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The Alchemy of the Heart

A 5-Day Journey of Surrendering and Letting Go of Your Deepest Wounds

Upcoming Dates:

February 24 - 
February 28, 2026
Mazunte,
Mexico
Presented in
English

Unlock Your Inner Alchemy,
Embrace Your Heart’s Longing

As we walk the spiritual path, many of us encounter the excruciating pain of hidden wounds. This journey can be both challenging and profoundly rewarding, as it leads us to our authentic selves beyond trauma and stories.

Spirituality guides us in shedding illusions and discovering our authentic being. Confronting concealed pain at the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic dimensions is an essential part of this journey. Wholehearted commitment and a holistic approach are required to dissolve limitations and live in freedom. This means putting in the effort and doing the necessary work.

An essential aspect of this process is that these wounds hold within them the potential to be powerful catalysts for deep transformation, leading us toward newfound freedom.

We invite you to explore The Alchemy of the Heart, a transformative 5-day journey into the realm of spirituality and Self-discovery with Blanca.

Navigating the Depths of Inner Turmoil

Learning to create a space between the wounds that create a distorted perception of reality might be challenging, but it is incredibly rewarding. Amid the intensity, peace, love, and authenticity can be found and will continue to surface and flourish.

As we learn how to connect with this inner sanctuary called the Heart through direct experience, we set the conditions to reveal who we truly are. This place is unequivocally us, our essence, our home—an underlying reality of peace, love, and stillness.

Recognizing this process and making space for the parts that yearn for acknowledgment, recognition, and acceptance while anchoring in Self-Inquiry, is the key to profound transformation.

Learn to create inner space, regulate your nervous system, and transcend fears and limitations. Your energy fuels an alchemical process, with the Heart as the gateway to genuine release and spiritual transformation.

Join This Transformative Experience

This retreat offers a fascinating journey of Self-discovery, healing, and transformation through surrender and letting go. We invite you to embark on this journey and learn to embrace all parts of yourself.

Prerequisite: This retreat is open to those who have completed a 10-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat or the Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive, or have proven meditation experience.

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Content

Together, we’ll navigate the depths of our wounds, guided by the power of presence and diverse spiritual practices. This voyage will lead you through a sacred process of introspection, creating the conditions to release karmic influences.

 

Throughout this journey, we’ll explore powerful tools. Join us and:

  • Deepen your connection with the Spiritual Heart, a gateway to inner wisdom, love, and growth.
  • Learn energy transmutation and sublimation, delving into emotions and thoughts for healing.
  • Experience meditation and Self-Inquiry for inner transformation.
  • Cultivate presence for anchoring in the present moment.
  • Unlock inner transformation through somatic meditation.
  • Embrace wounds and transform them into allies.
  • Break free from recurring hindrances by identifying patterns.
  • Release karmic ties and welcome new possibilities.
  • Transform wounds using triggers for healing.
  • Regulate your nervous system using the breath and other techniques.
  • Explore rituals and mantras to cultivate compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance.

“I saw grief drinking a cup of sorrow and called out: ‘It tastes sweet doesn’t it?’ ‘You have caught me,’ grief answered, ‘And you’ve ruined my business. How can I sell sorrow, when you know its blessing?’”

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–Rumi
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Workshop Leader(s)

Blanca Amezcua

Blanca’s quest began at a young age, leading her to explore various practices with the intention of knowing God. Her profound journey of transformation started when she encountered the teachings of the Heart through a meditation retreat with Sahajananda, igniting her longing for truth. Since then, she has cultivated a deep practice of yoga and meditation...

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Schedule

07:00-08:00
Meditation (optional)
08:00-09:00
Breakfast
09:00-13:00
Morning session
13:00-15:00
Lunch and break
15:00-18:30
Afternoon session
18:30-19:30
Dinner
19:30-21:00
Evening session
21:00-22:00
Rest or optional activities
21:00-22:00
Evening session
22:00
Mauna (noble silence)
8:30 am-1:00 pm
Morning session
(begins at 7:00 on days 2-5)
4:00-7:30 pm
Afternoon session

Schedule subject to change.

Pricing and Practical Information

Workshop – Pricing and Practical Information | In person

Location

Mazunte, Mexico

Language

English

Workshop Leader(s)

Blanca Amezcua

Please Note:

Join Blanca for a free information session on February 2 at 8:15 pm or February 22 at 9:45 am.

  • Prerequisite: This retreat is open to those who have completed a 10-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat or the Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 1 Intensive, or have proven meditation experience.
  • 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 Yoga Center at 8:15 am on the first day to complete the registration process.
  • No on-site meals are offered for this retreat. Please bring snacks to enjoy during break times.
  • Please read our Registration Guidelines before booking.
  • For more information about our center, including transportation options, please visit this page.
  • 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.

Tuition

$8,220 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.

Location

Longeval, France

Language

English

Workshop Leader(s)

Blanca Amezcua

Please Note:

Annual Membership Fee

A €10 fee will be charged if you are joining Hridaya France for the first time or if your annual membership has expired.

Tuition

€375 per person

Food & Accommodation

Food and accommodation costs are supplemental to the tuition fee. You may choose from available accommodation options or stay off-site. We request that all guests have at least one meal per day in our vegan dining room.

Dates and Registration

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The Alchemy of the Heart

Course Dates:

February 24

-

February 28, 2026

Accommodation Check-in:

Mon, Feb 23

Accommodation Checkout:

Sun, Mar 1

Duration:

5 days
Presented in English in
Mazunte
, Mexico,

Have a question? Contact us or check out our FAQ.

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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 this retreat, we offer our profound Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat.
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Did You Know?
Before this retreat, we offer our profound Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat.
Check out our calendar to see if you can join us.
Did You Know?
Every month, we offer our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules, and Module 1 can be joined by the week.
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Did You Know?
Every month, we offer our beloved Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules, and Module 1 can be joined by the week.
Visit our calendar to see if you can extend your stay.
Did You Know?
We have many online offerings 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 offerings to help you deepen your practice, including articles, a free Hridaya Hatha Yoga app, and more.
Explore our online offerings.

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