3-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat in Portugal
Gesine Leicht and Xavier Lequarré
February 27 - March 3, 2025
“I felt in need of a great pilgrimage, so I sat still for three days.” –Hafiz
Join Hridaya teacher Gesine and Xavier for a 3-day immersion into the silence of the Heart. During this retreat, we will explore the foundations of the meditation practice, discovering the joy of Stillness and the intimacy of the Heart.
We will combine silent meditation sessions with Hridaya Hatha Yoga practice, teachings on meditation techniques, and talks on inspiring spiritual topics meant to support and bring insights to the meditation practice.
In this retreat, we will mainly explore the teachings of Self-Inquiry, as presented by Sri Ramana Maharshi. Embarking on the quest for the Self, the fundamental question, “Who am I?” Going beyond identifications and preconceived ideas, allowing the answer to be revealed in the Silence of the Heart.
Additionally, we will integrate different spiritual traditions such as Advaita Vedanta (non-duality), yoga, Sufism, Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism, and Buddhism. All these precious ancient teachings point towards the essence of our being, the essence of all that is.
The retreat will take place in the stunning Karuna Retreat Center, beautifully hidden amidst the mountains of Monchique in the Algarve region.
“Love says ‘I am everything.’ Wisdom says ‘I am nothing.’ Between the two, my life flows.”
–Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Information and Registration: caveoftheheartretreats.com
Email: caveoftheheart.retreats@gmail.com
About the Teachers
Gesine Leicht
Gesine found in the teachings of Hridaya a well of personal transformation and a fountain of freedom. Being a practitioner of Hridaya Meditation and Yoga since 2012, a deep love and appreciation developed for the teachings and the community. Since completing the teacher training in 2015, she has taught in both Hridaya centers and also […]
Learn more about Gesine LeichtXavier Lequarré
Originally from Belgium, Xavier is a seasoned traveler who is passionate about exploring other cultures, lifestyles, and traditions. In 2006, he became almost blind, which was a turning point in his life, forcing him to pause and look inside. Realizing that what he was seeking externally could be found through an internal journey, he simultaneously […]
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