Yoga Retreats in Sierra de Gredos

Name: Yoga, Tantra and Mantra Chanting Retreat with Pablo Ferrero. In collaboration with Bárbara Montes.
Start: 2026-10-02T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Hospedería del Silencio

Iyengar Yoga, Hatha - Kriya and Classical Tantra in Gredos

The retreat

Summer in Gredos

Yoga and Classical Tantra Retreat – Summer 2026 – 7th Edition

Language: Spanish with English translation
Led by: Pablo Ferrero (Director of Matrika Yoga School)

Dates

13–18 July 2027 (6 nights / 7 days) – Full Retreat at Casa Rural El Pagano, Sierra de Gredos.
15–18 July 2027 (3 nights / 4 days) – Priority will be given to those attending the full retreat.
35 YACEP continuing education hours for Yoga teachers.
Non-teachers: certificate of attendance, with the option to request a digital certificate.

Location:

Casa Rural El Pagano
Tiétar Valley, Sierra de Gredos (Ávila, Sierra de Gredos)

Retreat Focus

Through the integration of Iyengar Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Kriya–Tantra Yoga, our school’s philosophy draws upon traditional Kashmir Tantra and Tibetan Buddhism.

Throughout the retreat, we will explore excerpts from classical texts such as the Vijñana Bhairava Tantra, Spanda Kārikās, and the Saundarya Lahari, as well as Kriya Yoga practices such as Nada Sanchalana and Tattwa Shuddhi (purification of the energy centres).

This transformative journey goes beyond physical postures, inviting you into a process of self-inquiry and inner transformation through lived experience and energy, while also integrating visualisations and group activities for self-discovery.

We are a non-dogmatic school, open to different spiritual perspectives. We welcome practitioners from any tradition who have a genuine interest in continuing to learn and in being nourished by our school’s methodology.

Who Is It For?

This retreat is open to:

Yoga practitioners and teachers with at least one year of Yoga experience.
Therapists with Yoga experience who wish to deepen their understanding of our teaching methodology.
Anyone interested in their own process of self-knowledge, with a desire for exploration and previous experience in Yoga.

What Will You Learn?

Yoga classes: two daily sessions (2 hours or 1.5 hours each)
Iyengar Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Kriya Yoga
Mantras and Bija Mantras for the activation of energy—prana.
Kriyas and purification practices for the energy centres (chakras): the 7 Chakras, Nada Sanchalana, and Tattwa Shuddhi.
Meditation inspired by Tantra texts such as the Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra, Spanda Kārikās, and Shiva Sutras.
Outdoor practices for centring awareness.
Philosophical foundations and worldview of Kriya Yoga and traditional Tantra, especially Kashmir Shaivism.
The energetic system of Hatha, Kriya, and Tantra Yoga and its practical application.
The Shiva–Shakti relationship and interdependence in inner and outer relationships.
The relationship between teacher, disciple, Mother Earth, and Father Sun.
Meditative arts and ecstasy: free movement, voice, and somatic release.

The Setting

Our summer retreats take place at the Hospedería del Silencio or at Casa Rural El Pagano.

Nature, the peaceful surroundings, and the quality of the food invite deep rest.

Here, in simplicity, there is nothing to do…
and it is precisely there that beauty reveals itself, allowing us to surrender to the flow of life.

Can You Receive a Certificate Upon Completing This Retreat?

Students with Yoga training:
They will receive a digital certificate for 35 YACEP (Yoga Alliance) continuing education hours. If they wish to obtain the full 100-hour certification in Tantra Yoga and Pranic Healing, they must complete our school’s Online Tantra Yoga Course (75 hours) and pass a final assessment.
Students without prior Yoga training:
They will receive a digital certificate of attendance. Should they later decide to train in Yoga, these hours may be recognised as YACEP training hours.

Physical Certificate

If you would like to receive a printed certificate by post, the cost is €50.

Join this transformative retreat
and give yourself a space to reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit.

Benefits

¿Which Benefits will you find?

Deepening Your Yoga Practice and Pranic Healing

Immerse yourself in an in-depth experience that integrates Iyengar Yoga and Hatha Yoga with the energetic practices of Kriya–Tantra Yoga. This retreat invites you to explore the subtler levels of consciousness and reconnect with your vital energy through mindfulness, conscious movement, and deep breathing.

Physical Well-being and Vitality

Through a consistent practice of asanas, pranayama, and meditation, you can strengthen your body, revitalise your internal systems, and reconnect with the feeling of being alive and balanced. Contemporary neuroscience supports these changes: the body in conscious movement becomes the ideal laboratory for retraining the nervous system and creating space for holistic well-being.

Mental Health and Emotional Regulation

Numerous studies confirm that over 80% of yoga and meditation practices contribute significantly to mental health. This retreat is designed to help you regulate stress, prevent burnout, and cultivate a calmer, more resilient mind. You will learn strategies inspired by the neuroscience of mindfulness to strengthen your capacity for focus, self-compassion, and presence.

Community and Human Connection

Share experiences, learning, and personal growth within a community that values mutual support and authenticity. Each gathering becomes an opportunity to learn from one another, build meaningful connections, and open yourself to the group’s collective wisdom.

Nature as Teacher and Medicine

The natural surroundings will be an essential part of your transformative process. You will learn to listen to the rhythms of the Earth, connect with the elements, and open yourself to a healing relationship with the sun, the sky, and the four cardinal directions. Nature will guide you back to balance and help you remember your true essence.

Psycho-Spiritual Development and Expansion of Consciousness

From the perspective of Tantra and Pranic Healing, you will explore vital energy, or kundalini, as a vehicle for inner expansion. These practices will allow you to access heightened states of perception and alignment between body, mind, and spirit.

Personal Growth and Genuine Transformation

This space has been created so that each participant can experience an authentic process of self-discovery. Through introspective activities and integrative practices, you can release emotional blockages, awaken inner potential, and experience lasting transformation that enriches your everyday life.

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The Master

Pablo Ferrero

Director and founder of Matrika Yoga School, where he began his work by establishing the first school in Canada in 2012. His path in the study of Yoga and meditation began in 2006. He is also a musician and writer.

He teaches regular in-person and recorded classes in Madrid and has been training Yoga teachers since 2018.

He is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher through RIMYI (Pune, India) and holds a Diploma in Yogic Studies from the Bihar School of Yoga (India). His training integrates diverse spiritual traditions, and he is a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism and traditional Kashmir Tantra.

In the therapeutic field, he is trained as a Manual Therapist, specialising in Ayurvedic massage, osteopathy, massage therapy, and Reiki. He is also an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and an advanced student of Ayurvedic Medicine, with training at the California College of Ayurveda and in India.

He currently continues to deepen his studies in Ayurvedic Medicine, Buddhist philosophy, Kashmir Shaivism, and energy therapies, expanding his understanding of health and consciousness. In recent years, he has also been integrating the shamanic worldview of the Andes and the Amazon into his learning process.

As part of his path of self-inquiry, he has undertaken deep personal work through various psychotherapeutic approaches, including extended processes of Gestalt therapy and Lacanian psychoanalysis. He continues to reflect on and examine himself whenever life invites him to do so.

He travels regularly to India to continue his training and visit teachers and centres of study, as well as to other countries in Asia and Latin America.

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Programme

Sample Schedule

Arrival at the Retreat

Check-in at the retreat centre from 4:00 pm onwards

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Yoga Class – Asana and Pranayama.
8:30 pm – Dinner.
9:30 pm to 10:00 pm – Meditation Space.
11:00 pm – Rest and Silence.

Retreat Days

7:00 am to 8:30 am – Activation, Pranayama, Kriyas, and Meditation.
8:30 am – Breakfast.
10:30 am to 11:30 am – Tantra Yoga philosophy, classical and contemporary texts, in nature.
11:30 am to 1:30 pm – Yoga Class (Iyengar Yoga, Hatha–Kriya Yoga).
2:00 pm – Lunch.
Free Time.
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Yoga and Tantra Yoga philosophy. Energetic Anatomy (in nature).
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Restorative Yoga and Pranayama or Group Activity.
8:30 pm – Dinner.

The programme is provisional. In the afternoons, we may include group activities such as Ecstatic Dance, Gong Baths, Meditative Dances, and more.

End of the Retreat

7:00 am to 8:30 am – Yoga Class – Asana and Pranayama.
8:45 am – Breakfast.
10:30 am to 11:45 am – Integration and Closing Circle.
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm – Ayurvedic Massage and Tandava.
2:30 pm – Lunch.
4:00 pm – Departure from the Retreat.

The Place

Sierra de Gredos · "Casa Rural El Pagano"

Casa Rural El Pagano, located in Arenas de San Pedro (Ávila), offers single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms, all with private bathrooms, as well as two activity rooms accommodating between 20 and 30 people. Its surroundings are home to chestnut, oak, walnut, strawberry, holm oak, and pine trees, creating a landscape that invites reflection and rest.

Both spaces promote a sustainable and respectful way of life, encouraging the responsible use of natural resources, digital disconnection, and reconnection with what is essential. They are places that inspire silence, authenticity, and the experience of returning to what is simple and true. Visit www.elpagano.com.

About the Sierra de Gredos

The Sierra de Gredos is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt natural landscapes in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Its granite mountains, rivers, and crystal-clear gorges create an atmosphere of profound serenity. Forests of oak, chestnut, pine, and holm oak blend with meadows where goats and deer graze.

The pure air and silence invite you to breathe deeply and reconnect with nature’s rhythm. Its clear skies offer breathtaking views of the stars. In spring and autumn, the colours of the landscape transform into a living spectacle of light and nuance. Its mountain yet mild climate brings coolness in summer and a sense of inwardness in winter.

The trails that wind through its valleys and summits lead to viewpoints, lagoons, and charming villages. The energy of Gredos invites you to pause, listen, and inhabit the present moment. It is a place where nature becomes a teacher and the soul finds rest.

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Practical Information

Costs and Details

Prices

Retreats are held in Spanish with English translation. A 10% discount is available for regular students of the school (minimum 6 months) and for those who have previously participated in our retreats, trainings, and/or journeys.

5-night / 6-day retreat.

€800 – Shared room.
€1,000 – Single room.
€425 – Teachings only.
Optional course manual: €50. Includes printing and sending the digital certificate upon completion of the course.

3-night / 4-day retreat.

€550 – Shared room.
€700 – Single room.
€250 – Teachings only.

A 10% discount is available for regular students of the school (minimum 6 months) and for those who have previously participated in our retreats, trainings, and/or journeys.

FULL TRAINING option in 100-hour Tantra Yoga and Pranic Healing:

For those who wish to continue with the Tantra Yoga and Pranic Healing Training: More Information

Priority will be given to those wishing to participate in the full retreat (5 nights). Shared rooms are for 2 or 3 people, assigned randomly among participants while aiming to accommodate men and women separately.

Yoga Equipment Rental:

We recommend bringing 4 Yoga blankets, 2 Yoga belts, and 2 Yoga blocks.
If you are unable to bring this equipment, you can rent it from us for €25. Please confirm by email at least 48 hours before the retreat begins.
You may bring additional equipment if needed: chairs, bolsters, etc.
If you are a regular student of the school, you may collect your equipment directly from the school from 7 days before the retreat begins and return it at your own responsibility, with no rental charge.

If you have any other date preferences, please contact us and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.

Includes full board, teachings, and course materials.

Shared rooms accommodate 2 or 3 people and are assigned randomly at the retreat centre. If you would like a single room, please confirm availability in advance by writing to +34 622 48 04 21 or namaskarmatrikayoga@gmai

Bookings

To reserve your place, a €100 deposit is required. The remaining balance for the retreat will be paid upon arrival at the retreat centre.

You must also complete the following form:

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Cancellation Policy

The reservation deposit will be refunded, minus a 30% administration fee, provided that cancellation is made within 14 days of payment of the deposit. After 14 days from the reservation: if you cancel the retreat at least 30 days before the start date, 50% of the amount paid to date will be refunded. If the cancellation is made less than 30 days before the event begins, no refund of the amount paid will be issued.

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October 2026

02 - 04

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