EASTER YOGA RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS OF SPAIN
VIJÑANA BHAIRAVA "YOGA AND TRADITIONAL TANTRA"
Iyengar Yoga, Meditative Arts, Traditional Tantra and practices in Nature
- From March 26th to 31st, 2024
- From March 29th to 31st, 2024 – Limited spots for the weekend.
- Taught by Pablo Ferrero.
- Collaborators: Geometría del Sonido, Manuel Cerdán, and other facilitators.
- At Casa Rural El Pagano, Sierra de Gredos.
Pablo Ferrero is an official Iyengar Yoga teacher and holds a Diploma in Yogic Studies from the University of Pune and the Bihar School of Yoga. He is also a certified Osteopath and a specialist in Ayurvedic massage and nutrition. He is a student of Ayurvedic Medicine, psycho-energetic healing, and various Eastern philosophies and therapies, including Tibetan Buddhism, Shaivism of Kashmir, Reiki, etc. He has received teachings in Kashmir Shaivism from masters such as Amit Raina, Christian Pisano, Bettina Baumer, Daniel Odier, and Mark Dyzowsky. He has studied Tibetan Buddhism at different centers in India and Nepal. He holds a Master’s in Coaching and Personal Leadership and a degree in Journalism.
In this Easter Week Retreat, we will immerse ourselves in internal reflection through Iyengar Yoga and the philosophy, practices, and worldview of traditional Kashmiri Tantra. During this one-week retreat, we will maintain silence every day from 11:00 PM until 10:00 AM the next morning. We will also engage in a 12-hour practice of silent contemplation aimed at aiding the centering of external and internal consciousness.
What activities will take place in this retreat?
Iyengar Yoga classes: 2 classes per day, each lasting 1.5 hours. Meditations inspired by Tantra texts such as Vijñana Bhairava and meditations of Matsyendranath. Nature practices for consciousness centering. Foundations of philosophy, worldview, and historical context of traditional Tantra with special emphasis on Kashmiri Tantra. Tandava, pleasure, and energy points. The dance of Shiva, creativity, and its relationship to energetic healing. Shiva – Shakti and interdependence in relationships.
All our retreats are conducted in Spanish with English translation.
Yoga Retreats in Sierra de Gredos - El Pagano Retreat Center.
Since 2015, we have been conducting Yoga retreats in the Sierra de Gredos. This particular retreat takes place at Casa Rural El Pagano. El Pagano is a rural center designed to immerse travelers in a natural environment perfect for birdwatching, observing mammals, and enjoying numerous floral species.
Led by a dedicated team consisting of Manuel, Paqui, Scot, and all the cooks and volunteers who have become part of the Matrika Yoga School family over the years.
We offer a strictly vegetarian diet and have experience catering to intolerances and allergies (gluten, veganism, etc.).
The rooms are highly comfortable and all have exterior views.
We provide accommodation in shared rooms for 2 – 3 people. There is a very limited availability for single occupancy rooms.
For more information and photographs of the accommodations, please visit the following link here.
Provisional Programme
This Yoga and Shivaite Tantra retreat is an intimate encounter with your true self. It is taught through the integration of Yoga, meditative arts, and Kashmiri Shaivism. An intimate Easter Week retreat for 22 people set in the heart of the Sierra de Gredos. Immersed among oak trees and mountains… a quiet, beautiful, magical place, perfect for bidding farewell to Winter and spreading your wings into Spring. Pablo Ferrero accompanies you along with a great team of facilitators and assistants.
Check-in at the retreat center starts from 5:00 PM (flexible based on organization).
- 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Welcome, Iyengar Yoga class, and meditation.
- 9:00 PM: Dinner.
- 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM: Fire Ceremony (Havan) and offerings. 11:30 PM: Silence or free time.
- 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM: Meditation and Pranayama (pranic healing)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM: Philosophy and Worldview of Traditional Tantra.
- 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM: Iyengar Yoga Class
- 2:00 PM: Lunch
- 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM: Nature Practices and/or Tandava and Meditative Arts.
- 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Iyengar Yoga Class
- 8:45 PM: Dinner
- 11:00 PM: Silence and rest.
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Meditation and Conscious Breathing
- 9.15 – Breakfast
- 11.30 to 13.30 - Iyengar Yoga, Hatha, Vinyasa Krama and Non-dualism
- 14.15 - Lunch
- 16.30 – 17.30 Departure from the retreat
Practical Information
Costs
Retreat of 5 nights / 6 days.
- 750 euros – Shared room.
- 900 euros – Single Room.
- 425 euros – Only teachings.
Individual days (Teachings and full board)
- 150 euros per day.
- 100 euros – only teachings.
Tent or Van with full board (minimum 2 nights):
- 140 euros per full day
We will give priority to people who want to participate in the full retreat (5 nights). The shared rooms are for 2 or 3 people who are distributed randomly among the students trying to make men and women sleep separately.
Where?
Rural House EL Pagano, between the mountains of Arenas de San Pedro and Candeleda, Sierra de Gredos. www.elpagano.com
Cancelation policy
The reservation deposit will be returned if canceled at least 30 days before the start of the retreat, except 30% for management fees. After 30 days the reservation will not be returned in any case. The reserve is not transferable for other withdrawals.
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