4 Day Heart Awakening Silent Meditation Retreat
Schedule
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Tauhara Retreat and Conference Centre NZ | Taupo, WK
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A transformative journey to stillness, self-exploration, and inner peace.Retreat Overview
Our 4-day silent residential retreat offers three full days of silence and practice, along with two half days—one for arrival and settling in, and the other for integration and departure. During this retreat, participants will engage in deep meditation, relaxation, and self-reflection, all while observing mauna (noble silence).
This retreat format provides ample time to unwind, restore, and explore the profound benefits of a committed meditation practice. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned meditators, this retreat offers the opportunity to dive deeper into your practice or begin your journey into meditation with clarity and support.
Location:The retreat will be held at Tauhara Retreat & Conference Centre in Acacia Bay, overlooking the serene Lake Taupo in New Zealand’s North Island. Learn more about the venue here.
Arrival & Departure Details:
Arrival: Wednesday, 28th January (between 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Check-in, registration, dinner, and introductory session.
Departure: Sunday, 1st February: Morning practice, breaking of silence, integration, time to pack, and departure by 11:00 AM.
Food:
Enjoy nourishing, freshly prepared vegan meals designed to support your meditation practice. All meals are simple, wholesome, and detoxifying, with no meat, dairy, coffee, or refined sugar.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, plus tea and fruit throughout the day.
A final dinner upon arrival and breakfast before departure are also included.
The plant-based meals will aid in rejuvenation and detoxification, allowing your body to restore while you meditate.
Accommodation:
Private and shared accommodation options are available at Tauhara Retreat & Conference Centre.
Pricing:
Includes 4 nights & 3 full days, 3 vegan meals/day, and is based on the accommodation
Shared bunk room: $680
Private bunk room: $880
Private room in a self-contained building: $880
Private self-contained unit (1 available): $980
Additional Costs:
Bedding hire: $40 per bed (includes sheets, duvets, and towels)
Special diet surcharge (e.g., gluten-free, allergies): $60
Early Bird Special:Book before 28th September and receive $50 off the listed price.
All prices include GST.
Booking & Payment Policy:
A non-refundable but transferable deposit of $150 NZD is required to secure your spot. The deposit can be paid via the ticketing system or through a bank transfer to account number 38-9018-0117320-01.
In the case of cancellation up to 3 weeks before the retreat, the deposit will be withheld as credit toward another retreat, minus a $50 booking fee. If cancelled in the last 3 weeks prior to retreat, no refund is available.
Please ensure you read the retreat guidelines carefully before committing. Retreat Guidelines.
The full balance is due 1 week before the retreat starts.
For inquiries, please contact Radha: [email protected]
What is a Silent Retreat?
A silent retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your practice in a supportive environment. Participants observe mauna, or noble silence, which includes refraining from speaking, using phones or devices, and even reading. Though it may initially seem challenging, silence naturally brings a profound sense of peace, allowing your mind to quiet and meditation to flow more easily. Silence clears away distractions and helps you access deeper insights and emotional clarity.
Why Meditation?
Meditation is an ancient practice known for its transformative benefits. It cultivates not only relaxation and calm but also self-awareness, self-love, and inner peace. During the retreat, you will reconnect with your essence and the deeper sense of being, leading to a greater sense of connection and purpose.
Why “Heart Awakening”?
This retreat is rooted in the tradition of Hridaya Yoga—a spiritual path that emphasizes non-duality (advaita) and self-inquiry. Hridaya combines wisdom from diverse spiritual traditions, including Kashmir Shaivism, Buddhism, Sufism, Yoga, and Christian mysticism. At its core, it focuses on awakening the Heart, which is seen as the seat of pure love and inner truth.
The teachings invite participants to experience the wisdom of the heart, as poet Rumi beautifully expressed: “Close your eyes, fall in love, stay there.”
Why Do a Retreat?
A silent retreat offers an unparalleled opportunity for immersion in self-inquiry and personal transformation. With no distractions from the outside world, the retreat setting allows you to deeply engage in meditation, reflection, and personal growth. It is the perfect time to reset, clear emotional and mental clutter, and rediscover your inner alignment.
What Can I Expect?
Throughout the retreat, you will experience a balanced schedule of meditation, yoga, and teachings designed to deepen your understanding of non-duality and the art of self-inquiry. The daily practice includes:
Meditation sessions
Inspirational talks on yoga, meditation and the universal teachings of all authentic spiritual traditions
Hridaya Hatha Yoga practice to relax the body
Time for rest, walks, or journaling
Q&A and technique presentations
This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators, offering the tools to establish and expand your own practice. By the end of the retreat, you will feel a sense of clarity, emotional release, and spiritual awakening.
Daily Schedule:
7:00 - 8:30 AM: Meditation
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Teachings
10:45 - 12:00 PM: Hatha Yoga
12:00 - 12:30 PM: Meditation
12:30 - 4:00 PM: Lunch, rest, walks, or journaling
4:00 - 4:50 PM: Relaxation or Pranayama
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Meditation
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 - 9:00 PM: Q&A / Technique Presentation / Practice
About the Facilitator:
Radha Iveta is a certified Yoga and Meditation teacher from Bulgarian origin. She solidified her spiritual journey in 2014 with a 500-hour teacher training at the Hridaya Yoga community in Mexico, where she immersed herself in the teachings for several years. Radha has since taught globally, facilitating workshops, silent retreats, and teacher trainings. She is passionate about the transformative power of silent retreats and has led them in locations such as Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Norway, and New Zealand. Radha’s retreats emphasise self-inquiry and the deepening of one’s meditation practice.
For more information, visit Heart Awakening.
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TESTIMONIALS: "Profound! I felt a deep heart activation and healing. This has enriched my own practice greatly and will inspire how I teach yoga" - A.L., Australia
"I learned how noisy the world really is and how comforting and important longer periods of silence are. Thank you so much for this special time" - S. W., Germany
"Was good to re-awaken my heart as over the last few years I have neglected it. I have missed the feeling of just Being and have remembered how important it is to live in the Heart" - H. T., New Zealand
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For more information about Hridaya Yoga and the Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreats held worldwide, visit http://hridaya-yoga.com
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Where is it happening?
Tauhara Retreat and Conference Centre NZ, 60 Acacia Heights Dr, Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385, New Zealand, TaupoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
