Embarking on a 10-day Hridaya Silent Retreat proved to be a transformative and deeply enlightening experience, provoking profound reflections on the essence of the spiritual heart. Through the focused lens of Hridaya meditation, the retreat emphasized the significance of connecting with our spiritual heart - the epicenter of our being, the channel to divine love and ultimate reality.

As I navigated the challenges of stilling my mind, internalizing my focus, and surrendering to the present moment, I witnessed a revolutionary shift in perspective. I was able to experience this alive stillness. In this stillness I felt immense love and peace that wasn't focused on an object. It was the remembrance of what we are, ultimately unconditional love. This was a truly felt experience and it gave way to liberation that comes from releasing the burden of incessant thoughts and futile attachments, urging us to simply be and allow things to dissolve with love and compassion.
When thoughts did come we were guided to ask a question that mind can’t answer,
“Who am I?” This quandary helps you deepen into places we very rarely have the opportunity to explore. For me I was able to connect to this sense of vastness and spaciousness. I experienced moments of deep wonderment and subtle vibrations in stillness.

It sparked contemplation on the preciousness of time and the realization of how much energy we expend on trivial pursuits. My last 10 Day Silent retreat struggles paved the way for this year's revelations, as I gradually cultivated a meditation practice with discipline and focused attention during the previous year.
Through this journey, I experienced a subtle transformation in my thought patterns - evolving from fear to neutrality, and eventually blossoming into responses rooted in compassion and curiosity. Each moment spent in introspection felt like a gentle unveiling, offering glimpses of the infinite possibilities that lie within.
The gift of these retreats in my experience is the lasting transformation as long as you integrate the practice into your life. One of the many beautiful quotes from spiritual masters and enlightened beings that Sitara offered us was,
“Descend with a view and descend with conduct.” It takes discipline and enthusiasm to continue to grow in connection with the Ultimate Reality. One of the many gems of this experience was receiving the the 14 Hridaya Attitudes that feel in deep resonance with Ecomaste.
We are so grateful to have receive deep support and encouragement in our holistic living journey and we hope to share that nourishment with you!
Looking forward to growing more deeply with the Hridaya Yoga Community in the future and for hosting more Hridaya Yoga Meditation Retreats, and Courses!
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Mucho Amor,
Amanda Luna
Amanda is the co-founder of Ecomaste, a passionate herbalist, and a
Holistic Wellbeing Guide. She intertwines her love for the natural world through various forms of herbalism and movement medicine like qi-gong, yoga, and dance.
With a mission to support love, harmony, and wholeness for people, beings, and lands, Amanda strives to rebuild regenerative relationships with the Earth and guide others towards balance and holistic wellness through her compassionate and intuitive approach.
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