Yoga, Meditation, Self-Inquiry, and Movement Retreats
We have found that the format of meditation, yoga, movement, self-inquiry, pranayama, breathwork, silence, and unstructured time in the natural world creates an environment conducive to dropping the details of daily life, releasing patterns of the past, and opening to the embodied state of Divine Love, our True Nature. All practices uniquely enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, with a focus on Awareness and the evolution of consciousness. These retreats specifically prioritize personal transformation. Anyone interested in a spa-type experience is advised to look elsewhere.
Silent Retreats
Many ask why our meditation and yoga retreats are silent. In silence, free from the distractions of daily life, we create space and time to pause and meet ourselves in a deeply introspective way. During a silent retreat, the habit of seeking fulfillment outside ourselves shifts to sensing our inner selves. This shift in awareness marks the beginning of noticing the space in which all thoughts arise.
This deeper intelligence is often overlooked due to our tendency to remain caught up in thought rather than being present. In our silent retreats, we cultivate an environment that nourishes this deeper knowing and a less encumbered way of being. Equally important, through the practices, we encourage mindfulness, fostering awareness of the difference between thinking and being in the moment.
About Surya
Surya-Chandra Das has been studying hatha yoga and meditation since 1988 and has been teaching since 1990. His approach blends influences from T.K.V. Desikachar, Victor van Kooten, Angela Farmer, and Richard Miller, as well as elements of Iyengar and yin yoga. He explores the formlessness within yoga postures and draws inspiration from Jiddu Krishnamurti, advocating for personal truth without dogma. A long-time Vipassana and Advaita student, Surya has studied with Ramesh Balsakar and Adyashanti.
In his classes and retreats, Surya emphasizes Nondual Awareness, encouraging students to see yoga as a holistic practice that transcends asanas. He supports them in cultivating conscious awareness, embracing their True Nature, and experiencing the natural joy of Being.
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