Hridaya Yoga

Attending the 10-day silent retreat at Hridaya’s Meditation Centre in Mazunte was a transformative experience for me.

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to immerse myself in such a serene and nurturing environment.

Under the guidance of Sahajananda, I felt so fortunate to have a leader who exuded wisdom, compassion and the best Humor throughout the retreat.

One of the aspects that truly stood out to me was the sense of safety and security I felt throughout my time at the center. The supportive team ensured that every question I had felt welcome, that allows me to fully surrender to the practice without any worries.

The food provided during the retreat was not only nourishing but also absolutely delicious. Each meal was thoughtfully prepared and served with love.
I recommend skipping the salad, since water is an issue in Mazunte and that can provide from belly pain.

Being part of a community of 150 individuals all engaged in meditation created a powerful energy together.

As I continue to integrate the profound impact of my time at Hridaya’s, I am filled with a sense of gratitude and peace.

I highly recommend this retreat center to anyone seeking a deeper connection to themselves and the practice of meditation, yoga and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi.

I will come back to continue, learn more and go deeper.

Much love to all of you

Hridaya is an extraordinary place.

An incredible space, with transformative teachings.

I spent 5 months here, and can't recommend the Modules and Retreats enough.

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Oftentimes when I visited yoga centers I had the impression of receiving a self initiated, commercial-spiritual package to make me paying lots of money. The Hridaya showed me, how a real yoga studio/ holistic center should be like. I had the feeling of getting an insight of how real yogis act and what is an honest attitude towards people that visit the center. And with yogis I don't mean just people that put their bodies in special postures or meditate all day (what they also do ;) ) but just the fact that I instantly felt accepted by the whole community and that money wasn't playing such a big part for making lots of Profite. The price I paid for the module 1 intensive course was super fair and I've never learned so much in such a short time. I felt like I received more than I paid and this is also one aspect of really trusting the practice of hridaya Yoga. The teachers were so autentical and full of love and compassion. They really felt and lived what they preached. The whole module changed the way I am looking at things and I will definitely come back again !

I just completed a 3 day silent retreat. I found it challenging, but I highly recommend it. The teachers and the staff were kind, human, professional, generous, informative, and patient.

The facilities are simple but thoughtfully designed. I think women felt respected and protected. The food is simple but good. There price was very fair.

I've never done retreats, I'm not a yoga practitioner, and I've practiced meditation on-off for 10 years. I was expecting a lot of mumbo jumbo, which there is some (it's a yoga retreat so expect some "energy" and "chakra" speak), but overall it never felt pushy, preachy or culty. I thought it was heartfelt and sincere, if you open your mind, body and heart to the message of self inquiry.

It was a very special experience, I would highly recommend. Our Guru was simply genius, he gave us so much knowledge.
Thank you beautiful community ✨

Beautiful space to practice yoga and meditation. I dropped in for their 2 hour Hatha Yoga class- for $150 mxn. Highly worth it- recommend!

This school has been beyond valuable in my heart opening journey. The highest quality, infused with Love and Integrity, pure beauty. 5/5! ❤

Where do I even start?...

When I arrived, I was warmly welcomed, and even though I was new to Hatha yoga, I felt quite at home. I stayed in the dorm, which was small and cozy but clean and comfortable. I loved being able to wake up and roll out of bed for morning meditation.

The location is beautiful, being on the top of a hill with a breathtaking view of the sunrise. It's a short walk from the towns of Mazunte and San Agustinillo, both with beautiful beaches and array of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, smoothie/juice bars, etc.

Speaking of food, the food was OUTSTANDING! I always felt full and satisfied, and I learned to eat more mindfully while I was there. I lost some weight without even trying -- a result of eating so many vegetables and savoring every bite.

Module 1 was heavy but incredible. I have a background in meditation so I was already familiar with most of the topics, but it was a good consolidation of my knowledge and interesting to hear about spirituality from a Hatha yoga perspective.

The teachers are awesome and the karma yogis are wonderful too. I met people who I deeply connected with. and who I know will be lifelong friends.

Hridaya helped me let go of the bitterness and resentment I'd been holding onto for so long. Now, I feel so much lighter, and I have accepted their challenge of "integrating life into spirituality". My perspective on life continues to evolve, and I am more curious than ever about spirituality, dedicating much of my free time to reading spiritual texts and sitting in meditation.

If you're ready for real growth, and people who actually give a damn about your spiritual development, look no further than Hridaya. It has had a profound impact on my life and even though it's hard for an extraverted, active person like me to slow down, I can't wait to go back for Module 2 and another 10 day silent meditation retreat. It feels more like home than my actual home now!

Like most things in life, you get out of it what you put into it. So go. Do the work. And prepare to have your mind blown and your heart cracked wide open.

I just attended the 5-day "The Art of Awareness" workshop with Sahajananda and it was such a special experience! Hridaya Yoga Center is great for anyone on a spiritual journey who is not afraid of deep introspection and is looking for teachers who are walking their talk, authentic, full of heart, love, and compassion. In addition, you are a 5-min walk from the beach and are fed healthy nutritious meals.

I attended a 10 day silent retreat. I booked very last minute and had very little understanding of what I was getting myself into.

I had been trying to meditate for years and was getting nowhere with it. I entered the retreat as a novice meditator and unfortunately I left still a complete novice. But now I have the tools to get better.

It has been almost 3 weeks since I left and the effects on my life have so far been incredibly positive.

The experience in itself was rather unpleasant, sitting for 10hrs a day is not something I enjoy. The lack of external stimulation was underwhelming for the first 8 days. I got extremely stomach sick around day 5 (I don't believe food poisoning is to blame, I think the activation of Manipura chakra played a role... Yes I know how crazy that may sound).

The teachings were incredible. The food was absolutely fantastic, I stayed in the male dorms, which is like a hostel dorm except so peacefully quiet since no one talks.

Bring a towel, a notebook and couple of pens (I wrote 70 pages), a reusable bottle of water, I strongly recommend an alarm clock, flip flops, an eye mask for meditation, and grapefruit seed extract if you can (although they make neem tea and white rice). Keep your mind open and your expectations low and be ready to feel a lot of love for everyone and everything to the point it hurts a little bit in the chest!

The 10-Day retreat was my inauguration into yoga and meditation. The experience was beyond anything I could have imagined. The people, place, learnings, food, views, (I could go on), were incredible. It's a place of love and spirituality, worth going in every way.

I completed Module 1 and the 10 day silent retreat. Module 1 prepared me immensely for the 10 day retreat.

I had huge resistance within the first week, but something within my heart kept me going. Throughout the remainder of the weeks i gained clarity on my initial resistance, i gained clarity on myself and love. I sat with everything I was feeling and I saw the light behind it all. This isn't a place of miracles, its a container that helps you find your own miracle.

This place changed me, I am so grateful.

I have so much gratitude for everything Hridaya school in Mazunte is offering. It is such a special place with teachers and teachings that are deep, authentic, real! With all the noise of the modern world ( external and internal), coming here for a 10 day silent retreat was one of the best gifts I could have given to myself. Here I found experienced caring guides: teachers who "walk the talk", in-depth philosophy, structure and curriculum that have been effective for thousands of others before me, warm-hearted community, affordable tuition, and, most importantly, a glimpse into "Who am I" and "Why am I here?" I can't wait to return!

Hridaya is one of those special places that will stay with you for the rest of your journey. It is such a beautiful place with the most pure, gentle creatures you will ever come across. The teachings are filled with such deep love and humility it overtakes you. I fell in love with this place and it was very hard to leave. Sometimes coming home after exciting travels can be tough, but after Hridaya I felt more ready than I ever have in the past to go home. Two months now after arriving home and I still am experiencing Hridaya daily. I continue to meditate and feel the love and compassion all the time that I found at Hridaya even two months later. I recommend this place to everyone, no matter where you are in your path. Come with an open, beginner's mind. Do not accept the teachings, nor reject them, just observe. At the end you can make your own decision. I've gladly welcomed the lovely new additions to my life. Thank you so much Hridaya, I love you all and can't wait to return. <3

Amazing experience!! The school itself is beautiful and the people inside are the best people I've ever met. I did the 10 day silent meditation retreat and it has opened my eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. I plan on returning as soon as possible! Hridaya Yoga will always have a special place in my heart <3

Hridaya path, the path of Spiritual Heart, is a gate to the deepest longing of a human being. The silent retreat and yoga classes allowed me to discover the space of deep stillness within myself. In modern society, we spend most of our time swimming on the surface of life, busy with so many things, missing the essential: deep authenticity, nakedness of the longing soul, the beauty of being. For me, the silent meditation has been an opportunity to leave my masks, dive within the vastness of myself and discover the wonderful land which cannot be known through the mind, but the longing for it has always been present in my heart. Hridaya retreat was my first contact with silent meditation and it turned out to be the treasure I have always been searching. I realized that the most significant moments of my everyday life are the reflection of this sacred space within my heart, and that I can access this space directly by going beyond the mind, to the pure Stillness. This is not an intellectual knowledge; it is the direct knowledge of the essence of human being. I am so grateful to Hridaya School for this depth and beauty.

Incredible life changing stuff. I did a 10 day meditation retreat when 4 months pregnant. The day I left the retreat I found out my partner had cancer. The power of the meditation gave me the tools to protect me and my child whilst he went through treatment. We are all happy and healthy now and loving life. I can't wait to learn more and hope to do another retreat in France soon. Thank you.

I wanted to wait a little after the retreat was over and let the "glow" fade so I cen really see the changes in me...
This was such a profound expiriance!
I only now realize that my heart was shut.
I keep practicing meditation every da. I keep letting my heart open.
Things have changed dramatically for me in almost every aspect.
I found love for myself and a loving partner.
I get much better at generating an income.
I learnt to put boundaries.
I deal with my demons with love and acceptance.
There is so much more that is happening but it would be too long to type here:)

Cloud and Arturo are amazing! They made me feel loved and safe, never judged, always with a smile and an open heart.
The carma yogis too are a blessing.

Thank you all so much!

Module 1 at Hridaya basically changed the way I want to live my life. The dedication and passion of the teachers and karma yogis, made it an unforgettable and life altering experience. There's love all around!! My heart is filled with gratitude for the Hridaya community. I cannot wait to go back!!

How profoundly grateful I feel to Hridaya Yoga! The depth of the theoretical teachings and its immediate reflection in the direct practice enhances everyone's aspiration to a level of inner intimacy that is beyond the mind.
The emanation of pure intention, vast compassion and deep love is present everywhere and in everyone.
A space that invites to a deep discovery of the background of existence, in total acceptance of whatever arises on the way, supported by a fully committed and inspirational community.
Don't even dare to miss it. If you long for the Truth, you owe it to yourself!