Level Two - Sacred Silence - Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat - Devon

Level Two - Sacred Silence

A Hridaya Guided Silent Meditation Retreat

Thursday 27th February - Monday 3rd March 2025

At The Linhay, Exmoor National Park

Devon, England.

It is with great honour and a luminous humble heart that Turiya & Niamh invite you to join them in this special deep dive into this Second Level of the sacred mystery of the Spiritual Heart, at the tranquil sanctuary of Exmoor National Park in November 2024.

During this Silent Meditation Retreat we will explore key Meditations, Practices, Hatha Yoga, Presentations and Contemplations to anchor ever more deeply in Who You Truly Are.

Turiya & Niamh are certified Hridaya Meditation & Yoga Teachers, whose Pure Intention for this lifetime is to lovingly share the Wisdom of Heart for the benefit of All.

In these challenging times, we are being strongly called to find the Peace Within.

On this Level Two Guided Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat Journey, Turiya & Niamh will hold and guide you back to the Wisdom of your Very Own Being. 

That Peace which you long for is not “out-there”, but rather “it’s Here, Now” at the very essential core of Who you Truly Are.

During the Retreat You will:

--> Re-learn effective and directly applicable Meditation Techniques to calm and ultimately go beyond the Thinking Mind.

--> Directly experience the sweet profoundness of Hridaya (The Spiritual Heart)

--> Remember the vast Ocean of Stillness that lies at the very substratum of your Being and ultimately the One Being which weaves and interconnects all of Existence.

During this precious Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat, we will unfold unto the infinite Stillness of the Spiritual Heart.

Featuring:

• Guided Hridaya Meditations
• Hridaya Hatha Yoga
• Inspiring Hridaya Lectures
• Breath-Work
• Practical Tools
• Nature Bathing

Including:

• Complete Daily Teaching Schedule
• 4 Nights' Beautiful Accommodation
• Three Delicious Meals per day

During the Retreat You will:

• Re-connect and Re-vitalize the Sacred Vessel of the Physical & Energetic Body
• Soften and Still the Monkey Mind
• Re-establish the Intimate Connection to the Heart and Listen to its inherent Wisdom
• Remember and Open to Love and Joy as your very Essence
• Learn tools to Cultivate and Embody Presence in Every-Day-Life.

The Teachings:

The Daily Teachings will be spoken, although You are requested to remain in (Mauna) Silence in this beautifully held environment - to soak up the gift of both Outer and Inner Stillness.

Some of the Topics will include:

• Following the Sense of I Back to its Source
• Open Concepts
• Pranayama Techniques 
• Spanda - the sacred tremor of the Heart
• Surrender
• Cultivating Self Awareness in Daily Life
• Embodying Spirituality

As we explored in Level One, Hridaya Yoga is a Spiritual Path to reveal the Spiritual Heart as the reality of your own Being.

It is based upon traditional spiritual principles and visions from Classical Yoga, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Advaita Vedanta, Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism - as well as drawing parallels with teachings from Sufism, Christianity, Buddhism and Taoism. The main methods build upon the experiences of Level One, and include - Hatha Yoga, techniques for quietening the mind and developing the ability to concentrate, and most importantly meditations for the revelation of the Spiritual Heart.

Hridaya is the Sanskrit word for Spiritual Heart, and rather than solely encompassing the physical heart or energetic heart, Hridaya in this instance is referred to as the Seat of the Self - the essential, ultimate, ineffable dimension of our Being - where we ask the Question Who Am I?

In Hridaya Yoga & Meditation there is a movement from using the heart as an object of knowledge, then as an instrument of knowledge, finally revealing itself as the very subject of knowledge.

The Space:

The retreat will be held at the serene and tranquil Linhay Retreat Space on the edge of the picturesque Exmoor National Park.

The Linhay provides luxury accommodation in the picturesque Exmoor National Park. With views of the valleys and rolling hills of Exmoor. 

The Linhay offers a variety of accommodation options to suit your needs - All rooms are ensuite:

• Private Double & Shared Twin
• Calming yoga and meditation space
• Relaxing communal spaces
• Ample space to commune with nature

Arrival options vary depending on whether you come by Car, Train or Plane.

Please contact Turiya for full arrival information. Exact Address will be shared upon receipt of deposit.

A Group Pick-up and Drop-Off may be available for an additional fee.

The Schedule

Thursday

16:30 - Arrival

18:00 - Orientation

19:00 - Dinner

20:00 - Evening Meditation

21:00 - Rest

Friday

07:30 - Morning Meditation

09:30 - Breakfast

10:30 - Morning Lecture & Practice

11:30 - Hridaya Hatha Yoga

13:30 - Lunch

14:00 - Rest

17:00 - Afternoon Lecture & Practice

19:00 - Dinner

20:00 - Evening Meditation

21:00 - Rest

Saturday

07:30 - Morning Meditation

09:30 - Breakfast

10:30 - Morning Lecture & Practice

11:30 - Hridaya Hatha Yoga

13:30 - Lunch

14:00  - Rest

17:00 - Afternoon Lecture & Practice

19:00 - Dinner

20:00 - Evening Meditation

21:00 - Rest

Sunday

07:30 - Morning Meditation

09:30 - Breakfast

10:30 - Morning Lecture & Practice

11:30 - Hridaya Hatha Yoga

13:30 - Lunch

14:00  - Rest

17:00 - Closing Meditation & Sharing

19:00 - Dinner

20:00 - Rest

Monday

07:30 - Optional Morning Meditation

08:30 - Breakfast

10:00 - Departure

The Investment:

All Inclusive of:

• Complete Daily Teaching Schedule
• 4 Nights’ Luxury Accommodation in selected Room Type
• 3 Vegetarian Meals a Day + Refreshments

Room Types:

Early Bird Prices Below until 1st September 

Shared Beautiful Twin Room

Early Bird - £595

Regular - £695

Private Serene (1 Person) Room

Early Bird - £795

Regular - £895

To reserve your place, a £200 non-refundable deposit is requiered at initial booking. Upon receipt of deposit you will then receive an email detailing the remaining balance payment details. 50% of the remaining balance will be requested by the 1st October. The remaining amount will be requested by the 26th January 2025. Deposits can be paid via BACS to the below account:

Emma Claire Sharples trading as Opening to Stillness 05839810 04-00-03 GB87 MONZ 0400 0305 8398 10

For any questions - please contact Turiya at: dartmoor.rose.therapies@gmail.com

May the awakening of the Spiritual Heart enliven your Life.