A profound opportunity to retreat from the noise of the world and reconnect with your innermost self.
This residential silent retreat offers a deeply nourishing space for meditation, rest, and self-inquiry. We’ll spend three full days in silence, supported by a gentle rhythm of meditation, Hridaya yoga, teachings, and shared stillness. The retreat opens and closes with half-days to arrive, settle, integrate, and return.
Whether you are new to meditation or wish to refresh and deepen an existing practice, this retreat is suitable for all levels of experience.
Retreat Flow
Thursday, 13 November – Arrival from 5:00pm. Registration, settling in, dinner, and opening session.
14–16 November – Three full days in noble silence (mauna) with guided practice and teachings.
Monday, 17 November – Morning practice, integration circle, and departure by 10:00–11:00am.
Nourishment
Our meals are lovingly prepared and fully plant-based — simple, fresh, and supportive of meditative awareness.
Three vegan meals daily (plus tea and light snacks).
No meat, dairy, coffee, or refined sugar — aiding detoxification and inner clarity.
Special dietary needs can be catered to with a $10/day surcharge (e.g. gluten-free, allergies).
Please inform us of any dietary requirements when registering.
Accommodation
Stay in a charming, peaceful homestead nestled on a lush 10-acre property, with forest walks, garden spaces, and a sacred Goddess Path through ancient tōtara trees.
Shared room (twin or quad): $690
Private room: $810
Bedding hire: $60 (includes sheets, duvet, towel)
Special diet surcharge: $40 (for full retreat)
Early bird: Save $50 when booking before 13 July
All prices include GST.
Transport: The retreat centre is just a few minutes from SH1. Pickups can be arranged from Ōtaki or Waikanae.Learn more about the venue: stratheanretreat.nz
What to Expect
The retreat program blends:
Daily Hridaya Hatha Yoga for grounding and energetic harmony
Silent meditation sessions with guided and self-led practices
Inspirational talks and teachings from Non-dual (Advaita) traditions
Techniques from various paths: Kashmir Shaivism, Sufism, Buddhism, Christian mysticism
Sacred poetry and moments for contemplation
Rest and integration time — walking, journaling, or simply being
This container is held in the spirit of Hridaya Yoga, the yoga of the Spiritual Heart — a path of deep inner awakening, self-knowledge, and unconditional love.
“Close your eyes, fall in love, stay there.” – Rumi
What Is a Silent Retreat?
Silence (mauna) means refraining from all forms of communication, including talking, phone use, reading, or writing. This deep stillness, while challenging at first, allows the mind to settle, the heart to open, and a profound inner peace to emerge. It's an invitation to rediscover your true nature, beyond distraction.
Why Retreat?
A retreat is a gift to your whole being. It’s rare to find a space so still, so supportive, and so free of external demands. Without devices, responsibilities, or noise, we are gently led back to the clarity, love, and presence that live within us. Whether you're seeking rest, transformation, or reconnection — this space is for you.
Daily Schedule
6.30 Morning Bell
7.00 - 8.30 - Morning Meditation
8.30 - 9.15 - Breakfast
9.15 - 10.00 - Karma Yoga
10.00 - 11.00 - Inspirational Talk
11.10 - 13.00 - Hatha Yoga and Meditation
13.00 - 16.00 - Lunch & Free Time/ Self practice
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15.45 Afternoon Bell
16.00 - 16.50 - (Optional) Yoga Practice
17.00 - 18.30 - Afternoon Meditation
18.30 - 19.30 - Dinner
19.30 - 21.00 - Q&A, Talk & Meditation
Booking & Payment
$150 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your space (transferable or usable as credit for another retreat, minus a $50 admin fee, if cancelled at least 3 weeks in advance).
Balance due by 6 November.
Spaces are limited to 22 participants – early booking recommended.
Payment via ticketing system or bank transfer: 38-9018-0117320-01 (name on account I Z KUZEVA)
Contact
For any questions or to register, please get in touch:
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About the facilitator:
Radha Iveta is a Bulgarian born certified Yoga and Meditation teacher. In 2014 she completed her 500h teacher training course at the Hridaya yoga community in Mexico where she had lived immersed in the teachings for several years. Ever since, she has been teaching classes, courses, workshops, silent meditation retreats and yoga teacher trainings globally, yet mostly in her country of residence, New Zealand. Radha's passion for silent retreats grew big while living and serving in the Hridaya Yoga community where 10 days of each month were spent in mauna, noble silence. After participating in numerous retreats, Radha started coordinating them for the school and later on, also on her own. She's facilitated retreats in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Norway and New Zealand, with duration from 1 to 10 days. More information on
https://www.heartawakening.org/
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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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