The Worldwide Community of Sanatana Dharma invites you to a five-day meditation retreat devoted to the systematic practice of contemplation, self-inquiry, and yoga. The retreat will take place from September 20 to 25, 2026 in Spain (Barcelona).
The program is designed to deepen meditation, develop sustained concentration, and provide a structured study of contemplative practice methods. Sessions are conducted in a group according to a set schedule and are accompanied by lectures by the monk Ramanatha.
Program
The program includes:
atma-vichara (ātma-vicāra) — self-inquiry aimed at recognizing the nature of the subject;
shambhavi mudra (śāmbhavī-mudrā) — a traditional method of focused contemplation;
contemplative walking;
hatha yoga;
kundalini yoga;
kriya yoga;
qigong;
yoga nidra;
lectures by the monk Ramanatha;
independent study of the teachings.
Schedule and Practice Conditions
Check-in: September 20, 2026, from 2:00 PM.
Check-out: September 25, 2026, by 11:00 AM.
Duration of meditation sessions: one hour.
Format: scheduled group practice.
Practice venue: a fully equipped yoga hall.
Meals: three vegetarian meals a day.
Communication: complete silence throughout the retreat.
Electronic devices: must be switched off and handed over for sealed storage for the duration of the program.
The schedule includes breaks for receiving prasad, contemplative walking, rest, and study of the teachings. Adherence to the general schedule is a mandatory condition of participation.
Complete silence and temporarily refraining from using electronic devices help limit the external flow of information. This allows attention to be consistently directed toward practice, observing states of mind, and assimilating the instructions.
Venue
Casa Santa Elena Near Barcelona, Spain.
Participants book their accommodation independently and directly with the hotel after receiving confirmation from the organizer.
Accommodation Rates
single room — 101 euros per night;
double room — 181 euros per room per night.
Three vegetarian meals a day are included in the accommodation rate.
Organizational Fee
250 euros — the fee for participation in the seminar, as well as the monks’ travel and accommodation expenses.
The fee is paid on site. Hotel accommodation is paid separately when booking a room independently.
Registration
The number of places is limited to 18 participants.
The hotel will hold rooms for 18 retreat participants until July 31; from August onward, bookings will be subject to availability. It is recommended to register and book accommodation well in advance.
To participate, you must:
Contact the organizer, Anandini, and state your intention to participate.
Receive confirmation that a place is available.
Receive the hotel link and book a room independently by paying the required deposit.
Inform Anandini once the booking has been completed.
After confirmation, you will be added to the participants' organizational group.
Contact person: Anandini.
Communication channels: Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp.
Online Participation
Those who are unable to attend in person can apply to participate in the online broadcast. Connection details, the schedule of available sessions, and the contribution amount will be provided separately to registered applicants.
