This came as a culmination of many intersecting circumstances and tributary interests that he had cultivated since childhood. In 2007, he met Sahajananada, and in 2011, he joined the Hridaya Yoga mission...

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Schedule

7:00-8:00 am
Meditation (optional)
8:30-10:45 am
Teachings and practice
10:45-11:30 am
Breakfast break
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Teachings and practice
1:00-3:30 pm
Lunch and break
3:30-5:00 pm
Teachings and practice
5:00-6:00 pm
Dinner
6:00-8:00 pm
Teachings and practice

Schedule subject to change

Pricing and Practical Information

Workshop – Pricing and Practical Information | In person

Location

Mazunte, Mexico

Language

English

Workshop Leader(s)

Claud Vaduva

Please Note:

Join Claud for a free information session on September 26 at 8:15 am.

  • This workshop is open to all. No prior experience is required.
  • The workshop 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 workshop. You can select a meal plan when booking.

Dates and Registration

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Have a question? Contact us in Mexico or check out our FAQ.
Have a question? Contact us in Romania or check out our FAQ.
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.
Check out our calendar to see if you can come early.
Did You Know?
The week after most workshops, we offer our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules, and Module 1 can be joined by the week.
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Did You Know?
The week after most workshops, we offer our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules, and Module 1 can be joined by the week.
Check out our calendar to see if you can extend your stay.
Did You Know?
We have many online resources to help you deepen your practice, including articles, a free Hridaya Hatha Yoga app, and more.
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Did You Know?
We have many online resources to help you deepen your practice, including articles, a free Hridaya Hatha Yoga app, and more.
Explore our online offerings.

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