Tibetan Heart Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rural Catalonia

The retreat centers on Tibetan Heart Yoga, a practice that comes from the lineage of the 11th-century Indian master Naropa. Unlike many modern yoga styles, it treats the body, breath, and mind as one integrated system. Each session weaves together asana, mantra, and the Six Perfections of Wisdom—generosity, ethical conduct, patience, joyful discipline, concentration, and wisdom—turning the physical practice into a lived meditation. You'll work with the first series, learning how each movement and breath can cultivate these qualities.

The heart of the weekend is Tonglen, the Tibetan practice of giving and receiving. Through the breath, you learn to open to suffering—your own and others'—without pushing it away, developing compassion in a direct, experiential way. This is not theory; it's a practice you'll actually do during the yoga sequence and in sitting meditation. The retreat also includes daily mantra recitation, pranayama to regulate mental states, and Yoga Nidra to access deeper layers of the mind.

María, the retreat leader, has been teaching yoga and Buddhist meditation since 1996. She taught at the Four Winds Yoga Center in Spain for a decade and has trained in the Lam Rim of Pabonka Rinpoche, Lu Jong, and the Diamond Path. She brings decades of retreat-leading experience to a small group, so you can ask questions and get guidance tailored to your level.

The accommodation is a simple rural apartment in Cal Teca, with shared bathrooms. Silence is observed after 22:30, and during meals you'll practice Karma Yoga—helping with serving and cleaning as a conscious act of service. This is a retreat for people who are ready to commit to a full weekend of practice, not just attend a few classes. You'll leave with a clear sequence you can practice at home, as well as tools for integrating mindfulness into daily life.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in shared room - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Daily yoga classes (Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Free WiFi - Free parking

What's not included

- Flights and airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Additional activities not in the itinerary